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Edison International and Utilities Anticipated to Trade Lower Amid Fire Risks, Analysts Warn

Credited from: REUTERS

  • Edison International and other utilities are expected to trade at a wider discount to the S&P 500 utilities index due to ongoing wildfire risks in California.
  • The California wildfires have resulted in fatalities and significant property damage, raising concerns over the potential impact on utility companies' financial stability.
  • Past incidents link wildfire damages to power infrastructure, causing heavy financial burdens and potential legal challenges for utilities.
  • The California Wildfire Fund, with approximately $14.7 billion in capitalization, aims to reimburse eligible claims, although there are concerns about its adequacy.
  • Shares of Edison International dropped over 10% recently, with analysts suggesting utilities might face further trading discounts regardless of infrastructural involvement in recent fires.

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