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CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

CNP

Energy & Utilities

3w

Strategic Sale of Ohio Gas LDC to Support Texas Growth

CenterPoint Energy announced the proposed sale of its Ohio Gas LDC to reallocate capital towards high-growth Texas operations.
The sale aims to recycle nearly $1 billion of capital expenditures planned through 2030, supporting Texas infrastructure.
The transaction is expected to be announced by the end of the year with closing anticipated by the end of 2024.
The sale will not impact the company's earnings guidance and is part of a strategic portfolio optimization to focus on jurisdictions with larger customer bases and growth potential.

NRG Energy, Inc.

NRG

Energy & Utilities

2w

Long-term Data Center Power Agreements Validating Growth Strategy

Announced 295 MW retail power agreement with data center operator, initial 10-year term with options to extend to 20 years.
Pricing above target range midpoint with protected margins, operations expected to reach full capacity in 2030.
Active efforts to expand agreement to 500 MW with a long-term path to 1 GW across additional sites.
Over 4 GW of joint development agreements and LOIs with multiple data center sites.
Natural gas turbines reserved for future development supporting long-term data center contracts.
Highlights the strategic importance of data center demand for growth and recurring cash flow.

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

WEC

Energy & Utilities

3w

Progress and Uncertainty in Vantage Data Center Demand Forecast

Vantage's long-term demand potential is 3.5 gigawatts, with an active short-term target of 1.3 gigawatts by 2027.
The company is working on purchase agreements and plans to include this demand in their 5-year capital plan.
Further updates on the demand forecast and project development are expected in the third quarter.

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

WEC

Energy & Utilities

3w

Financial Performance Summary

American Transmission Company contributed an incremental $0.01 to Q2 earnings, while Energy Infrastructure segment earnings decreased by $0.03 due to storm damage losses and other factors.
Common equity issuance totaled about $425 million in H1 2025, on track for $700 million to $800 million for the year, part of $2.7 billion to $3.2 billion expected through 2029.
Corporate and other segment earnings decreased by $0.03 due to higher interest expense.
O&M expenses are expected to grow 8% to 10% for the full year compared to 2024, driven by vegetation management, new assets, and prior measures to offset mild weather impact.
Retail electric deliveries grew 1.1% year-over-year, led by large commercial and industrial segment growth of 1.9%.
These gains were partially offset by higher depreciation and amortization expense (-$0.05) and higher day-to-day O&M (-$0.02).
Utility operations earnings increased by $0.16 year-over-year, driven by weather (+$0.04), rate-based growth (+$0.12), and timing of fuel expense, tax, and other items (+$0.07).
WEC Energy Group reported earnings of $0.76 per share for Q2 2025, a $0.09 increase compared to Q2 2024.

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.

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation

MGY

Energy & Utilities

2w

Strategic Expansion and Acreage Growth in Giddings Field

Magnolia increased its development acreage in Giddings by 20%, now totaling 240,000 net acres, with 30,000 acres from organic appraisal and 10,000 acres from bolt-on acquisitions.
Recent bolt-on deals added approximately 18,000 net acres, including 500 BOE/day of production, contiguous to existing assets, enhancing operational flexibility and prospects.
Management emphasized the importance of high-quality, high-return assets and the company's proven 'appraise, acquire, grow, and exploit' strategy in expanding its footprint.

SR

Energy & Utilities

2w

Strategic Acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee Business

Announced acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee from Duke Energy, adding $900 million to 5-year capital plan.
Transaction aims to increase scale, diversify portfolio, and expand into a high-growth, regulated jurisdiction.
Expected to close in Q1 2026, with regulatory approval sought within 45 days of announcement.
Funding strategy includes a bridge facility, potential sale of nonutility assets, and a balanced mix of debt, equity, and hybrid securities.
Integration expected to leverage existing shared services platform, with a focus on efficiency and long-term EPS growth of 5-7%.

SM Energy Company

SM

Energy & Utilities

2w

Successful Integration and Optimization of Uinta Basin Assets

Completed integration of Uinta Basin assets, entering optimization phase.
Active pursuit of margin-enhancing opportunities across the value chain.
Drilled the first 3-mile lateral in the upper cube, setting stage for higher future returns.
Achieved record daily volume transported from Price River Terminal via rail, with waxy crude commanding a market premium.
Relocated remote e-fleet to frac over 30 wells into 2026 using 100% recycled water, enhancing sustainability and cost efficiency.

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

PTEN

Energy & Utilities

3w

Market Volatility and Macro Uncertainty Impacting Oil and Gas Activity

Oil prices fluctuated between mid-$50s and mid-$70s per barrel due to trade policy fears, OPEC+ production signals, and geopolitical risks, creating market volatility.
Customer drilling and completion activity remains cautious, with expectations of potential negative impacts on U.S. oil production and natural gas demand, especially as LNG facilities come online.
Management emphasizes the unsettled macro environment and its influence on customer behavior and industry activity levels.

Northwest Natural Holding Company

NWN

Energy & Utilities

2w

Rapid Customer Growth in Texas Gas Utilities Driven by SiEnergy and Pines Acquisition

SiEnergy posted a customer backlog exceeding 217,000 future meters, including 12,000 meters from the Pines acquisition.
Combined SiEnergy and Pines served approximately 83,000 customers as of June 30, 2025.
The backlog growth and acquisition integration are progressing smoothly, with high growth potential making SiEnergy a significant future revenue contributor.