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American Electric Power (AEP) reported third-quarter 2024 operating earnings of $985.4 million or $1.85 per share, up from $923.8 million or $1.77 per share in Q3 2023. Revenue increased to $5.4 billion from $5.3 billion. The company narrowed its 2024 operating earnings guidance to $5.58-$5.68 per share, maintaining the $5.63 midpoint. AEP announced a new long-term growth rate of 6-8% and expanded its five-year capital plan to $54 billion. Commercial load increased over 10% year-over-year, with projections showing 20% annual growth over the next three years. The company has secured agreements for 20 gigawatts of commercial and industrial load additions through 2030.

American Electric Power (AEP) ha riportato utili operativi per il terzo trimestre del 2024 di $985,4 milioni, ovvero $1,85 per azione, in aumento rispetto a $923,8 milioni o $1,77 per azione nel Q3 2023. I ricavi sono aumentati a $5,4 miliardi rispetto a $5,3 miliardi. L'azienda ha ristretto le sue previsioni sugli utili operativi del 2024 a $5,58-$5,68 per azione, mantenendo il punto medio a $5,63. AEP ha annunciato un nuovo tasso di crescita a lungo termine del 6-8% e ha ampliato il suo piano di investimenti quinquennale a $54 miliardi. Il carico commerciale è aumentato di oltre il 10% su base annua, con proiezioni che mostrano una crescita annuale del 20% nei prossimi tre anni. L'azienda ha assicurato accordi per 20 gigawatts di aggiunte di carico commerciale e industriale fino al 2030.

American Electric Power (AEP) reportó ganancias operativas del tercer trimestre de 2024 por $985.4 millones, o $1.85 por acción, un incremento respecto a los $923.8 millones o $1.77 por acción en el Q3 2023. Los ingresos aumentaron a $5.4 mil millones desde $5.3 mil millones. La compañía ajustó sus proyecciones de ganancias operativas para 2024 a un rango de $5.58 a $5.68 por acción, manteniendo el punto medio de $5.63. AEP anunció una nueva tasa de crecimiento a largo plazo del 6-8% y amplió su plan de inversión a cinco años a $54 mil millones. La carga comercial aumentó más del 10% interanual, con proyecciones que indican un crecimiento anual del 20% durante los próximos tres años. La empresa ha asegurado acuerdos para 20 gigavatios de adiciones de carga comercial e industrial hasta el 2030.

미국 전력 회사 (AEP)는 2024년 3분기 운영 수익이 9억 8540만 달러, 주당 1.85달러로, 2023년 3분기 9억 2380만 달러, 주당 1.77달러에서 증가했다고 보고했습니다. 매출은 53억 달러에서 54억 달러로 증가했습니다. 회사는 2024년 운영 수익 가이던스를 주당 5.58~5.68달러로 조정하고, 중앙값인 5.63달러를 유지했습니다. AEP는 6-8%의 새로운 장기 성장률을 발표했습니다. 그리고 5년 투자 계획을 540억 달러로 확대했습니다. 상업적 부하는 연간 10% 이상 증가했으며, 향후 3년 동안 연간 20% 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다. 회사는 2030년까지 상업 및 산업 부하 추가를 위해 20기가와트에 대한 계약을 확보했습니다.

American Electric Power (AEP) a annoncé un bénéfice opérationnel pour le troisième trimestre 2024 de 985,4 millions de dollars, soit 1,85 dollar par action, en hausse par rapport aux 923,8 millions de dollars, ou 1,77 dollar par action, au T3 2023. Les revenus ont augmenté à 5,4 milliards de dollars contre 5,3 milliards de dollars. L'entreprise a affiné sa prévision de bénéfice opérationnel 2024 à une fourchette de 5,58 à 5,68 dollars par action, tout en maintenant un point médian de 5,63 dollars. AEP a annoncé un nouveau taux de croissance à long terme de 6 à 8% et a élargi son plan d'investissement sur cinq ans à 54 milliards de dollars. La charge commerciale a augmenté de plus de 10 % d'une année sur l'autre, avec des prévisions indiquant une croissance annuelle de 20 % au cours des trois prochaines années. L'entreprise a sécurisé des accords pour 20 gigawatts d'ajouts de charge commerciale et industrielle d'ici 2030.

