$EIX

Edison International (EIX) and Eversource Energy (ES) both target 5-7% EPS growth through 2030. Edison's stock trades at 5.4x earnings, while Eversource's is at 14.3x. Edison reported Q2 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.54/share, up from $0.97 a year prior, and maintained its 2026 guidance. Edison has higher debt (204% of market value) and negative free cash flow ($389M), while Eversource has lower debt (121%) and positive free cash flow ($237M).

Verizon (VZ) and Edison International (EIX) both offer high yields (6.8% and 6.5%, respectively) and trade at 9x forward earnings. Verizon's dividend grew 1.9% annually from 2020 to 2025, while Edison's grew 5.4%. Edison's P/E is 9x, below its 5-year average of 13x, due to wildfire liability concerns. Both companies have different dividend growth rates and coverage ratios.

Goldman Sachs lowered its price target for Edison International from $77 to $67. The stock is currently trading at $55.44, down 0.07% on the day but up 1.89% over the year. The adjustment follows a court ruling that narrowed fire claims against the company's Palisades plant.

Southern California Edison (EIX) had key claims dismissed in a lawsuit related to the Palisades Fire, which destroyed hundreds of homes. The ruling came from a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, according to Bloomberg.

Edison International (EIX) may face $4B-$20B in wildfire liabilities. A lawsuit alleges its risk model was flawed, contributing to the Eaton Fire. The potential exposure depends on court findings of misconduct or negligence.

Edison International shares dropped 3% after Muddy Waters alleged willful misconduct in the Eaton Fire, potentially exposing the company to $4B-$20B in damages. The short seller claims Edison knew about deficiencies in its wildfire risk model for five years. Edison denies wrongdoing and is cooperating with investigations.

Edison International (EIX) reported Q2 2026 net income of $534M ($1.39/share), up from $343M ($0.89/share) YoY. Revenue grew from $16.34B in 2023 to $19.32B in 2025. The company offers a 6.4% yield, with a 54% payout ratio based on core EPS. Risks include wildfire liabilities and regulatory decisions.

Edison International shares initially dropped 4% after Muddy Waters Research alleged the utility could face over $20B in liabilities from the 2025 Eaton Fire, citing failure to shut down transmission lines despite high wind warnings. Edison disputes the claims, stating its actions were reasonable. Muddy Waters plans to close its short positions after the report.

UBS kept its Neutral rating on Edison International (EIX) with a $57 price target, citing lower EPS estimates and wildfire liability concerns. The stock trades at $53.26, near its 52-week low. UBS expects 2026 EPS of $1.81, below consensus. Other analysts have also downgraded EIX due to wildfire risks and legislative uncertainty.

Truist Securities reduced its price target for Edison International (EIX) to $62 from $63, citing uncertainty around California's wildfire policy. The stock has a P/E ratio of 5.69 and a dividend yield of 6.35%. Other analysts have also downgraded EIX due to fire liability concerns and regulatory challenges. The company awaits regulatory decisions and faces potential impacts on earnings.