Dominion Energy Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Earnings, Provides Key Updates on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, and Schedules Investor Meeting to Conclude Business Review
- Strong fourth-quarter 2023 financial performance with GAAP net income of $0.30 per share.
- Operating earnings for the same period stood at $0.29 per share.
- Full-year 2023 saw GAAP net income of $2.29 per share and operating earnings of $1.99 per share.
- Affirmed business review commitments and priorities.
- Agreement to sell a noncontrolling equity partnership interest in CVOW.
- CVOW project updates confirm on time, on budget status.
- Scheduled business review investor meeting for March 1, 2024.
- Sale of 50% noncontrolling interest in CVOW to Stonepeak, ensuring operational control retention by Dominion Energy.
- CVOW, set to be the largest U.S. offshore wind farm, on track to power 660,000 homes by late 2026.
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Insights
The reported fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for Dominion Energy, Inc. reveal a significant year-over-year decrease in operating earnings, which could be interpreted as a potential concern for profitability and operational efficiency. Despite the GAAP net income showing an increase for the full year, the decline in operating earnings from $3.06 to $1.99 per share is a substantial drop. This divergence between GAAP and non-GAAP earnings warrants a closer examination of non-recurring items and accounting adjustments that may have influenced these figures. It's critical for investors to understand the nature of these discrepancies, as they could either represent one-time events or signal underlying issues that could affect future performance.
Furthermore, the announcement of the sale of a 50% noncontrolling interest in the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project to Stonepeak is a strategic move that could bolster Dominion's balance sheet and mitigate risk through cost-sharing. This divestiture aligns with the company's business review commitments and could be viewed favorably by the market, given Stonepeak's reputable background in infrastructure investments. However, the anticipated closing by the end of 2024 suggests that the financial impact of this transaction will not be immediate and the long-term benefits will hinge on the successful execution of the CVOW project.
The energy sector is increasingly transitioning towards renewable sources and Dominion Energy's CVOW project plays a significant role in this shift. As the largest offshore wind farm in the U.S., CVOW's progress is critical not only for Dominion but also for the broader industry's move toward clean energy. The affirmation of the project's on-time and on-budget status is a positive signal for stakeholders concerned with project execution risks. It's important to note that offshore wind projects are capital-intensive and complex, which makes the on-time and on-budget completion a challenging but essential aspect for investor confidence.
The strategic partnership with Stonepeak could provide Dominion with not only financial backing but also with a level of expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure projects. This could potentially accelerate the project's development and enhance its chances of success. The impact of CVOW on Dominion's financials will be more pronounced once the project is operational, with the potential to generate a stable and long-term revenue stream from the sale of clean energy. The project's scale and the involvement of experienced suppliers and partners underscore its significance within the renewable energy landscape.
Investor sentiment often reacts to both the financial performance of a company and its strategic decisions. Dominion Energy's recent financial results, coupled with the key strategic move to sell a stake in the CVOW project, will likely influence investor perception. While the decline in operating earnings may raise questions about the company's current profitability trends, the sale of the equity stake could be seen as a proactive measure to strengthen the company's financial position and share risk. This is particularly relevant given the current economic climate where investors are closely monitoring companies' balance sheets and cash flow management.
Moreover, the renewable energy sector is attracting significant investor interest due to the global push for sustainability. Dominion's commitment to CVOW and the partnership with Stonepeak may enhance the company's appeal to environmentally conscious investors and those looking for exposure to renewable energy assets. The scheduled business review investor meeting on March 1, 2024, will be an important event for the market, providing further insights into Dominion's strategic and financial repositioning. The details shared during this meeting could have a material impact on investor confidence and the company's stock performance going forward.
- Fourth-quarter 2023 GAAP net income of
$0.30 $0.29 - Full year 2023 GAAP net income of
$2.29 $1.99 - Affirms previously communicated business review commitments and priorities
- Announces agreement to sell a noncontrolling equity partnership interest in CVOW in a highly credit positive transaction that features robust cost and risk-sharing and is consistent with objectives of the business review
- Provides key project updates on CVOW and affirms on time, on budget status
- Schedules business review investor meeting for March 1, 2024, to conclude business review and provide comprehensive update on repositioned strategic and financial outlook
Operating earnings (non-GAAP) for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2023, were
Differences between GAAP and operating earnings for the period include a net gain from discontinued operations associated with the sale of remaining noncontrolling interest in Cove Point and gas distribution operations, deferred taxes associated with the sale of gas distribution operations, the gains and losses on nuclear decommissioning trust funds, mark-to-market impact of economic hedging activities, and other adjustments. Details of operating earnings as compared to prior periods, business segment results and detailed descriptions of items included in reported earnings but excluded from operating earnings can be found on Schedules 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this release.
