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Constellation Energy Corp.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 11 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted earnings rose to $2.74: Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings were $2.74 per share, up from $2.14 a year earlier, the company reported. Source
  • Calpine and nuclear PTC lifted results: Named drivers were the Calpine addition, favorable stock-based compensation, nuclear PTC portfolio and market conditions. Unfavorable nuclear outages partially offset them. Source
  • Nuclear output slightly lower: Nuclear output including Salem and STP was 44,666 GWh, against 45,582 GWh a year earlier. Source
  • CyrusOne 380 MW agreement signed: In February the company signed a 380 MW agreement with CyrusOne to connect and serve a data center adjacent to the Freestone Energy Center in Texas. Source
  • Revenue rose with Calpine: Operating revenues were $11,122 million, against $6,788 million a year earlier. Purchased power and fuel was $6,352 million, against $4,384 million. Source
  • Short-term borrowings increased: Short-term borrowings were $5,102 million at March 31, against $1,650 million at December 31, 2025. Source

“America needs reliable, clean power and Constellation is built to meet this demand with the strength of our fleet and the solutions we’re delivering for customers,”

Joe Dominguez, president and CEO of Constellation

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings per share Sourcefull year 2026$11.00 - $12.00 per shareKept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Pin Oak Creek Energy Center reached commercial operation on April 30, 2026. Source
  • New: The PUCT approved net metering for co-locating a CyrusOne data center at the Freestone site, subject to conditions. Source
  • New: Equivalent Forced Outage Factor became a key operational metric beginning in 2026, following the Calpine acquisition. Source

Results and earnings drivers

  • Adjusted earnings rose to $2.74: Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings were $2.74 per share, up from $2.14 a year earlier, the company reported. Source
  • Calpine and nuclear PTC lifted results: Named drivers were the Calpine addition, favorable stock-based compensation, nuclear PTC portfolio and market conditions. Unfavorable nuclear outages partially offset them. Source
  • Unrealized gain removed from adjusted: The reconciliation removes an unrealized fair value gain of $721 million, or $2.03 per share, from GAAP net income. Source
  • Calpine contract amortization adjusted out: Non-cash amortization of commodity contracts recorded at fair value from the Calpine acquisition was excluded, $154 million or $0.44 per share. Source
  • Diluted share count increased: Average diluted common shares were 354 million in the quarter, against 314 million a year earlier. Source
  • Calpine merger costs excluded: Costs of completing the Calpine merger and integrating its operations were excluded from adjusted earnings, $119 million net of taxes. Source

Generation and fleet operations

  • Nuclear output slightly lower: Nuclear output including Salem and STP was 44,666 GWh, against 45,582 GWh a year earlier. Source
  • Nuclear capacity factor fell: Ownership-basis capacity factor excluding Salem and STP was 92.3%, against 94.1% a year earlier. Source
  • Planned refueling outage days rose: Planned refueling outage days were 99 for the quarter, against 88 a year earlier, for sites the company operates. Source
  • Renewable capture edged higher: Capture for wind, solar and run-of-river hydro was 96.7%, against 96.2% a year earlier. Source
  • Gas fleet forced outage factor reported: Equivalent Forced Outage Factor for gas, oil and pumped-storage hydro was 4.5% in the quarter. Source
  • Calpine supply reported separately: Calpine contributed 26,497 GWh of natural gas, oil and renewables supply, against none in the first quarter of 2025. Source

“We are affirming our full-year guidance and the expectation of strong, visible cash flow that supports our strategic capital allocation framework.”

Shane Smith, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Constellation

Customers, contracts and demand

  • CyrusOne 380 MW agreement signed: In February the company signed a 380 MW agreement with CyrusOne to connect and serve a data center adjacent to the Freestone Energy Center in Texas. Source
  • Phase 2 exclusive agreement: An exclusive agreement covers power, grid connectivity and site infrastructure for Phase 2, an additional 380 MW. Source
  • About 2.5 million customer accounts: Competitive retail supply serves approximately 2.5 million customer accounts nationwide, including 80% of the Fortune 100. Source
  • Texas demand cited for new plant: Pin Oak was described as a direct response to Texas growth and rising electricity demand across homes, businesses and industry. Source

Costs, revenue and pricing

  • Revenue rose with Calpine: Operating revenues were $11,122 million, against $6,788 million a year earlier. Purchased power and fuel was $6,352 million, against $4,384 million. Source
  • Maintenance expense increased: Operating and maintenance expense was $1,780 million, against $1,545 million a year earlier. Source
  • PJM West reference price rose: PJM West reference price was $97.16 in the quarter, against $53.69 a year earlier. Source
  • Henry Hub gas reference price higher: Henry Hub reference price was $4.90, against $4.28 a year earlier. Source

Cash, debt and capital spending

  • Operating cash flow rose: Net cash from operating activities was $425 million, against $107 million a year earlier. Source
  • Capital expenditures increased: Capital expenditures were $1,275 million, against $806 million a year earlier. Source
  • Calpine acquisition cash outflow: Cash paid for the Calpine acquisition, net of cash and restricted cash acquired, was $2,537 million. Source
  • Short-term borrowings increased: Short-term borrowings were $5,102 million at March 31, against $1,650 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Cash balance declined: Cash and cash equivalents were $800 million at March 31, against $3,641 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Dividends paid rose: Dividends paid on common stock were $155 million, against $122 million a year earlier. Source

Projects and plant commissioning

  • Pastoria Solar project commissioned: The 105 MW Pastoria Solar Project was commissioned on April 16, 2026, described as the largest renewable energy project contracted by the California Department of Water Resources. Source
  • Pastoria power contracted with PG&E: The Pastoria Power Bank has a 15-year power purchase agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Source
  • Pin Oak built for peak demand: Pin Oak is a 460 MW gas peaking facility built to run when demand is highest, with flexibility to run longer if needed. Source

Priorities, sustainability and people

  • Execution is the stated priority: Management said its current focus is execution, including operating at a high level and integrating two companies. Source
  • Ranked first on sustainability list: Barron's ranked the company No. 1 on its Most Sustainable U.S. Companies list for 2026. Source
  • Employees volunteered at events: Employees volunteered at over 150 events across 15 states and Washington, D.C. in April 2026. Source

Coming up, as management said on 11 May 2026

  • Pastoria battery due spring or summer: The 80 MW/320 MWh battery co-located at Pastoria is due to come online during spring or summer 2026. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Management named navigating a changing regulatory environment as one of its current focus areas. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management affirmed the full-year 2026 Adjusted Operating Earnings guidance range of $11.00 to $12.00 per share. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.