American Electric Power (AEP) berichtete für das dritte Quartal 2024 von Betriebsgewinnen in Höhe von 985,4 Millionen Dollar oder 1,85 Dollar pro Aktie, ein Anstieg gegenüber 923,8 Millionen Dollar oder 1,77 Dollar pro Aktie im Q3 2023. Der Umsatz stieg auf 5,4 Milliarden Dollar von 5,3 Milliarden Dollar. Das Unternehmen hat seine Prognose für die Betriebsgewinne 2024 auf 5,58 bis 5,68 Dollar pro Aktie eingeengt und den Mittelwert von 5,63 Dollar beibehalten. AEP kündigte eine neue langfristige Wachstumsrate von 6-8% an und erweiterte seinen fünfjährigen Investitionsplan auf 54 Milliarden Dollar. Die kommerzielle Last stieg im Jahresvergleich um über 10%, wobei Prognosen eine jährliche Wachstumsrate von 20% in den nächsten drei Jahren zeigen. Das Unternehmen hat Vereinbarungen über 20 Gigawatt an zusätzlichen kommerziellen und industriellen Lasten bis 2030 gesichert.

Positive
  • Q3 2024 operating earnings increased to $985.4M from $923.8M YoY
  • Revenue grew to $5.4B from $5.3B in Q3 2023
  • Commercial load increased over 10% year-over-year
  • Secured agreements for 20 gigawatts of load additions through 2030
  • Announced $54B five-year capital investment plan
  • New long-term growth rate of 6-8% established
Negative
  • GAAP EPS decreased to $1.80 from $1.83 in Q3 2023
  • Reduced scope of activities in Generation & Marketing segment
  • Generation & Marketing earnings declined by $37.4M YoY

Insights

AEP's Q3 2024 results showcase strong financial performance with $985.4 million in operating earnings ($1.85 per share), up from $923.8 million ($1.77 per share) in Q3 2023. The company's new $54 billion five-year capital plan and upgraded growth rate of 6-8% signal robust expansion prospects. Commercial load growth of 10% year-over-year, with projected 20% annual growth over the next three years, indicates substantial revenue potential. The secured agreements for 20 gigawatts of load additions through 2030 provide strong visibility for future earnings. The narrowed 2024 guidance range of $5.58-$5.68 per share maintains stability, while the 2025 guidance of $5.75-$5.95 per share sets a solid foundation for long-term growth.

The substantial $54 billion capital investment plan demonstrates AEP's commitment to grid modernization and capacity expansion. The unprecedented 20 gigawatts of contracted load additions, primarily in Ohio, Texas and Indiana, will require significant infrastructure upgrades. This growth is largely driven by data centers and industrial customers, necessitating careful planning for system reliability and resilience. The company's focus on regulatory engagement regarding cost allocation is important for maintaining customer affordability while supporting massive infrastructure development. The streamlined corporate structure and operational efficiency initiatives should help manage costs during this expansion phase.

  • Third-quarter 2024 GAAP earnings of $1.80 per share; operating earnings of $1.85 per share
  • Narrows 2024 operating earnings (non-GAAP) guidance to $5.58 to $5.68 per share, maintaining $5.63 midpoint
  • Announces new long-term growth rate of 6% to 8% based off of 2025 operating earnings guidance of $5.75 to $5.95 per share
  • Expands five-year capital plan to $54 billion to support reliability and demand growth

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER

Preliminary, unaudited results




Third Quarter ended September 30


Year-to-date ended September 30



2024

2023

Change


2024

2023

Change

Revenue ($ in billions):

5.4

5.3

0.1


15.0

14.4

0.6

Earnings ($ in millions):









GAAP

959.6

953.7

5.9


2,303.0

1,871.9

431.1


Operating (non-GAAP)

985.4

923.8

61.6


2,317.8

2,077.6

240.2










EPS ($):










GAAP

1.80

1.83

(0.03)


4.35

3.62

0.73


Operating (non-GAAP)

1.85

1.77

0.08


4.38

4.02

0.36


EPS based on 532 million shares 3Q 2024, 520 million shares 3Q 2023, 529 million shares YTD 2024 and 517 million shares YTD 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today reported third-quarter 2024 earnings, prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), of $960 million or $1.80 per share, compared with GAAP earnings of $954 million or $1.83 per share in third-quarter 2023. Operating earnings for third-quarter 2024 were $985 million or $1.85 per share, compared with operating earnings of $924 million or $1.77 per share in third-quarter 2023.

