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.