UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC decreased its holdings in Edison International (NYSE:EIX – Free Report) by 3.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,162,986 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 145,425 shares during the quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC owned about 1.08% of Edison International worth $309,934,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Edison International in the second quarter valued at about $3,340,412,000. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its position in Edison International by 69.9% during the fourth quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 18,285,152 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $1,097,475,000 after buying an additional 7,521,168 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Edison International in the fourth quarter valued at about $339,311,000. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new position in Edison International in the second quarter valued at about $329,766,000. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Edison International during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $309,361,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 88.95% of the company’s stock.
Edison International Stock Down 23.0%
EIX stock opened at $54.05 on Tuesday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $73.94 and its 200-day simple moving average is $72.33. The firm has a market capitalization of $20.80 billion, a PE ratio of 5.57, a P/E/G ratio of 5.45 and a beta of 0.66. Edison International has a 12 month low of $52.00 and a 12 month high of $81.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.95, a current ratio of 0.66 and a quick ratio of 0.61.
Edison International Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, July 7th were given a dividend of $0.8775 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, July 7th. This represents a $3.51 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.5%. Edison International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 36.19%.
Key Headlines Impacting Edison International
Here are the key news stories impacting Edison International this week:
- Neutral Sentiment: Southern California Edison (SCE), Edison International’s utility subsidiary, called for comprehensive wildfire reform. The request could support longer-term regulatory clarity, but it also highlights the continuing uncertainty surrounding wildfire-cost allocation. Edison International Stock Plunges As SCE Calls For Comprehensive Wildfire Reform
- Neutral Sentiment: Some retail investors characterized the selloff as an overreaction, but Wall Street analysts warned that the legislation could leave EIX exposed to potentially significant wildfire liabilities. PCG, EIX Stocks Crash as Wall Street Warns of Liability Exposure
- Negative Sentiment: The amended wildfire bill reportedly keeps investor-owned utilities financially responsible if their equipment is found to have caused a wildfire. Investors are concerned that uncapped claims could pressure Edison International’s cash flow, balance sheet and credit ratings, while increasing the risk of future capital needs. California Wildfire Bill Omits Liability Cap
- Negative Sentiment: The liability concerns triggered one of EIX’s steepest single-day declines in decades and drove unusually heavy trading as investors reassessed the company’s wildfire risk. Edison Stock Craters in Worst Day Since 2001
- Negative Sentiment: Mizuho reaffirmed a “neutral” rating but reduced its price target to $70 from $86, reflecting a more cautious valuation outlook after the legislative development. Mizuho Edison International Analyst Rating
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities research analysts have recently commented on EIX shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on Edison International from $75.00 to $76.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Truist Financial reduced their price objective on Edison International from $81.00 to $77.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Mizuho reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $70.00 target price (down from $86.00) on shares of Edison International in a research report on Monday. Barclays reissued an “equal weight” rating and issued a $75.00 target price (down from $78.00) on shares of Edison International in a report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on Edison International from $69.00 to $65.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $71.00.
Read Our Latest Analysis on EIX
Edison International Profile
Edison International is a publicly traded utility holding company based in Rosemead, California, whose principal subsidiary is Southern California Edison (SCE). As an electric utility holding company, Edison International oversees the delivery of electricity through SCE’s integrated network of generation procurement, transmission and distribution infrastructure, serving millions of customers across central, coastal and southern California. The company’s operations focus on reliable energy delivery, customer service, regulatory compliance and long-term infrastructure planning for a complex and high-demand service territory.
The company’s activities include procuring and managing a diverse resource mix, maintaining and upgrading transmission and distribution systems, and implementing grid modernization projects.
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