SJW Group reported a decrease in net income to $2.4 million and diluted earnings per share to $0.08 for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, compared to $5.9 million and $0.21, respectively, for the same period in 2019. The results were impacted by merger-related expenses and COVID-19 related reserves. Operating revenue increased to $115.8 million from $77.7 million in 2019.
Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, was $2.4 million, compared to $5.9 million for the same period in 2019.
Diluted earnings per share were $0.08, which included $0.15 per share from ongoing operations offset by non-recurring expenses.
Operating revenue increased by $38.1 million, primarily due to the merger with CTWS and increased customer usage.
Updated guidance range from between $2.25 and $2.35 per diluted share to between $1.95 and $2.05 per diluted share.
The Company is updating its guidance range from between $2.25 and $2.35 per diluted share to between $1.95 and $2.05 per diluted share to reflect this change.
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