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Should You Buy Constellation Energy Stock Before Feb. 20?

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Constellation Energy is expected to release Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings before Feb. 20, following its pattern of early reporting. The company’s stock has fluctuated despite strong Q3 results, including $3.04 adjusted EPS. The firm’s nuclear fleet achieved record operational performance, with CEO Joe Dominguez highlighting robust financial execution. Full-year 2025 EPS guidance was tightened to $9.05–$9.45, suggesting Q4 earnings of $3.03–$3.43 per share. A $26.6 billion acquisition of Calpine, completed in January, expanded Constellation’s portfolio with natural gas and geothermal assets. The deal is projected to boost 2026 earnings by over 20%. New growth initiatives include a 380-megawatt data center deal with CyrusOne and $500 million in nuclear facility upgrades. These moves align with rising power demand from AI and data centers. Despite recent stock declines, upcoming earnings could trigger a rebound if guidance reflects strong growth. Analysts suggest buying before results, citing undervaluation amid expansion catalysts.
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Constellation Energy's stock sale might end this week.Constellation Energy (CEG +4.44%) will likely report its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results this week. While the power company hasn't officially announced a date, it will likely be before Feb. 20, given the past precedent. Here's a look at whether you should invest in Constellation Energy before it reports earnings. Image source: Getty Images. A trip down memory lane Constellation Energy last reported earnings on Nov. 7. The power producer delivered $3.04 per share of adjusted operating earnings, up from $2.74 per share in the year-ago period. CEO Joe Dominguez noted in the earnings press release that the company "achieved one of the highest operating quarters for our nuclear fleet." He also stated that, "we continue to execute well operationally and financially, supported by strong nuclear and commercial performance." In addition to reporting solid earnings, Constellation Energy narrowed its full-year guidance range. It expects to generate adjusted earnings per share of $9.05 to $9.45 in 2025. With it producing $6.02 per share through the third quarter, Constellation will likely report fourth-quarter earnings of $3.03-$3.43 per share. ExpandNASDAQ: CEGConstellation EnergyToday's Change(4.44%) $12.25Current Price$288.37Key Data PointsMarket Cap$90BDay's Range$272.10 - $294.3052wk Range$161.35 - $412.70Volume229KAvg Vol3.2MGross Margin19.30%Dividend Yield0.54% Shares of Constellation Energy didn't pop after it posted its strong third-quarter earnings. The energy stock bounced around for a bit before selling off this year: CEG data by YCharts Down despite multiple catalysts Shares of Constellation Energy have slumped over the past few months, even though the power company has made significant progress on its expansion initiatives. The biggest was the $26.6 billion acquisition of Calpine, which closed in January. The deal created a much larger, more diversified power producer by combining Constellation's leading nuclear fleet with Calpine's industry-leading natural gas and geothermal assets. Constellation expects the deal will boost its earnings by more than 20% this year, which should reflect in its guidance when it releases its fourth-quarter results this week. Constellation also announced a 380-megawatt agreement with data center developer CyrusOne. That company will build a new data center next to Constellation's Freestone Energy Center in Texas. It's the third agreement between the two companies, totaling 1.1 gigawatts of power. Additionally, the U.S.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved a license amendment request for the Limerick Clean Energy Center and license renewals for the Clinton and Dresden clean energy centers. That paves the way for over $500 million in investment in these facilities to modernize and upgrade them, ensuring their reliability in the coming decades. The current sale might be coming to an end Shares of Constellation Energy have slumped since it last reported earnings, even though the company closed its needle-moving Calpine Energy deal and secured several new growth investments. These catalysts support the company's strong growth expectations as it capitalizes on increasing power demand from data centers. With its share price down, buying the nuclear energy stock before it reports earnings might be a smart idea since shares could surge if it unveils strong guidance this week. Read NextFeb 16, 2026 •By Courtney CarlsenShould You Buy Constellation Energy Stock While It's Below $290?Feb 12, 2026 •By Rick OrfordWhere Will Constellation Energy Be in 5 Years?Feb 11, 2026 •By Catie HoganBetter Utility Stock: Constellation Energy vs. VistraFeb 5, 2026 •By James HalleyBetter Nuclear Energy Stock: Nano Nuclear Energy vs. Constellation EnergyFeb 1, 2026 •By James BrumleyForget Tech Stocks: The Utility That's Solving AI's Biggest ProblemFeb 1, 2026 •By Justin Pope1 Nuclear Stock That Could Power Your Retirement Income for DecadesAbout the AuthorMatt DiLallo has been a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in covering dividend-paying companies, particularly in the energy and REIT sectors, since 2012. He also covers pre-IPO companies, ETFs, and other investing topics. He holds an MBA from Liberty University.TMFmd19X@MatthewDiLalloStocks MentionedConstellation EnergyNASDAQ: CEG$288.37 (+4.44%) $+12.25*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.

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