Stock Analysis: Exelon on Wall Street - Bullish or Bearish Trends?
Exelon Corporation (EXC), one of the nation's largest electric utility companies, has seen a mixed response from analysts in recent times. Despite a weaker-than-expected Q2 2025 revenue of $5.4 billion, shares of Exelon rose 1.5% on Jul. 31.
Over the past 52 weeks, EXC stock has returned 16.7%, outperforming the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund, which has risen 15.6%. As of writing, the stock is trading below the mean price target of $47.53. The Street-high price target of $52 implies a potential upside of 16.7% for Exelon Corporation.
Analysts expect EXC’s EPS to grow 7.6% year-over-year to $2.69 for the fiscal year ending in December 2025. This optimistic outlook is reflected in the consensus rating among 17 analysts covering Exelon Corporation (EXC), which stands at a "Moderate Buy." Seven analysts have given a "Strong Buy" rating for EXC, while eight have rated it as a "Hold."
The consensus rating, however, reflects a mix of views. While seven analysts are bullish on EXC, eight have a more cautious stance, rating it as a "Hold." Two analysts have given a "Strong Sell" rating for Exelon Corporation.
The average one-year price target is roughly $47.60–$47.69, indicating a ~7% upside from recent prices. Price targets vary, with KeyBanc lowering its target to $37, maintaining an "Underweight" rating, while UBS raised its target to $48.
Exelon reaffirmed its full-year 2025 profit forecast of $2.64 to $2.74 per share. With a market cap of $45.4 billion, EXC specializes in energy distribution and transmission.
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[1] Source: FactSet, Yahoo Finance [2] Source: KeyBanc, UBS [3] Source: FactSet, Yahoo Finance, Thomson Reuters [4] Source: FactSet, Yahoo Finance, Thomson Reuters, Seeking Alpha [5] Source: Seeking Alpha
- Investors considering finance opportunities in the stock-market might find Exelon Corporation (EXC) an intriguing prospect, given its strong performance over the past 52 weeks with a return of 16.7%, outperforming the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund.
- Analysts have a mixed outlook on Exelon Corporation (EXC), despite its expected EPS growth of 7.6% year-over-year and a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating, as some analysts remain cautious, offering "Hold" and even "Strong Sell" ratings. This divergent perspective is reflected in the varying price targets, such as KeyBanc's $37 compared to UBS's $48.
