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Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison, an electric utility that distributes electricity to 5 million customers in a 50,000-square-mile area of Southern California, excluding Los Angeles. Edison Energy owns interests in nonutility businesses that deal in energy-related products and services. In 2014, Edison International sold its wholesale power generation subsidiary Edison Mission Energy out of bankruptcy to NRG Energy.

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California utility companies could come under pressure from regulators and investors after devastating Los Angeles wildfires have left at five people dead and almost 180,000 evacuated from their homes due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42899028/la-wildfire-damages-estimated-above-52-billion-california-property-insurance-crisis">multiple wildfires</a>. 
Here's the latest.
What Happened: Areas near Los Angeles, California have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/42888380/los-angeles-fires-shut-down-production-of-tv-shows-fallout-abbott-elementary-hacks-film-premieres-canceled-critics-choice-awards-delayed">been hardest hit</a> by one of the most destructive wildfire events in the state.
At least five people are dead, found in buildings in Altadena, where the Eaton Fire exploded Tuesday night, as <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-08/fire-weather-fierce-winds-los-angeles">reported </a>by the LA Times.
179,783 people are under evacuation orders as of Thursday, according to Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/wildfires/live-blog/california-wildfires-live-updates-deadly-blazes-spread-hollywood-hills-rcna186927">NBC News </a>reported. Another 200,000 face evacuation warnings. 
Over 2,000 buildings have been burned. Multiple fires continue blazing Thursday and have not been contained.
&#8220;What we saw here in the last 24 hours is unprecedented," LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said Wednesday. "I've never seen anything like this."
Limited resources including a lack of firefighters, firetrucks and water in fire hydrants have been reported in several regions.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called on the National Guard for its assistance in helping with evacuation orders and to assist with the devastating fires.
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Utility Stocks in Focus: Utility companies including Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) and San Diego Gas &amp; Electric, which is owned by Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>), began cutting power to customers to reduce fire risk ahead of elevated winds during the week, as reported by The New York Times.
Edison plans to continue utility shutoffs for customers through Friday after already cutting power to over 150,000 customers.
Restoration of power for customers will depend on future weather, the containment of fires and inspections of power lines.
"Our top concern right now is the safety of our customers, crew members and emergency personnel," Edison spokesman David Eisenhauer said.
Edison <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250108156871/en/Edison-International-Provides-Update-on-Southern-California-Wildfires-and-SCE-Power-Outages">said </a>the fires, which it called an "extreme weather event," are an evolving situation it is monitoring.
"Safety remains our number one priority for customers, employees and our communities," the company said.
Public safety power shutoffs have been conducted by SDG&amp;E due to the dry conditions and Santa Ana winds, the company <a href="https://www.sdgetoday.com/news/sdge-responds-extreme-weather-continued-public-safety-power-shutoffs-0">said </a>Wednesday. The proactive measure is being done to protect public safety and help reduce wildfire risk.
A statement from Pacific Gas &amp; Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>) <a href="https://www.pge.com/en/newsroom/currents/safety/southern-california-wildfires--pg-e-crews--helicopters-and-wildf.html">said </a>the company has sent helicopters and wildlife resources to the region to help with the fires, including two Blackhawk helicopters.
PG&amp;E said it is monitoring conditions in its serviced areas including Kern, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
Edison stock was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42894683/los-angeles-wildfires-stoke-investor-fears-edison-internationals-stock-ended-10-lower-on-wednesday-amid-concerns-over-possible-equipment-links-to-forest-fires">hit the hardest</a> of the utility companies connected to the California wildfires, falling 10% to $69.50 on Wednesday. The stock is now down 5% over the last year.
Pacific Gas &amp; Electric shares fell 4% to $19.25 on Wednesday.
Sempra shares fell 2% to $82.82 on Wednesday.
These utility companies remain top holdings in utility ETFs. In the SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>), Sempra is the sixth largest holding at 4.5% of assets, PCG 10th largest at 3.6% of assets and EIX comprises 2.3% of the ETF&#8217;s assets.
In the Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VPU#NYSE">VPU</a>), Sempra (4.3% of assets), PG&amp;E (3.2% of assets) and Edison International (2.5%) are among the largest holdings. 
Fire Cause: One of the key question on the minds of California residents and investors will be who or what caused the fire. Right now, this remains a mystery.
As the New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/us/what-caused-california-fires.html">reports</a>, scrutiny of power lines will likely come after the fires, as utility equipment has led to some of the largest California wildfires in the past, including the 2018 Camp Fire that left 85 people dead.
In 2024, four wildfire incidents were caused by utility equipment, including two by Edison International-owned Southern California Edison, according to the report.
Pacific Gas &amp; Electric, which may have limited exposure to this week&#8217;s infernos, is a lesson in the liability risk that California utilities face.
The utility company declared bankruptcy in 2019 related to damages and claims from wildfires. This included a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/19/12/14953787/pg-e-trades-higher-on-13-5b-wildfires-settlement"> $13.5 billion settlement </a>for its alleged role in the fires. The company emerged from bankruptcy in 2020.
In 2024, Pacific Gas &amp; Electric paid $45 million in penalties related to the Dixie Fire in 2021, which state regulators found was linked to the company's power lines, as <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/26/us/pacific-gas-electric-settlement-dixie-fire-california/index.html">reported </a>by CNN.
California state law AB-1054, passed in 2019, established a Wildfire Fund of up to $21 billion to provide liquidity for fire events in the state and limits the liability of utility companies.
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5 Dead, Nearly 180,000 Evacuated In Los Angeles Wildfires: California Utilities Face Scrutiny

