Core Insights - ONE Gas, Inc. reported strong operational performance in the second quarter of 2025, leading to increased financial guidance for the year [2][15] - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders [6][15] Financial Performance - For Q2 2025, ONE Gas reported operating income of $71.9 million, up from $69.3 million in Q2 2024, driven by regulatory mechanisms that mitigated the impact of weather [3][38] - Net income for Q2 2025 was $32.0 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, compared to $27.2 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, in Q2 2024 [6][38] - Year-to-date net income for 2025 reached $151.5 million, or $2.51 per diluted share, compared to $126.6 million, or $2.23 per diluted share, in the same period last year [6][38] Capital Expenditures - Capital expenditures and asset removal costs for Q2 2025 were $190.1 million, slightly lower than $194.6 million in the same period last year [5][38] - Year-to-date capital expenditures totaled $367.8 million, compared to $374.0 million in the first half of 2024 [9][38] Regulatory Activities - Texas Gas Service filed a rate case in June 2025, requesting a $41.1 million revenue increase, with new rates expected to take effect in Q1 2026 [10] - Oklahoma Natural Gas reached a settlement for a $41.1 million base rate revenue increase, effective from June 2025 [12][14] Financial Guidance - The company raised its 2025 financial guidance, expecting net income in the range of $261 million to $267 million, up from the previous range of $254 million to $261 million [15] - Earnings per diluted share guidance was increased to approximately $4.32 to $4.42, from a prior range of $4.20 to $4.32 [15] Customer Metrics - ONE Gas serves over 2.3 million customers across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, with a slight increase in customer numbers compared to the previous year [19][38] - The average number of residential customers was 2,124 thousand in Q2 2025, compared to 2,106 thousand in Q2 2024 [38]

Financial Performance - Quarterly Net Income was $4 million, or $0.25 per share, a decrease of $0.3 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to the same period in 2024[9] - Quarterly Adjusted Net Income was $4.7 million, or $0.29 per share, an increase of $0.4 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to the same period in 2024 when excluding transaction costs[9] - Year-to-Date Net Income was $31.5 million, or $1.94 per share, consistent with Net Income but $0.02 lower earnings relative to the first six months of 2024[9] - Year-to-Date Adjusted Net Income was $33.1 million, or $2.03 per share, an increase of $1.6 million, or $0.07 per share, compared to the first six months of 2024 when excluding transaction costs[9] Acquisitions and Growth - Bangor Natural Gas ("BNG") acquisition was completed in January 2025[9] - Maine Natural Gas ("MNG") and Aquarion acquisitions are expected to close by the end of 2025[9] - Acquisitions are expected to support earnings growth towards the upper-end of the guidance range over the next five years[9] - The company anticipates a long-term EPS growth rate of 5% - 7% and a long-term rate base growth of 6.5% - 8.5%[9] - The company projects a five-year capital investment of approximately $980 million, which is 46% higher than the prior five years[46] Customer Base and Regulatory Matters - The company has 86,600 natural gas customers[3, 28, 29, 55, 59, 61, 75] - A temporary electric rate award of $7.8 million was approved as-requested in New Hampshire[9]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, the company reported an EPS of $0.06 per share compared to a net financial loss of $0.09 per share in the previous year [22] - Year-to-date NFE is $313.4 million or $3.13 per share, an increase of nearly 55% year-over-year [22] - The company raised the lower end of its fiscal 2025 NFEPS guidance range by $0.05 to $3.2 to $3.3 per share, reflecting strong operating performance [8][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - New Jersey Natural Gas remains the strongest contributor to NFEPS, benefiting from a recent rate case settlement and customer growth [9] - The Clean Energy Ventures (CED) is expected to contribute over 20% of NFEPS this year, driven by high-performing operating assets and the monetization of the residential solar portfolio [9] - Approximately 65% of full-year NFEPS is expected to come from utility operations, rising to over 70% when excluding the CEV gain related to the sale of the residential solar business [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - New Jersey Natural Gas serves approximately 588,000 customers, with over 90% being residential, primarily in economically vibrant counties [10] - The company has invested approximately $383 million in capital projects, with more than 47% earning near real-time returns through mechanisms such as SaveGreen [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on disciplined execution and consistent performance across all segments, with an emphasis on utility investments and regulatory progress [5] - The SaveGreen program is highlighted as a key investment area, with capital projections raised by over 30% for 2025 [11] - The company aims to enhance utility infrastructure, expand clean energy investments, and optimize storage and transportation capabilities [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate changing environments and allocate capital effectively to meet customer needs [27] - The company anticipates continued growth in the natural gas sector, supported by strong demand and infrastructure investments [36] - Management remains optimistic about reaching a resolution in the Adelphia Gateway rate case by the end of the year [7][19] Other Important Information - The company has a strong balance sheet with projected cash flow from operations between $460 million and $500 million for fiscal 2025 [25] - The company maintains $825 million of credit capacity across its credit facilities, providing flexibility to fund its capital plan [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: What would be the year-over-year impact of the Adelphia rate case settlement in 2026? - Management indicated that details are still under negotiation and have not been made public yet [34] Question: How have the 131 megawatt target for CEV changed relative to initial expectations? - Management stated that the 131 megawatts is what is currently under construction, with high confidence in the projections shared [35] Question: What is the timeline for the Leaf River expansion decision? - Management expects to narrow down the expansion details in the coming months, with a binding open season currently taking place [42] Question: Can you break out the utility gross margin for the quarter? - Management noted that the gross margin benefits from the new rate case and progress on operational efficiency [46] Question: What is driving the stronger demand for the SaveGreen program? - Management