Noncontrolling equity financing partner announced
Dominion Energy has agreed to sell a
Key updates on CVOW
Dominion Energy affirmed the project's on time and on budget status consistent with previous communications. Dominion Energy also released a video featuring senior executive representatives of key suppliers and partners sharing their commitment to a successful, on time, and on budget project completion. The video also features updated video footage of key project components. Featured representatives include:
- Jochen Eickholt, CEO, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, supplier of offshore wind turbines
- Robert Dreves, CEO Rostock Facility, EEW, supplier of monopiles
- Søren Schlott Mikkelsen, COO, Bladt Industries, supplier of offshore substations and transition pieces
- Steen Brødbæk, CEO, Semco Maritime, supplier of offshore substations
- Luc Vandenbulcke, CEO, DEME, transporter, logistics, and installation of monopiles and transition pieces
- Hakan Ozmen, EVP Transmission & CEO Powerlink, Prysmian Group, supplier of offshore and onshore cable
- Chris Ong, CEO, Seatrium, supplier of Charybdis, a Jones Act compliant offshore wind installation vehicle (WTIV)
The video can be viewed here and by visiting Dominion Energy's Investor Relations website.
The 2.6-gigawatt CVOW, the largest offshore wind farm in the
Webcast today
The company will host its fourth-quarter 2023 earnings call at 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Management will discuss matters of interest to financial and other stakeholders including recent financial results and the agreement to sell a noncontrolling equity partnership interest in CVOW.
A live webcast of the conference call, including accompanying slides and other financial information, will be available on the investor information pages at investors.dominionenergy.com.
For individuals who prefer to join via telephone, domestic callers should dial 1-800-420-1271 and international callers should dial 1-785-424-1222. The passcode for the telephonic earnings call is 49240. Participants should dial in 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
A replay of the webcast will be available on the investor information pages by the end of the day Feb. 22. A telephonic replay of the earnings call will be available beginning at about 1 p.m. ET on Feb. 22. Domestic callers may access the recording by dialing 1-800-839-8292. International callers should dial 1-402-220-6069. The PIN for the replay is 49240.
Business review investor event scheduled for March 1, 2024
Dominion Energy will host an approximately 90 minute investor meeting on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. ET. During the investor event, management will review Dominion Energy's overall strategy, provide comprehensive and multi-year financial and capital investment guidance, and participate in Q&A.
The presentation will be available live via online webcast accessible through the company's investor relations information pages at investors.dominionenergy.com. Participants will be given instructions during the presentation on how to submit questions virtually.
Following the event, the company will initiate a comprehensive investor engagement program that will allow management to meet with the company's existing and prospective investors as well as other stakeholders.
Important note to investors regarding operating, reported earnings
Dominion Energy uses operating earnings (non-GAAP) as the primary performance measurement of its results for public communications with analysts and investors. Operating earnings are defined as reported earnings adjusted for certain items. Dominion Energy also uses operating earnings internally for budgeting, for reporting to the Board of Directors, for the company's incentive compensation plans, and for its targeted dividend payouts and other purposes. Dominion Energy management believes operating earnings provide a more meaningful representation of the company's fundamental earnings power.
About Dominion Energy
About 7 million customers in 15 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy every day and to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.
