Eversource(US:ES)2023-08-03 16:00Financial Performance - Eversource earned $15.4 million, or $0.04 per share, in Q2 2023, and $506.6 million, or $1.45 per share, in the first half of 2023, compared to $291.9 million, or $0.84 per share, in Q2 2022, and $735.3 million, or $2.13 per share, in the first half of 2022[191]. - The company reported a non-GAAP EPS of $1.00 for Q2 2023 and $2.41 for the first half of 2023, excluding an after-tax impairment charge of $331.0 million related to offshore wind investments[191]. - Eversource reaffirmed its 2023 non-GAAP EPS guidance range of $4.25 to $4.43 per share, with a long-term EPS growth rate projection of 5 to 7 percent through 2027[191]. - Eversource reported a net income attributable to common shareholders of $15.4 million for Q2 2023, a significant decrease from $291.9 million in Q2 2022, primarily due to an impairment charge of $331.0 million related to its offshore wind investment[194]. - Eversource's operating revenues for Q2 2023 were $2,629.3 million, an increase of $56.7 million compared to Q2 2022[280]. - Operating income for Q2 2023 was $560.7 million, up $105.1 million from $455.6 million in Q2 2022[280]. - For the first half of 2023, operating revenues totaled $6,425.0 million, an increase of $381.0 million from $6,044.0 million in the first half of 2022[280]. Cash Flow and Debt Management - Cash flows from operating activities totaled $647.3 million in the first half of 2023, down from $841.8 million in the first half of 2022[191]. - Eversource's cash and cash equivalents were $42.2 million as of June 30, 2023, down from $374.6 million as of December 31, 2022[191]. - The company issued $3.36 billion of new long-term debt in the first half of 2023 and repaid $853 million of long-term debt[191]. - Eversource parent has a $2.00 billion commercial paper program, with $529.0 million outstanding as of June 30, 2023, compared to $1.44 billion at the end of 2022[207]. - The company expects future operating cash flows and access to debt and equity markets to be sufficient for working capital and capital investment needs[203]. Investments and Capital Expenditures - The company invested $2.04 billion in property, plant, and equipment in the first half of 2023, compared to $1.55 billion in the same period of 2022[191]. - Eversource's total capital expenditures reached $1.98 billion in the first half of 2023, up from $1.56 billion in the same period of 2022[224]. - Eversource's total equity investment in its offshore wind business increased to $2.08 billion as of June 30, 2023, compared to $1.95 billion at the end of 2022[233]. - Eversource announced a sale of its 50% interest in an uncommitted lease area for $625 million in cash, expected to close by the end of Q3 2023[234]. - The company plans to use $575 million of the proceeds from the lease area sale to provide tax equity for the South Fork Wind project[190]. Segment Performance - The regulated companies segment generated net income of $347.5 million in Q2 2023, up from $297.2 million in Q2 2022, driven by increased earnings from electric distribution and transmission segments[194]. - Electric distribution segment earnings increased by $36.5 million in Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022, attributed to a new regulatory tracking mechanism and lower operational costs[194]. - Eversource's electric transmission segment earnings rose by $9.5 million in Q2 2023, reflecting a higher transmission rate base due to ongoing investments in infrastructure[197]. - Natural gas distribution segment earnings increased by $4.0 million in Q2 2023, supported by capital tracking mechanisms and base distribution rate increases[198]. - Eversource's water distribution segment earnings decreased by $1.9 million in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to higher operational expenses[199]. Impairment and Regulatory Issues - Eversource recognized a pre-tax other-than-temporary impairment charge of $401.0 million in Q2 2023, reflecting a decline in the fair value of its offshore wind investment[192]. - Eversource parent and other companies' earnings decreased by $326.8 million in Q2 2023, largely due to the offshore wind investment impairment and higher interest expenses[200]. - The impairment charge related to Eversource's offshore wind investment was noted as part of the strategic review of its offshore wind investment portfolio[304]. - The company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of regulatory proceedings affecting its transmission incentives[263]. Sales and Volume Trends - Total electric sales volumes decreased by 4.0% to 11,164 GWh for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to 11,635 GWh in 2022[282]. - Natural gas sales volumes decreased by 4.6% to 23,751 MMcf for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to 24,894 MMcf in 2022[282]. - Water sales volumes increased by 14.0% to 6,370 MG for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to 5,590 MG in 2022[282]. - Retail electric sales volumes decreased by 7.9% at CL&P, 2.9% at NSTAR Electric, and 3.7% at PSNH for the six months ended June 30, 2023[310]. Expenses and Cost Management - Total operating expenses decreased by $48.4 million to $2,068.6 million in Q2 2023, compared to $2,117.0 million in Q2 2022[280]. - Interest expense increased by $47.3 million to $207.4 million in Q2 2023 compared to $160.1 million in Q2 2022[280]. - Amortization expense decreased by $220.3 million in Q2 2023 and $507.0 million in the first half of 2023, driven by the November 2022 rate relief plan[299]. - Operations and Maintenance expenses showed a slight increase at CL&P of $0.8 million, while NSTAR Electric experienced a decrease of $1.1 million[323]. Risk Management - Eversource's regulated companies manage credit risk with counterparties in accordance with established practices and monitor contracting risks[358]. - Eversource's Energy Supply Risk Committee reviews and approves all large-scale energy-related transactions to mitigate market risk exposure[354].