Hydro One Reports Third Quarter Results

Core Insights - Hydro One reported strong financial results for Q3 2025, with revenues of CAD 2,299 million, a 4.9% increase from CAD 2,192 million in Q3 2024, and net income attributable to common shareholders of CAD 421 million, up from CAD 371 million in the previous year [3][6][4] Financial Performance - Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, reached CAD 6,773 million, compared to CAD 6,389 million in the same period of 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 6% [3][6] - Basic earnings per share (EPS) for Q3 2025 were CAD 0.70, compared to CAD 0.62 in Q3 2024, marking a 12.9% increase [4][6] - Net cash from operating activities for the third quarter was CAD 713 million, an increase from CAD 623 million in the same quarter of 2024 [3][6] Capital Investments and Projects - Hydro One made capital investments of CAD 779 million in Q3 2025, slightly higher than CAD 773 million in Q3 2024 [3][9] - The company placed CAD 577 million of new assets in service during the quarter, compared to CAD 597 million in the same period last year [3][9] - The St. Clair Transmission Line Project, with an investment of CAD 471.9 million, aims to enhance economic and community development in southwestern Ontario [11] Community Engagement and Sustainability - Hydro One's employees raised over CAD 2.1 million for Canadian causes during the annual Power to Give Month campaign, with funds matched by the company [4] - The company recognized 28 Indigenous communities and organizations with CAD 25,000 each from its Energizing Life Funds to support local initiatives [12] - Hydro One was awarded the Ontario Energy Association's Company of the Year Award for the second consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to community investment and sustainability [4] Operational Highlights - The average monthly peak demand for electricity in Ontario was 23,080 MW in Q3 2025, up from 22,694 MW in Q3 2024, indicating growing electricity demand in the region [3][6] - Operation, maintenance, and administration costs remained comparable to the prior year, while depreciation and financing charges increased due to higher capital assets and long-term debt [7][8]