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Pinnacle West(PNW) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-01 16:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported a loss of $0.04 per share compared to earnings of $0.15 per share in Q1 2024, primarily due to the sale of Wright Canyon Energy in 2024 which provided a one-time benefit of $0.15 [14][15] - The increase in operational and maintenance (O&M) expenses, interest expense, and depreciation and amortization negatively impacted financial results, while new rates effective March 8, 2024, provided a $0.29 year-over-year benefit [15][20] - Weather-normalized sales growth was 2.1% for the quarter, driven by strong commercial and industrial (C&I) growth of 5.3% [18][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer growth for the quarter was strong at 2.3%, near the high end of annual guidance, with Maricopa County being the third fastest growing county in the US [16] - The company’s capital plan is designed to meet the needs of ongoing customer growth and ensure reliable service [16][20] - The company expects overall weather-normalized sales growth to meet guidance expectations of 4% to 6% for the year [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Arizona's economy is thriving, with significant investments in semiconductor and advanced manufacturing, including TSMC's increased investment to $165 billion [5][19] - Arizona's total international exports rose nearly 12% in 2024, the highest growth rate in the country, driven by sectors such as mining and aerospace [6][7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on providing reliable service and enhancing customer experience through investments in digital platforms and infrastructure [11][12] - A rate case filing is planned for midyear 2025 to recover costs and investments, aiming to modernize the rate structure and reduce regulatory lag [12][21] - The company is actively evaluating project proposals for new resources to be in service between 2028 and 2030, seeking at least 2,000 megawatts [10][56] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in executing the strategy while creating customer and shareholder value [13] - The regulatory environment is being addressed to minimize lag and ensure competitive returns on equity [40][42] - The company is exploring future opportunities for repurposing retired coal plant sites for new generation technologies [92] Other Important Information - The company was recognized by Newsweek as one of the most trustworthy companies in America for 2024 [11] - The company is in the final stages of planned maintenance activities for generation units, with Palo Verde unit one expected to return to service in early May [10][12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of TSMC customer additions on long-term outlook - The first fabrication facility is in full production, and the ramp-up in C&I sales is partly due to TSMC and data centers [28] - Future fabs are expected to accelerate, with ongoing evaluations of infrastructure needs [30] Question: Current pipeline of high load factor customers - The company remains committed to four gigawatts and is assessing interest from an additional 10 gigawatts [44] Question: Regulatory lag and formula rate plan - The intent is to minimize regulatory lag through the upcoming rate case, with a formula rate plan designed for annual adjustments [40][42][104] Question: Update on Eldorado investment - A gain was recognized due to higher profitability from a long-standing investment in an electric switchgear company [87][88] Question: Coal plant closure and future plans - The Cholla coal plant has been retired, and the site is being evaluated for potential new generation technologies [92][93] Question: Sales growth trends and residential usage - Underlying sales growth trends remain strong, with adjustments in accounting impacting reported figures [96][98]
Pinnacle West(PNW) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-01 16:00
Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Amanda Ho - Director of Investor RelationsTed Geisler - President, CEO & Chairman of the BoardAndrew Cooper - Senior VP & CFONicholas Campanella - DirectorMichael Lonegan - Director - Equity ResearchStephen D'Ambrisi - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Research AnalystTravis Miller - AnalystSophie Karp - Managing Director & Equity Research AnalystPaul Patterson - AnalystRyan L ...
Pinnacle West Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Beat
ZACKS· 2025-05-01 14:50
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) reported first-quarter 2025 loss of 4 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of 5 cents by 180%. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported earnings of 15 cents per share.  (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.)Total Revenues of PNWSales for the quarter totaled $1.03 billion, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.96 billion by 7.7%. The top line also increased 8.4% from $0.95 million recor ...
Pinnacle West (PNW) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-05-01 14:35
Pinnacle West (PNW) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.04 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.05. This compares to earnings of $0.15 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -180%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this power company would post a loss of $0.15 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.06, delivering a surprise of 60%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed conse ...
Pinnacle West(PNW) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-01 13:09
Renewed, Reliable and Resilient First-Quarter Financial Results May 1, 2025 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations, including statements regarding our earnings guidance and financial outlook and goals. These forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as "estimate," "predict," "may," "believe," "plan," "expect," "require," "intend," "assume," "project," "anticipate," "goal," "seek," "strategy," "likely," "should," "wil ...
Pinnacle West(PNW) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-05-01 12:29
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to | Commission File Number | Exact name of each registrant as specified in its charter; State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization; Address ...
Pinnacle West(PNW) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2025-05-01 12:27
"With Arizona's population growing faster than the national average, it's clear that people view Arizona as an attractive place to live and do business." Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2025 Media Contact: Analyst Contact: Alan Bunnell (602) 250-3376 Amanda Ho (602) 250-3334 Website: pinnaclewest.com PINNACLE WEST REPORTS LOWER FIRST-QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS PHOENIX – Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW) today reported a consolidated net loss attributable to common shareholders of $4.6 million ...
Pinnacle West Capital to Release Q1 Earnings: Here's What to Expect
ZACKS· 2025-04-25 13:10
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) is scheduled to release first-quarter 2025 results on May 1, before market open. The company delivered an earnings surprise of 60% in the last reported quarter. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.)Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to be reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.Major Factors That Might Have Impacted PNW's Q1 PerformancePinnacle West Capital’s top-line performance is expected to have continued to benefit from ...
Why Is Pinnacle West (PNW) Up 1.5% Since Last Earnings Report?
ZACKS· 2025-03-27 16:31
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Pinnacle West (PNW) . Shares have added about 1.5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Pinnacle West due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Analyst ...
Pinnacle West: Steady Income Generator For Sleep-Well-At-Night Returns
Seeking Alpha· 2025-03-14 14:30
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