As wildfires continue to wreak havoc in Los Angeles, investor confidence in the financial stability of Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) is waning. The concern stems from the possibility that the company&#8217;s equipment may have sparked the fires.
What Happened: Southern California electric utility&#8217;s stock price plummeted by 10% on Wednesday, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, in the wake of the wildfires. The exact cause of the fires is yet to be determined, with investigations likely to span weeks or even months, The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/wildfires-are-making-investors-nervous-about-los-angeles-area-utility-again-0f448a84">reported</a> on Thursday.
California&#8217;s &#8220;inverse condemnation&#8221; law holds utilities strictly liable&nbsp;for property damage caused by&nbsp;their power lines and equipment, irrespective of fault. This law has previously driven major utilities, such as PG&amp;E (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>), into bankruptcy following a single wildfire.
Pedro Pizarro, CEO of Edison, has in the past conceded the company&#8217;s susceptibility to wildfires. In a&nbsp;2019 interview with the Los&nbsp;Angeles Times, Pizarro stated that the company&#8217;s solvency was partly due to luck and risk mitigation efforts. He also cautioned that Edison could face bankruptcy in the aftermath of a major fire.
Despite legislative efforts to reduce utilities&#8217; liability risk, including laws allowing utilities to recoup wildfire costs from customers and the establishment of an insurance fund, the financial risk posed by wildfires remains substantial. The insurance fund&#8217;s total assets of $11.4 billion are overshadowed by the potential costs of a major wildfire, as evidenced by the $16.5 billion in damage caused by the 2018 Camp Fire.
Edison&#8217;s financial stability remains precarious, with negative free cash flow and the looming risk of its $18.1 billion equity being wiped out by a single catastrophic event. 
Meanwhile, the company&#8217;s market capitalization is valued at $27 billion.
Edison International has yet to respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a>&#8216;s queries.
Why It Matters: The recent wildfires have already caused significant damage in the Los Angeles area. A&nbsp;destructive wildfire&nbsp;swept through the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42878466/wildfire-rips-through-las-pacific-palisades-neighborhood-3000-acres-burned-30000-evacuated-homes-destroyed">Pacific Palisades neighborhood</a>, burning over 3,000 acres and forcing 30,000 residents to evacuate. The National Weather Service had issued warnings for extreme fire conditions, including wind gusts up to 80 mph, which exacerbated the situation.
The ongoing fires have also sparked ethical debates, as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42891954/los-angeles-wildfires-will-be-tamed-by-this-day-predict-polymarket-users-observers-raise-ethical-question">multiple betting contracts</a> emerged on the&nbsp;Polymarket platform, allowing users to wager on the outcome of the disaster. This has raised questions about the morality of profiting from such tragic events.
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Los Angeles Wildfires Stoke Investor Fears: Edison International's Stock Ended 10% Lower Wednesday

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Shares of California utility companies are trading lower amid wildfires in California.