Operating earnings is a non-GAAP measure representing GAAP earnings excluding special items. On a year-to-date basis, the variance between GAAP and operating earnings is $0.03 per share. A full reconciliation of GAAP earnings to operating earnings for the quarter and year to date is included in the tables at the end of this news release.

"Our results this quarter were driven by our continued investments to improve service and enhance the energy system to meet the needs of our customers and communities. Based on our progress so far this year, we are tightening our 2024 earnings guidance range and maintaining the $5.63 midpoint," said Bill Fehrman, AEP president and chief executive officer.

"We are committed to providing best-in-class service, driving operational excellence and exercising financial discipline to improve results and create more value for our customers, investors and all stakeholders. AEP has a strong foundation and significant growth opportunities ahead, and we are confident in our ability to execute our strategy and deliver on our promises. This confidence is reflected in our new 6%-8% long-term growth rate and expanded capital investment plan of $54 billion over the next five years, along with our commitment to a strong balance sheet.

"The foundation of our 2025 earnings guidance range is based on robust growth in our regulated businesses as we invest in a reliable, resilient grid and new generation opportunities to serve unprecedented load growth. The range also reflects lower contributions from our Generation & Marketing segment due to the reduced scope of activities in this segment going forward," Fehrman said.

"Commercial load has increased more than 10% year-over-year through the third quarter, and our updated sales projections show that pace accelerating. We expect commercial load to grow an average of 20% annually over the next three years based on customer contracts signed so far. In fact, we now have financial agreements from customers for 20 gigawatts of commercial and industrial load additions through the end of the decade, primarily in Ohio, Texas and Indiana.

"We continue to work with our regulators to ensure costs are fairly allocated so we can keep customer rates affordable and make sure all customers benefit from the investments needed to support the growth of data processors and other economic development projects," he said.

"We recently implemented leadership and alignment changes to streamline our corporate structure, move decision making closer to customers and ensure the businesses that drive our revenue have the support they need to improve performance. We also continue to engage our employees to identify process improvements and efficiencies that will reposition the company to support sustainable growth and customer affordability," Fehrman added.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS BY SEGMENT


$ in millions


GAAP Earnings

3Q 24

3Q 23

Change

YTD 24

YTD 23

Change

Vertically Integrated Utilities (a)

571.5

512.5

59.0

1,198.0

1,051.6

146.4

Transmission & Distribution Utilities (b)

245.2

206.0

39.2

542.3

508.4

33.9

AEP Transmission Holdco (c)

214.7

202.9

11.8

624.1

580.8

43.3

Generation & Marketing (d)

93.3

130.7

(37.4)

226.1

(59.3)

285.4

All Other

(165.1)

(98.4)

(66.7)

(287.5)

(209.6)

(77.9)

Total GAAP Earnings (Loss)

959.6

953.7

5.9

2,303.0

1,871.9

431.1








Operating Earnings (non-GAAP)

3Q 24

3Q 23

Change

YTD 24

YTD 23

Change

Vertically Integrated Utilities (a)

572.4

520.0

52.4

1,117.5

1,045.6

71.9

Transmission & Distribution Utilities (b)

245.2

206.0

39.2

610.8

488.2

122.6

AEP Transmission Holdco (c)

214.7

202.9

11.8

632.3

580.9

51.4

Generation & Marketing (d)

99.2

92.8

6.4

225.6

204.1

21.5

All Other

(146.1)

(97.9)

(48.2)

(268.4)

(241.2)

(27.2)

Total Operating Earnings (non-GAAP)

985.4

923.8

61.6

2,317.8

2,077.6

240.2



A full reconciliation of GAAP earnings with operating earnings is included in tables at the end of this news release.


a.

