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Mar 31, 2023

PGE Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Announced first quarter 2023 results, reflecting strong energy demand, continued energy-market volatility, and effective cost controls.

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

Total Revenue
$745M
Previous year: $625M
+19.2%
EPS
$0.8
Previous year: $0.67
+19.4%
Gross Profit
$444M
Previous year: $424M
+4.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$12M
Previous year: $110M
-89.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$313M
Previous year: $82M
-481.7%
Total Assets
$10.2B
Previous year: $9.72B
+4.4%

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PGE Revenue by Segment

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