EPS Growth and Financial Stability
EPS growth was 4.3% in 2024, with expectations to deliver approximately 5% EPS growth in 2025. The company achieved its capitalization target and maintained solid investment-grade credit ratings.
Significant Investment and Growth Plans
Invested over $800 million in 2024 and outlined a five-year capital investment plan of $4.7 billion, an increase of approximately 10% compared to the prior plan.
Data Center Demand and Growth
Announced service for Meta's new AI data center and projected a pipeline of over one gigawatt of data center demand within the next ten years, expecting EPS contribution from data centers to more than double by 2029.
Dividend Increase
Increased dividend by 4%, marking 55 consecutive years of dividend increases.
Regulatory Success
Implemented constructive settlements for Arkansas Gas and Iowa Gas rate reviews in 2024.