Core Insights - Avista Corp. reported a net income of $14 million for Q2 2025, a decrease from $23 million in Q2 2024, and year-to-date net income of $93 million, slightly down from $94 million in the same period last year [1][2][3] - Earnings per diluted share for Q2 2025 were $0.17, down from $0.29 in Q2 2024, while year-to-date earnings per diluted share were $1.15, compared to $1.20 in 2024 [1][2][3] - The company expressed disappointment over lower valuations in its investment portfolio, particularly in clean technology, due to shifting public policy and sentiment [1] Financial Performance - Avista Utilities contributed $23 million to net income in Q2 2025, down from $24 million in Q2 2024, and $101 million year-to-date, up from $91 million [1][2] - AEL&P's net income remained stable at $1 million for both Q2 2025 and Q2 2024, but year-to-date income decreased from $5 million in 2024 to $4 million in 2025 [1][2] - The other non-reportable segment incurred a loss of $10 million in Q2 2025, compared to a loss of $2 million in Q2 2024, and a loss of $12 million year-to-date, up from $2 million in 2024 [1][2] Revenue and Margins - Electric utility margin increased by $14 million in Q2 2025, attributed to general rate cases, customer growth, and non-decoupled load growth [4] - Natural gas utility margin rose by $5 million in Q2 2025, also due to general rate cases and customer growth [4] - Other operating expenses increased by $11 million in Q2 2025, driven by higher employee salaries, benefits, and thermal generation costs [5] Capital Expenditures and Investments - Avista Utilities' capital expenditures for the first half of 2025 were $236 million, with expectations of approximately $525 million for the full year [11][12] - AEL&P's capital expenditures were $10 million in the first half of 2025, with a projected total of $21 million for the year [12] - The company plans to invest $5 million in non-regulated investment opportunities and economic development projects in 2025 [13] Guidance and Outlook - Avista Corp. confirmed its 2025 consolidated earnings guidance in the range of $2.52 to $2.72 per diluted share, expecting to be at the low end due to losses in other businesses [14] - Avista Utilities is projected to contribute earnings between $2.43 and $2.61 per diluted share, supported by strong performance and regulatory outcomes [15] - AEL&P is expected to contribute earnings in the range of $0.09 to $0.11 per diluted share in 2025 [16]

Q4 2024 Earnings February 26, 2025 Call Participants Heather Rosentrater President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Christie Senior VP, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Regulatory Affairs Officer 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our current expectations for future financial performance and cash flows, capital expenditures, financing plans, our current plans or objectives for future operations and other factors, which m ...