Exelon Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Earnings Release Highlights

• GAAP net income of $0.90 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings of $0.91 per share for the first quarter of 2026
• Affirming full year 2026 Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings guidance range of $2.81-$2.91 per share and operating EPS compounded annual growth near top end of 5-7% from 2025 to 2029
• Projecting $41.7 billion of capital expenditures over the next four years, resulting in expected rate base growth of 7.9%
• All utilities sustained top quartile in reliability performance, with ComEd in top decile
• Through March 31, completed approximately 43% of planned debt financings, including all of its Holding Company issuances, and priced approximately 37% of its $3.4 billion of equity needs through 2029

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC) today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026.

“Exelon is on track for another year of consistent operational and financial performance. Our scale, platform, and disciplined execution allow us to adapt as conditions evolve to continue delivering on our commitments over the long term,” said Exelon President and Chief Executive Officer Calvin Butler. “Through The Exelon Promise, we are committed to balancing affordability while advancing safety, reliability, and investments that strengthen the grid and support the communities we serve – today and in the future.”

“We delivered first quarter 2026 adjusted operating earnings of $0.91 per share while maintaining strong operational performance, continuing our track record of execution as a standalone utility,” said Exelon Chief Financial Officer Jeanne Jones. “With a revised $41.7 billion four-year capital plan, 7.9% rate base growth, and a disciplined focus on cost management, we remain well-positioned to deliver annualized earnings growth near the top end of 5% to 7% through 2029. Our results and outlook underscore the durability of our business and our ability to adapt and execute while continuing to invest in a way that balances the needs of our customers with the grid of the future.”

First Quarter 2026

Exelon’s GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2026 remained relatively consistent with the prior period at $0.90 per share. Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the first quarter of 2026 decreased to $0.91 per share from $0.92 per share in the first quarter of 2025. For the reconciliations of GAAP net income to Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings, refer to the tables beginning on page 4.

The GAAP net income and Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings in the first quarter of 2026 primarily reflect:

• Higher costs at the Exelon holding company primarily due to higher income taxes and higher interest expense.
• Higher utility earnings primarily due to approved distribution and transmission rates at ComEd and PHI, approved distribution rates at BGE, absence of customer surcharge credits at PECO, higher allowance for funds used during construction (AFUDC) at ComEd, and favorable weather and lower income taxes at PECO. This was partially offset by timing of distribution earnings at ComEd, higher depreciation expense at PECO and PHI, higher interest expense at PECO, higher credit loss expense at BGE, and unfavorable impacts of the Pepco Maryland multi-year plan reconciliation. Note that rate increases are associated with updated recovery rates for costs and investments to serve customers, driving top quartile reliability and avoiding outage costs.

Operating Company Results¹

ComEd

ComEd’s first quarter of 2026 GAAP net income increased to $310 million from $302 million in the first quarter of 2025. ComEd’s Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the first quarter of 2026 decreased to $310 million from $325 million in the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to timing of distribution earnings, partially offset by an increase in AFUDC and higher distribution and transmission rate base driven by incremental investments to serve customers, driving top quartile reliability and avoiding outage costs. Due to revenue decoupling, ComEd’s distribution earnings are not intended to be affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

PECO

PECO’s first quarter of 2026 GAAP net income increased to $278 million from $266 million in the first quarter of 2025. PECO’s Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the first quarter of 2026 increased to $278 million from $265 million in the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to absence of customer surcharge credits, favorable weather, and lower income taxes due to tax repairs, some of which is timing, partially offset by an increase in depreciation and interest expense.

BGE

BGE’s first quarter of 2026 GAAP net income increased to $298 million from $260 million in the first quarter of 2025. BGE’s Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the first quarter of 2026 increased to $298 million from $260 million in the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to approved distribution rates associated with updated recovery of investments to serve customers, driving top quartile reliability and avoiding outage costs, partially offset by an increase in credit loss expense. Due to revenue decoupling, BGE’s distribution earnings are not intended to be affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

PHI

PHI’s first quarter of 2026 GAAP net income decreased to $169 million from $194 million in the first quarter of 2025. PHI’s Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the first quarter of 2026 decreased to $180 million from $194 million in the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to unfavorable impacts of the Pepco Maryland multi-year plan reconciliation and an increase in depreciation expense, partially offset by approved distribution and transmission rates driven by updated recovery of investments to serve customers, driving top quartile reliability and avoiding outage costs. Due to revenue decoupling, PHI’s distribution earnings related to Pepco Maryland, DPL Maryland, Pepco District of Columbia, and ACE are not intended to be affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

