Adjusted Operating Earnings and Guidance Reaffirmed
Reported adjusted operating earnings of $0.91 per share in Q1 2026 (vs. $0.92 in Q1 2025, down ~1.1% year-over-year) and management affirmed full-year 2026 adjusted operating earnings guidance of $2.81 to $2.91 per share and long-term operating earnings growth outlook near the top end of the 5%–7% range.
Strong Operational Reliability
All utilities delivered top-quartile reliability performance this quarter, with ComEd in the top decile, demonstrating resilient storm response and restoration capabilities despite several high-wind events.
Large, Rebalanced Capital Plan With Transmission Upside
Revised four-year capital plan of $41.7 billion (nearly $10 billion in 2026), including $1.5 billion of incremental transmission investment; management now expects transmission rate base to grow ~16% through 2029 and annualized rate base growth of 7.9% over the next four years.
Active Transmission Pipeline and Competitive Bids
Submitted competitive bids for two Illinois MISO transmission opportunities representing roughly $1.9 billion of transmission capital (joint with Infinergy); emphasized continued disciplined pursuit of transmission windows across ISOs.
Cost Savings, O&M Discipline and Expense Targets
Announced $350 million of incremental O&M savings targeted in 2027, delivered approximately $1 billion in customer savings over the past year, and set a target of no more than 2% adjusted O&M growth through 2029.
Balance Sheet and Funding Progress
Completed ~43% ($2.3 billion) of planned 2026 long-term debt financing, progressed ~37% of equity needs (including $850 million for 2026 priced via ATM forward contracts), and outlined funding for the $47.17 billion plan through 2029 with $21.8B internal cash, $13.1B utility debt, $3.4B holding co debt and $3.4B equity while targeting ~14% credit metrics at Moody's and S&P.
Customer Protections and Market Engagement
Management emphasized customer affordability programs and advocacy: ~ $1 billion in customer savings delivered via programs and settlements, ~ $1 billion of collateral secured under FERC-approved Transmission Security Agreements for data center interconnections, and active engagement with PJM and policymakers on supply and market design.