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Atmos Energy Corporation

ATO

Energy & Utilities

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Impact of Texas Legislation HB 4384 on Capital Spending and Earnings

The legislation, effective June 20, 2025, allows deferral of certain carrying costs, depreciation, and taxes for unrecovered gas gross plant, increasing the scope of capital spending eligible for deferral from 45% to approximately 80%.
Most of the new capital covered by this legislation is associated with Atmos Energy's APT segment, which is expected to benefit from the deferral treatment, potentially improving earnings.
The company anticipates that the impact of this legislation will increase EPS in Q4 of fiscal 2025 by about $0.10, representing a significant regulatory benefit.
Atmos is in the process of updating its fiscal 2026 capital budget and 5-year plan, with a full update to be provided during the Q4 earnings call in November.
The legislation's implementation will likely lead to more flexible capital recovery, supporting ongoing system modernization and expansion efforts.

Devon Energy Corporation

DVN

Energy & Utilities

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Devon Energy's Business Optimization Plan and $1 Billion Free Cash Flow Target

Devon Energy aims to create an incremental $1 billion of annual free cash flow by the end of 2026 through operational efficiencies and cost reductions.
Management highlighted that 40% of their $1 billion target was achieved within the first 4 months of the initiative.
The company is leveraging technology, including AI, to drive production enhancements and operational efficiencies.
Significant progress has been made in reducing capital guidance by 10%, or $400 million, while increasing production outlook.
The plan includes strategic asset sales, such as the Matterhorn Pipeline divestiture, and acquisitions like Cotton Draw Midstream to strengthen financial position.
Management emphasized transparency and accountability in tracking progress toward the free cash flow goal.

Alliant Energy Corporation

LNT

Energy & Utilities

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Financial Performance Summary

Alliant Energy reported ongoing earnings of $0.68 per share for Q2 2025, up from $0.57 per share in Q2 2024.
Higher depreciation and financing expenses partially offset earnings growth.
Temperatures contributed a positive $0.02 per share impact on electric and gas margins in Q2 2025 compared to a negative $0.02 impact in Q2 2024.
The company is successfully executing its 2025 financing plan, including issuing $575 million in convertible senior notes and $600 million in senior debentures.
The increase was driven by successful execution of customer-focused capital investment programs and higher electric and gas sales due to temperature changes.

Xcel Energy Inc.

XEL

Energy & Utilities

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Significant Upward Revision of Capital Investment Plan from $45B to Over $60B

Xcel Energy now estimates a need for an additional $15 billion of capital investment beyond the initial $45 billion forecast, largely within the current 5-year plan and some beyond.
Drivers include increased energy demand, generation, and transmission needs, especially in Texas, New Mexico, and the Upper Midwest.
The company plans to file for regulatory approval for nearly 5,200 MW of generation/storage projects by 2030, with decisions expected in 2026.
The incremental investment is driven by reliability, growth, and evolving energy policy landscape, including federal legislation and tax credits.

Dominion Energy, Inc.

D

Energy & Utilities

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Financial Performance Summary

Dominion Energy reported second quarter operating earnings of $0.75 per share, including $0.02 from RNG 45Z credits and $0.01 from better-than-normal weather.
GAAP earnings for the quarter were $0.88 per share.
Positive earnings drivers included $0.07 from regulated investment growth, $0.07 from increased sales, and $0.05 from the DESC rate case settlement in 2024.
Sales remain strong, driven by data center expansion and economic growth, with multiple all-time peak demand days recorded in Virginia and South Carolina.
The company completed its 2025 ATM equity issuance and is derisking the 2026 ATM program, maintaining balance sheet conservatism and credit rating targets.
The company reaffirmed 2025 operating earnings guidance of $3.28 to $3.52 per share, with a midpoint of $3.40, inclusive of RNG 45Z income.
The quarter included a $0.07 impact from the Millstone Unit 3 refueling outage.

The AES Corporation

AES

Energy & Utilities

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Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted EPS increased 34% to $0.51 per share versus $0.38 in the prior year, supported by $185 million higher U.S. renewable tax attributes.
AES reported adjusted EBITDA of $681 million for Q2 2025, up from $658 million a year ago, driven by growth in renewables and cost reductions.
Capital allocation includes $500 million returned to shareholders via dividends and $1.8 billion invested in growth, mainly in renewables and utilities.
Energy Infrastructure SBU EBITDA declined due to prior year coal PPA monetization and portfolio changes, partially offset by higher fleet availability.
New Energy Technologies SBU EBITDA was lower, reflecting Fluence's fiscal Q2 results.
Parent free cash flow target of $1.15 billion to $1.25 billion is on track with double-digit year-over-year growth.
Renewables SBU EBITDA grew 56% year-over-year to $240 million, reflecting 3.2 gigawatts of new capacity and improved project returns.
Utilities SBU saw lower adjusted pretax contribution due to planned outages and the sell-down of AES Ohio, but growth is expected from new investments.

