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Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptTalen Energy Corporation (TLN) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Talen Energy's fundamentals suggest a highly levered, merchant-exposed profile that diverges sharply from the stable regulated cash flows typically associated with utilities, with the 5.97 debt-to-equity ratio in 2026Q3 and equity of just $1.6B against $15.1B in total assets leaving little cushion for earnings or asset…
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Revenue growth of 72.3% in 2026Q3 and an operating margin of 19.2% suggest a recovery from the -33.9% operating margin posted in 2025Q4, yet the quarterly earnings volatility and an EPS trajectory from $7.60 to -$7.70 over the period indicate that profitability remains inconsistent.
TLN is positioned to benefit from the increasing need for stable, carbon-free power required by hyperscale data centers and AI technologies. The company has secured a long-term contract with Amazon Web Services to supply nuclear power to their data center campus, providing significant revenue visibility.
Management has projected aggressive Adjusted EBITDA for 2026, nearly doubling the 2025 estimates. Analysts have a consensus rating of 'Strong Buy' for TLN, with expectations of substantial growth in EBITDA from 2024 to 2027, driven by higher capacity prices and improved energy margins.
TLN is acquiring natural gas assets to expand its generation capacity, which is expected to significantly boost its free cash flow per share. This strategic expansion diversifies its generation mix and meets the growing peaking demand.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 3, 2026 | $2.88-65.4% vs $8.33 | $1.3B+1.7% vs $1.3B |
Q3 2026 Aug 5, 2026 | -$2.00-162.3% vs $3.21 | $747M-10.3% vs $833M |
Q2 2026 May 5, 2026 | $1.33-73.5% vs $5.01 | $1.1B+7.8% vs $1.0B |
Q1 2026 Feb 26, 2026 | -$7.60-390.1% vs $2.62 | $749M+12.8% vs $664M |
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Talen Energy NASDAQ: TLN reported third-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $669 million and adjusted free cash flow of $433 million, with management citing higher power prices, increased generation volumes, capacity revenues and contributions from acquired generation assets.
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) came out with quarterly earnings of $5.65 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.38 per share a year ago.
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $338.64 | $15.37B | -63.96 | 26.68% | -6.22% | -18.79% | — | |
| $124.80 | $42.08B | 15.64 | 2.98% | 13.15% | 66.78% | 0.71% | |
| $88.29 | $18.63B | 22.05 | 9.17% | 2.56% | 25.38% | 2.34% | |
| $249.95 | $89.76B | 25.54 | 8.34% | 11.08% | 14.48% | 0.62% | |
| $29.79 | $17.83B | 14.90 | 27.06% | 23.07% | 46.65% | 1.69% | |
| $18.07 | $3.37B | -5.43 | — | — | -69.73% | — |
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Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Nov 3, 2026·SEC
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Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) reported $4.09B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $2.63B in fiscal year 2025. That is 27% less than the $3.61B of fiscal year 2015.
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) grew revenue by 74.4% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) reported a net loss of $254.0M over the trailing twelve months.
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) had a return on equity (ROE) of -18.8% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) had negative free cash flow of $6.07B over the trailing twelve months.
