Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - NiSource reported second quarter adjusted EPS of $0.22, bringing the year-to-date total to $1.19, which is an increase of $0.13 from the same period last year [6][24] - The company narrowed its 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to the upper half of the previously stated range of $1.85 to $1.89 [7][25] - The company reaffirmed long-term financial commitments, projecting 6% to 8% annual adjusted EPS growth and 8% to 10% rate base growth through 2029 [25][30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong performance was noted in both the NIPSCO and Columbia segments, which continue to outperform expectations [24] - The operational excellence initiatives, including Project Apollo and WAM, have enabled consistent and high-quality results across the business [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer growth was observed at nearly 1% in the electric business and 0.6% in the gas business, both surpassing forecasts [26] - Metro growth in Columbus, Ohio was reported to be 38% higher than the national average last year, indicating strong economic tailwinds [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - NiSource's strategy focuses on disciplined capital deployment, operational excellence, and fostering constructive regulatory relationships [5][6] - The company is advancing its internal AI capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and create a sustainable competitive edge [7][8] - Regulatory achievements include a $40.7 million revenue increase in Virginia and a $257 million revenue uplift in Indiana, reinforcing stakeholder relationships [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the demand for data centers in Northern Indiana and emphasized a disciplined approach to executing this opportunity [34][35] - The company remains focused on maximizing opportunities for stakeholders, including existing customers and communities, while maintaining financial integrity [35][16] Other Important Information - NiSource's five-year capital plan is valued at $19.4 billion, with 48% allocated to gas system hardening [22] - The company is actively engaging in commercial development of over $2 billion in identified upside projects [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is NiSource thinking about the data center opportunity in NIPSCO territory? - Management highlighted strong demand for data centers and emphasized a disciplined approach to execution, ensuring existing customers are protected while serving new ones [34][35] Question: How do the Genco application and counterparty negotiations relate to each other? - Management clarified that the Genco declination process and counterparty negotiations are separate but ongoing, with confidence in achieving a positive outcome [39][40] Question: What is the status of coal plant retirements and their impact on supply? - Management confirmed plans to retire the Schaeffer plant by the end of the year while working closely with state officials to align on capacity needs [58][59] Question: How does the financing strategy relate to the Genco structure? - Management indicated flexibility in financing strategies and emphasized the importance of strengthening the balance sheet to support future operations [62][64] Question: What is the timeline for the Genco declination process? - Management confirmed that all final filings are due soon, with an order expected by the end of the third quarter [78]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated earnings for 2025 were $1.15 per diluted share, down from $1.20 in 2024, with year-to-date results at $1.25 per diluted share, reflecting a nearly 7% increase over 2024 [5][7] - Consolidated earnings for the second quarter of 2025 were $0.17 per diluted share, compared to $0.29 in the same period of 2024 [5][6] - Valuation losses of $0.12 per diluted share in the second quarter materially impacted consolidated earnings [13][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Avista Utilities' year-to-date results showed strong performance, underpinned by diligent cost management and constructive regulatory outcomes [7][8] - Capital expenditures at Avista Utilities were $236 million in 2025, with expectations of overall capital expenditures of $525 million for the year [17] - From 2025 through 2029, capital expenditures are expected to reach nearly $3 billion, resulting in an annual growth of 56% [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The clean energy sector faced headwinds due to shifts in market sentiment and public policy, negatively impacting valuations within the company's investment portfolio [6][8][14] - The company received over 80 bids in its RFP process, indicating a broad range of resource options including wind, solar, battery storage, and natural gas [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on serving customers and communities while ensuring reliable energy provision, with an RFP issued to meet identified needs by 2029 [9][10] - The company is optimistic about future opportunities, particularly in discussions with potential large load customers, with over 3,000 megawatts of requests in the pipeline [11][12] - The company plans to continuously invest in utility infrastructure to support customer growth and maintain system reliability [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management affirmed consolidated earnings guidance for 2025, expecting a range of $2.52 to $2.72 per diluted share, with Avista Utilities contributing toward the upper end of $2.43 to $2.61 per diluted share [19][20] - The company anticipates that clarity in public policy will moderate valuation volatility in clean technology investments [14][15] - Management expressed confidence in achieving an expected return on equity of 8.8% at Avista Utilities, while acknowledging potential for additional growth [21][35] Other Important Information - The company has available liquidity of $106 million under its committed line of credit and $42 million under its letter of credit facility as of June 30 [18] - S&P removed the negative watch from the company's credit rating, indicating strength in its balance sheet and business plans [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Characterization of the 3,000 megawatts of large load in discussions - Management indicated that the 3,000 megawatts in the pipeline includes a variety of load types, not limited to data centers or high-tech manufacturing, and that the RFP responses will help inform these discussions [27][28] Question: Comfort with the high end of the RFP of 400 megawatts - Management expressed confidence in having sufficient opportunities to support conversations with potential customers based on the 80 bids received [29] Question: Outlook on exit or monetization opportunities for non-regulated businesses - Management is analyzing future strategies for non-regulated businesses and is considering moderating budgets while assessing the clean energy landscape [30][31] Question: Potential upside to close the regulatory gap for ROE - Management stated that while the 8.8% ROE is achievable, they are focused on ensuring that the number is realistic and based on current opportunities for growth [35]