Includes AEP Generating Co., Appalachian Power, Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Kingsport Power, Public Service Co. of Oklahoma, Southwestern Electric Power and Wheeling Power

b.

Includes Ohio Power and AEP Texas

c.

Includes wholly-owned transmission-only subsidiaries and transmission-only joint ventures

d.

Includes AEP OnSite Partners, AEP Renewables, competitive generation in ERCOT and PJM as well as marketing, risk management and retail activities in ERCOT, PJM and MISO



EARNINGS GUIDANCE

AEP narrowed its 2024 operating earnings guidance range to $5.58 to $5.68 per share. Operating earnings could differ from GAAP earnings for matters such as impairments, divestitures or changes in accounting principles. AEP management is not able to forecast if any of these items will occur or any amounts that may be reported for future periods. Therefore, AEP is not able to provide a corresponding GAAP equivalent for 2024 earnings guidance.

Reflecting special items recorded through the third quarter, the estimated earnings per share on a GAAP basis would be $5.55 to $5.65 per share. See the table below for a full reconciliation of 2024 earnings guidance.

2024 EPS Guidance Reconciliation





Estimated EPS on a GAAP basis

$5.55

to

$5.65





Mark-to-market impact of commodity hedging activities


(0.09)






Remeasurement of Excess ADIT Regulatory Liability


(0.09)






Impact of NOLC on Retail Rate Making


(0.50)






Disallowance - Dolet Hills Power Station


0.02






Provision for Refund - Turk Plant


0.24






Sale of AEP OnSite Partners


0.02






Severance Charges


0.18






Federal EPA Coal Combustion Residuals Rule


0.21






SEC Matter Loss Contingency


0.04






Operating EPS Guidance

$5.58

to

$5.68





WEBCAST

AEP's quarterly discussion with financial analysts and investors will be broadcast live over the internet at 9 a.m. Eastern today at http://www.aep.com/webcasts. The webcast will include audio of the discussion and visuals of charts and graphics referred to by AEP management. The charts and graphics will be available for download at http://www.aep.com/webcasts.

AEP's earnings are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and represent the company's earnings as reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company's operating earnings, a non-GAAP measure representing GAAP earnings excluding special items as described in the news release and charts, provide another representation for investors to evaluate the performance of the company's ongoing business activities. AEP uses operating earnings as the primary performance measurement when communicating with analysts and investors regarding its earnings outlook and results. The company uses operating earnings data internally to measure performance against budget, to report to AEP's Board of Directors and also as an input in determining performance-based compensation under the company's employee incentive compensation plans.

ABOUT AEP

Our team at American Electric Power is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 29,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com.

WEBSITE DISCLOSURE

AEP may use its website as a distribution channel for material company information. Financial and other important information regarding AEP is routinely posted on and accessible through AEP's website at https://www.aep.com/investors/. In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about AEP when you enroll your email address by visiting the "Email Alerts" section at https://www.aep.com/investors/.

