Constellation Energy Corp
For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Nov 9, 2026.
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Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Nov 9, 2026
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Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-08-06.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSExecutive OverviewSignificant Transactions and DevelopmentsOther Key Business DriversCritical Accounting Policies and EstimatesFinancial Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-09-30; filed 2026-11-09.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSExecutive OverviewSignificant Transactions and DevelopmentsOther Key Business DriversCritical Accounting Policies and EstimatesFinancial Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Added paragraphs (11)
Current report
In September 2026, we announced a 20-year, 690 MW PPA with Amazon and a related retail supply agreement supporting Amazon's operations in PJM. The agreements will enable more than $3 billion of investment in our Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, including facility improvements and a 190 MW capacity expansion expected to come online between 2030 and 2032, while supporting the facility's continued operation and future relicensing.
Current report
In October 2026, we announced a 20-year PPA with Google that will enable more than $4.3 billion of investment across 11 of our nuclear units in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey to add approximately 890 MW of incremental generation capacity to the PJM grid, with the first uprate expected in 2028. We also entered into a 15-year financial energy load following agreement with Google for 2,700 MW in PJM.
Current report
These agreements reflect continued demand from large-load customers for reliable, clean energy. Realization of the anticipated investments and capacity expansions remains subject to regulatory approvals, successful completion of the planned uprates, continued operation and relicensing of the applicable facilities, and other conditions.
Current report
Agreement to Acquire Rhode Island State Energy Center
Current report
In September 2026, we entered into an agreement to acquire all of the equity interests in RISEC Holdings, LLC, the owner of the Rhode Island State Energy Center, from Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. for $715 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The Rhode Island State Energy Center is a natural gas-fired combined-cycle electric generation facility with a generating capacity of 609 MW. The facility sells electricity and capacity into the competitive ISO New England wholesale power market and is expected to become part of our merchant generation portfolio. Completion of the transaction is subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Current report
Conditional DOE Loan Commitment Supporting Nuclear Uprates
Current report
In October 2026, we signed a conditional loan commitment with the DOE Office of Energy Dominance Financing. Subject to the execution of a loan agreement, the DOE would issue a guarantee for up to $5.0 billion for an unsecured loan from the Federal Financing Bank to support uprates at various nuclear facilities. The loan would have a 30-year term. Interest rates would be fixed upon each advance at a spread of 0.375% above U.S. Treasuries of comparable maturity.
Current report
In January 2026, the National Energy Dominance Council, supported by governors in the PJM territory, urged PJM to propose certain tariff revisions with respect to its capacity auction. PJM subsequently initiated stakeholder discussions regarding potential market reforms, including a reliability backstop auction mechanism, enhancements to large load forecasting and measures to accelerate generator interconnection studies. In February 2026, PJM proposed extending the existing RPM capacity market price collar—approximately $325/MW‑day and $175/MW‑day—for the 2028/2029 and 2029/2030 Base Residual Auctions. FERC accepted the extension in April 2026, citing reliability concerns, significant demand growth, including from data centers, and anticipated market reforms.
Current report
In July 2026, PJM proposed a one-time reliability backstop procurement. In September 2026, FERC accepted the proposal and suspended it to become effective February 28, 2027, subject to refund and subject to the outcome of a paper hearing. FERC also encouraged PJM to re-file an updated proposal within 30 days rather than proceeding with the paper hearing. PJM submitted an updated auction filing on October 29, 2026 and proposed that the one-time procurement open March 1, 2027 and close on March 28, 2027, with results announced on May 10, 2027. Many of the proposed auction parameters are the same, with the exception that the load forecast that is used to clear the auction will not be finalized until April 28, 2027. Separately, in August 2026, PJM filed its Interim Resource Adequacy Service proposal, which would have imposed curtailment risk on new large loads over 50 MW coming online after June 1, 2027 that did not contract for new capacity. FERC largely rejected the proposal, finding that it improperly intruded on state jurisdiction over retail rates and that PJM had not established the lawfulness of certain provisions. PJM has indicated that they will make a subsequent filing, but no details are available at this time.
