The 5 Best S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Buy Before 2026

Investors love S&P 500 dividend stocks, especially those with dependable, high yields, because they provide a substantial passive income stream and offer significant total return potential.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 9, 2025

Consolidated Edison: A Tricky Balancing Act

Consolidated Edison faces strong demand growth but is challenged by high capital spending, rising debt, and political scrutiny in its core markets. Its recent financials show modest revenue growth, increased earnings, and ongoing share dilution due to capital raises and investment needs. Despite a lower dividend yield and improved payout ratio, leverage remains high, and future rate hikes face political opposition, adding uncertainty.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 27, 2025

Trump and NYC's new socialist mayor call for Con Edison to lower rates, causing stock drop

Lowering Con Ed's NYC electricity prices were a topic of discussion between President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani during their Oval Office meeting.

Fox Business • Nov 22, 2025

Consolidated Edison Rides on Investments & Renewable Energy Expansion

ED's massive capital plan and expanding renewables aim to boost reliability and advance its net-zero push despite regulatory constraints.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 21, 2025

Consolidated Edison Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

ED posts a solid Q3, with earnings and revenue gains driving a guidance boost toward the upper end of its 2025 range.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 7, 2025

Is a Market Correction Coming? Better Grab 5 of the Safest Dividend Kings Now

At 24/7 Wall St., we have focused on dividend stocks for over 15 years because, despite the stock market's ups and downs, many people need solid passive income streams to supplement their income from employment or other sources.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 7, 2025

CON EDISON REPORTS 2025 THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS

NEW YORK , Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2025 third quarter net income for common stock of $688 million or $1.91 a share compared with $588 million or $1.70 a share in the 2024 third quarter. Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) were $686 million or $1.90 a share in the 2025 period compared with $583 million or $1.68 a share in the 2024 period.

PRNewsWire • Nov 6, 2025

Consolidated Edison (ED) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Consolidated Edison (ED) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.9 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.76 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.68 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 7, 2025

Con Ed (ED) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

The headline numbers for Con Ed (ED) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 7, 2025

Exploring Analyst Estimates for Con Ed (ED) Q3 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS

Evaluate the expected performance of Con Ed (ED) for the quarter ended September 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 4, 2025