MGE Energy reported GAAP earnings of $23.8 million, or $0.66 per share, for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $28.7 million, or $0.79 per share, for the same period in the prior year. The decrease was driven by higher fuel costs and lower electric and gas sales, although the company continues to benefit from increased investments in rate base.
Second quarter GAAP earnings were $23.8 million, or $0.66 per share.
Electric net income decreased by $6.0 million compared to the second quarter of 2023.
Higher fuel costs and weather impacted electric and gas sales negatively.
Residential electric sales decreased approximately 4% and gas retail sales decreased approximately 10%.
No specific forward guidance was provided in the press release.