MGE Energy reported increased earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024, with net income rising to $22.0 million and EPS to $0.61, driven by increased electric investments and asset growth. However, gas retail therm deliveries decreased due to warmer-than-normal weather.
Fourth-quarter 2024 earnings increased to $22.0 million, up from $20.1 million in the prior year.
Diluted earnings per share for Q4 2024 were $0.61, compared to $0.55 in Q4 2023.
Increased electric investments contributed to higher electric earnings in 2024.
Gas retail therm deliveries decreased by approximately 4% in 2024, primarily due to warmer weather.
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