Southern California Edison, a unit of utility firm Edison International, on Monday was sued on claims that its electrical equipment started one of the major wildfires raging in the Los Angeles area, according to court filings.At least 24 people have died in the fires that began last Tuesday, and more than 150,000 residents have been forced to flee their homes. More than two dozen people are reported missing, authorities said.The lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles Superior Court, is on behalf of a group of home ...

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Company Impact - Shares of Edison International (EIX) plunged nearly 13% on Wednesday, leading S&P 500 decliners [2] - The company's shares have fallen into negative territory over the past year due to Wednesday's sharp declines [2] - Edison International's subsidiary, Southern California Edison, was forced to shut off power to nearly 70,000 customers due to wildfires [1][3] Operational Challenges - Southern California Edison reported 107 power outages affecting 69,601 customers [1][3] - This marks the third time in as many months that strong Santa Ana winds have prompted power cuts by Southern California Edison [2] Environmental and Social Impact - At least two people have died due to the Los Angeles-area wildfires [1][3] - Tens of thousands of residents have had to evacuate because of the blazes [3] - The Los Angeles Fire Department warned that extreme winds associated with the Palisades Fire are forecasted to continue [1]

A palm tree burns as powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, U.S. Jan. 8, 2025.Fear and uncertainty surrounding the wildfires in California appear to be weighing on shares of Edison International , whose Southern California Edison is the power utility for the areas directly surrounding the city of Los Angeles.The drop comes as multiple large fires are burning around Los Angeles, with strong winds in the forecas ...

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Edison International (EIX) reported third-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of $1.51 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.39 by 8.6%. The bottom line also increased 9.4% from $1.38 in the yearago quarter. The company incurred GAAP earnings of $1.33 per share compared with earnings of 40 cents per share recorded in the third quarter of 2023. Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar. EIX's Total Revenues Edison International's third-quarter operating reven ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Edison International's core earnings per share (EPS) for Q3 2024 was $1.51, bringing year-to-date core EPS to $3.88, with guidance for 2024 narrowed to $4.80 to $5.00 [6][24][29] - Core earnings grew by $0.13 year-over-year, primarily due to higher CPUC revenue authorized in Track 4 of the 2021 GRC and higher authorized rates of return [24][30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Southern California Edison (SCE) has achieved strong regulatory outcomes, recovering about $4.5 billion since 2021, with expectations for an additional $3 billion of incremental cash flow over the coming years [12][26] - SCE's wildfire mitigation plan has resulted in a significant reduction in acres burned from SCE's ignitions in high fire risk areas since 2017, demonstrating effective risk management [17][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The California regulatory environment has seen changes in the cost of capital mechanism and investor-owned utilities' 2025 return on equity (ROE), which could impact future earnings [14][36] - The company anticipates that total energy bills for customers will decrease by 40% in real terms by 2045, despite expected increases in electric rates due to necessary investments [36][21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Edison International reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, focusing on delivering 100% carbon-free power to customers [19][20] - The company plans to update its capital and financing plans following a final decision in SCE's 2025 GRC, which is expected in the first half of next year [25][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in delivering on 2025 EPS guidance of $5.50 to $5.90 and achieving a 5% to 7% EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2028 [33][34] - The management acknowledged the challenges posed by climate change and emphasized the importance of maintaining existing natural gas generation as a backup during the transition to cleaner energy sources [21][59] Other Important Information - SCE is in the final stages of resolving legacy wildfire claims, with a settlement agreement for the TKM application expected to authorize recovery of 60% of costs, or $1.6 billion [9][28] - The company is working on a standalone application for its next-generation enterprise resource planning system, expected to be filed in the next six months [25][58] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on the general rate case and affordability concerns in California - Management indicated that the rate trajectory for SCE is expected to align with or be below local inflation from 2024 to 2028, emphasizing affordability [36][37] Question: Load growth materializing sooner than expected - Management confirmed that they are prepared to reprioritize capital expenditures in response to load growth and are exploring alternative funding approaches [38][39] Question: TKM settlement and balance sheet flexibility - Management noted that the TKM settlement would provide an annual run rate EPS improvement of $0.14, with potential for reducing equity-like instruments supporting wildfire claims [40][41] Question: Clarity on TKM and Woolsey outcomes - Management stated that the TKM and Woolsey cases are very different, and outcomes cannot be directly compared [64][65] Question: Timing of GRC decision and potential for settlements - Management expressed optimism for a GRC decision in the first half of the year, with the potential for settlements being more complex [50][70]