Edison Intl Stock Price, News & Analysis

Edison International (NYSE: EIX) has announced its quarterly dividend declaration. The company's board of directors has approved a dividend of $0.8275 per share for the second quarter. The dividend will be paid on July 31, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of July 7, 2025.

John Bryson, former Chairman and CEO of Edison International (EIX) from 1990 to 2008, has passed away at age 81. Bryson's notable career included co-founding the Natural Resources Defense Council, serving as U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and successfully leading Edison through the California electricity crisis. Under his leadership, Edison Mission Energy grew significantly, employing 1,900 people and contributing over $500 million to parent company earnings. His strategic decision to sell EME's international assets helped restore Edison International's financial health after the 2002 market collapse. Bryson was instrumental in positioning SCE as a leader in renewable energy and advocated for energy efficiency and electric transportation.

Southern California Edison (EIX) has submitted its 2026-2028 Wildfire Mitigation Plan to California's Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, with a planned investment of $6.2 billion over three years. The plan includes installation of 440 circuit miles of covered conductor and 260 circuit miles of underground distribution lines.

Key technological innovations include Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiter, AI-powered grid inspections, vegetation management using remote sensing, alternative undergrounding approaches, and expansion of Early Fault Detection to 200 new locations. The company will continue using Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) as a critical safety measure, citing prevention of 90 potential ignitions during January's windstorm.

The plan emphasizes enhanced transmission resiliency, increased undergrounding efforts, and integration of climate change scenarios into risk models, while maintaining support for aerial firefighting assets including nighttime-capable helitankers.

Edison International reported strong Q1 2025 results with GAAP EPS of $3.73 and Core EPS of $1.37, compared to Q1 2024's net loss of $0.03 per share. The company's net income reached $1,436 million, up significantly from last year's $11 million loss.

Key highlights include:

• Southern California Edison's core earnings increased due to benefits from the TKM Settlement Agreement
• Continued progress on Eaton Fire investigation and community rebuilding efforts
• Strong regulatory advancement with TKM settlement approval and new applications filed
• 2025 Core EPS guidance affirmed at $5.94-$6.34
• Projected 5-7% Core EPS growth from 2025 to 2028 ($6.74-$7.14)

The company is focusing on grid hardening in Altadena and Malibu to increase reliability and protect against extreme weather events. Edison maintains its commitment to delivering clean and reliable energy across Southern, Central, and Coastal California, serving 15 million people.

Southern California Edison has announced quarterly dividend declarations for multiple series of preference stocks. The dividends will be paid on June 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 13, 2025. The distributions include:

• Series G (SCE Trust II): $0.31875 per security at 5.10%
• Series J (SCE Trust IV): $0.3359375 per security at 5.375%
• Series K (SCE Trust V): $0.340625 per security at 5.45%
• Series L (SCE Trust VI): $0.3125 per security at 5.00%
• Series M (SCE Trust VII): $0.46875 per security at 7.50%
• Series N (SCE Trust VIII): $0.434375 per security at 6.95%

Southern California Edison (SCE) has unveiled a comprehensive plan to rebuild electrical distribution infrastructure in Altadena and Malibu areas affected by January wildfires. The $860M-$925M plan includes undergrounding 153 circuit miles of power lines, with 130 miles in High Fire Risk Areas (HFRA) and 23 miles in non-HFRA Altadena areas. An additional 19 circuit miles in Altadena are under evaluation.

The rebuilding strategy focuses on increasing reliability and resilience through:

• Upgrading infrastructure to accommodate greater electricity demand
• Exploring Community Resiliency Zones with backup power
• Providing portable battery storage for critical care customers
• Installing smart panels at rebuilt properties

SCE has acknowledged potential involvement of their equipment in the Eaton Fire, with ongoing investigations. The company has conducted over 50 community engagements since January and will continue discussions to refine the rebuilding plan.

Edison International celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Edison Scholars Program, awarding $50,000 scholarships to 30 high school seniors from Southern California Edison's service area pursuing STEM education. The 2025 class joins 790 previous scholars who have developed careers in computer science, biochemistry, and cybersecurity.

The program, funded by shareholders rather than ratepayer dollars, supports students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. Recipients are surprised with giant check presentations in front of friends, family, and educators, followed by a special reception at the company headquarters.

As highlighted by Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International, the initiative aims to develop a future workforce capable of addressing challenges like wildfire impacts and building more resilient communities through STEM innovation.

Edison International and Southern California Edison (SCE) have launched the 2025 Lineworker Scholarship Program application period, marking its fifth year. The program, partnered with IBEW Local 47, offers up to $25,000 per recipient to cover tuition, tools, and support services.

Scholarship recipients will complete the Powerline Mechanic certificate program at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and become eligible for entry-level positions at SCE upon meeting requirements, including obtaining a Class A driver's license. Jobs will be within SCE's 50,000-square-mile service area.

Eligibility requirements include demonstrated financial need, enrollment for fall 2025, high school diploma or GED, U.S. work eligibility, and valid driver's license. The application deadline is May 9, with preference given to California residents. The program is funded by Edison International shareholders, not ratepayers.

Edison International (NYSE: EIX) has scheduled a conference call to discuss its First Quarter 2025 Financial Results. The call will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. (PDT). Investors and analysts can join via phone using 1-888-673-9780 (U.S. callers) or 1-312-470-0178 (international callers) with passcode 'Edison'.

A live webcast will be available at www.edisoninvestor.com. For those unable to attend, a telephone replay will be accessible through May 13 at 6 p.m. (PDT) using 1-800-685-6667 (U.S.) or 1-203-369-3864 (international) with passcode 5794.