{"id":11166,"date":"2026-01-27T07:13:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T07:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/edison-international-eix-in-focus-as-morgan-stanley-refreshes-its-utilities-outlook\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T07:13:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T07:13:30","slug":"edison-international-eix-in-focus-as-morgan-stanley-refreshes-its-utilities-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/edison-international-eix-in-focus-as-morgan-stanley-refreshes-its-utilities-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Edison International (EIX) in Focus as Morgan Stanley Refreshes its Utilities Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Edison International (NYSE:EIX) is included among<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><strong>Dividend Contenders List: Top 20 Stocks.<\/strong><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<figure data-testid=\"article-figure-image\" class=\"yf-1ems0tc\">\n<div class=\"image-container yf-lglytj loader\" style=\"--max-height: 538px;\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper yf-lglytj\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 960 \/ 538; --img-max-width: 960px;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Edison International (EIX) in Focus as Morgan Stanley Refreshes its Utilities Outlook\" loading=\"eager\" height=\"538\" width=\"960\" class=\"yf-lglytj loader\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"yf-1ems0tc\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Edison International (EIX) in Focus as Morgan Stanley Refreshes its Utilities Outlook<!-- HTML_TAG_END -->  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->On January 21, Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Edison International (NYSE:EIX) to $61 from $57 and kept an Underweight rating. The update came as part of a broader refresh of regulated and diversified utilities and independent power producers in North America. The firm noted that utilities lagged the broader market\u2019s return in December.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Earlier in the month, Edison International declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.8775 per share. The dividend is payable on January 31, 2026, to shareholders of record on January 7, 2026. The move lifts the annual dividend to $3.51 per share, up 6% from the prior annual rate of $3.31.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Pedro Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International, said the increase reflects the board\u2019s and management\u2019s confidence in the company\u2019s financial position and outlook. He added that it reinforces management\u2019s commitment to delivering long-term EPS growth of 5% to 7%. The latest increase also marks the company\u2019s 22nd consecutive year of dividend growth.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Edison International (NYSE:EIX) is one of the largest electric utility holding companies in the U.S., with a focus on delivering clean, reliable energy and related services through its operating subsidiaries.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->While we acknowledge the potential of EIX as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you\u2019re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the <strong>best short-term AI stock<\/strong>.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><strong><b>READ NEXT:\u00a013 Best Dividend Kings to Buy in 2026\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>and\u00a014 Best Mid Cap Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Buy Now<\/b><\/strong><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-vbsvxt\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START -->Disclosure: None.<!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Edison International (NYSE:EIX) is included among Dividend Contenders List: Top 20 Stocks. Edison International (EIX) in Focus as Morgan Stanley Refreshes its Utilities Outlook On January 21, Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Edison International (NYSE:EIX) to $61 from $57 and kept an Underweight rating. 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