ED
Consolidated Edison
$108.75
▲ 1.7%Updated Today 5:06 AM ET
▲ Up 5.6% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$40.08B
P/E
18.53x
Forward P/E (est.)
16.91x
ROE
8.8%
Revenue Growth
9.1%
EPS Growth
9.6%
Profit Margin
12.5%
FCF Yield
11.4%
Debt / Equity
1.15x
ROIC
5.0%
Interest Coverage
2.38x
Current Ratio
1.19x
Dividend Yield
3.3%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
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Rating Score
56/100
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what ED's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. ED trades near $108.75, above its 50-day average ($107.66) and 200-day average ($104.50). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 66 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. ED's is $2.39 (~2.2% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month ED found buyers near $102.82 (support) and sellers near $109.42 (resistance); its 52-week range is $94.96–$116.23. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 0.9× the 20-day average — about normal. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
Consolidated Edison (ED) is a large-cap company in the Multi-Utilities industry, part of the Utilities sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $40.08B.
In its latest reported year it generated about $17.05B in revenue and $2.02B in net profit.
Our model rates ED Neutral (56/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
4Y CAGR
6.1%
Revenue moved from $13.46B in 2021 to $17.05B in 2025, a 6.1% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a steady 9.1% year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.
Gross Margin
46.7%
Operating Margin
17.2%
Net Margin
11.9%
ROE
8.8%
Consolidated Edison keeps about 12.5% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 46.7% gross margin and 17.2% operating margin. Return on equity is 8.8% and return on invested capital about 5.0%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.
Total Debt
$25.80B
Net Debt
$25.65B
Net Debt / EBITDA
8.74x
Debt / Equity
1.15x
Leverage: debt-to-equity is 1.2x, and operating profit covers interest about 2.4x, with a current ratio of 1.2x. That is a moderate, manageable debt load for most businesses. It carries roughly $25.80B of total debt against $147.00M of cash.
Operating CF
$4.80B
Free Cash Flow
$4.80B
FCF Margin
28.2%
In the latest year Consolidated Edison produced about $4.80B of operating cash flow and $4.80B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 11.4% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.
P/E
18.53x
P/S
2.35x
P/B
1.49x
EV / EBITDA
16.86x
ED trades at 18.5x trailing earnings (about 16.9x on estimated forward earnings), 2.4x sales, and 1.5x book value. That is a fairly typical valuation for a profitable company.
Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.
Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.
How ED stacks up against its Utilities peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Utilities sector (31 S&P 500 companies), ED ranks #12 of 31 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (18.5x P/E vs. 22.2x median) with a lower return on equity (8.8% vs. 10.4%) and faster revenue growth (9.1% vs. 9.0%).
P/E vs sector
18.5x
median 22.2x
ROE vs sector
8.8%
median 10.4%
Growth vs sector
9.1%
median 9.0%
Sector rank
#12
of 31 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Utilities companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 31 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.
2030 price target (Base Case)
$93.96 – $162.29
vs. $108.75 today · expected CAGR -3% – 8%
| Metric | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $18.58B | $20.26B | $22.08B | $24.07B | $26.23B |
| Net income | $2.23B | $2.43B | $2.65B | $2.89B | $3.15B |
| EPS | $6.05 | $6.60 | $7.19 | $7.84 | $8.54 |
| Share price (low) | $66.56 | $72.55 | $79.08 | $86.20 | $93.96 |
| Share price (high) | $114.97 | $125.32 | $136.60 | $148.89 | $162.29 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -39% / 6% | -18% / 7% | -10% / 8% | -6% / 8% | -3% / 8% |
Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.
The case for ED:
- Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~11.4%) funds buybacks and dividends.
- Pays a 3.3% dividend on top of any price gains.
The case against ED:
- Interest coverage is thin (2.4x), so debt costs bite.
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.2x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the picture is mixed: Consolidated Edison is a large-cap utilities business growing at a mature pace, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 18.5x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (56/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
ED — frequently asked questions
Is ED a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Consolidated Edison Neutral (56/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is ED's rating on The Stocks School?
Consolidated Edison currently scores 56/100 (Neutral) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does ED's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Consolidated Edison's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for ED calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this ED analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell ED. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
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