Recent Developments and First Quarter Highlights

• Dividend: On April 28, 2026, Exelon’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share on Exelon’s common stock. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2026, to Exelon shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 4, 2026.
• Rate Case Developments:
  • There were no rate case developments in the first quarter.
• Financing Activities:
  • On February 20, 2026, Exelon issued $775 million of its Senior Notes, 4.95% Series due March 15, 2036. Exelon used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
  • On March 19, 2026, Pepco issued $170 million of its First Mortgage Bonds, consisting of $110 million aggregate principal amount of its First Mortgage Bonds, 5.00% Series due March 19, 2036, and $60 million aggregate principal amount of its First Mortgage Bonds, 5.30% Series due March 19, 2041. Pepco used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
  • On March 19, 2026, DPL issued $75 million of its First Mortgage Bonds, 5.74% Series due March 19, 2056. DPL used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
  • On March 19, 2026, ACE issued $100 million of its First Mortgage Bonds, 4.95% Series due March 19, 2036. ACE used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings Reconciliation

Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the first quarter of 2026 do not include the following items (after tax) that were included in reported GAAP net income:

Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the first quarter of 2025 do not include the following items (after tax) that were included in reported GAAP net income:

Webcast Information

Exelon will discuss first quarter 2026 earnings in a conference call scheduled for today at 9 a.m. Central Time (10 a.m. Eastern Time). The webcast and associated materials can be accessed at https://investors.exeloncorp.com/.

About Exelon

Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) is a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation’s largest utility companies, serving almost 11 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities — Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). Exelon’s more than 20,000 employees dedicate their time and expertise to supporting our communities through reliable, affordable and efficient energy delivery, workforce development, equity, economic development and volunteerism. Follow @Exelon on X and LinkedIn.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to net income as determined under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), Exelon evaluates its operating performance using the measure of Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings because management believes it represents earnings directly related to the ongoing operations of the business. Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, and other specified items. This measure is intended to enhance an investor’s overall understanding of period over period operating results and provide an indication of Exelon’s baseline operating performance excluding items that are considered by management to be not directly related to the ongoing operations of the business. In addition, this measure is among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for evaluating performance, allocating resources, setting incentive compensation targets, and planning and forecasting of future periods. Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings is not a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies’ presentation. Exelon has provided the non-GAAP financial measure as supplemental information and in addition to the financial measures that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings should not be deemed more useful than, a substitute for, or an alternative to the most comparable GAAP net income measures provided in this earnings release and attachments. This press release and earnings release attachments provide reconciliations of Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, are posted on Exelon’s website: https://investors.exeloncorp.com, and have been furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K on May 6, 2026.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Words such as “could,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “will,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “should,” and variations on such words, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and operational, economic, and financial performance, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to, and are accompanied by, the following important factors that may cause our actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contained in our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: unfavorable legislative and/or regulatory actions; uncertainty as to outcomes and timing of regulatory approval proceedings and/or negotiated settlements thereof; environmental liabilities and remediation costs; state and federal legislation requiring use of low-emission, renewable, and/or alternate fuel sources and/or mandating implementation of energy conservation programs requiring implementation of new technologies; challenges to tax positions taken, tax law changes, and difficulty in quantifying potential tax effects of business decisions; negative outcomes in legal proceedings; physical security and cybersecurity risks; extreme weather events, natural disasters, operational accidents such as wildfires or natural gas explosions, war, acts and threats of terrorism, public health crises, epidemics, pandemics, or other significant events; disruptions or cost increases in the supply chain, including shortages in labor, materials or parts, or significant increases in relevant tariffs; lack of sufficient power generation resources to meet actual or forecasted demand or disruptions at generation facilities owned by third parties; emerging technologies that could affect or transform the energy industry; instability in capital and credit markets; a downgrade of any Registrant’s credit ratings or other failure to satisfy the credit standards in the Registrants’ agreements or regulatory financial requirements; significant economic downturns or increases in customer rates; impacts of climate change and weather on energy usage and maintenance and capital costs; and impairment of long-lived assets, goodwill, and other assets.

New factors emerge from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict all of such factors, nor can we assess the impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. For more information, see those factors discussed with respect to Exelon, ComEd, PECO, BGE, Pepco Holdings LLC (PHI), Pepco, DPL, and ACE (Registrants) in the Registrants’ most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including in Part I, ITEM 1A, any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in other reports filed by the Registrants from time to time with the SEC.

Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, which apply only as of the date of this press release. None of the Registrants undertakes any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

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Contacts

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Corporate Communications

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Investor Relations

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