Earnings Per Share and Net Income Growth
Q4 basic EPS of $0.39 vs $0.33 prior year; full-year EPS $2.23 vs $1.93 in 2024. Net income increased 16.5% in the quarter and 15.8% for the full year, driven by volume growth, OEB‑approved 2025 rates and lower OM&A.
Material Productivity Savings and Customer Rate Relief
Achieved approximately $254 million in productivity savings across capital and operating expenditures. Shared approximately $166 million with customers through reductions in future rates.
Significant Capital Deployment and Assets Placed in Service
Invested ~$3.4 billion in capital for the year (up 9.9% YoY). Placed ~$2.9 billion of assets in service (up 17.8% YoY); Q4 in‑service additions $1.3 billion (up 19.1% YoY). Q4 capex $939 million (up 17.5% YoY).
Major Transmission Project Awards and Development Pipeline
Designated to develop multiple large transmission projects including Bowmanville–GTA (500 kV), Thorold–Welland (230 kV, ~$311M, in service by 2029), Greenstone (230 km, in service 2032) and Barrie–Sudbury (500 kV, in service 2032), expanding backlog from 10 to 14 projects.
First Nations 50-50 Equity Partnership Progress
Chatham–Lakeshore completion with all 5 partner First Nations securing financing and becoming equity partners; model replicable across backlog and supported by diverse capital providers.
Strong Safety and Customer Satisfaction Metrics
Worked 20 consecutive months without a high-energy serious injury/fatality; recordable injury rate 0.68 per 200,000 hours (below world-class benchmark of 1). Customer satisfaction: residential & small business 88%, commercial & industrial 82%, transmission customers 79%.
Sustainable Financing and Balance Sheet Strength
Issued $1.6 billion of medium‑term notes in the quarter and ~$2.7 billion in 2025 under sustainable financing framework. FFO to net debt ratio 14.2% (Dec 31), remaining above credit‑review thresholds.
Workforce & Governance Wins
Collective agreement ratified with the Society of United Professionals (effective Oct 1, 2025–Mar 31, 2028). Recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes/Statista.
Forward EPS Guidance and Dividend
Expect EPS to grow 6%–8% annually for the rate period (base normalized 2022 EPS $1.61). Board declared dividend of $0.3331 per share payable March 11, 2026.