Should I buy Consolidated Edison (ED) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Barclays — 73% of its targets hit on this sector (317 calls tested). It aims for $106 (-1.7 %), call made on August 8, 2026, maturing on August 8, 2027 (67 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Consolidated Edison
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B of A Securities | 42 % | +1.5 % | 12 | $101 -6% |
| Mizuho | 62 % | +1.3 % | 8 | $105 -3% |
| Barclays | 58 % | -0.5 % | 12 | $106 -2% |
| JP Morgan | 60 % | -1.3 % | 5 | $113 +5% |
| Morgan Stanley | 46 % | -3.5 % | 74 | $97 -10% |
| Wells Fargo | 20 % | -4.3 % | 5 | $118 +9% |
| Keybanc | 7 % | -10.2 % | 15 | $87 -19% |
| Goldman Sachs | 60 % | -2.7 % | 5 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Pays a dividend (3.1% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~18) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on ED, Mizuho (62% hit rate, 8 scored calls), only targets $105 (call made on June 2, 2026, maturing on June 2, 2027) (-3%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 2 are neutral and 3 are sells.
- Limited upside: the median target is only -2% from the current price.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on ED
Median target $106 (-2%) · 6 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Consolidated Edison now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 17% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $106 (-2%), and Mizuho (most reliable on ED, 62%) targets $105. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~18). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Consolidated Edison?
The stated upside is small: the median target ($106) sits just -2% from the price ($108) (most reliable on ED: Mizuho, 62%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Consolidated Edison still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($108) and its estimated value: analysts target $106 on median (-2%), with 17% buys (most reliable on ED: Mizuho, 62%). Cross-check with their real reliability on ED and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying ED?
Even the most reliable firm on ED, Mizuho (62% hit rate, 8 scored calls), only targets $105 (call made on June 2, 2026, maturing on June 2, 2027) (-3%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
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