Southern California is bracing for another <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39583371/july-fourth-heat-california-faces-blackout-and-fire-risks-this-week-during-triple-digit-temperat">severe weather event</a> as the National Weather Service says an incoming windstorm could lead to wildfires.
The Forecast: The windstorm will hit most of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, according to an NWS <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nwslosangeles/p/DEghe26MjNM/">post</a> on Monday night labeling the weather as an &#8220;extreme risk.&#8221; The agency anticipates 50 to 80 mile-per-hour wind gusts with increased exposure in mountainous regions. 
The warning spans Tuesday to Thursday.
&#8220;Strong winds are coming. This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation &#8211; in other words, this is about as bad as it gets in terms of fire weather,&#8221; the post read. &#8220;Stay aware of your surroundings. Be ready to evacuate, especially if in a high fire risk area. Be careful with fire sources.&#8221;
A <a href="https://x.com/NWSLosAngeles/status/1876408016930803836">post</a> on X said the wind could lead to downed trees, many power outages and significant airport delays at LAX.
Why it Matters: San Diego Gas and Energy, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>), <a href="https://www.sdge.com/psps-dashboard">said</a> it could turn off power for up to 65,000 customers in anticipation of the storm. Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) also services the region and could face significant exposure.
Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) and United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) are the <a href="https://www.lawa.org/-/media/lawa-web/statistics/market-share-statistics/aircarrier-2023.ashx">largest</a> airlines with flights out of LAX. All three companies could face operations disruptions in the coming days.
The state has faced severe wildfires and extreme weather events in recent years which is widely attributed to the effects of climate change.
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Los Angeles, Ventura Counties Brace For Windstorm: 'As Bad As It Gets In Terms Of Fire Weather'

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<li>DA Davidson analyst Peter Winter upgraded U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) from Neutral to Buy and increased the price target from $58 to $60. U.S. Bancorp shares closed at $47.83 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/USB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Vijay Kumar upgraded the rating for Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTD#NYSE">MTD</a>) from In-Line to Outperform and raised the price target from $1375 to $1450. Mettler-Toledo Intl shares closed at $1,223.68 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MTD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella upgraded Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight but lowered the price target from $91 to $84. Edison Intl shares closed at $79.84 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EIX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella upgrades Edison Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and lowers the price target from $91 to $84.

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Barclays Upgrades Edison Intl to Overweight, Lowers Price Target to $84

Edison Intl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.35% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.75 million shares sold short, which is 1.85% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.98 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Edison Intl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735146912_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Edison Intl has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Edison Intl's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Edison Intl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.14%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Edison Intl's Recent Short Interest

UBS analyst Daniel Ford maintains Edison Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $96 to $87.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Edison Intl, Lowers Price Target to $87

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Edison International Raises Common Stock Dividend From $0.78 To $0.8275/Share

Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro maintains Edison Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $74 to $72.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on Edison Intl, Lowers Price Target to $72

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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/586e4054351b9b00018beea0/julien-dumoulin-smith">Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith</a> initiated coverage on Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $93. Crocs shares closed at $81.17 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EIX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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This Edison International Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Thursday

Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith initiates coverage on Edison Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $93.

Jefferies Initiates Coverage On Edison Intl with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $93

Ladenburg Thalmann analyst Paul Fremont upgrades Edison Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) from Neutral to Sell and lowers the price target from $87 to $73.5.

