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Exelon (EXC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$36.52 +0.30 (+0.83%)
(As of 12/17/2024 05:56 PM ET)

Exelon - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
4

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Exelon in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 11 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for EXC.

Consensus Price Target

$41.60
13.91% Upside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Exelon, the average price target is $41.60. The highest price target for EXC is $46.00, while the lowest price target for EXC is $36.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.91% from the current price of $36.52.
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EXC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/19/23 to 12/18/24
1 Month Ago
11/19/23 to 11/18/24
3 Months Ago
9/20/23 to 9/19/24
1 Year Ago
12/19/22 to 12/19/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$41.60$41.33$40.33$40.80
Forecasted Upside13.91% Upside5.36% Upside2.66% Upside15.22% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

EXC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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EXC Price Targets by Month

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Exelon Stock vs. The Competition

TypeExelonUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.36
2.51
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.91% Upside26.50% Upside12.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/12/2024Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$40.00 ➝ $42.00+13.61%
11/22/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$46.00 ➝ $44.00+12.68%
10/15/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$41.00 ➝ $44.00+8.37%
9/20/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$40.00 ➝ $43.00+7.82%
9/19/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$46.00+17.08%
8/2/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$40.00 ➝ $42.00+9.12%
5/3/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$40.00 ➝ $42.00+12.21%
1/19/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$38.00 ➝ $36.00+2.53%
1/10/2024Mizuho
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$36.00 ➝ $39.00+7.03%
1/8/2024Seaport Res Ptn
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A. Storozynski
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
12/19/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$45.00 ➝ $38.00+9.16%
12/18/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$41.00+18.09%
12/15/2023Evercore ISI
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ In-Line
12/15/2023Guggenheim
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$44.00 ➝ $40.00+5.54%
6/7/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Initiated CoverageSell$39.00-3.32%
1/23/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform$42.00 ➝ $46.00+10.00%

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Should I Buy Exelon Stock? EXC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Exelon pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Exelon
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Exelon Co.:

  • Exelon Co. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.71, exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.67, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
  • The company has a current stock price of $39.56, which is near its 50-day moving average of $39.59, suggesting stability in its recent trading performance.
  • Exelon Co. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 3.84%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" for Exelon Co., with a target price of $41.25, indicating potential for price appreciation based on market expectations.
  • The company has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 2.9%, reflecting growth in its operations and resilience in the energy sector.

Exelon
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Exelon Co. for these reasons:

  • Despite recent positive earnings, Exelon Co. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.66, which may indicate financial risk and reliance on debt financing.
  • The stock has fluctuated between a 12-month low of $33.35 and a high of $41.42, suggesting volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
  • Market analysts have issued mixed ratings, with eleven holding a "Hold" rating and only four giving a "Buy" rating, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
  • The company's PEG ratio of 2.82 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth, which could limit future price appreciation.
  • Exelon Co.'s quick ratio of 0.97 indicates that it may struggle to meet short-term liabilities without selling inventory, raising concerns about liquidity.

EXC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Exelon is $41.60, with a high forecast of $46.00 and a low forecast of $36.00.

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Exelon in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" EXC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EXC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Exelon's stock has a predicted upside of 13.91% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Exelon has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, Scotiabank, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Exelon less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for Exelon is Hold while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how EXC compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:EXC) was last updated on 12/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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