This release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to: the direct and indirect impacts of implementing recommendations resulting from the business review announced in November 2022; unusual weather conditions and their effect on energy sales to customers and energy commodity prices; extreme weather events and other natural disasters; extraordinary external events, such as the pandemic health event resulting from COVID-19; federal, state and local legislative and regulatory developments; changes to regulated rates collected by Dominion Energy; timing and receipt of regulatory approvals necessary for planned construction or expansion projects and compliance with conditions associated with such regulatory approvals; the inability to complete planned construction projects within time frames initially anticipated; risks and uncertainties that may impact the ability to develop and construct the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) Commercial Project within the currently proposed timeline, or at all, and consistent with current cost estimates along with the ability to recover such costs from customers; changes to federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, including those related to climate change; cost of environmental strategy and compliance, including cost related to climate change; changes in implementation and enforcement practices of regulators relating to environmental standards and litigation exposure for remedial activities; changes in operating, maintenance and construction costs; additional competition in Dominion Energy's industries; changes in demand for Dominion Energy's services; receipt of approvals for, and timing of, closing dates for acquisitions and divestitures; impacts of acquisitions, divestitures, transfers of assets by Dominion Energy to joint ventures, and retirements of assets based on asset portfolio reviews; the expected timing and likelihood of the completion of the proposed sales of The East Ohio Gas Company, Public Service Company of
Consolidated Statements of Income (GAAP) | |||||||||||||||
Dominion Energy, Inc. | |||||||||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Income * | |||||||||||||||
Unaudited (GAAP Based) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
(millions, except per share amounts) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||
Operating Revenue | $ | 3,534 | $ | 3,807 | $ | 14,393 | $ | 13,938 | |||||||
Operating Expenses | |||||||||||||||
Electric fuel and other energy-related purchases | 925 | 1,086 | 3,935 | 3,711 | |||||||||||
Purchased electric capacity | 12 | 14 | 55 | 59 | |||||||||||
Purchased gas | 73 | 95 | 285 | 426 | |||||||||||
Other operations and maintenance(1) | 961 | 1,605 | 3,440 | 5,192 | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 684 | 610 | 2,580 | 2,442 | |||||||||||
Other taxes | 167 | 144 | 684 | 675 | |||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 2,822 | 3,554 | 10,979 | 12,505 | |||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | 712 | 253 | 3,414 | 1,433 | |||||||||||
Other income (expense) | 346 | 290 | 992 | 109 | |||||||||||
Interest and related charges | 608 | 329 | 1,674 | 1,002 | |||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations including | 450 | 214 | 2,732 | 540 | |||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 106 | (8) | 575 | 113 | |||||||||||
Net Income (loss) from continuing operations | 344 | 222 | 2,157 | 427 | |||||||||||
Net Income (loss) from discontinued operations | (71) | 122 | (163) | 894 | |||||||||||
Net Income (loss) attributable to Dominion Energy | $ | 273 | $ | 344 | $ | 1,994 | $ | 1,321 | |||||||
Reported Income (loss) per common share from continuing | $ | 0.39 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 2.48 | $ | 0.41 | |||||||
Reported Income (loss) per common share from discontinued | (0.09) | 0.15 | (0.19) | 1.08 | |||||||||||
Reported Income (loss) per common share - diluted | $ | 0.30 | $ | 0.39 | $ | 2.29 | $ | 1.49 | |||||||
Average shares outstanding, diluted | 837.3 | 834.1 | 836.5 | 824.8 | |||||||||||
(1) | Includes impairment of assets and other charges (benefits) and losses (gains) on sales of assets. |
*The notes contained in Dominion Energy's most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q or annual report on Form 10-K are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements. | |
Schedule 1 - Segment Reported and Operating Earnings | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Unaudited | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(millions, except per share amounts) | 2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change | |||||||||||||||||
REPORTED EARNINGS(1) | $ | 273 | $ | 344 | $ | (71) | $ | 1,994 | $ | 1,321 | $ | 673 | |||||||||||
Pre-tax loss (income)(2) | 1 | 434 | (433) | (1,713) | 1,624 | (3,337) | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax(2) | (7) | (126) | 119 | 1,462 | (311) | 1,773 | |||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to reported earnings | (6) | 308 | (314) | (251) | 1,313 | (1,564) | |||||||||||||||||
OPERATING EARNINGS (non-GAAP) | $ | 267 | $ | 652 | $ | (385) | $ | 1,743 | $ | 2,634 | $ | (891) | |||||||||||
By segment: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dominion Energy Virginia | 369 | 395 | (26) | 1,684 | 1,905 | (221) | |||||||||||||||||
Dominion Energy South Carolina | 75 | 97 | (22) | 377 | 505 | (128) | |||||||||||||||||
