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Track TLN free→NASDAQUtilitiesUtilities - Independent Power ProducersSnapshot 2026-06-16
Recent financial performance sits well below its industry cohort — worth keeping an eye on, though it has not freshly broken.
Recent financial performance is weak, and management's recent track record has been unsteady, with frequent disruptive corporate changes. Earnings quality cannot be assessed since the company was unprofitable over the past year. Peer multiples imply a price about 75% below where it trades (it looks expensive on this basis); the read is rich. The outlook hinges on guidance changes and sector trends, particularly how bellwethers perform. This read is provisional.
Daily closes. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
A consensus fair price across 6 valuation methods, at three horizons. Current price $406.51. Estimates are diagnostics, not price targets. Short-horizon estimates are close to coin-flips, so confidence is a method-agreement read, not a prediction.
No-growth: today's peer multiple on trailing earnings. The headline read.
Embeds projected growth. Leans optimistic by design. Upside context.
We take the 12-month fair value above and grade our own number — how the market prices this name versus what we'd justify, and where the two diverge.
At $386 the market pays 32× p/e — above the 19× p/e peer median but in line with its own 31× history. That premium reflects a durable franchise our peer-anchored $231 fair value understates; treat the 'expensive vs peers' read with low confidence. Analysts: $408–$499. Not investment advice.
One valuation read at a 12-month horizon, plus how price compares to peers and the company's own history.
The market is pricing in roughly 67% of near-term growth above a flat-multiple fair value; not enough history to forecast a comparison. This describes what's priced in, not a forecast of the move.
Flags: expensive valuation, a turbulent sector regime (Heating).
For similar setups historically (n=2,301): about 43% saw a 20%+ drawdown, and roughly 77% of those did not recover within the year. These are historical base rates for the cohort, not a forecast of this stock.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Utilities names rated weak grew net income 53% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=906).
Over the trailing year it converted -49.81x of net income into operating cash flow.
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity, long-term interest rates.
4 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Utilities names rated neutral grew net income 57% of the time over the next year (vs 55% for the rest of the cohort, n=5004).
The next print and the backdrop around it (sector regime and the AI cycle). Context for the path, not a forecast of returns.
EPS estimate $3.79 → $3.57 (-5.9% / 30d). 0 raised, 1 cut, 2 covering analysts.
0 upgrades, 0 downgrades / 30d, 1 maintained. 94% of analysts rate Buy.
2 PT revisions / 30d. Avg target 33.5% above current price.
1 positive, 2 negative / 30d. See F4 management tile for the event list.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
What a normal day, a bad day, and the worst of the last year would mean for a $10,000 position.
On a typical day, $10k can swing ±$248.
How much price usually moves either way.
On a bad day, this stock has moved -$507.
A rough but not unusual down day (about the 95th percentile).
In the worst 12 months, $10k could have lost $3,205.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
No material changes since the prior snapshot.
as of 2026-06-16
Specific, dated things to watch for, each with what would confirm it and what would prove it wrong.
Why it matters: Closing this deal will increase Talen's power generation and market reach.
Confirms:The deal closes with all approvals by the end of Q3 2026.
Disproves:The deal faces delays or does not get the needed approvals.
Recent news graded against this company's own objectives — whether it reinforces or challenges the thesis, and how confirmed it is.
No graded news catalysts for TLN yet.
Conditional scenarios: if X happens, the view would shift in this direction. These are not predictions.
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
by reference. On the Closing Date, the Company completed the previously announced Acquisition contemplated by the Merger Agreement. As a result of the Acquisition, the Acquired Companies became indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, the purchase price for the Acquisition consisted of (a) the Cash Consideration of approximately $2.55 billion, subject to customary adjustments for net working capital, cash, indebtedness, c…
Whether the overall read has been drifting up or down lately, and how it's changed since last week.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Long-thesis check; widest uncertainty.
$408.00 – $499.00 (median $473.50) · 8 analysts · as of 2026-05-21
Looks more expensive than peers.
Richer than its own typical valuation.
