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Constellation Energy is nearing an acquisition of Calpine Corp., which would value the company around $30 billion including debt, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Constellation Energy's high-quality nuclear fleet, rising earnings estimates and better-than-industry returns make it a stock worth considering for investors.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Constellation leads in clean energy, securing major contracts with the U.S. General Services Administration and Microsoft, boosting growth potential. Financially strong with low long-term debt and high return on assets, but faces minor financial headwinds and operational challenges. Downgrade CEG from Strong Buy to Buy due to the slight over-valuation following the recent rally.
Anthony Crowdell of Mizuho set a neutral rating for Constellation Energy (CEG) as companies like Microsoft (MSFT) turn to nuclear power for A.I.'s electrical demand.
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Nuclear energy stocks are climbing in 2025, fueled by regulatory changes and rising demand from emerging industries.
CEG is set to benefit from its systematic investments, focus on renewable energy and ability to increase nuclear output.
Constellation Energy is positioned to benefit from surging energy demand driven by the AI revolution and data center expansion, with a 13% annual EPS growth target through 2030. The company is innovating with investments in nuclear uprates, small modular reactors, and renewable energy, despite facing regulatory hurdles like FERC's stance on colocation. Financially strong with a BBB+ credit rating and low leverage, Constellation Energy remains a standout, though its high valuation at a 29.3x P/E ratio limits immediate upside.
The final rule for 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit was released, with the Treasury Department providing a $3.00/kg tax credit for the production of hydrogen factored by the lifecycle carbon intensity of the delivered molecule, TD Cowen tells investors in a research note. The firm says the updates pursue "flexibility" while maintaining the constrictive "Three Pillar" framework and believes the legacy nuclear and hydro companies are Green/Pink second half winners. TD Cowen is "cautious" on seeing the rule as "final," and expects "root-and-branch" level changes to 45V guidance in 2025, as Republicans have multiple tools to get this done. Companies in the sector include Constellation Energy (CEG), PSEG (PEG), Vistra (VST), Plug Power (PLUG), Air Liquide (AIQUY), Linde (LIN), and CNX Resources (CNX). Constellation Energy +9.3 (+3.83%) Plug Power +0.17 (+7.30%) Linde +0.96 (+0.23%) Air Liquide -0.42 (-1.30%) PSEG +1.09 (+1.28%) Vistra +10.85 (+7.25%) CNX Resources -1.68 (-4.50%)
Evercore ISI notes that the Department of Treasury released its final rules for the section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, which included some "favorable accommodations" for the hydrogen industry broadly and nuclear generation assets. The final rules differ from the proposed rules in several respects and "arguably the two most meaningful changes relate to incrementality and time-matching," the analyst tells investors. The final rules announced provide incremental clarity and flexibility that should help facilitate investments within clean hydrogen that have been largely put on pause, contends the analyst, who believes the updated final ruling is a positive for Constellation Energy (CEG), PSEG (PEG) and Vistra (VST). Constellation Energy +9.62 (+3.97%) PSEG +1.36 (+1.60%) Vistra +11.13 (+7.43%)