Operating Expenses
Purchased power and fuel
Constellation Energy Purchased power and fuel increased by 44.9% to $6.35B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 44.9%, from $4.38B to $6.35B. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026May 11, 2026
How to read this metric
Rising costs may indicate aging infrastructure requiring more maintenance, while stable costs suggest effective asset management.
Detailed definition
Covers the costs of materials and supplies consumed in the maintenance and operation of rail infrastructure and rolling...
Peer comparison
Standard maintenance expense category for capital-intensive industrial and transportation firms.
Metric ID:
operating_expenses_cost_direct_materialHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.95B | $1.54B | $3.55B | $3.51B | $4.70B | $3.37B | $4.38B | $6.35B |
| QoQ Change | — | -21.0% | +129.9% | -1.0% | +33.8% | -28.3% | +30.2% | +44.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +79.7% | +204.5% | -28.3% | — | +44.9% |
Range$1.54B – $6.35B
CAGR+96.3%
Avg YoY Growth+75.2%
Median YoY Growth+62.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Constellation Energy's purchased power and fuel?
- Constellation Energy (CEG) reported purchased power and fuel of $6.35B in Q1 2026.
- How has Constellation Energy's purchased power and fuel changed year-over-year?
- Constellation Energy's purchased power and fuel increased by 44.9% year-over-year, from $4.38B to $6.35B.
- What does purchased power and fuel mean?
- The cost of physical materials and supplies used to maintain and operate the railroad.