Trailing four: 2025-Q1, 2025-Q2, 2025-Q3, 2026-Q1
A side-by-side read on sector standing, valuation, and risk versus Utilities (broad).
| Stock | Sector standing | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
TLN Talen Energy | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 33 of 100 | expensive | elevated |
WTRG Essential Utilities | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 67 of 100 | fair | moderate |
OGE OGE Energy | Below typical Show detailsSector percentile: 21 of 100 | full | low |
CWEN Clearway Energy, Inc. (Class C) | Below typical Show detailsSector percentile: 13 of 100 | expensive | moderate |
ORA Ormat Technologies | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 57 of 100 | expensive | moderate |
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-16.
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Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive. Historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
Context label only: describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-16.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Complete the acquisition of Lawrenceburg, Waterford, and Darby assets to expand presence in the western PJM market.
Stated in 3 of last 3 quarters. The Cornerstone Acquisition was completed for $2.55 billion in cash, expanding Talen's presence in the western PJM market. This strategic move is delivering on the stated priority.
“CEO: 'We continue to progress the Cornerstone Acquisition and secured financing in April.'”
“CEO: 'The Cornerstone Acquisition will add baseload generation and enhance Talen’s presence in the western PJM market.'”
“CEO: 'Announced the Cornerstone Acquisition which is expected to further diversify our baseload generation cash flows.'”
Maintain and reaffirm the 2026 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow guidance ranges.
Stated in 3 of last 3 quarters. The company reaffirmed its 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $1,750 million - $2,050 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow guidance of $980 million - $1,180 million. This consistent reaffirmation indicates a stable outlook.
“CEO: 'We are reaffirming our 2026 guidance.'”
“CEO: 'Reaffirming 2026 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow guidance ranges.'”
Redeem 8.625% Senior Secured Notes to achieve more than $40 million annual interest savings.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. The company expects more than $40 million in annual interest savings from redeeming the 8.625% Senior Secured Notes. This priority is on track with the stated financial strategy.
“CEO: 'Expecting more than an aggregate $40 million annual interest savings as a result of the 8.625% Senior Secured Notes redemption.'”
Focus on enhancing revenue and operating income to improve overall financial performance.
Focus on strategic capital allocation, including debt issuance and credit agreements.
Why it matters: Better credit terms can lower borrowing costs and give more financial options. This helps overall performance.
Confirms:A press release confirms better terms in the new credit agreement.
Disproves:No changes or bad terms reported in the credit agreement.
Why it matters: Talen Energy's revenue growth shows its financial performance is getting better. This means the company can keep growing.
Confirms:Q2 revenue growth reported above 10% year over year.
Disproves:Q2 revenue growth falls below 5% year over year.
Why it matters: This figure would indicate Talen is on track to meet its full-year guidance.
Confirms:Q2 Adjusted EBITDA was over $437 million. This supports the full-year guidance.
Disproves:Q2 Adjusted EBITDA was under $437 million. This raises concerns about the guidance.
by reference. In connection with the Acquisition, the Acquired Companies are expected to become guarantors under each of TES’s (as defined below) existing debt instruments in accordance with, and within the time periods required by, the terms thereof. Credit Agreement Amendment On June 15, 2026, Talen Energy Supply, LLC (“TES”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into Amendment No. 7 to the Credit Agreement, by and among TES, as Borrower, the Subsidiary Guarantors party thereto…
The issuance of the Stock Consideration was completed in reliance upon the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, provided by Section 4(a)(2) thereof as a transaction by an issuer not involving any public offering.
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information provided under
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On May 20, 2026, Talen Energy Supply, LLC (the “Borrower”), a direct subsidiary of Talen Energy Corporation (the “Company”), amended its credit agreement (as amended, the “Amended Credit Agreement”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meaning provided in the Amended Credit Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Report”). The Amended Credit Agreement: (i) reprices the Borrower’s existin…
“CEO: 'Reaffirming our 2026 guidance.'”
“CEO: 'Expect more than $40 million of annual interest savings due to lower periodic interest payments.'”