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Filed May 11, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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Constellation Energy Corporation's Q1 2026 results show significant revenue growth, reporting $11.12B, surpassing estimates by $4.29B. The company achieved an EPS of $4.49, exceeding expectations by $1.89, and…

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Constellation Energy Corporation's Q1 2026 results show significant revenue growth, reporting $11.12B, surpassing estimates by $4.29B. The company achieved an EPS of $4.49, exceeding expectations by $1.89, and reiterated its full-year guidance for Adjusted Operating Earnings between $11.00 and $12.00 per share, suggesting ongoing operational strength despite challenging market conditions.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

58% Gross margin Operating margin Nov 2022 Aug 2024

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Nov 2022 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$4.49

What stood out

  • Revenue Soars to $11.12B

    Constellation reported revenues of $11.12B, exceeding estimates of $8.61B by $4.29B.

  • Strong EPS Performance

    The reported EPS was $4.49, significantly above the estimated EPS of $2.60 by $1.89.

  • Affirmed Full-Year EPS Guidance

    Management reaffirmed its 2026 Adjusted Operating Earnings guidance range of $11.00 to $12.00 per share.

  • Operational Cash Flow Positive

    The operating cash flow for the quarter showed improvement, reflecting operational efficiency.

  • Increase in Share Repurchase Authority

    The Board approved a $4.4B increase in the share repurchase program, with $4.7B remaining for buybacks.

  • Acquisition Integration Progressing

    Management is focused on successfully integrating Calpine post-acquisition, which may enhance future operational capacity.

What to watch

  • High Debt Levels Persist

    Constellation Energy's ongoing high debt levels present refinancing and liquidity risks, particularly in a volatile interest rate environment.

  • Commodity Price Sensitivity

    The company faces risks related to fluctuating commodity prices affecting energy sales and procurement costs.

  • Regulatory Pressures

    Continued regulatory scrutiny and compliance costs could impact operational efficiencies and profitability.

Management's outlook

Management expects 2026 Adjusted Operating Earnings of $11.00 - $12.00 per share.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 24, 2026

Constellation’s 10-K emphasizes scale and diversification: as of December 31, 2025 the company reports 31,676 MW of owned generating capacity and, after the Jan 7, 2026 Calpine acquisition, a pro forma fleet of ~55 GW…

10-K · February 18, 2025

Constellation positions itself as the nation’s largest carbon‑free generator and a major competitive energy supplier, operating 31,676 MW of owned capacity (nearly 90% carbon‑free) and serving ~1.5 million customers…

10-Q · August 6, 2024

Constellation reported Q2 revenue of $5,475,000,000 (up $29,000,000 vs Q2 2023) and delivered materially higher operating income of $1,100,000,000 (vs $669,000,000 a year ago). Diluted EPS rose slightly to $2.58 (from…

10-Q · November 6, 2023

Constellation Energy reported Q3 operating revenues of $6,111M and operating income of $977M, restoring profitability versus the prior-year quarter. Diluted EPS was $2.26 (vs $(0.57) in Q3 2022) but operating cash flow…

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