Current report
Regulation of GHGs from Power Plants under the Clean Air Act. In February 2026, EPA issued a final rule to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding underpinning all GHG regulation by EPA. In September 2026, EPA issued a final rule to repeal its 2024 GHG power plant standards, except for efficiency-based standards that apply to new gas power plants. With the repeal, new baseload gas plants will no longer face compliance obligations based on carbon capture and sequestration/storage beginning in 2032. Both the February 2026 and September 2026 rules have been challenged in the D.C. Circuit. EPA also issued a supplemental proposal in September 2026 to repeal its full suite of power plant GHG regulations, including the efficiency-based standards for new gas power plants, based on its reinterpretation of section 111 of the Clean Air Act. EPA recently accepted comments on the proposal. EPA's approach in the supplemental proposal, if finalized and upheld in court, would limit and/or delay options for future action on climate for the power sector by EPA.
Current report
(f)Adjustment to deferred income taxes due to changes in forecasted apportionment.
Removed paragraphs (1)
Previous report
In January 2026, the National Energy Dominance Council, with support from Governors within the PJM territory, urged PJM to file proposed tariff revisions at FERC to improve reliability and cost-effectiveness within its capacity auctions. During the first quarter of 2026, PJM began stakeholder discussions and preparatory work in response to this directive, including evaluation of a potential reliability backstop mechanism, enhancements to large load forecasting methodologies, and actions to accelerate generator interconnection studies. In February 2026, PJM filed tariff revisions proposing to extend the existing RPM capacity market price collar—consisting of a price cap of approximately $325/MW‑day and a price floor of approximately $175/MW‑day—for the 2028/2029 and 2029/2030 Base Residual Auctions. In an order issued by FERC in April 2026, FERC accepted PJM’s tariff revisions, allowing the continued application of the price collar for the specified delivery years. FERC found the filing sufficiently justified to proceed, citing ongoing reliability concerns and extraordinary demand growth, including data center load expansion, and anticipated market reforms. In July 2026, PJM released the results of the 2028/2029 Base Residual Auction and the entire RTO, including all submitted CEG units, cleared at the price cap of $325/MW-day
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Previous wording
In March 2026, we entered into an agreement with LS Power Equity Advisors, LLC to sell five natural gas-fired generating facilities with approximately 4.4 GWs of capacity from Calpine's portfolio of generation assets located in PJM to satisfy regulatory commitments related to our acquisition of Calpine. The transaction is valued at $5.0 billion before closing adjustments. In August 2026, we entered into an agreement with LS Power to divest the Brazos Valley Energy Center (f/k/a Jack A. Fusco Energy Center), a 606 MW natural gas-fired plant in ERCOT for $860 million before closing adjustments. Completion of these transactions is subject to customary closing conditions and receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, and is expected to satisfy the remaining regulatory commitments related to the merger. We expect the transactions to close by the end of this year.
Current wording
In March 2026, we entered into an agreement with LS Power Equity Advisors, LLC to sell five natural gas-fired generating facilities with approximately 4.4 GWs of capacity from Calpine's portfolio of generation assets located in PJM to satisfy regulatory commitments related to our acquisition of Calpine. The transaction is valued at $5.0 billion before closing adjustments. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, and is expected to close by the end of this year.
Previous wording
In April 2026, we celebrated the commissioning of the 105 MW Pastoria Solar Project, the largest renewable energy project contracted by the California Department of Water Resources to date in its mission to fully decarbonize its operations by 2035. The Pastoria Solar Project connects to the grid through the interconnection facilities at our highly efficient 750 MW natural gas-fired Pastoria facility. Also, co-located with the Pastoria Solar Project is the Pastoria Power Bank, a 80 MW/320 MWh Battery Energy Storage System, which came online in July 2026. The Pastoria Power Bank is contracted and supported by a 15-year power purchase agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Current wording
In April 2026, we celebrated the commissioning of the 105 MW Pastoria Solar Project, the largest renewable energy project contracted by the California Department of Water Resources to date in its mission to fully decarbonize its operations by 2035. The Pastoria Solar Project connects to the grid through the interconnection facilities at our highly efficient 750 MW natural gas-fired Pastoria facility. Also, co-located with the Pastoria Solar Project is the Pastoria Power Bank, an 80 MW/320 MWh Battery Energy Storage System, which came online in July 2026. The Pastoria Power Bank is contracted and supported by a 15-year power purchase agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Previous wording
We have signed an additional 920 MW of long-term PPAs for clean, reliable nuclear generation with a diverse set of investment grade customers to help them meet their evolving energy needs. These agreements are for 15-20 years in duration and are set to begin in 2029 through 2032. Among these PPAs, our 176 MW agreement with Walmart will enable a 30 MW capacity expansion at our Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois and facilitate additional investments to strengthen the local community by supporting jobs and enabling continued expansion of operations and workforce.
