Overview
Canada utility operator's Q1 adjusted EPS fell yr/yr to $0.13
Net earnings and adjusted net earnings declined due to unfavorable weather and higher expenses
Company resolved rate cases in Missouri, California, Massachusetts and reached tariff agreement in Chile
Outlook
Company did not provide specific financial guidance for the current quarter or full year
Result Drivers
UNFAVORABLE WEATHER - Co said slightly unfavorable weather at Empire District Electric reduced net revenues by $11.9 mln
HIGHER OPERATING EXPENSES - Co cited increased gas safety excellence costs, labor, benefits and property taxes as drivers of higher expenses
RATE ADJUSTMENTS - Approved rate adjustments at CalPeco Electric resulted in retroactive revenues and recovery of wildfire insurance expenses
Company press release: ID:nBw3z1YTsa
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Adjusted EPS
$0.13
Q1 Adjusted Net Income
$99.6 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 5 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the multiline utilities peer group is "buy."
The stock recently traded at 17 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 18 three months ago
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