EIX

Edison International (EIX) is expected to beat earnings estimates again in its upcoming October 29, 2026 report. The company has a strong track record of beating estimates with an average surprise of 29.28% over the past two quarters. With a positive Earnings ESP of +2.38% combined with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), the stock has approximately a 70% probability of delivering another earnings beat.

PPL Corporation announced a $23 billion infrastructure investment plan through 2029, targeting 10.3% average annual rate-base growth. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 4.6% in 2026 and targets 4-6% annual dividend growth through 2029, while forecasting 6-8% annual EPS growth. PPL's debt-to-capital ratio of 57.46% is lower than the industry average, and the company holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating.

PG&E stock rose 3.63% to $13.13 on October 9, 2026, as investors anticipate its October 22 earnings call and wildfire-liability commentary. Despite the gain, PG&E shares remain down 17% over the past year due to wildfire liability concerns from Los Angeles fires and delayed state legislative action on utility liability protection. However, the company may benefit from increased electricity demand driven by the AI boom and California's data center growth.