Core Insights - Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) reported second-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.58 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate but down from $1.76 per share in the same quarter last year [1][8] Total Revenues of PNW - Total sales for the quarter reached $1.36 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 billion by 7.5% and representing a 3.8% increase from $1.31 billion in the year-ago quarter [2][8] PNW's Operational Highlights - Total operating expenses amounted to $1.05 billion, reflecting a 6.1% year-over-year increase due to higher fuel and purchased power costs, increased operations and maintenance expenses, and higher depreciation and amortization [3] - Operating income was $307.6 million, down 1.9% from $313.7 million in the prior-year quarter [3] - Total interest expenses were $113.5 million, up 4.2% from $108.9 million in the previous year [3] PNW's Financial Highlights - As of June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $18.8 million, a significant increase from $3.84 million as of December 31, 2024 [4] - Long-term debt, less current maturities, stood at $8.51 billion compared to $8.06 billion as of December 31, 2024 [4] - Net cash flow from operating activities for the first half of 2025 was $663.3 million, up from $537.1 million in the same period last year [4] PNW's Guidance - The company expects consolidated earnings for 2025 to be in the range of $4.40-$4.60 per share, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $4.53, which is higher than the midpoint of the company's guidance [5] - Pinnacle West plans to invest $7.6 billion from 2025 to 2027 to enhance its operations [5] - Management anticipates a 1.5-2.5% increase in retail customers for 2025 [5] PNW's Zacks Rank - Pinnacle West currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [6]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenues for Q2 2025 totaled $724.1 million, a 7.7% increase from the prior year [19] - Consolidated gross profit was $67.8 million, which is 12.1% higher than the previous year, with a gross profit margin of 9.4% [19][20] - Net income attributable to common stock was $8.1 million or $0.09 per share, compared to $11.7 million or $0.14 per share in the same period last year [20] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $71.8 million, approximately 5% higher than the prior year [20] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. Gas segment revenue was $338.8 million, flat compared to the prior year, with a gross profit margin of 7.8%, up from 7.4% [21] - Canadian Gas segment revenues increased by 18.1% to $55.1 million, with a segment margin of 17.2%, improved by 210 basis points [22] - Union Electric revenue was $182.2 million, an 11% year-over-year improvement, with core operations growing by 26.4% [23] - Nonunion Electric segment revenue increased by 24.4% to $149.9 million, with a gross profit margin of 11% [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong bookings performance with $3 billion in total bookings through the first half of the year, achieving a book-to-bill ratio of 2.3 times [7] - The near-term addressable market of differentiated opportunities has increased to nearly $14 billion, with approximately 20% related to distributed power and data centers [8][56] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on improving capital efficiency and fleet management, with a new senior vice president hired to drive these initiatives [14] - The "One Century" approach aims to enhance customer engagement and align resources to capture a larger share of existing customer relationships [9] - The company anticipates a moderate booking trend for the remainder of 2025, while positioning for 2026 opportunities [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving improved margins in the second half of 2025, supported by a stronger backlog and better resource utilization [37][39] - The overall market environment is described as favorable, with customers increasing capital budgets and focusing on quality resource delivery [51] - The company has increased its full-year revenue guidance to between $2.7 billion and $2.85 billion, reflecting strong bookings [28] Other Important Information - The company initiated a refinancing of its debt arrangements, extending the maturity of its revolver to 2030 and increasing the facility size to $450 million [27] - Free cash flow improved significantly, and the company ended the quarter with $28.3 million in cash and cash equivalents [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the margins embedded in the new backlog? - Management indicated that the backlog has higher margins than those delivered in the first half of the year, with expectations for improved margins across all businesses in the second half [35][37] Question: How much hiring is needed for upcoming projects? - Management stated that current resources are sufficient for the next 3 to 12 months, but strategic planning for future talent acquisition will be necessary [42][44] Question: What is the timeline for achieving targeted fleet management balance? - Significant progress has been made, with expectations for continued improvements in capital efficiency and fleet utilization [47][49] Question: How is the $14 billion pipeline split between MSAs and bid work? - Approximately two-thirds of the pipeline consists of new project work, while one-third is near-term MSA renewals [55][56] Question: What is the expected cadence for revenue growth in the back half of the year? - Management acknowledged headwinds from last year's storm revenues but expects improved performance in core business to offset these challenges [75][76]

