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Constellation Energy director Crandall buys $417,930 of CEG stock

Constellation Energy director Crandall buys $417,930 of CEG stock

Roger W. Crandall, a Constellation Energy Corp (NYSE:CEG) director, purchased 1,500 shares of the company's stock on August 11, 2026, for a total of $417,930. At the time, the stock was trading at $278.64, marking a 21% decline year-to-date. Despite the drop, the company boasts a market capitalization of $98.7 billion, positioning it as a key entity in the Electric Utilities sector.

The shares were bought at an average price of $278.6206 per share, with the acquisition spread across multiple transactions at prices ranging from $278.405 to $279.00. Simultaneously, Crandall sold 462 shares of Constellation Energy deferred stock units. Post the reported trades, Crandall holds 1,693 shares directly. According to InvestingPro's analysis, the stock seems overvalued compared to its estimated fair value.

For those interested in a deeper dive, a Pro Research Report and eight ProTips are accessible exclusively on their platform. Concurrently, Constellation Energy disclosed second-quarter adjusted operating earnings of $2.55 per share, exceeding analysts' prediction of $2.41. However, the revenue for the quarter was $7.5 billion, falling short of the expected $7.94 billion.

On the brighter side, the company has revised its full-year earnings guidance upward, citing robust commercial execution, elevated PJM capacity prices, and benefits from the acquisition of Calpine. Meanwhile, Argus adjusted its price target for CEG to $325 from $350, retaining a Buy rating, citing the effects of higher interest rates on equity valuations.

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