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PG&E
🇺🇸 NYSE:PCG
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Dec 31, 2024

PG&E Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Key Takeaways

PG&E reported stable revenue but a decline in net income and EPS due to the impact of the 2023 General Rate Case. The company exceeded cost reduction targets and secured a $15 billion loan guarantee for grid modernization.

Total Revenue
$6.63B
Previous year: $7.04B
-5.8%
EPS
$0.31
Previous year: $0.47
-34.0%
Operating Margin
18.32%
Previous year: 11.82%
+55.0%
Non-fuel O&M Cost Reduction
4%
DOE Loan Guarantee
$15B
Gross Profit
$2.19B
Previous year: $2.56B
-14.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.21B
Previous year: $932M
+30.2%
Free Cash Flow
-$896M
Previous year: -$2.14B
-58.1%
Total Assets
$145B
Previous year: $137B
+5.5%

PG&E Revenue

PG&E EPS

PG&E Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

PG&E reaffirmed its GAAP EPS guidance for 2025 and increased its non-GAAP core EPS guidance, focusing on cost efficiencies, wildfire risk mitigation, and infrastructure investments.

Positive Outlook

  • 2025 GAAP EPS guidance reaffirmed at $1.30 - $1.36
  • 2025 non-GAAP core EPS guidance raised to $1.48 - $1.52
  • Targeting a 20% payout ratio of core earnings by 2028
  • Significant cost reductions achieved, exceeding targets
  • Continued investments in wildfire risk mitigation and grid resilience

Challenges Ahead

  • Decline in quarterly net income and EPS due to prior-year rate case impact
  • Higher costs related to wildfire-related expenses and legal settlements
  • Ongoing challenges related to regulatory environment and approvals
  • Potential interest expense impact from funding capital investments
  • Uncertain macroeconomic conditions affecting energy demand

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income