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WEC Energy Group, Inc.

WEC

Energy & Utilities

2w

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.

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

CNP

Energy & Utilities

3w

Financial Performance Summary

CenterPoint Energy reported diluted GAAP earnings per share of $0.30 and non-GAAP EPS of $0.29 for Q2 2025, compared to $0.36 non-GAAP EPS in Q2 2024.
Equity issuances of $500 million last year, including a $250 million pull forward, resulted in a $0.01 unfavorable variance quarter-over-quarter.
The first half of 2025 non-GAAP EPS is approximately 46% of the midpoint of the full year guidance range of $1.74 to $1.76, in line with expectations.
Through the first half of 2025, $2.4 billion of base capital work was invested, on track to meet the revised 2025 capital investment target of $5.3 billion.
Trailing 12-month adjusted FFO to debt ratio was 14.1% at quarter end, with credit metrics expected to strengthen through the year.
Unfavorable variances included $0.01 from rate recovery netted with depreciation and taxes, $0.03 from O&M due to accelerated vegetation management, and $0.03 from higher interest expense and financing costs.
Weather and usage contributed a favorable $0.01 variance, mainly from Houston Electric's warmer start to 2025 compared to 2024.

FirstEnergy Corp.

FE

Energy & Utilities

2w

Significant Upside in Transmission Capital Expenditure Plan

FirstEnergy expects a 20% increase in transmission CapEx, from $2.4 billion to $3.4 billion annually, driven by data center load growth and open window opportunities in PJM.
The upside includes both the PJM open window and incremental data center investments, with potential for further upside as new contracts are signed.
Management emphasizes that the increase is based on line-of-sight and contracted projects, not frivolous additions, indicating confidence in future growth opportunities.

American Electric Power Company, Inc.

AEP

Energy & Utilities

2w

Record-Breaking Second Quarter Operating Earnings in 100-Year History

AEP achieved its strongest ever second quarter operating earnings, totaling $1.43 per share or $766 million.
Performance driven by improved execution, regulatory outcomes, and disciplined management.
Management expressed high confidence in sustaining these results and guiding to the upper half of the 2025 earnings range of $5.75 to $5.95 per share.

OGE Energy Corp.

OGE

Energy & Utilities

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Consolidated net income for Q2 2025 was $108 million or $0.53 per diluted share, compared to $102 million or $0.51 per share in Q2 2024.
Electric company net income was $108 million or $0.53 per diluted share, slightly down from $109 million or $0.54 per share in Q2 2024 due to milder weather and higher interest and depreciation expenses.
Holding company reported a small loss of less than $1 million, flat compared to a $7 million loss in Q2 2024, primarily due to a one-time pretax benefit of $8.7 million from legacy midstream operations.
Industrial and oilfield load showed softness due to unplanned customer outages but future growth is expected.
Year-to-date weather-normalized load grew 6.5% compared to the same period in 2024, with residential and commercial customer growth at 1% and 25%, respectively.

UGI Corporation

UGI

Energy & Utilities

1w

Operational Performance Amid Seasonal Variations

UGI reported a Q3 adjusted EPS of negative $0.01, reflecting typical seasonal patterns, with warmer weather and lower midstream margins impacting results.
The Utilities segment saw a decline in EBIT due to higher operating expenses but benefited from infrastructure investments and customer growth.
AmeriGas EBIT was stable, with lower volumes offset by higher margins, and the full-year performance remains resilient despite seasonal challenges.

Civitas Resources, Inc.

CIVI

Energy & Utilities

1w

Leadership Transition and Strategic Focus

The leadership change underscores a strategic emphasis on performance improvement rather than a fundamental shift in business direction.
Management expressed confidence that the new leadership will focus on better execution, cost management, and shareholder returns.
The transition is part of a broader effort to build a durable, high-performing energy company amid macro volatility.

Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.

SHLS

Energy & Utilities

2w

Record Backlog and Strong Order Momentum Driving 2025 Growth Outlook

Shoals reported a record backlog and awarded orders (BLAO) of $671.3 million, with $540.3 million scheduled for shipment in the next 4 quarters through Q2 2026.
The company’s backlog and order flow support an increased revenue guidance for 2025, now projected between $450 million and $470 million, with a 37.9% sequential increase in Q2 and a 11.7% year-over-year growth.
Management emphasizes that despite industry volatility, demand fundamentals remain strong, driven by utility-scale solar, AI, data centers, and onshoring trends.

GWH

Energy & Utilities

5d

Strategic Pivot to Long-Duration Energy Storage and Market Focus

ESS has shifted its strategic focus towards long-duration energy storage solutions, emphasizing the Energy Base product as a core growth driver.
The company highlighted the limitations of short-duration storage and lithium-ion technologies, positioning itself as a leader in scalable, safe, and sustainable long-duration storage.
Management noted a significant increase in market demand, with proposal activity exceeding 1.1 gigawatt hours since the Energy Base launch in February.
The company’s relationships with Tier 1 customers and utilities are foundational to its long-term growth strategy in the evolving energy transition market.
ESS’s pivot includes a focus on building a commercial pipeline with a growing number of RFPs and strategic partnerships, signaling a shift from project-based to pipeline-based revenue.
The company aims to convert commercial momentum into multiyear agreements, targeting revenue growth starting in 2026.