Edison International is trading 11.69% up at $77.50 after a California judge tentatively denied insurers’ request to hold Southern California Edison automatically liable for billions of dollars in Eaton Fire property losses.

  • The ruling could preserve Edison’s opportunity to contest liability at trial and reduce a significant legal-risk overhang.
  • Broader indexes were only modestly higher on August 12, 2026, making the catalyst company-specific.