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Mar 31, 2020
NW Natural Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Reported earnings increase in Q1 2020 compared to Q1 2019.
Key Takeaways
NW Natural Holdings reported a net income from continuing operations of $48.3 million, or $1.58 per share, for the first quarter of 2020, compared to $43.4 million, or $1.50 per share, for the same period in 2019. The company reaffirmed its 2020 GAAP earnings guidance from continuing operations in the range of $2.25 to $2.45 per share and guided toward the lower end of the range due to potential implications from COVID-19.
Reported first quarter 2020 earnings of $1.58 per share from continuing operations, compared to earnings of $1.50 per share for the same period in 2019.
Provided customers with essential natural gas and water utility services during coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
Added more than 12,400 natural gas meters over the last 12 months equating to a 1.6% growth rate.
Closed four water utility transactions in 2020 bringing total connections to 25,000 serving about 61,000 people.
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Forward Guidance
NW Natural Holdings reaffirmed 2020 earnings guidance from continuing operations in the range of $2.25 to $2.45 per share and guided toward the lower end of the range due to potential implications from COVID-19.
Positive Outlook
- Continued customer growth
- Average weather conditions
- No significant changes in prevailing regulatory policies, mechanisms, or outcomes
- No significant local, state or federal laws, legislation or regulations
- The majority of capital projects continue to move forward at this time.
Challenges Ahead
- Potential implications from COVID-19
- Customer losses
- Bad debt expense
- Lower late charge and reconnection fee revenues
- Regulatory recovery