IDA

Energy & Utilities

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Financial Performance Summary

Additional tax credit amortization was $17.2 million in Q2 2025 compared with $7.5 million in Q2 2024, and $36.5 million in the first half of 2025 versus $20 million in the first half of 2024.
Depreciation expense increased by $6.4 million quarter-over-quarter due to accelerated capital investment.
For the first half of 2025, diluted earnings per share were $2.87 versus $2.67 in 2024.
Higher O&M expenses were driven by labor cost increases and wildfire mitigation program expenses.
IDACORP's diluted earnings per share were $1.76 in Q2 2025 compared with $1.71 in Q2 2024.
Net income increased by $6.3 million in Q2 2025 compared with Q2 2024, driven by higher retail revenues, customer growth, and higher usage due to warm and dry weather.
Net nonoperating expenses increased by $7 million due to higher interest on long-term debt and transmission customer deposits.
Operating cash flows for the first half of 2025 were $301 million, $45 million higher than the first half of 2024.
Operating income benefited from a $8.8 million increase in retail revenues per megawatt hour, $6 million from customer growth, and $5.5 million from increased usage per retail customer.

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

MDU

Energy & Utilities

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Financial Performance Summary

Electric utility earnings decreased to $10.4 million from $15.5 million due to higher payroll and outage costs, partially offset by increased commercial sales and rate relief.
MDU maintains a strong balance sheet with no equity needs in 2025 but plans to reestablish an ATM program to support a $3.1 billion capital investment over five years.
MDU Resources reported Q2 2025 income from continuing operations of $14.1 million or $0.07 per diluted share, down from $20.2 million or $0.10 per share in Q2 2024.
Natural gas utility posted a seasonal loss of $7.4 million, worsened by warmer weather and higher operating expenses, partially offset by rate relief and higher transportation revenue.
Pipeline segment earnings were $15.4 million, down from a record $17.3 million in 2024, impacted by higher operating expenses but supported by expansion projects and strong transportation demand.
Second quarter earnings were $13.7 million or $0.07 per share compared to $60.4 million or $0.30 per share in the prior year, impacted by the separation of Everus in October 2024.

American States Water Company

AWR

Energy & Utilities

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Impact of California CPUC Rate Decisions on Earnings and Operations

The final decisions from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in January significantly increased water and electric rates for 2025-2027 and 2023-2026 respectively, positively impacting earnings.
Management highlighted that these rate decisions are expected to contribute to higher revenue and earnings stability moving forward.
The company is preparing to file its next electric rate case in early 2026 and a water rate case in July 2026, indicating ongoing regulatory engagement.
The CPUC's adoption of the Monterey-Style Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism (MRAM) introduces a new rate adjustment approach that could influence future revenue volatility.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

CPK

Energy & Utilities

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Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Q2 2025 increased 21% year-over-year to $1.04, marking the fourth consecutive quarterly increase following the Florida City Gas acquisition.
Adjusted gross margin rose 13% to approximately $143 million, driven by investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure, organic growth, and regulatory initiatives.
Adjusted net income increased 26% to approximately $24 million compared to Q2 2024.
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $0.14 per share, reflecting the absence of RSAM-related depreciation expense reduction this quarter compared to last year.
Regulated segment adjusted gross margin grew 14% to about $118 million, with operating income up 28% to approximately $52 million.
Unregulated Energy segment's adjusted gross margin increased 7% to approximately $25 million, supported by Marlin Virtual Pipeline services and Full Circle Dairy RNG production.

Talos Energy Inc.

TALO

Energy & Utilities

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Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted free cash flow for the quarter was $99 million after $126 million in CapEx and $29 million in plugging and abandonment (P&A) spending.
A noncash impairment of $224 million was recorded related to the full cost ceiling test, driven by historical nonproductive capital expenditures.
Leverage ratio improved to 0.7x and cash balance grew 75% from Q1 to $357 million, increasing liquidity to $1 billion despite a volatile commodity price environment.
Talos Energy reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with adjusted EBITDA of $294 million, exceeding consensus estimates.
The company repurchased 3.8 million shares for $33 million in Q2, totaling $100 million since the program's inception.