The call reflected a strong financial performance for 2024 with significant earnings growth and a solid capital investment plan. However, there are ongoing concerns about wildfire risks and the adequacy of the current funding and legislative frameworks to address these risks. The company remains optimistic about future growth and regulatory support, but uncertainties remain.
Company Guidance
During the PG&E Corporation fourth quarter 2024 earnings call, several key metrics and guidance updates were provided by the leadership team. Core earnings per share for Q4 2024 were reported at $0.31, contributing to a full-year EPS of $1.36, which marks an 11% increase over 2023. Looking ahead, PG&E revised its 2025 EPS guidance range to $1.48 to $1.52, reflecting a 10% increase from the actual 2024 results. The company reaffirmed its commitment to an EPS growth guidance of at least 9% annually from 2026 through 2028. PG&E also discussed its $63 billion capital investment plan through 2028, noting that equity needs to support this plan are fully addressed following a December issuance. Additionally, the 2025 annual dividend rate is projected to increase to $0.10 from $0.04 in 2024, with an aim to reach a 20% dividend payout ratio of core EPS by 2028. The company highlighted a 4% reduction in non-fuel O&M costs for 2024 and reiterated its strategy to stabilize customer bills, stating that combined residential gas and electric bills for January 2025 are expected to remain flat compared to January 2024.
Strong Earnings Growth
Core earnings per share for the fourth quarter were $0.31, bringing the year to $1.36, an 11% growth over 2023.
2025 Guidance Update
2025 guidance range midpoint increased by 10% from 2024 results, with EPS growth guidance for 2026 through 2028 remaining at least 9% each year.
Capital Investment Plan
Equity needs to fund the $63 billion capital investment plan through 2028 are fully met.
O&M Cost Reduction
Achieved a 4% reduction in non-fuel O&M costs for 2024, continuing a trend of savings.
Beneficial Load Growth
5.5 gigawatts of new potential data center load applications moving through the pipeline, projected to come online by 2030.
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PG&E (PCG) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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PCG Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Feb 13, 2025
$16.03
$15.85
-1.12%
Nov 07, 2024
$20.22
$20.33
+0.54%
Jul 25, 2024
$18.22
$17.99
-1.26%
Apr 25, 2024
$16.96
$17.03
+0.41%
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FAQ
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PG&E (PCG) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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