Edison International (NYSE:EIX) Director Peter Taylor Sells 500 Shares of Company Stock

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) Director Peter Taylor sold 500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, October 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $55.56, for a total value of $27,780.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 33,212 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,845,258.72. The trade was a 1.48% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Edison International Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of EIX stock opened at $55.19 on Wednesday. Edison International has a 1-year low of $51.10 and a 1-year high of $81.62. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $60.93 and its 200 day moving average price is $68.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.95, a current ratio of 0.66 and a quick ratio of 0.61. The company has a market cap of $21.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.69, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.62.

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The utilities provider reported $1.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.18 by $0.36. The company had revenue of $4.36 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.82 billion. Edison International had a return on equity of 15.53% and a net margin of 20.30%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.97 EPS. Edison International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.900-6.200 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Edison International will post 6.13 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Edison International Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Saturday, October 31st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, October 7th will be issued a dividend of $0.8775 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, October 7th. This represents a $3.51 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.4%. Edison International’s dividend payout ratio is 36.19%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms recently commented on EIX. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated an “underperform” rating and issued a $42.00 target price (down from $53.00) on shares of Edison International in a research note on Friday, October 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of Edison International from $61.00 to $59.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Argus restated a “hold” rating on shares of Edison International in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Truist Financial decreased their price target on shares of Edison International from $63.00 to $62.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Monday. Finally, Mizuho reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $70.00 price objective (down from $86.00) on shares of Edison International in a research note on Monday, August 31st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $60.18.

Institutional Trading of Edison International

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. acquired a new stake in shares of Edison International in the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Groupe la Francaise acquired a new position in shares of Edison International during the 1st quarter worth about $29,000. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Edison International during the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Bell Investment Advisors Inc acquired a new position in shares of Edison International during the 2nd quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new position in Edison International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $41,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 88.95% of the company’s stock.

More Edison International News

Here are the key news stories impacting Edison International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Edison International offers a dividend yield of approximately 6.4%. Its Southern California Edison subsidiary serves about 15 million customers, while regulated operations, grid investments, wildfire prevention, and electrification projects may support relatively predictable earnings and long-term growth. Edison International Offers a 6.4% Yield, but Investors Must Weigh the Risks
• Neutral Sentiment: A director sold 500 shares for approximately $27,780 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Because the transaction represented only a 1.48% reduction in the director’s holdings and was scheduled in advance, it provides limited insight into management’s current outlook. SEC Insider Trading Filing
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles comparing Edison International with Crown Castle and Energy Transfer highlight its high income potential, but also reinforce that investors must balance the dividend against leverage, wildfire exposure, and other risks. Better High-Yield Dividend Stock: Edison International vs. Crown Castle Better High-Yield Dividend Stock: Edison International vs. Energy Transfer
• Negative Sentiment: Shares came under pressure after Muddy Waters alleged willful misconduct related to the Eaton Fire case, increasing concern about potential litigation, liability, and financial exposure for Edison International. Edison drops as Muddy Waters alleges willful misconduct in Eaton Fire case
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan lowered its price target from $61 to $59 and retained a neutral rating, signaling limited near-term upside despite the lower share price.
• Negative Sentiment: Investors purchased 12,575 put options, about 74% above typical volume, indicating elevated demand for downside protection or bearish speculation.

Edison International Company Profile

Edison International is a publicly owned holding company based in Rosemead, California. Its principal subsidiary, Southern California Edison (SCE), is an electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity across central, coastal, and Southern California.

SCE provides electric service to residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector customers and manages a large transmission and distribution network. The utility is also involved in grid modernization, wildfire mitigation, renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, and the development of electric transportation infrastructure.

Edison International’s history is rooted in Southern California Edison, which traces its origins to the late 19th century.