Talen Energy stock jumps after $3.45 billion natural-gas plant deal lifts PJM bet
New York, January 15, 2026, 17:08 EST — After-hours Talen Energy shares jumped 11.8% to $419.07 in after-hours trading Thursday, following its deal to acquire 2.6 gigawatts of natural gas-fired generating capacity from Energy Capital Partners for $3.45 billion. Evercore ISI analyst Nicholas Amicucci called the transaction a sign of “tremendous value” in existing PJM assets.