Q3 2024 Earnings Summary
Metric | YoY Change | Reason |
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Total Revenue | **-33% ** | Lower generation revenues and reduced mark-to-market (MTM) gains carried over from prior quarters, combined with softer wholesale market prices, drove a steep decline in top-line results. This shift reflects continued commodity price volatility and company-specific reductions in unregulated earnings. |
Operating Income (EBIT) | **-67% ** | Significantly reduced MTM gains, higher O&M expenses, and regulatory lag stemming from pending rate approvals contributed to a sharp drop in profitability. Elevated interest rates and inflationary pressures further weighed on margins, indicating potential challenges in the near term. |
Net Income | **-63% ** | Lower realized margins from generation, diminished MTM benefits, and higher financing costs drove net earnings down from prior-year levels. Despite some cost-control efforts, the company’s transition away from certain unregulated activities curtailed revenue streams, impacting bottom-line growth. |
Cost of Goods Sold | **-8% ** | A decline in commodity prices for gas and power, partly offset by increased load obligations, caused a moderate reduction in overall supply costs. This reflects continued normalization following higher cost structures in previous periods and may support margin stability if wholesale prices remain subdued. |
SG&A | **-42% ** | Tighter cost-management initiatives, including workforce realignments and consolidated corporate functions, significantly lowered overhead expenses. Looking ahead, digital investments and efficiency programs may further optimize SG&A, although regulatory requirements may limit immediate additional reductions. |