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This report made by American Electric Power and its Registrant Subsidiaries contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Although AEP and each of its Registrant Subsidiaries believe that their expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, any such statements may be influenced by factors that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are: changes in economic conditions, electric market demand and demographic patterns in AEP service territories; the economic impact of increased global conflicts and trade tensions and the adoption or expansion of economic sanctions, tariffs or trade restrictions; inflationary or deflationary interest rate trends; volatility and disruptions in the financial markets precipitated by any cause, including turmoil related to federal budget or debt ceiling matters or instability in the banking industry, particularly developments affecting the availability or cost of capital to finance new capital projects and refinance existing debt; the availability and cost of funds to finance working capital and capital needs, particularly if expected sources of capital such as proceeds from the sale of assets, subsidiaries and tax credits, and anticipated securitizations, do not materialize or do not materialize at the level anticipated, and during periods when the time lag between incurring costs and recovery is long and the costs are material; shifting demand for electricity; the impact of extreme weather conditions, natural disasters and catastrophic events such as storms, drought conditions and wildfires that pose significant risks including potential litigation and the inability to recover significant damages and restoration costs incurred; limitations or restrictions on the amounts and types of insurance available to cover losses that might arise in connection with natural disasters or operations; the cost of fuel and its transportation, the creditworthiness and performance of parties who supply and transport fuel and the cost of storing and disposing of used fuel, including coal ash and spent nuclear fuel; the availability of fuel and necessary generation capacity and the performance of generation plants; AEP's ability to recover fuel and other energy costs through regulated or competitive electric rates; the ability to build or acquire generation (including from renewable sources), transmission lines and facilities (including the ability to obtain any necessary regulatory approvals and permits) to meet the demand for electricity at acceptable prices and terms, including favorable tax treatment, cost caps imposed by regulators and other operational commitments to regulatory commissions and customers for generation projects, and to recover all related costs; the disruption of AEP's business operations due to impacts on economic or market conditions, costs of compliance with potential government regulations, electricity usage, supply chain issues, customers, service providers, vendors and suppliers caused by pandemics, natural disasters or other events; new legislation, litigation and government regulation, including changes to tax laws and regulations, oversight of nuclear generation, energy commodity trading and new or heightened requirements for reduced emissions of sulfur, nitrogen, mercury, carbon, soot or particulate matter and other substances that could impact the continued operation, cost recovery, and/or profitability of generation plants and related assets; the impact of federal tax legislation on results of operations, financial condition, cash flows or credit ratings; the risks associated with fuels used before, during and after the generation of electricity and the byproducts and wastes of such fuels, including coal ash and spent nuclear fuel; timing and resolution of pending and future rate cases, negotiations and other regulatory decisions, including rate or other recovery of new investments in generation, distribution and transmission service and environmental compliance; resolution of litigation or regulatory proceedings or investigations; the ability to efficiently manage operation and maintenance costs; prices and demand for power generated and sold at wholesale; changes in technology, particularly with respect to energy storage and new, developing, alternative or distributed sources of generation; AEP's ability to recover through rates any remaining unrecovered investment in generation units that may be retired before the end of their previously projected useful lives; volatility and changes in markets for coal and other energy-related commodities, particularly changes in the price of natural gas; the impact of changing expectations and demands of customers, regulators, investors and stakeholders, including evolving expectations related to environmental, social and governance concerns; changes in utility regulation and the allocation of costs within regional transmission organizations, including ERCOT, PJM and SPP; changes in the creditworthiness of the counterparties with contractual arrangements, including participants in the energy trading market; actions of rating agencies, including changes in the ratings of debt; the impact of volatility in the capital markets on the value of the investments held by AEP's pension, other postretirement benefit plans, captive insurance entity and nuclear decommissioning trust and the impact of such volatility on future funding requirements; accounting standards periodically issued by accounting standard-setting bodies; other risks and unforeseen events, including wars and military conflicts, the effects of terrorism (including increased security costs), embargoes, cyber security threats, labor strikes impacting material supply chains, global information technology disruptions and other catastrophic events; and the ability to attract and retain the requisite work force and key personnel.

American Electric Power

Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2024

Reconciliation of GAAP to Operating Earnings (non-GAAP)




















2024




Vertically
Integrated
Utilities


Transmission
& Distribution
Utilities


AEP
Transmission
Holdco


Generation
&
Marketing


Corporate
and Other


Total


EPS (a)




($ in millions)



















GAAP Earnings (Loss)


571.5


245.2


214.7


93.3


(165.1)


959.6


$        1.80

















Special Items (b)
















Mark-to-Market Impact of Commodity Hedging Activities

(c)

0.9




5.9



6.8


0.01


SEC Matter Loss Contingency

(d)





19.0


19.0


0.04

 Total Special Items


0.9




5.9


19.0


25.8


$        0.05

















Operating Earnings (Loss)

 (non-GAAP)


572.4


245.2


214.7


99.2


(146.1)


985.4


$        1.85

































Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2023

Reconciliation of GAAP to Operating Earnings (non-GAAP)




















