Is Constellation Energy Stock Outperforming the Dow?

Valued at a market cap of $93.9 billion, Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) produces and sells energy products and services. Baltimore, Maryland-based company operates through five geographic segments: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New York, ERCOT, and Other Power Regions.
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally described as “large-cap stocks”, and Constellation Energy fits this description perfectly. The company is one of the nation’s largest producers of reliable, emissions-free energy and a leading energy supplier, with a diverse generation portfolio that includes nuclear, solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
Constellation Energy’s stock dropped 14.9% from its 52-week high of $352. Shares of CEG have gained 29.3% over the past three months, outperforming the broader Dow Jones Industrials Average's ($DOWI) marginal decline.

In the longer term, CEG stock has soared 33.9% on a YTD basis, whereas DOWI has decreased marginally. In addition, shares of Constellation Energy have climbed 47.5% over the past 52 weeks, significantly outpacing the Dow Jones’ 9.6% rise over the same time frame.
Since May, the stock has climbed above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.

Shares of CEG surged 10.3% following the release of its solid Q1 2025 results on May 6. The company reported operating revenues of $6.8 billion, up 10.2% year-over-year. Adjusted EPS came in at $2.14, marking a 17.6% increase from the prior-year quarter, driven by favorable market and portfolio conditions, partially offset by unfavorable nuclear PTC portfolio results.
Additionally, rival Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) has lagged behind CEG stock. ORA stock has gained 9.6% on a YTD basis and edged down 1.6% over the past 52 weeks.
Despite Constellation Energy’s outperformance relative to the Dow, analysts have a cautiously optimistic outlook. With 16 analysts covering the stock, the consensus rating is “Moderate Buy,” and it is currently trading below the mean price target of $311.27.
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