TLN (Talen Energy) EPS (Basic): $-0.46 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TLN Talen Energy Corp TLN
33 GF Score
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What is Talen Energy EPS (Basic)?

Talen Energy TLN -1.46% 33 EPS (Basic) is $-0.46 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TLN with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Talen Energy's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.38. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.46.

Talen Energy's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.33. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.86.

Talen Energy's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.86. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.

During the past 12 months, Talen Energy's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -80.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 84.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 10 years, Talen Energy's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 84.90% per year. The lowest was -593.60% per year. And the median was -86.70% per year.

Talen Energy  (NAS:TLN) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Talen Energy EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Talen Energy EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Talen Energy EPS (Basic) Chart

Talen Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2,198.06 -2,864.44 0.00 18.40 -4.79

Talen Energy Quarterly Data
Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec21 Dec22 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.94 1.58 4.52 -7.94 1.38
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Talen Energy EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Talen Energy's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-219-0)/45.692
=-4.79

Talen Energy's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(63-0)/45.612
=1.38

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.46

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $-0.46 mean?
Talen Energy (TLN) has a EPS (Basic) of $-0.46 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Talen Energy and its competitors.
Is Talen Energy's EPS (Basic) too high?
Talen Energy's current EPS (Basic) is $-0.46. Overall, Talen Energy has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Talen Energy's EPS (Basic) compare to OKLO and NRG?
Talen Energy's EPS (Basic) of $-0.46 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Talen Energy and its competitors. Talen Energy's current EPS (Basic) is $-0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Talen Energy stock overvalued right now?
Talen Energy (TLN) has a current EPS (Basic) of $-0.46. The current EPS (Basic) is $-0.46. Talen Energy's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Talen Energy (TLN), the current EPS (Basic) is $-0.46 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Talen Energy Business Description

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Address 2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 2200, Houston, TX, USA, 77019
Talen Energy Corp is an independent power producer and energy infrastructure company based in the United States. It owns and operates several gigawatts of power infrastructure in the United States, including 2.2GW of nuclear power and a dispatchable fossil fleet. The company produces and sells electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale U.S. power markets, with its generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio, and Montana. Talen's operating segments are: PJM and Others. The PJM segment, which generates maximum revenue, is engaged in electricity generation, marketing activities, and commodity risk and fuel management within the PJM market and is comprised of Susquehanna and Talen's natural gas and coal generation facilities in PJM.
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