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Edison International's regulated earnings base appears to be supported by a rising asset base, with total assets growing from $84.8B in 2024Q2 to $96.9B in 2026Q3 and equity rising from $15.4B to $17.9B, suggesting rate base expansion is being partly funded by retained equity.
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Quarterly revenue swung from a 35.4% year-over-year gain in 2025Q4 to a 15.0% decline in 2026Q3 and operating margin compressed from 56.0% in 2025Q1 to 20.1% in 2026Q3, a pattern that appears more consistent with recovery timing than with underlying volume change.
Edison International has met or exceeded EPS guidance for over two decades and has reaffirmed a 5% to 7% core EPS growth target through 2030. In 2025, core EPS reached $6.55, surpassing the high end of its guidance, and the company’s 2026 guidance ($5.90-$6.20) and 2027 guidance ($6.25-$6.65) exceeded analyst expectations.
The company offers a competitive dividend yield of approximately 5%, supporting a projected total shareholder return of 10% to 12%. Edison has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years, underscoring its commitment to shareholder value.
Edison plans to invest $38–$41 billion in capital projects from 2026 to 2030, focusing on grid hardening, modernization, and a new smart‑metering program. This investment is expected to drive rate‑base growth of roughly 7% from 2025 to 2030.
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $1.87+3.3% vs $1.81 | $4.9B-8.6% vs $5.3B |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $1.54+30.5% vs $1.18 | $4.4B-9.6% vs $4.8B |
Q2 2026 Apr 28, 2026 | $1.42+7.6% vs $1.32 | $4.1B-1.2% vs $4.2B |
Q1 2026 Feb 18, 2026 | $1.87+36.5% vs $1.37 | $5.2B+12.9% vs $4.6B |
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Edison International (EIX)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $59.37 | $22.85B | 6.25 | 9.76% | 19.81% | 19.17% | 5.57% | |
| $12.97 | $34.76B | 9.58 | 2.11% | 12% | 9.14% | 0.77% | |
| $78.17 | $51.1B | 16.74 | 5.83% | 22.51% | 7.26% | 3.14% | |
| $118.56 | $43.69B | 19.20 | 10.89% | 12.7% | 9.02% | 2.74% | |
| $127.78 | $99.62B | 18.49 | 6.19% | 15.94% | 9.63% | 3.32% | |
| $92.34 | $104.09B | 21.46 | 10.59% | 16% | 12.03% | 2.94% |
Edison International (EIX) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Edison International (EIX) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 30, 2026·SEC
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Edison International (EIX) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Edison International (EIX) reported $18.56B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $19.32B in fiscal year 2025. That is 126% more than the $8.54B of fiscal year 1996.
Edison International (EIX) grew revenue by 2.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Edison International (EIX) earned $3.68B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 19.8% net margin).
Yes. Edison International (EIX) pays a dividend that yields 5.57% at the current price, a high yield.
Edison International (EIX) had a return on equity (ROE) of 19.2% over the trailing twelve months. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.
Edison International (EIX) had negative free cash flow of $132.0M over the trailing twelve months.
Edison International (EIX) has a dividend payout ratio of 28%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.