Ladenburg Thalmann Upgrades Edison Intl to Sell, Lowers Price Target to $73.5

Wells Fargo analyst Neil Kalton maintains Edison Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $87 to $94.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Edison Intl, Raises Price Target to $94

Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintains Edison Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $89 to $91.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Edison Intl, Raises Price Target to $91

Guidance

Edison International Sees 2024 Core EPS $4.80-$5.00 (Prior $4.75-$5.05)

Edison Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.51 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.38 by 9.42 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.201 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $5.009 billion by 3.84 percent. This is a 10.61 percent increase over sales of $4.702 billion the same period last year.

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Edison Intl Q3 2024 Core EPS $1.51 Beats $1.38 Estimate, Sales $5.201B Beat $5.009B Estimate

Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintains Edison Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $91 to $89.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Edison Intl, Lowers Price Target to $89

RBC Capital analyst Shelby Tucker maintains Edison Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $94 to $100.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Edison Intl, Raises Price Target to $100

FirstEnergy Corporation&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fe#NYSE">FE</a>) continuous capital investments to maintain and increase resiliency are likely to strengthen its infrastructure, which will help enhance its performance. Given its growth opportunities, FE makes for a solid investment option in the Utility sector.
Currently, the company carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Let&#39;s look at the factors that are driving the stock.
<h2>FE&#39;s Growth Projections &amp; Surprise History</h2>
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FE&#39;s 2024 earnings per share is pinned at $2.70, which indicates year-over-year growth of 5.5%.
The consensus estimate for 2024 sales is pinned at $13.78 billion, which indicates year-over-year growth of 7.1%.
The company&#39;s long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate is 7%.
FE has a positive earnings surprise history. Its trailing four-quarter earnings surprise is 2.66%, on average.
<h2>FE&#39;s Dividend Yield</h2>
FirstEnergy has been rewarding its shareholders with dividend payments at regular intervals. The company&#39;s board of directors approved a new dividend policy in February 2023 that increased the target payout ratio to 60-70% from 55-65% previously. Its current dividend yield is 3.86%, better than the Zacks S&amp;P 500 composite&#39;s average yield of 1.24%.
<h2>FE&#39;s Return on Equity</h2>
FirstEnergy&#39;s current return on equity (ROE) is 12.12%, which is more than the industry average of 10.42%. ROE, a profitable measure, reflects how effectively a company is utilizing its shareholders&#39; funds in its operations to generate income.
<h2>FE&#39;s Solvency</h2>
The time-to-interest earned ratio at the end of the second quarter was 2.11. The ratio, being greater than one, reflects the company&#39;s ability to meet future interest obligations without difficulties.
<h2>Strategic Investments of FirstEnergy</h2>
FirstEnergy&#39;s strategic investment will help serve its 6 million customers more efficiently. The company&#39;s &quot;Energize365&quot; is a multi-year grid evolution platform that is focused on enhancing the customer experience while maintaining affordability.
With planned investments of $26 billion between 2024 and 2028, FE plans to install advanced equipment and technologies that will strengthen and modernize its transmission and distribution infrastructure. Strengthening the transmission and renewable generation assets will allow it to transmit electricity even during adverse weather conditions.
<h2>FE Stock&#39;s Price Performance</h2>
Shares of FirstEnergy have gained 23.4% in the year-to-date period compared with the industry&#39;s 22.7% growth.
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<h2>Other Stocks to Consider</h2>
Some other top-ranked stocks in the industry are NiSource Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ni#NYSE">NI</a>), IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ida#NYSE">IDA</a>) and Edison International (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eix#NYSE">EIX</a>). Each of these stocks currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
NiSource delivered an average earnings surprise of 20.64% in the last four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NI&#39;s 2025 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 12.1%.
IDACORP delivered an average earnings surprise of 10.35% in the last four quarters. The consensus estimate for IDA&#39;s 2024 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 3.8%.
Edison International delivered an average earnings surprise of 4.13% in the last four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EIX&#39;s 2024 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 2.9%.
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