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Equity Research Summary: North America Power & Utilities - June 3, 2025

Constellation Energy Deal with Meta:

• Constellation Energy Corp (CEG) announced a 20-year virtual power purchase agreement (PPA) with Meta for its Clinton nuclear plant (1,121MW), starting Q4 2026, marking a significant milestone in the nuclear sector.
• This deal, which includes a 30MW uprate, aligns with the phase-out of Illinois zero-emission credits (ZECs). Pricing was undisclosed, but analysts suggest a premium of ~$70/MWh, impacting stock performance and valuation.
• CEG's current share price (~$335) reflects anticipation of a ~22GW nuclear portfolio. A Follow-up deal is expected from CEG with other customers within 6-12 months.

Key Nuclear Developments and Timeline:

• Meta is exploring a 1-4GW nuclear RFP, with a shortlist of projects potentially including CEG capacity. Meta aims to "activate investment."
• Vistra Corp is expected to announce its Comanche Peak deal in Texas following regulatory clarity from Senate Bills 6 & 2321.

Valuations and Price Targets:

• Meta Platforms (META): Jefferies assigns a price target of ~$700, implying 27x 2026 EPS.
• NRG Energy (NRG): BUY rating, price target of $187 by 2025.
• Talen Energy (TLN), Vistra Corp (VST), and Constellation Energy (CEG) have various BUY, HOLD, or UNDERPERFORM ratings with specific price targets based on discounted cash flow (DCF) and multiple analyses.

Key Risks and Considerations:

• Regulatory: Changes in state/federal policies, environmental rules, and political actions could impact nuclear investments.
• Market: Commodity price volatility, nuclear plant economics, and nuclear winter risks.
• Other: Natural disasters, cyber incidents, project delays (e.g., Three Mile Island/Crane restarts), and counterparty performance factors.

Analyst Insights and Disclaimers:

• Jefferies analysts provided certifications on the report's views, with no compensation tied to recommendations. Disclosures include potential conflicts of interest and limitations on future updates based on regulations.

For further details on company-specific risks and valuations, refer to the original equity research report.