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Constellation Energy Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EPS rose to $2.55: Adjusted operating earnings were $2.55 per share, up from $1.91 a year earlier. Average diluted shares were 360 million, against 314 million. Source
  • GAAP EPS fell to $1.42: GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders was $513 million, or $1.42 per share, against $839 million, or $2.67 per share, a year earlier. Source
  • Refueling outage days more than doubled: Planned refueling outage days were 86 against 41 a year earlier; non-refueling outage days were 20 against 22. Management cited nuclear outages as a drag on adjusted earnings. Source
  • 920 MW of nuclear contracts signed: The company signed an additional 920 MW of long-term nuclear power purchase agreements with a diverse set of investment grade customers. Source
  • FERC approves Crane interconnection transfer: FERC approved a waiver to transfer capacity interconnection rights from Eddystone Units 3 and 4 to Crane Clean Energy Center. Management said this clears a regulatory hurdle for the restart. Source
  • Brazos Valley plant sale agreed: In August 2026 the company agreed to sell the 606 MW Brazos Valley plant in ERCOT to LS Power for $860 million before closing adjustments. Source
  • Buybacks and dividends increased: Common stock repurchases were $1,971 million for the six months, against $400 million, and dividends paid were $309 million, against $244 million. Source

“This quarter's accomplishments reflect the momentum we're building across our business,”

Joe Dominguez, president and CEO of Constellation

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted operating earnings per share Sourcefull year 2026$11.50 - $12.50 per shareRaised from $11.00 - $12.00 per share
Crane Clean Energy Center restart Source20272027

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 adjusted operating earnings guidance was raised to $11.50 to $12.50 per share from $11.00 to $12.00. Source
  • New: Agreement signed in August 2026 to sell the 606 MW Brazos Valley plant in ERCOT to LS Power for $860 million before closing adjustments. Source
  • New: The company signed an additional 920 MW of long-term nuclear power purchase agreements with investment grade customers. Source

Earnings and revenue

  • Adjusted EPS rose to $2.55: Adjusted operating earnings were $2.55 per share, up from $1.91 a year earlier. Average diluted shares were 360 million, against 314 million. Source
  • GAAP EPS fell to $1.42: GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders was $513 million, or $1.42 per share, against $839 million, or $2.67 per share, a year earlier. Source
  • Calpine and market conditions drove results: Management attributed the adjusted increase mainly to the Calpine addition and market and portfolio conditions, partly offset by nuclear outages. Source
  • Revenue rose with Calpine: Operating revenues were $7,504 million for the quarter, against $6,101 million a year earlier. Six-month revenues were $18,626 million against $12,889 million. Source

Nuclear fleet operations

  • Nuclear output fell year on year: Owned nuclear output, including Salem and STP, was 44,160 GWh against 45,170 GWh a year earlier. Six-month output was 88,827 GWh against 90,753 GWh. Source
  • Capacity factor eased to 93.0%: Capacity factor excluding Salem and STP was 93.0%, against 94.8% a year earlier. Source
  • Refueling outage days more than doubled: Planned refueling outage days were 86 against 41 a year earlier; non-refueling outage days were 20 against 22. Management cited nuclear outages as a drag on adjusted earnings. Source

“Our second-quarter results and increased full-year EPS guidance demonstrate the earnings power of our expanded platform”

Shane Smith, executive vice president and chief financial officer

Gas, oil and renewables operations

  • Gas fleet forced outage factor rose: The equivalent forced outage factor for the gas, oil and pumped-storage hydro fleet was 6.2%, up from 4.5% in the first quarter. Management now tracks EFOF as a key metric from 2026. Source
  • Renewable capture held near prior year: Renewable energy capture for wind, solar and run-of-river hydro was 96.0%, against 96.1% a year earlier. Source
  • Calpine added most gas output: Gas, oil and renewables output was 30,649 GWh, of which Calpine supplied 24,914 GWh. The prior-year quarter had 5,560 GWh and no Calpine output. Source

