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Dec 31, 2020

Pinnacle West Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Pinnacle West reported a net loss for Q4 2020 due to a settlement and accelerated operations and maintenance expenses, despite robust customer growth and strong operational performance throughout the year.

Key Takeaways

Pinnacle West reported a net loss of $19.4 million, or a loss of $0.17 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. This compares to a net income of $64.0 million, or $0.57 per share, for the same period in 2019. The loss was primarily driven by a settlement with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and accelerated operations and maintenance expenses.

Pinnacle West reported a net loss for Q4 2020, contrasting with a net income in Q4 2019.

The Q4 loss was attributed to a settlement and accelerated operations and maintenance expenses.

Full-year results reflected record heat, superior operational performance, and continued cost management.

Annual retail customer growth was a robust 2.3%.

Total Revenue
$741M
Previous year: $670M
+10.5%
EPS
-$0.17
Previous year: $0.57
-129.8%
Customer Growth
2.3%
Previous year: 2%
+15.0%
Gross Profit
$246M
Previous year: $216M
+14.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$60M
Previous year: $10.3M
+483.2%
Total Assets
$20B
Previous year: $18.5B
+8.3%

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Forward Guidance

Moving into 2021, the company remains focused on improving customers’ experience through the APS Promise.

Positive Outlook

  • Focused on improving customers’ experience.
  • APS Promise is a commitment to customers and community.
  • Customer-focused mindset.
  • Continuing ongoing cost-management efforts.
  • Increasing customer satisfaction.