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Dec 31, 2023
Southwest Gas Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Southwest Gas' Q4 2023 financial performance was marked by improved utility ROE and strong Centuri revenue.
Key Takeaways
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. reported a consolidated net income of $72.9 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. The company's adjusted consolidated net income was $81.2 million, or $1.13 per diluted share. These results mark a significant improvement compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, which saw a consolidated net loss of $(280.6) million, or $(4.18) per diluted share.
Natural gas distribution segment recorded net income of $91.7 million, driven by increases in operating margin and higher other income.
Utility infrastructure services segment had a net loss of $(5.3) million, impacted by decreased revenues and the absence of significant storm restoration services revenues.
Centuri's separation into an independent utility infrastructure services company remains on track.
Company initiated 2024 utility earnings and capital expenditures guidance and 2024-2026 utility adjusted net income CAGR and rate base CAGR guidance.
Southwest Gas
Southwest Gas
Forward Guidance
The Company has initiated the following forward-looking guidance for Southwest:
Positive Outlook
- 2024 net income guidance of $228 - $238 million (assumes $3 - $5 million of COLI earnings)
- 2024 capital expenditures in support of customer growth, system improvements, and pipe replacement programs of approximately $830 million
- 2024 - 2026 adjusted net income compound annual growth rate of 10.0% - 12.0%
- 2024 - 2026 capital expenditures of approximately $2.4 billion
- 2024 - 2026 utility rate base compound annual growth rate of 6.5% - 7.5%