PGE Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Portland General Electric reported a net income of $74 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2023, compared to a GAAP net income of $60 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2022.
Entered an agreement to construct a 200 MW company-owned battery storage project, a $360 million investment; also entered a storage capacity agreement to secure an incremental 200 MW of battery storage
Financial results reflect strong energy demand, continued energy-market volatility, and effective cost controls
Reaffirming 2023 adjusted earnings guidance of $2.60 to $2.75 per diluted share
Advanced Oregon’s clean energy transition, strengthened our organization, and tackled challenging energy markets
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Forward Guidance
PGE is reaffirming its estimate for full-year 2023 adjusted earnings guidance of $2.60 to $2.75 per diluted share.
Positive Outlook
- An increase in energy deliveries between 2.5% and 3%, weather adjusted
- Normal temperatures in its utility service territory
- Hydro conditions for the year that reflect current estimates
- Wind generation based on five years of historical levels or forecast studies when historical data is not available
- Normal thermal plant operations
Challenges Ahead
- Operating and maintenance expense between $695 million and $715 million which includes approximately $45 million of storm, wildfire and related deferral and other expenses that are offset in revenue and other income statement lines
- Depreciation and amortization expense between $445 million and $465 million
- Effective tax rate of 15% to 20%
- Cash from operations of $550 to $600 million
- Capital expenditures of $1,325 million
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income