NYSE:TLN 30 December 2025 - 16 January 2026

Talen Energy shares surged 11.8% to $419.07 in after-hours trading Thursday after announcing a $3.45 billion deal to buy 2.6 GW of gas-fired power plants from Energy Capital Partners. The purchase, paid with $2.55 billion in cash and $900 million in stock, nearly doubles Talen’s projected annual output. Investors are watching financing and regulatory approvals. Energy Capital Partners will become a major shareholder.

Talen Energy shares rose nearly 10% Thursday after announcing a $3.45 billion deal to buy 2.6 GW of gas-fired power plants from Energy Capital Partners. The purchase includes three facilities in Ohio and Indiana and will be funded with new debt and stock. Talen expects the deal to close in the second half of 2026. The company cited surging data center demand in the PJM power market.