2023




Vertically
Integrated
Utilities


Transmission
& Distribution
Utilities


AEP
Transmission
Holdco


Generation
&
Marketing


Corporate
and Other


Total


EPS (a)




($ in millions)



















GAAP Earnings (Loss)


512.5


206.0


202.9


130.7


(98.4)


953.7


$        1.83

















Special Items (b)
















Mark-to-Market Impact of Commodity Hedging Activities

(c)

7.5




(37.9)



(30.4)


(0.06)


Sale of Unregulated Renewables

(e)





0.5


0.5


 Total Special Items


7.5




(37.9)


0.5


(29.9)


$       (0.06)

















Operating Earnings (Loss)

 (non-GAAP)


520.0


206.0


202.9


92.8


(97.9)


923.8


$        1.77



(a)

Per share amounts are divided by Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – Basic

(b)

Excluding tax related adjustments, all items presented in the table are tax adjusted at the statutory rate unless otherwise noted

(c)

Represents the impact of mark-to-market economic hedging activities

(d)

Represents an estimated loss contingency related to a previously disclosed SEC investigation

(e)

Represents third-party transaction costs related to the sale of the Competitive Contracted Renewable Portfolio

 

American Electric Power

Summary of Selected Sales Data

Regulated Connected Load

(Data based on preliminary, unaudited results)










Three Months Ended September 30

ENERGY & DELIVERY SUMMARY


2024


2023


Change








Vertically Integrated Utilities







Retail Electric (in millions of kWh):







   Residential


8,959


8,975


(0.2) %

   Commercial


6,910


6,686


3.4 %

   Industrial


8,562


8,731


(1.9) %

   Miscellaneous


612


618


(1.0) %

Total Retail


25,043


25,010


0.1 %








   Wholesale Electric (in millions of kWh): (a)


3,559


3,876


(8.2) %








   Total KWHs


28,602


28,886


(1.0) %








Transmission & Distribution Utilities







Retail Electric (in millions of kWh):







   Residential


8,206


8,442


(2.8) %

   Commercial


9,671


8,574


12.8 %

   Industrial


6,725


6,601


1.9 %

   Miscellaneous


213


220


(3.2) %

Total Retail (b)


24,815


23,837


4.1 %








   Wholesale Electric (in millions of kWh): (a)


504


485


3.9 %








   Total KWHs


25,319


24,322


4.1 %



(a)

Includes off-system sales, municipalities and cooperatives, unit power and other wholesale customers

(b)

Represents energy delivered to distribution customers

 

American Electric Power

Financial Results for Year-to-Date 2024

Reconciliation of GAAP to Operating Earnings (non-GAAP)




















2024




Vertically
Integrated
Utilities


Transmission
& Distribution
Utilities


AEP
Transmission
Holdco


Generation
&
Marketing


Corporate
and Other


Total


EPS (a)




($ in millions)



















GAAP Earnings (Loss)


1,198.0


542.3


624.1


226.1


(287.5)


2,303.0


$        4.35

















Special Items (b)
















Mark-to-Market Impact of Commodity Hedging Activities

(c)

17.9




(70.1)



(52.2)


(0.09)


Remeasurement of Excess ADIT Regulatory Liability

(d)

(44.6)






(44.6)


(0.09)


Impact of NOLC on Retail Rate Making

(e)

(259.6)






(259.6)


(0.50)


Disallowance - Dolet Hills Power Station

(f)

11.1






11.1


0.02


Provision for Refund - Turk Plant

(g)

126.4






126.4


0.24


Sale of AEP OnSite Partners

(h)




10.4



10.4


0.02


Severance Charges

(i)

57.7


27.2


8.2


0.4


0.1


93.6


0.18


Federal EPA Coal Combustion Residuals Rule

(j)

10.6


41.3



58.8



110.7


0.21


SEC Matter Loss Contingency

(k)





19.0


19.0


0.04

 Total Special Items


(80.5)


68.5


8.2


(0.5)


19.1


14.8


$        0.03

















Operating Earnings (Loss)

 (non-GAAP)


