EIX

Southern California Edison shareholders are funding a $40 billion grid transformation while absorbing wildfire liability that regulators have not yet resolved.

Edison International offers a 6.4% dividend yield, with 21 years of growth and a payout ratio of 48%. EIX is undervalued by nearly 30%, with fair value estimates between $78 and $80 vs. a $54.81 share price. Expected compound annual total returns range from 17% to 20%, driven by 6% EPS growth, dividend increases, and potential P/E expansion.

Edison International remains fundamentally sound despite 492's failure, with the $39B California Wildfire Fund fully intact. EIX's 2026 core EPS guidance of $5.90–$6.20 and 5–7% annual growth through 2030 are unchanged by recent legislative developments. EIX's 6.2% dividend yield is well-covered, with a 58% payout ratio and a 22-year track record of annual raises.

He maintained his neutral recommendation, however. The stock is still reeling from recent legislative developments in its home state.

California wildfire legislation sharply increases liability risk for utilities like PG&E (PCG) and Edison International (EIX), triggering major stock selloffs. Shares of fast-fashion giant Shein slide in Hong Kong after long-awaited IPO.

California utility stocks are cratering Monday after state lawmakers advanced an amended wildfire bill over the weekend that omits the liability protections investors had counted on this legislative session.

ROSEMEAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millions of Southern California Edison customers are receiving a combined $72 credit on their summer electricity bills, applied automatically during August and September when energy use is high. No action is required to receive the climate credit, which the California Public Utilities Commission shifted to peak summer months this year to help provide bill relief when it's needed most. The credit adds to a year of savings for SCE customers, with rates down an a.

Every month, we screen for high-yield dividend growth stocks with safety, growth and consistency as part of the screening process. This process often results in several REITs making the top of the list thanks to the structure requiring paying out most of their earnings. With that, we have a new REIT name making the list this month, one that has now been growing its dividend for the last few years, again.

Edison International preferreds offer yield diversification beyond typical financial sector issuers, appealing to investors comfortable with California-only electric utilities. EIX's preferred stock dividends are well-covered, with $107MM in obligations versus $2.9B in net income, and preferreds constitute just 3.1% of the capital structure. The recent credit rating downgrade from BBB to BB explains higher coupons on new SCE preferred issues, reflecting increased perceived risk.

Amazon (AMZN) faces a New York City bill that could fundamentally alter its last-mile delivery model, requiring direct employment of delivery workers. Edison International (EIX) received a favorable tentative court ruling, reducing immediate liability risk from the 2025 Eaton Fire litigation.