News that moved our outlook

October 1, 2026 · the utilities sector

Amazon's 20-year nuclear power deal with Constellation

Amazon agreed to buy power from Constellation's Maryland nuclear plant for 20 years and to help pay for adding to its output. A long contract with a large buyer makes Constellation's income steadier and lets it keep the plant running longer, which favours it over other utilities.

What changed

We raised our expected return for Constellation Energy against the rest of the utilities sector.

SymbolWithout itWith itChange
Constellation EnergyCEG5.67%7.39%+1.71pp

Each stock as it stands now, and without this story. Figures are annual expected returns (arithmetic means). They are not a forecast or a promise.

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