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American States Water Company

AWR

Energy & Utilities

1w

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.

California Water Service Group

CWT

Energy & Utilities

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Capital investments for Q2 and year-to-date were $119.4 million and $229.5 million, representing 14.2% and 7% increases respectively over 2024.
Net income for Q2 2025 was $42.2 million or $0.71 per diluted share, compared to $40.6 million or $0.70 per diluted share in Q2 2024.
Non-GAAP EPS increased 15% year-over-year in Q2 2025, a strong performance given the third year of the California rate case.
Non-GAAP Q2 2025 revenue increased $17.9 million or 7.2% compared to Q2 2024 non-GAAP revenue.
Q2 2025 revenue increased $20.7 million or 8.5% to $265 million compared to Q2 2024 revenue of $244.3 million.
The company maintained a strong liquidity profile with $50.5 million unrestricted cash, $45.6 million restricted cash, and $240 million available credit.
The company retained its A+ stable credit rating from S&P Global.
Year-to-date 2025 revenue was $468.9 million compared to $515 million in prior year; adjusted for interim rate relief, revenue increased $41.3 million or 9.7%.
Year-to-date net income was $55.5 million or $0.93 per diluted share compared to $110.5 million or $1.90 per diluted share prior year; adjusted for interim rate relief, net income increased $9 million or 19.4%.

California Resources Corporation

CRC

Energy & Utilities

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted EBITDAX for Q2 2025 was $324 million, exceeding consensus expectations due to strong commodity price realization, higher production, and lower operating costs.
CRC delivered record quarterly returns to shareholders, returning nearly $290 million in Q2 2025, which was more than 260% of free cash flow.
First half 2025 costs were down approximately 11% from the second half of 2024, driven by lower G&A expenses, nonenergy operating costs, and taxes other than income tax.
Free cash flow generated was $109 million for the quarter, or $165 million before changes in working capital.
Net total production was 137,000 BOE per day with average realizations at 97% of Brent before hedges and 100% after hedging.

California Resources Corporation

CRC

Energy & Utilities

1w

Strategic Focus on Carbon Capture and Power Generation

CRC is advancing its first CCS project in California, with construction authorization received from EPA, and expects to start injection early 2026.
The company is exploring opportunities to supply power with pathways to CCS, including discussions with potential counterparties for Elk Hills power plant and CO2 storage reservoirs.
California's support for clean power procurement, including potential new markets, positions CRC to expand its decarbonization solutions and leverage its assets in a changing energy landscape.

Plug Power Inc.

PLUG

Energy & Utilities

1w

Electrolyzer Sales Tripling Highlights Growing Industrial Adoption

Electrolyzer sales more than tripled from a year ago, reaching roughly $45 million in Q2 2025, indicating rapid market acceptance.
The growth underscores the increasing role of GenEco as the preferred choice for industrial-scale hydrogen applications.
Management emphasized the importance of securing early-stage agreements ahead of final investment decisions in 2026.
The robust sales funnel and project pipeline suggest a strong trajectory for electrolyzer revenue in the coming quarters.

Texas Pacific Land Corporation

TPL

Energy & Utilities

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Consolidated total revenue for Q2 2025 was $188 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $166 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 89%.
Free cash flow increased 12% year-over-year to $130 million.
Oil and gas royalty production reached a company record of 33,200 barrels of oil equivalent per day, a 33% increase year-over-year.
Produced water royalty revenues and easements and other surface-related income (SLEM) both set company records this quarter.
Water sales declined by $13 million sequentially due to lower oil prices and reduced operator activity.

Atmos Energy Corporation

ATO

Energy & Utilities

1w

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.

American Water Works Company, Inc.

AWK

Energy & Utilities

2w

Strategic Expansion through Acquisitions and Regulatory Approvals

American Water announced a $315 million acquisition of Nexus Water Group, adding nearly 47,000 customer connections, expected to close by August 2026.
The company has 20 acquisitions under agreement worth $220 million, adding about 40,000 customer connections, with progress in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and other states.
The acquisitions are driven by system consolidation, infrastructure upgrades, regulatory compliance, and operational enhancements.
The company emphasizes leveraging scale and size to deliver reliable services and expand in existing and new geographies.

Duke Energy Corporation

DUK

Energy & Utilities

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Duke Energy reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.25 for Q2 2025, up from $1.18 in Q2 2024, driven by top-line growth across Electric Utilities.
Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment EPS increased by $0.10 year-over-year due to new rates in Carolinas, Florida, and Indiana, partially offset by higher O&M and interest expenses.
Gas Utilities and Infrastructure results were flat year-over-year, consistent with seasonal trends in the LDC business.
The company is on track to achieve its 2025 EPS guidance range of $6.17 to $6.42 and maintain a long-term EPS growth rate target of 5% to 7% through 2029.
The Other segment declined by $0.02 primarily due to higher planned interest expense.