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Jun 30, 2024
Otter Tail Q2 2024 Earnings Report
Otter Tail reported record earnings in the second quarter of 2024, with increased consolidated annual earnings guidance.
Key Takeaways
Otter Tail Corporation announced a 6% increase in diluted earnings per share to $2.07 compared to Q2 2023. The midpoint of the 2024 earnings guidance was increased by 8% to $6.92 per share. The company received approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on its Integrated Resource Plan.
Diluted earnings per share increased 6% to $2.07 compared to Q2 2023.
2024 earnings guidance increased 8% to $6.92 per share.
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the Integrated Resource Plan.
Plastics segment earnings increased 9% due to higher sales volumes.
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Otter Tail Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Segment
Electric Revenue
CapyFin.comManufacturing Revenue
CapyFin.comPlastics Revenue
CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Otter Tail Corporation is increasing its 2024 diluted earnings per share range to $6.77 to $7.07. The company expects the earnings mix in 2024 to be approximately 31% from the Electric segment and 69% from the Manufacturing and Plastics segments, net of corporate costs.
Positive Outlook
- Maintaining Electric segment earnings guidance, expecting a 7% increase over 2023.
- Better than expected financial results in the Plastics segment in Q2 2024.
- Slower decline in product sales prices than previously expected in the Plastics segment.
- Increase in expected income on cash equivalent investments due to higher anticipated yield.
- Increase in invested funds driven by higher earnings and cash flows from the Plastics segment.
Challenges Ahead
- Anticipated lower sales volumes in the Manufacturing segment due to softening end market demand.
- Declining operating margins in the Manufacturing segment due to lower production and sales volumes.
- Softer demand primarily within the recreational vehicle, agriculture, construction and horticulture markets.
- Reduced leverage of fixed manufacturing costs.
- Headwinds in end market demand within the Manufacturing segment.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income