Talen Energy: Thoughts into 2Q26: Regulatory and Contracting Dynamics Still Top of Mind; Shading 2Q Est Lower

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Talen Energy: Thoughts into 2Q26: Regulatory and Contracting Dynamics Still Top of Mind; Shading 2Q Est Lower

Jeremy Tonet, CFA AC North America Equity Research

(1-212) 622-4915 29 July 2026 J P M O R G A N

jeremy.b.tonet@jpmorgan.com

Price Performance Summary Investment Thesis and Valuation

Investment Thesis

On the nuclear side, TLN’s multi-decade Susquehanna deal with

AMZN underpins significant near-term EBITDA growth,

improving cash flow stability, and upside under accelerated

ramp scenarios. With a world-class natgas resource in

Appalachia, we expect producer supply will continue to dampen

localized natgas prices, providing structural support to PA PJM

spark spreads. Talen runs a near pure-play PJM generator model,

with a peaker-heavy gas fleet that has an opportunity to generate

more stable earnings in an elevated capacity price backdrop.

YTD 1m 3m 12m With no retail business, unlike IPP peers, TLN offers the highest

Abs -13.0% -19.3% -9.7% -9.1% leverage to PJM pricing trends and potential upside in a higher

Rel -21.5% -20.3% -13.8% -25.4%

demand growth outlook. TLN’s PJM gas asset acquisitions in

Company Data July 2025 and January 2026 present meaningful upside

Shares O/S (mn) 47 potential, with proving out industry logic on gas deals

52-week range ($) 451.28-301.45 representing another potential valuation unlock for TLN.

Market cap ($ mn) 15,464.88

Exchange rate 1.00 Additionally, Talen remains a candidate for inclusion across

Free float (%) 98.5% multiple indices.

3M ADV (mn) 0.81

3M ADV ($ mn) 306.4 Valuation

Volatility (90 Day) 61 We establish a Dec 2027 price target of $440/share, using a

Index S&P 500

BBG ANR (Buy | Hold | Sell) 18|2|0 blended 10x EV/EBITDA multiple. This reflects our views on

run-rate firm, capacity, and spot multiples of 13.0x, 9.0x, and