Current wording
In the second quarter of 2026, we signed long-term PPAs with a diverse group of investment-grade customers covering 920 MW of clean, reliable nuclear generation, primarily from our existing fleet. The agreements have terms of 15 to 20 years and are expected to commence between 2029 and 2032. This total includes a 176 MW PPA with Walmart that will support a 30 MW capacity expansion at our Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois, as well as additional investments in the facility, its workforce, and the local community.
Previous wording
In June 2026, FERC ruled on a number of issues presented in the co-location paper hearing and on several PJM compliance filings implementing directives from the December 2025 order. Importantly, FERC pressed PJM to implement changes to accommodate co-located load prior to PJM’s proposed June 2029 effective date.
Current wording
In June 2026, FERC ruled on a number of issues presented in the co-location paper hearing and on several PJM compliance filings implementing directives from the December 2025 order. Importantly, FERC pressed PJM to implement changes to accommodate co-located load prior to PJM’s proposed June 2029 effective date. In August 2026, PJM submitted its compliance filing and we are awaiting a FERC order on the filing.
Previous wording
We are closely monitoring developments of the ongoing Russia and Ukraine conflict, including United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and Canadian sanctions, and legislation that may impact exports and imports of Russian nuclear fuel supply and enrichment activities, as well as the potential for Russia to limit fuel deliveries. The U.S. “Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act” became effective in August 2024, banning the import of low-enriched uranium into the U.S. that is produced in Russia or by Russian entities, absent a waiver from the DOE. Under a corollary bill, the Department of Energy has begun the process of distributing billions of dollars to support expansion of the domestic nuclear fuel cycle within the United States to improve emissions-free energy security. In November 2024, the Russian government issued a decree imposing temporary restrictions on the export of enriched uranium from Russia to the U.S. but allowing for a special Russian export license to be issued for individual shipments. Our nuclear fuel is obtained predominantly through long-term uranium supply and service contracts. We work with a diverse set of domestic and international suppliers years in advance to procure our nuclear fuel to support our refueling needs and mitigate the risk of exposure to Russian nuclear fuel supply. Recognizing the potential for the continuing conflict to impact our longer-term security and cost of supply, we have entered into contracts to increase the size of our nuclear fuel inventory. Our fuel procurement activities comply with all U.S. and international trade laws and we continue to take advantage of all available avenues to maintain continuity in our nuclear fuel supply, including working with the U.S. Government and our diverse set of suppliers to secure the nuclear fuel needed to continue to operate our nuclear fleet long-term.
Current wording
Lindsay O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (Graham Act) that continued the uranium import waivers but appeared to increase difficulties for shipping fuel from Russia was signed in September 2026. In October 2026, the President issued an Executive Order that waived the application of all the sanctions, restrictions, and tariffs in the Graham Act. Our nuclear fuel is obtained predominantly through long-term uranium supply and service contracts. We work with a diverse set of domestic and international suppliers years in advance to procure our nuclear fuel to support our refueling needs and mitigate the risk of exposure to Russian nuclear fuel supply. Recognizing the potential for the continuing conflict to impact our longer-term security and cost of supply, we have entered into contracts to increase the size of our nuclear fuel inventory. Our fuel procurement activities comply with all U.S. and international trade laws and we continue to take advantage of all available avenues to maintain continuity in our nuclear fuel supply, including working with the U.S. Government and our diverse set of suppliers to secure the nuclear fuel needed to continue to operate our nuclear fleet long-term.