1,117.5


610.8


632.3


225.6


(268.4)


2,317.8


$        4.38

















Financial Results for Year-to-Date 2023

Reconciliation of GAAP to Operating Earnings (non-GAAP)




















2023




Vertically
Integrated
Utilities


Transmission
& Distribution
Utilities


AEP
Transmission
Holdco


Generation
&
Marketing


Corporate
and Other


Total


EPS (a)




($ in millions)



















GAAP Earnings (Loss)


1,051.6


508.4


580.8


(59.3)


(209.6)


1,871.9


$        3.62

















Special Items (b)
















Mark-to-Market Impact of Commodity Hedging Activities

(c)

(1.7)




174.9



173.2


0.34


Termination of the Sale of Kentucky Operations

(l)





(33.7)


(33.7)


(0.06)


Sale of Unregulated Renewables

(m)




88.5


2.1


90.6


0.17


Change in Texas Legislation

(n)

(4.3)


(20.2)


0.1




(24.4)


(0.05)

 Total Special Items


(6.0)


(20.2)


0.1


263.4


(31.6)


205.7


$        0.40

















Operating Earnings (Loss)

 (non-GAAP)


1,045.6


488.2


580.9


204.1


(241.2)


2,077.6


$        4.02



(a)

Per share amounts are divided by Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – Basic

(b)

Excluding tax related adjustments, all items presented in the table are tax adjusted at the statutory rate unless otherwise noted

(c)

Represents the impact of mark-to-market economic hedging activities

(d)

Represents the impact of the remeasurement of excess accumulated deferred income taxes in Arkansas and Michigan

(e)

Represents the impact of receiving IRS PLRs related to NOLCs in retail rate making (I&M, PSO and SWEPCo). Amount includes a reduction in excess accumulated deferred income taxes and activity related to prior periods

(f)

Represents the impact of a disallowance recorded at SWEPCo on the remaining net book value of the Dolet Hills Power Station as a result of an LPSC approved settlement agreement in April 2024

(g)

Represents a provision for revenue refunds on certain capitalized costs associated with the Turk Plant

(h)

Represents the loss on the sale of AEP OnSite Partners

(i)

Represents the impact of AEP's recent workforce reduction program

(j)

Represents the impact of the Federal EPA Revised Coal Combustion Residuals Rule

(k)

Represents an estimated loss contingency related to a previously disclosed SEC investigation

(l)

Represents an adjustment to the loss on the expected sale of the Kentucky Operations which was terminated in April 2023 and other related third-party transaction costs

(m)

Represents the loss on the sale of the Competitive Contracted Renewable Portfolio and other related third-party transaction costs

(n)

Represents the impact of recent legislation in Texas regarding recovery of certain employee incentives

 

American Electric Power

Summary of Selected Sales Data

Regulated Connected Load

(Data based on preliminary, unaudited results)










Nine Months Ended September 30

ENERGY & DELIVERY SUMMARY


2024


2023


Change








Vertically Integrated Utilities







Retail Electric (in millions of kWh):







Residential


24,191


23,406


3.4 %

Commercial


18,763


17,781


5.5 %

Industrial


25,563


25,686


(0.5) %

Miscellaneous


1,718


1,684


2.0 %

Total Retail


70,235


68,557


2.4 %








   Wholesale Electric (in millions of kWh): (a)


10,498


10,620


(1.1) %








   Total KWHs


80,733


79,177


2.0 %








Transmission & Distribution Utilities







Retail Electric (in millions of kWh):







Residential


21,079


20,618


2.2 %

Commercial


26,871


22,711


18.3 %

Industrial


20,363


19,800


2.8 %

Miscellaneous


573


565


1.4 %

Total Retail (b)


68,886


63,694


8.2 %








   Wholesale Electric (in millions of kWh): (a)


1,347


1,366


(1.4) %








   Total KWHs


70,233


65,060


8.0 %



(a)

Includes off-system sales, municipalities and cooperatives, unit power and other wholesale customers

(b)

Represents energy delivered to distribution customers

 

(PRNewsfoto/American Electric Power)

 

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