Exelon Corporation
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
EXC's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 59.3% earnings payout ratio & 27.0% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.5x interest coverage & 0.9x current ratio. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 59.3%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 27.0%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Risks
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -0.9%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
- Interest Coverage: 2.5xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Current Ratio: 0.9xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
Payout & Coverage
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SafeAbout Exelon Corporation
Exelon is a utility services holding company that engages in the energy generation, delivery, and marketing businesses across the United States and Canada. The company operates through six regulated utility subsidiaries: Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), PECO Energy Company, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Potomac Electric Power Company, Delmarva Power and Light Company, and Atlantic City Electric Company, serving approximately 10 million power and gas customers in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. Exelon owns diverse generating facilities including nuclear, fossil, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and solar plants. The company sells electricity to wholesale and retail customers, and provides natural gas, renewable energy, and other energy-related products and services. As a regulated utility holding company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and founded in 1999, Exelon plays a central role in the energy infrastructure sector, managing distribution and transmission operations while investing substantially in grid modernization and clean energy generation to meet regional energy demands.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.74%
Annual Dividend
$1.64
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
59.34%
FCF Payout Ratio
71.08%
Stock Price
$43.91
52-Week Range
$41.71 – $50.65
Dividend History (2016–2025)
EXC annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
EXC earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
June 4, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 15, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
5.83%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-0.92%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
0.55%
3-Year Total Growth
18.52%
5-Year Total Growth
-4.53%
10-Year Total Growth
5.59%
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