highlighted strong market demand for efficient HVAC systems and successful execution of the program [64] Question: Is there interest in growth projects for gas infrastructure in the Northeast? - Management confirmed ongoing investments in reliability and expanding the system to meet customer growth [67]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported GAAP earnings per share of $0.38, a 35% increase compared to the same quarter last year [6] - Revenues increased by 18.5% year-over-year, rising from $434.4 million to $514.9 million [26] - Net income for the gas business was $17.5 million for the quarter [7] - The company expects GAAP earnings per share to exceed the guidance range of $2.07 to $2.11 for the year [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The gas business showed strong performance with significant revenue growth attributed to favorable rate case outcomes and increased gas volume [26] - The water business is expected to see annual rate base growth of 6% through 2029, not including acquisitions [18] - O&M expenses increased by 4.2% year-over-year, driven by higher employee-related costs and bad debt expenses [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing a wet summer, which has decreased water consumption in several states [28] - The Texas market has seen a 16% population increase and a corresponding 30% GDP growth, contributing to the company's growth in that region [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is reaffirming its capital investment plans with a target of approximately $1.4 billion in infrastructure investment for 2025 [7] - The focus remains on growing the water and wastewater business through acquisitions, with recent purchases totaling approximately $58 million for systems serving about 10,300 customers [34] - The company aims to maintain a strong balance sheet and improve cash flow while delivering consistent dividend growth [36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing strong growth potential in both water and gas platforms [36] - The company is committed to addressing PFAS issues and sees regulatory changes as potential growth opportunities [22][76] - Management noted that the engagement with regulatory bodies has been positive, indicating a constructive relationship moving forward [55] Other Important Information - The Board of Directors approved a 5.25% increase in the dividend, continuing a 30-year tradition of dividend growth [12] - The company has been recognized for its community engagement efforts, being named one of Greater Philadelphia's most community-minded businesses [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on quarterly earnings guidance - Management indicated that GAAP earnings are expected to exceed the guidance range due to strong revenue in gas and favorable tax items [41][44] Question: Cash flow trends and PFAS settlements - The company expects to receive approximately $45 million in PFAS proceeds this year, with $7.1 million already received [49] Question: Regulatory environment in Pennsylvania - Management noted a positive engagement with the new consumer advocate and expressed hope for constructive relationships with all advocates [55][56] Question: Fair market value in acquisitions - Management stated they might consider paying above the reasonable review ratio if significant rate base growth is anticipated [59] Question: Tax rate modeling - Management suggested a low single-digit benefit for 2025 and a low single-digit expense for 2026, indicating a crossover in tax impacts [62]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported GAAP earnings per share of $0.38, a 35% increase compared to the same quarter last year [4] - Net income for the gas business was $17,500,000, contributing to strong overall performance [5] - Revenues increased by 18.5% year-over-year, rising from $434,400,000 to $514,900,000 [24][25] - Earnings per share increased by 35.7% year-over-year, driven by favorable rate case outcomes and increased gas volume [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The water business is expected to see annual rate base growth of 6% through 2029, not including acquisitions [15] - The gas business experienced strong revenue growth due to higher gas usage and favorable rate outcomes [24] - The water business contributed $2,100,000 to revenue growth, although lower water volumes offset some gains [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company serves over a million customers with a rate base exceeding $7,000,000,000 across eight states [15] - In Texas, the company has grown by nearly 25,000 connections over the last ten years, with another 90,000 under contract or negotiation [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is reaffirming its capital investment plans with a target of approximately $1,400,000,000 in infrastructure investment for 2025 [5] - The focus remains on growing the water and wastewater business through acquisitions, with recent purchases totaling approximately $58,000,000 [32] - The company aims to maintain a strong balance sheet and deliver consistent dividend growth while keeping the payout ratio between 60-65% [34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about future growth opportunities, particularly in Pennsylvania due to low energy costs attracting hyperscalers [7][70] - The company is committed to addressing PFAS regulations and sees potential for acquisition growth as municipalities begin to comply with new standards [20][74] - Management expects GAAP earnings per share to exceed the guidance range of $2.07 to $2.11, driven by strong performance and non-recurring benefits [5][46] Other Important Information - The Board of Directors approved a 5.25% increase in the dividend, continuing a 30-year tradition of dividend growth [10] - The company has been recognized for its community engagement efforts, being named one of Greater Philadelphia's most community-minded businesses [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on quarterly earnings guidance - Management confirmed that GAAP earnings are expected to be above the guidance range due to strong revenue and some positive tax items [41][46] Question: Trends in cash flow and PFAS settlements - Management indicated a target for funds from operations (FFO) to be above 12% and expects to receive approximately $45,000,000 in PFAS proceeds this year [48][49] Question: Insights on Pennsylvania's regulatory environment - Management noted a positive engagement with the new consumer advocate and expressed hope for constructive relationships with all advocates [54][55] Question: Fair market value and acquisition strategy - Management stated they might consider paying above the reasonable review ratio if significant rate base growth is anticipated [58] Question: Tax rate modeling for future years - Management advised to expect a low single-digit benefit for 2025 and a low single-digit expense for 2026 [61]

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