Constellation Energy Corporation - CEG STOCK NEWS

The Board of Directors of Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.282 per share on its common stock. This dividend will be payable on June 9, 2023, to shareholders recorded by 5 p.m. Eastern time on May 12, 2023. Constellation is recognized as the largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy in the U.S., generating nearly 90% of its output from carbon-free sources. The company supports sustainability goals and aims for 100% carbon-free generation by 2040, contributing significantly to the nation's clean energy supply, which powers approximately 15 million homes.

Constellation CEO Joe Dominguez testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, urging Congress to authorize $3.5 billion for investments in domestic nuclear fuel sources. This action is necessary to mitigate risks to the environment, energy reliability, and national security amid increasing global supply chain disruptions. Dominguez emphasized the U.S.'s dependence on foreign uranium, particularly from Russia, exacerbated by recent global events. He highlighted the bipartisan Nuclear Fuel Security Act, aimed at establishing a secure domestic supply of nuclear fuel, crucial for maintaining U.S. leadership in nuclear energy.

The nation’s first 1 MW demonstration scale, nuclear-powered clean hydrogen production facility is operational at Constellation’s Nine Mile Point Nuclear Plant in Oswego, New York. This facility marks a significant step in clean hydrogen production, utilizing 1.25 MW of zero-carbon energy to produce 560 kg of hydrogen daily. Supported by a $5.8 million DOE award, this initiative is part of a broader strategy to decarbonize industries like aviation and steelmaking. Constellation plans to invest $900 million through 2025 in clean hydrogen projects, collaborating with public and private entities to create hydrogen production hubs nationwide.

Constellation Energy (Nasdaq: CEG) successfully operated its nuclear plants at full capacity during Winter Storm Elliott, crucially preventing rolling blackouts amid the storm that left nearly a quarter of the PJM energy grid offline on Christmas Eve. As PJM faces up to $2 billion in penalties for non-performing generators, Constellation’s facilities underscore the reliability and carbon-free advantages of nuclear energy. The storm highlighted flaws in PJM's capacity performance policies, raising concerns about the future reliability of the grid amidst climate risks. Constellation calls for improved reliability measures to secure energy supply effectively.

Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG) will invest $800 million to enhance output at its Braidwood and Byron nuclear plants in Illinois, increasing capacity by approximately 135 megawatts. This enhancement will provide enough carbon-free energy to power 100,000 homes year-round, akin to removing 171,000 gas vehicles from the road. The projects, expected to boost output by 2026 fully by 2029, will create jobs for thousands and reflect the impact of recent supportive policies like the Inflation Reduction Act. Constellation aims for 100% carbon-free generation by 2040.

Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG) reported a GAAP net income of $34 million for Q4 2022, down from $42 million in Q4 2021, while the full year 2022 showed a net loss of $160 million. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $605 million in Q4 2022 from $1,027 million in Q4 2021, totaling $2,667 million for the year, an increase from $2,185 million in 2021. The company introduced a 2023 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $2.9 billion to $3.3 billion and announced a capital allocation strategy of $1.5 billion for growth and a $1 billion share repurchase, alongside doubling its annual dividend. The nuclear fleet operated at a capacity factor of 95.4% in Q4 2022.