Southwest Gas (US:SWX) Prnewswireยท2025-05-12 12:00Core Insights - Southwest Gas Holdings reported a net income of $113.9 million for Q1 2025, an increase of $26.2 million compared to Q1 2024, driven by higher operating margins and improved performance at Centuri [4][7][20] - The company achieved a utility return on equity (ROE) of 8.2% over the last twelve months, with a 5.2% earnings growth in Q1 2025 [6][24] - An annual revenue increase of approximately $80.2 million was approved in Arizona, which included an increase in the allowed return on equity to 9.84% [6][25] Financial Performance - Net income for Q1 2025 was $113.9 million, compared to $87.7 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a significant improvement [4][20] - Adjusted net income for Q1 2025 was $119.4 million, up from $98.5 million in the same period last year, marking a 21% increase [7][22] - Diluted earnings per share rose to $1.58 in Q1 2025 from $1.22 in Q1 2024 [4][22] Operational Highlights - The utility added approximately 40,000 new meter sets, resulting in a 1.8% customer growth rate over the past twelve months [6][12] - The operating margin increased by $38.9 million, with combined rate relief in Nevada, California, and Arizona contributing approximately $27 million [12][20] - Operations and maintenance expenses decreased by $1.5 million, primarily due to reduced external contractor costs [12][20] Strategic Developments - The company is committed to fully separating Centuri and is evaluating market conditions for optimal timing and value [3][11] - A constructive outcome on the revenue phase of the Arizona general rate case has bolstered the company's regulatory strategy [2][6] - The company anticipates a final decision on the proposed system integrity mechanism settlement in the third quarter of 2025 [2][11] Guidance and Outlook - The company reaffirmed its 2025 net income guidance of $265 million to $275 million and projected capital expenditures of approximately $880 million [10] - The expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for adjusted net income from 2025 to 2029 is estimated to be between 6.0% and 8.0% [10] - The authorized rate base across various jurisdictions totals approximately $5.81 billion, with an average authorized return on common equity of 9.89% [25][26]