Customer agreements and contracts

  • 920 MW of nuclear contracts signed: The company signed an additional 920 MW of long-term nuclear power purchase agreements with a diverse set of investment grade customers. Source
  • Walmart agreement adds Dresden capacity: The 176 MW Walmart agreement will enable a 30 MW capacity expansion at Dresden in Illinois. The company said it supports local jobs and continued operations growth. Source
  • Contracts start 2029 to 2032: The new agreements run 15 to 20 years, with deliveries set to begin between 2029 and 2032. Source

“We remain focused on integrating Calpine, capturing the value of our expanded fleet”

Shane Smith, executive vice president and chief financial officer

Market and reference prices

  • PJM West reference price higher: PJM West reference price was $51.40 for the quarter, against $42.43 a year earlier. The six-month figure was $74.28 against $48.06. Source
  • PJM capacity reference price higher: PJM Eastern Mid-Atlantic Area Council capacity reference price was $289.67, against $125.71 a year earlier. Source
  • Henry Hub gas price slightly lower: Henry Hub reference price was $2.93 for the quarter, against $3.16 a year earlier. Source

Regulatory milestones and licenses

  • FERC approves Crane interconnection transfer: FERC approved a waiver to transfer capacity interconnection rights from Eddystone Units 3 and 4 to Crane Clean Energy Center. Management said this clears a regulatory hurdle for the restart. Source
  • NRC approves Crane fuel license amendment: The NRC approved a fuel license amendment request for the Crane Clean Energy Center. Source
  • New York license renewals filed: Applications were filed with the NRC to extend Ginna and Nine Mile Point Unit 1 operations to 2049. Source

Asset sale and Calpine integration

  • Brazos Valley plant sale agreed: In August 2026 the company agreed to sell the 606 MW Brazos Valley plant in ERCOT to LS Power for $860 million before closing adjustments. Source
  • Sale needs DOJ approval: Closing depends on DOJ approval and other customary closing conditions. Source
  • Calpine integration costs rose: Calpine merger and integration costs were $84 million after tax, or $0.23 per share, against $9 million or $0.03 a year earlier. Source

Cash flow and capital

  • Operating cash flow little changed: Net cash from operating activities was $1,553 million for the six months, against $1,584 million a year earlier. Source
  • Capital expenditures rose: Capital expenditures for the six months were $2,521 million, against $1,573 million a year earlier. Calpine acquisition cash was $2,537 million. Source
  • Buybacks and dividends increased: Common stock repurchases were $1,971 million for the six months, against $400 million, and dividends paid were $309 million, against $244 million. Source
  • Debt balances rose after Calpine: At June 30, 2026, short-term borrowings were $5,226 million and long-term debt was $19,111 million, against $1,650 million and $7,250 million at December 31, 2025. Source

People and recognition

  • Great Place to Work recertification: Recertified as a Great Place to Work for the fourth year. In a survey of about 5,000 employees, 83% of respondents said it is a great place to work. Source
  • Named to Civic 50 again: The company was named to The Civic 50 by Points of Light for the second consecutive year. Source
  • Disability inclusion recognition received: The company received recognition as a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business based on its Disability Index performance. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • Brazos sale expected to close: Management expects the Brazos Valley sale to close by the end of 2026, subject to DOJ approval and other customary conditions. Source
  • New York license decisions pending: If the NRC approves the renewal applications, Ginna and Nine Mile Point Unit 1 licenses would be extended 20 years, to 2049. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Nuclear outages offset part of the quarter's adjusted earnings gain, with 86 planned refueling outage days in the quarter. Source
  • Regulatory: Closing of the Brazos Valley sale depends on DOJ approval and other customary closing conditions. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The CFO said the company is well positioned to deliver on its growth commitments. Source
  • Not stated: Management described the Brazos Valley sale as the last asset sale required under regulatory commitments tied to the Calpine acquisition. 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.