Exelon Q1 Earnings Preview : Attractive Utility With Good Data-Center Tailwinds

Exelon Corporation (EXC) is rated Buy, supported by a robust balance sheet, a 3.65% dividend yield, and a fully funded $41.3B capital plan. EXC's growth is driven by data center demand, supporting a projected 7.9% annualized rate base growth and 5-7% long-term EPS growth through 2029. My DCF valuation implies a long-term share price of ~$60 and a 1-year price target of $50-52, with limited downside volatility and neutral-to-bullish sentiment.