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Call Participants Heather Rosentrater President and Chief Executive Officer Q2 2025 Earnings August 6, 2025 2 Kevin Christie Senior VP, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Regulatory Affairs Officer 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 may ...

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]

Key Takeaways PEG posted Q2 adjusted EPS of 77 cents, beating estimates and rising 22.2% year over year.Revenues rose 15.8% to $2.81B, led by higher gas sales and strong performance in all business segments.PEG reaffirmed its 2025 EPS guidance of $3.94-$4.06, with consensus near the midpoint of the range.Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated ((PEG), or PSEG, reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 77 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 71 cents by 8.5%. Earnings impr ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted net income of $4.7 million and adjusted earnings of $0.29 per share for Q2 2025, representing an increase of $400,000 or 0.02 per share compared to the same period in the prior year [5][14] - For the first six months of 2025, adjusted net income was $33.1 million or $2.3 per share, an increase of $1.6 million or 0.07 per share compared to the same period in 2024 [6][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Electric adjusted gross margin for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $53.3 million, an increase of $1.3 million or 2.5% compared to the same period in 2024, driven by higher distribution rates and customer growth [15] - Gas adjusted gross margin for the same period was $108.1 million, an increase of $15.8 million or approximately 17.1% compared to the same period in 2024, attributed to higher rates, customer growth, and a return to normal winter weather [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added approximately 9,360 new gas customers, including 8,800 from the acquisition of Bangor Natural Gas, compared to the same period in 2024 [16] - Approximately 55% of the company's gas customers are under decoupled rates as of June 30, 2025 [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is optimistic about the ongoing regulatory reviews of the Maine Natural Gas and Aquarion Water transactions, expecting to close these acquisitions by 2025 [7][8] - The company aims to accelerate rate base growth to approximately 10% annually through 2029, supporting earnings growth near the top end of its guidance range [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management reaffirmed a strong financial outlook and long-term guidance for earnings growth, dividend growth, and rate base growth [6][26] - The company sees increasing support for natural gas in New England as a means to reduce energy supply volatility and improve affordability for customers [10][11] Other Important Information - The company has initiated a $50 million at-the-market equity program and issued $32 million in senior unsecured notes for Bangor Natural Gas [23] - The current five-year capital budget totals approximately $1 billion, which is 46% higher than the prior five years, reflecting the investment plan for existing operations [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will the slight negative results in Q3 affect the dividend approach for the third quarter? - Management confirmed that the slight change in quarterly distribution for the second half of the year will not affect the company's approach to 2025 dividends [30][32]

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]