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Jun 30, 2020

Nisource Q2 2020 Earnings Report

NiSource reported second quarter 2020 results, mitigated COVID-19 impacts, reaffirmed 2020 CapEx, remained on track with Columbia Gas of Massachusetts sale, launched a new strategic initiative, and initiated 2021 non-GAAP net operating earnings per share guidance.

Key Takeaways

NiSource Inc. reported a GAAP net loss available to common shareholders of $18.5 million, or $0.05 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The company also reported net operating earnings available to common shareholders (non-GAAP) of $50.2 million, or $0.13 per share, for the same period.

Mitigation efforts continue to reduce financial impacts of COVID-19

2020 CapEx reaffirmed at $1.7 to $1.8 billion

Columbia Gas of Massachusetts sale remains on track

New corporate-wide strategic initiative launched to enhance long-term performance, value

Total Revenue
$963M
Previous year: $1.01B
-4.7%
EPS
$0.13
Previous year: $0.05
+160.0%
Gross Profit
$421M
Previous year: $708M
-40.5%

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Forward Guidance

NiSource initiated 2021 non-GAAP net operating earnings guidance in the range of $1.28 to $1.36 per share and expects a rate base compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% to 12%.

Positive Outlook

  • Continuation of the approximately $1.8 to $1.9 billion annual capital investment into ongoing utility safety and infrastructure programs.
  • Anticipated incremental capital investment opportunities related to its electric generation strategy of approximately $1.8 to $2.0 billion, primarily in 2022 and 2023.
  • Driving a renewable portfolio that retires 80% of coal-fired generation by 2023, and retires all coal-fired generation by 2028.
  • The replacement plan is expected to provide an industry leading 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 2005 levels.
  • Additional aspects and progress on the corporate strategic initiative highlighted above.