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Edison International (NYSE:EIX) stock has reached a 52-week low, touching down at $55.25, marking a dramatic 38% decline from its 52-week high of $88.77. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock’s RSI indicates oversold territory, while maintaining a notable 5.93% dividend yield. This new low comes as a stark contrast to the stock’s performance over the past year, which has seen a significant downturn with a 1-year change showing a decline of nearly 18%. Investors are closely monitoring Edison International’s strategies to rebound from these challenges, as the market responds to the broader economic pressures and industry-specific headwinds. InvestingPro analysis reveals 12 additional investment insights about EIX, along with detailed Fair Value assessments and analyst targets reaching as high as $100, available exclusively to subscribers.
In other recent news, Edison International is under scrutiny following a lawsuit alleging that their equipment may have sparked the Eaton (NYSE:ETN) fire in Southern California, leading to significant fatalities and property loss. The company has responded stating that their systems were operating as intended at the time of the fire, and they are cooperating with ongoing investigations. Global data analytics firm Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK) has projected insured property losses from the Palisades and Eaton fires to be between $28 billion and $35 billion. Edison International’s stock rating was recently upgraded from Sell to Neutral by Ladenburg Thalmann, reflecting the potential worst-case scenarios related to the wildfires. Additionally, Barclays (LON:BARC) analyst Nicholas Campanella revised the price target for Edison International shares to $67.00 while maintaining an Overweight rating. These adjustments come ahead of the company’s fourth-quarter 2024 preview and investment update, which is anticipated later this month. Amid these developments, a brush fire known as the Hughes Fire has rapidly spread in the Castaic region of northern Los Angeles County, covering over 3,400 acres. As the situation evolves, investors are keenly awaiting Edison International’s forthcoming financial outlook and plans to manage the implications of the recent wildfires on its operations and finances. These are the recent developments surrounding Edison International.
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