Edison Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Edison International reported a net income of $84 million, or $0.22 per share, for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $259 million, or $0.68 per share, for the first quarter of 2021. Core earnings were $407 million, or $1.07 per share, compared to core earnings of $301 million, or $0.79 per share, in the first quarter of 2021. The company affirmed its 2022 EPS guidance of $4.40–4.70 and long-term EPS growth rate target of 5–7%.
GAAP earnings per share were $0.22, while core EPS was $1.07.
SCE has deployed over 3,200 miles of covered conductor, nearly double the miles installed at the same time last year.
The best estimate of expected losses for 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events was revised, resulting in a net after-tax charge of $281 million.
The company anticipates cost recovery filing by late 2023.
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Forward Guidance
The company affirmed its earnings guidance range for 2022. See the presentation accompanying the company’s conference call for further information and assumptions.
Positive Outlook
- Affirms 2022 EPS guidance of $4.40–4.70
- Long-term EPS growth rate target of 5–7%
- SCE continues to make solid progress in substantially improving its wildfire risk profile
- SCE’s approach to wildfire mitigation has shown positive results over the last three wildfire seasons
- SCE is expeditiously hardening the grid every day, to the benefit of both customers and investors.
Challenges Ahead
- Revises best estimate of expected losses for 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events, resulting in net after-tax charge of $281 million
- Anticipates cost recovery filing by late 2023
- First quarter 2022 GAAP earnings per share of $0.22
- Edison International Parent and Other's first quarter 2022 loss per share increased year-over-year primarily due to higher preferred dividends.
- SCE's non-core loss during the quarter was primarily attributable to a charge recorded for 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events claims and expenses, net of expected recoveries from FERC customers.