Previous wording
In September 2021, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which, among other things, establishes a schedule for eliminating CO2 emissions by EGUs. Under that schedule, privately owned natural gas units that exceed an established level of NOx or SO 2 emissions and are located within three miles of an environmental justice community, or an equity investment-eligible community must permanently eliminate CO2 and co-pollutant emissions by January 1, 2030, subject to certain reliability exceptions, such as a determination by PJM that the unit is needed for reliability. PJM made such a finding with respect to our natural gas generation facility Zion Energy Center, acquired as part of Calpine, and accordingly Zion plans to operate past January 2030.
Current wording
In September 2021, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which, among other things, establishes a schedule for eliminating CO 2 emissions by EGUs. Under that schedule, privately owned natural gas units that exceed an established level of NOx or SO 2 emissions and are located within three miles of an environmental justice community, or an equity investment-eligible community must permanently eliminate CO 2 and co-pollutant emissions by January 1, 2030, subject to certain reliability exceptions, such as a determination by PJM that the unit is needed for reliability. PJM made such a finding with respect to our natural gas generation facility, Zion Energy Center, acquired as part of Calpine, and accordingly Zion plans to operate past January 2030.
Previous wording
Management makes a number of significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments in the preparation of our financial statements. At June 30, 2026, our critical accounting policies and estimates had not changed significantly from December 31, 2025. See ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates of our 2025 Form 10-K for further information.
Current wording
Management makes a number of significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments in the preparation of our financial statements. At September 30, 2026, our critical accounting policies and estimates had not changed significantly from December 31, 2025. See ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
Previous wording
GAAP Results of Operations. The following table sets forth our consolidated GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. For additional information regarding the financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, see the discussions of Results of Operations below.
Current wording
GAAP Results of Operations. The following table sets forth our consolidated GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. For additional information regarding the financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, see the discussion of Results of Operations below.
Previous wording
Unless otherwise noted, the income tax impact of each reconciling adjustment between GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings is based on the marginal statutory federal and state income tax rates, taking into account whether the income or expense item is taxable or deductible, respectively, in whole or in part, which may result in an effective tax rate that differs from the marginal rate. The marginal statutory income tax rate was 25.5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. The following table provides a reconciliation between GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
Current wording
Unless otherwise noted, the income tax impact of each reconciling adjustment between GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings is based on the marginal statutory federal and state income tax rates, taking into account whether the income or expense item is taxable or deductible, respectively, in whole or in part, which may result in an effective tax rate that differs from the marginal rate. The marginal statutory income tax rate was 25.4% and 25.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The following table provides a reconciliation between GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
Previous wording
(a)Amounts may not sum due to rounding. Earnings per share amount is based on average diluted common shares outstanding of 360 million and 314 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and 357 million and 314 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Current wording
(a)Amounts may not sum due to rounding. Earnings per share amount is based on average diluted common shares outstanding of 354 million and 313 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and 356 million and 314 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Previous wording
(f)Represents elimination of the noncontrolling interest portion of certain adjustments included above.
Current wording
(g)Represents elimination of the noncontrolling interest portion of certain adjustments included above.
Rearranged current paragraphs (3)
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
In October 2026, we completed the divestiture of the Brazos Valley Energy Center (f/k/a Jack A. Fusco Energy Center), a 606 MW natural gas-fired plant in ERCOT, to LS Power for $860 million before closing adjustments.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
We are closely monitoring developments of the ongoing Russia and Ukraine conflict, including United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and Canadian sanctions, and legislation that may impact exports and imports of Russian nuclear fuel supply and enrichment activities, as well as the potential for Russia to limit fuel deliveries. The U.S. “Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act” became effective in August 2024, banning the import of low-enriched uranium into the U.S. that is produced in Russia or by Russian entities, absent a waiver from the DOE. Under a corollary bill, in 2026, the DOE began the process of distributing billions of dollars to support expansion of the domestic nuclear fuel cycle within the United States to improve emissions-free energy security. The
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates of our 2025 Form 10-K for further information.