CONSOL Energy Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
CONSOL Energy Inc. reported a strong first quarter in 2023, marked by a GAAP net income of $230.4 million and free cash flow of $220.8 million. The company strategically pivoted to export markets, achieving record throughput at the CONSOL Marine Terminal and increasing shareholder returns.
GAAP net income reached $230.4 million.
Free cash flow totaled $220.8 million.
Shareholder returns increased to approximately 75% of quarterly free cash flow beginning in 2Q23, pivoting toward share buybacks.
CONSOL Marine Terminal achieved a record quarterly throughput volume of 4.6 million tons.
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Forward Guidance
CONSOL Energy provided its financial and operating performance guidance for the full fiscal year 2023 based on its contracted position, estimated prices, and production plans.
Positive Outlook
- Targeted PAMC coal sales volume of 25.0-27.0 million tons.
- PAMC average realized coal revenue per ton sold expectation of $76.00-$81.00.
- Itmann Mining Complex production volume of 400-600 thousand tons.
- Increased shareholder return allocation to approximately 75% of quarterly free cash flow.
- Expects to aggressively reduce gross debt with the goal of retiring its Term Loan B and Senior Secured Second Lien Notes in the coming quarters.
Challenges Ahead
- PAMC average cash cost of coal sold per ton expectation of $34.00-$36.00.
- Unable to provide a reconciliation of Average Realized Coal Revenue per Ton Sold and Average Cash Cost of Coal Sold per Ton guidance.
- Forward-looking statements are subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks.
- The company's estimates are based on current expectations and assumptions about future events.
- Actual results could differ materially from results projected in the forward-looking statements.