Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED), the New York-based utility provider, is poised to release its fiscal Q4 earnings report for 2025 on **February 19, 2025**, following the market’s close. Analysts forecast that the company will report a profit of **$0.84 per share**, representing a **14.3%** decline from **$0.98 per share** in the same quarter last year. This announcement comes after the company outperformed Wall Street expectations in three of the last four quarters, though it did miss estimates once.
In its previous quarter, Consolidated Edison reported earnings of **$1.90 per share**, exceeding predictions by nearly **8%**. For the current fiscal year, which concludes in December, analysts anticipate the company will achieve a profit of **$5.66 per share**, reflecting a **4.8%** increase from **$5.40 per share** in fiscal 2024. Looking ahead, earnings per share (EPS) are expected to grow by **6%** year-over-year, reaching **$6** in fiscal 2026.
Stock Performance and Analyst Ratings
Over the past year, Consolidated Edison shares have risen **12.6%**, although this growth lags behind the **S&P 500 Index**, which saw a **16.9%** return during the same period. In contrast, the company outperformed the **State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF** (XLU), which increased by **10.2%**.
On **November 6**, shares of Consolidated Edison experienced a slight uptick after the company posted better-than-expected Q3 earnings. The adjusted EPS marked a **13.1%** year-over-year increase to **$1.90**, significantly beating the consensus expectation of **$1.76**. Following this performance, the company raised its fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of **$5.60 to $5.70**, reinforcing its positive earnings trajectory and boosting investor confidence.
Despite these encouraging developments, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious stance on the stock, issuing an overall “Hold” rating. Among the **19 analysts** covering Consolidated Edison, three have rated it as a “Strong Buy,” ten indicated “Hold,” one suggested a “Moderate Sell,” and five advised “Strong Sell.” The average price target for the stock stands at **$104.41**, suggesting only a modest potential upside from current levels.
As investors await the upcoming earnings report, attention remains focused on the implications of these figures for Consolidated Edison’s future performance and market position.