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Hydro One Limited (TSE:H)
TSX:H
Canadian Market
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Hydro One (H) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 11, 2026
Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.55
Last Year’s EPS
0.54
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 13, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple operational and financial strengths — EPS and net income growth, revenue increases, strong balance sheet metrics, sizable project awards and broad customer support for the upcoming joint rate application. Recognized safety and cultural achievements and an experienced succession plan further support stability. Key negatives were the OEB’s denial of $69 million in storm-cost recovery, higher interest and certain cost pressures, and regulatory/timing uncertainty around recovery mechanisms and future approvals. On balance, the positives (growth pipeline, financial performance, customer backing and credit strength) materially outweigh the cited challenges, though regulatory risk remains a watch item.
Company Guidance
Management reaffirmed EPS growth guidance of 6–8% annually for the rate period (using normalized 2022 EPS of $1.61 as the base) and announced a common dividend of $0.3531 per share payable June 10, 2026; Q1 results included basic EPS of $0.65 (vs. $0.60 a year ago) and net income up 9.2% year‑over‑year, revenue net of purchased power +3% (transmission +4.4%, distribution +0.9%) with average monthly 1‑hour peak transmission demand +0.8%; OM&A was down ~0.9% (transmission costs +3.1%, distribution costs −5%), depreciation/amortization/asset removal +3.4%, interest expense +8%, income tax expense $41M (vs. $68M) and an effective tax rate of 9.4% (vs. 15.9%); capital invested in Q1 was $715M (−2.7% y/y) with $484M placed in service (+14.4% overall; transmission in‑service +39%, distribution in‑service −4.3%); broadband is expected to add roughly $300–$700M to rate base when in service (impacting earnings in the back half of this year and into next), FFO/net debt was 13.9% at March 31, 2026, the OEB denied recovery of $69M of storm (Z‑factor) costs (management says this does not change guidance), Hydro One has 15 transmission lines under development/construction and plans to file its joint rate application on or before October 1, 2026.
Earnings and Net Income Growth
Basic EPS of $0.65 in Q1 2026 versus $0.60 in Q1 2025 (≈+8.3%). Net income attributable to common shareholders increased 9.2% year-over-year, driven by higher volumes, higher OEB-approved 2026 rates and higher average monthly peak transmission demand.
Revenue Growth
First quarter revenue (net of purchased power) increased 3.0% year-over-year. Transmission revenues rose 4.4% (partly from a 0.8% increase in average monthly 1-hour peak demand and higher 2026 rates), and distribution revenues (net of purchased power) increased 0.9% driven by a 0.9% increase in customer count.
Strong Balance Sheet and Credit Metrics
FFO to net debt was 13.9% as of March 31, 2026, described as well above rating agency thresholds. Management states the balance sheet and creditworthiness remain excellent.
Capital Deployment and In-Service Additions
Invested $715 million in Q1 (a 2.7% decrease YoY). Assets placed in service totaled $484 million, up 14.4% YoY — transmission in-service additions rose 39% YoY (driven by high-voltage underground cable replacement and station refurbishments).
Dividend Declared
Board declared a common dividend of $0.3531 per share payable June 10, 2026.
Project Awards and Visible Growth Pipeline
Designated to develop several major transmission projects (Greenstone, Sudbury–Barrie and Red Lake) — bringing the inventory to 15 transmission lines under development/construction and positioning Hydro One with a strong, visible growth profile into the next regulatory period.
Customer Engagement and Support for JRAP
Extensive customer engagement (over 100,000 customers). Management reports a strong majority (over two-thirds across segments) support the JRAP proposals for reliability, resilience and growth — providing confidence for the upcoming rate application filing.
Operational & Culture Recognition
Safety milestone: employees worked 2 years without a high-energy serious incident and maintain top-quartile low recordable injury frequency. Corporate recognition includes Excellent Workplace Culture Award, Electrical Distributors Association Sustainability Excellence Award, and inclusion in Globe and Mail's Women Lead Here benchmark.

Hydro One (TSE:H) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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TSE:H Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Aug 11, 2026
2026 (Q2)
0.55 / -
0.54
May 13, 2026
2026 (Q1)
0.64 / 0.65
0.68.33% (+0.05)
Feb 13, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.37 / 0.39
0.3318.18% (+0.06)
Nov 13, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.66 / 0.70
0.6212.90% (+0.08)
Aug 13, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.52 / 0.54
0.4910.20% (+0.05)
May 08, 2025
2025 (Q1)
0.54 / 0.60
0.4922.45% (+0.11)
Feb 20, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.31 / 0.33
0.310.00% (+0.03)
Nov 07, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.59 / 0.62
0.595.08% (+0.03)
Aug 14, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.48 / 0.49
0.4411.36% (+0.05)
May 14, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.49 / 0.49
0.474.26% (+0.02)
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TSE:H Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 13, 2026
C$59.15C$58.77-0.64%
Feb 13, 2026
C$55.66C$56.15+0.87%
Nov 13, 2025
C$52.01C$52.73+1.39%
Aug 13, 2025
C$49.49C$49.47-0.04%
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