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Portland General Electric Company

POR

Energy & Utilities

3w

Progress on Oregon Regulatory Framework and Multiyear Rate Making

PGE completed filings for a holding company structure to reduce investment costs and support clean energy goals.
The company signed an MOU with Oregon regulators and stakeholders to govern key rate base investments, including the Seaside Battery Project and distribution system assets, aiming for regulatory predictability.
The new regulatory approach emphasizes multiyear rate making, securitization, and flexible recovery mechanisms, reducing the need for frequent rate cases and enhancing planning certainty.

Portland General Electric Company

POR

Energy & Utilities

3w

Financial Performance Summary

2025 capital forecast was modestly reduced due to efficiencies in capital execution but continues to support growth and customer needs.
Commercial load increased slightly by 0.3% overall or 0.7% weather-adjusted.
EPS drivers included a $0.32 increase in total revenue, partially offset by decreases from power costs, other operating expenses, and business transformation expenses.
For the second quarter, Portland General Electric reported GAAP net income of $62 million or $0.56 per diluted share and non-GAAP net income of $73 million or $0.66 per share.
Q2 2025 non-GAAP results exclude business transformation and optimization expenses related to customer affordability commitment and corporate structure updates.
Residential load decreased 2.3% quarter-over-quarter but increased 1% weather-adjusted; residential customer count increased 1.4%.
This compares to second quarter GAAP net income of $72 million or $0.69 per diluted share in the prior year.
Total liquidity at the end of Q2 was $980 million with credit ratings and outlook remaining stable.
Total load increased 4.9% overall and 6.1% weather-adjusted compared to Q2 2024, driven by strong industrial demand growth, especially from data centers with 16.5% increase.

Otter Tail Corporation

OTTR

Energy & Utilities

2w

Impact of New Legislation on Renewable Energy Credits and Tax Incentives

The enactment of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' on July 4 introduced a phaseout of renewable energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act for wind and solar investments.
The legislation also created new foreign entity of concern rules, potentially restricting tax credit eligibility for certain investments.
The company expects its wind repowering project to be unaffected and its two solar projects to still receive full production tax credits.
Ongoing review of other renewable projects under the $650 million incremental investment plan to assess legislative impact.

WHD

Energy & Utilities

2w

Impact of Unexpected Doubling of Section 232 Tariffs from 25% to 50% in June 2025

The Section 232 tariffs on steel and derivatives were unexpectedly doubled from 25% to 50% on June 4, 2025, with no prior notice.
This change increased tariffs on imports from Vietnam and China, impacting cost structure and margins.
The company broadened its supply chain to higher-cost jurisdictions, including the U.S., to ensure delivery certainty.
Higher material costs led to faster inventory depletion and depressed margins at quarter-end.

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.

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.

Select Energy Services, Inc.

WTTR

Energy & Utilities

1w

Strategic Growth in Water Infrastructure with Long-term Contracts

Signed several new long-term agreements for large gathering, recycling, distribution, and disposal projects in the Northern Delaware Basin.
Added approximately 60,000 acres of leasehold dedication and 385,000 acres under right of first refusal agreements.
Contracts encompass full water cycle including gathering, recycling, disposal, and distribution.
Contracts support expansion of recycling facilities and pipeline infrastructure.
Expectation of 20% YoY growth in water infrastructure revenue in 2026, building on double-digit growth in 2025.

Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated

PEG

Energy & Utilities

2w

New Jersey Resource Adequacy and Generation Build Outlook

Current legislative discussions ongoing, with no major changes yet.
Advocacy for state decisions on forecasts, reliability, affordability, and environmental goals.
Focus on developing long-term policy consensus with regional stakeholders.
Uncertainty around new generation projects due to market signals and PJM capacity issues.
Legislation introduced to enable utilities to compete for in-state generation.
Concerns about New Jersey's reliance on power imports, especially during peak heat events.
Active regional discussions on resource adequacy, reliability, and environmental policies.
Potential for future generation build influenced by state policies and PJM market dynamics.
No definitive timeline for new generation projects, but ongoing interest and discussions.

Oil States International, Inc.

OIS

Energy & Utilities

2w

Resilience of Offshore and International Markets Amid Geopolitical Instability

Oil States highlighted the resilience of offshore and international markets despite geopolitical instability, lower crude oil prices, and fluctuating U.S. trade policies.
The company achieved the midpoint of its EBITDA guidance due to strong product and service mix, driven by offshore activity and backlog growth.
Management emphasized that offshore project visibility is high, with projects being multi-year and multi-decade developments, less impacted by short-term macroeconomic issues.

Berry Corporation

BRY

Energy & Utilities

1w

California Regulatory Developments and Permitting Outlook

The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved the recertification of the EIR, enabling permitting to resume, with a court review pending expected decision before year-end.
Management expressed strong confidence that the revised EIR addresses previous deficiencies, supporting a positive outcome for permitting in California.
California's regulatory environment has shown a constructive shift over the past five years, with recent policies aimed at stabilizing in-state production and codifying the EIR into state law to streamline permitting.
The company already holds permits supporting development into 2027, providing operational certainty regardless of the court's ruling.
California's legislative efforts, including the Energy Commission's response to Governor Newsom, aim to increase in-state oil production, which aligns with Berry's strategic interests.
The potential legislative reforms could benefit Berry's C&J Well Services business by increasing demand for P&A services due to new plug-to-drill requirements.

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.