Contracted Energy | (19) | 82 | (101) | 99 | 188 | (89) | |||||||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | (158) | 78 | (236) | (417) | 36 | (453) | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 267 | $ | 652 | $ | (385) | $ | 1,743 | $ | 2,634 | $ | (891) | ||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share (EPS)(3): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
REPORTED EARNINGS(1) | $ | 0.30 | $ | 0.39 | $ | (0.09) | $ | 2.29 | $ | 1.49 | $ | 0.80 | |||||||||||
Adjustments to reported earnings (after-tax) | (0.01) | 0.37 | (0.38) | (0.30) | 1.57 | (1.87) | |||||||||||||||||
OPERATING EARNINGS (non-GAAP) | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.76 | $ | (0.47) | $ | 1.99 | $ | 3.06 | $ | (1.07) | |||||||||||
By segment: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dominion Energy Virginia | $ | 0.44 | $ | 0.47 | $ | (0.03) | $ | 2.01 | $ | 2.31 | $ | (0.30) | |||||||||||
Dominion Energy South Carolina | 0.09 | 0.12 | (0.03) | 0.45 | 0.61 | (0.16) | |||||||||||||||||
Contracted Energy | (0.02) | 0.10 | (0.12) | 0.12 | 0.23 | (0.11) | |||||||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | (0.22) | 0.07 | (0.29) | (0.59) | (0.09) | (0.50) | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 0.29 | $ | 0.76 | $ | (0.47) | $ | 1.99 | $ | 3.06 | $ | (1.07) | ||||||||||||
Common Shares Outstanding (average, diluted) | 837.3 | 834.1 | 836.5 | 833.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) | Determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). |
(2) | Adjustments to reported earnings are included in Corporate and Other segment reported GAAP earnings. Refer to Schedules 2 and 3 for details or find "GAAP Reconciliation" in the Earnings Release Kit on Dominion Energy's website at investors.dominionenergy.com. |
(3) | The calculation of reported and operating earnings per share on a consolidated basis utilizes shares outstanding on a diluted basis with all dilutive impacts, primarily consisting of potential shares which had not yet been issued, reflected in the Corporate and Other segment. Effective January 2022, the calculation of diluted reported and operating earnings per share assumes conversion, if dilutive, of the Series A preferred stock to common stock as of January 1, 2022. The Series A preferred stock was reclassified to a liability in June 2022 and redeemed in September 2022. During each quarter of 2023 and 2022, the calculation of reported and operating earnings per share includes the impact of preferred dividends associated with preferred stock of |
Schedule 2 - Reconciliation of 2023 Reported Earnings to Operating Earnings
2023 Earnings (Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023)
The
$1.1 billion $722 million $626 million $496 million $334 million East Ohio and Questar Gas Transactions).$1.2 billion $411 million $758 million $370 million $118 million
(millions, except per share amounts) | 1Q23 | 2Q23 | 3Q23 | 4Q23 | YTD 2023(5) | ||||||||||
Reported earnings | $ | 981 | $ | 583 | $ | 157 | $ | 273 | $ | 1,994 | |||||
Adjustments to reported earnings(1): | |||||||||||||||
Pre-tax loss (income) | (590) | (346) | (778) | 1 | (1,713) | ||||||||||
Income tax | 124 | 73 | 1,272 | (7) | 1,462 | ||||||||||
(466) | (273) | 494 | (6) | (251) | |||||||||||
Operating earnings (non-GAAP) | $ | 515 | $ | 310 | $ | 651 | $ | 267 | $ | 1,743 | |||||
Common shares outstanding (average, diluted) | 835.5 | 836.2 | 836.8 | 837.3 | 836.5 | ||||||||||
Reported earnings per share(2) | $ | 1.15 | $ | 0.67 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.30 | $ | 2.29 | |||||
Adjustments to reported earnings per share(2) | (0.56) | (0.32) | 0.59 | (0.01) | (0.30) | ||||||||||
Operating earnings (non-GAAP) per share(2) | $ | 0.59 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.75 | $ | 0.29 | $ | 1.99 | |||||
(1) Adjustments to reported earnings are reflected in the following table: | |||||||||||||||
1Q23 | 2Q23 | 3Q23 | 4Q23 | YTD 2023 | |||||||||||
Pre-tax loss (income): | |||||||||||||||
Discontinued operations | $ | (337) | $ | (206) | $ | (683) | $ | 96 | $ | (1,130) | |||||
Net loss (gain) on NDT funds | (123) | (158) | 98 | (228) | (411) | ||||||||||
Mark-to-market impact of economic hedging activities | (272) | (58) | (287) | (141) | (758) | ||||||||||
Regulated asset retirements and other charges | 61 | 97 | 61 | 151 | 370 | ||||||||||
Nonregulated asset impairments and other charges | - | - | - | 118 | 118 | ||||||||||
Net loss (gain) on real estate dispositions | 81 | (21) | 16 | (5) | 71 | ||||||||||
Storm damage and restoration costs (income) | - | - | 12 | (2) | 10 | ||||||||||
Business review costs | - | - | 5 | 12 | 17 | ||||||||||
$ | (590) | $ | (346) | $ | (778) | $ | 1 | $ | (1,713) | ||||||
Income tax expense (benefit): | |||||||||||||||
Tax effect of above adjustments to reported earnings(3) | 124 | 73 | 333 | 107 | 637 | ||||||||||
Deferred taxes associated with sale of gas distribution | - | - | 939 | (114) | 825 | ||||||||||
$ | 124 | $ | 73 | $ | 1,272 | $ | (7) | $ | 1,462 | ||||||
(2) | The calculation of reported and operating earnings per share on a consolidated basis utilizes shares outstanding on a diluted basis with all dilutive impacts, primarily consisting of potential shares which had not yet been issued, reflected in the Corporate and Other segment. During each quarter of 2023, the calculation of reported and operating earnings per share includes the impact of preferred dividends associated with preferred stock of |
(3) | Income taxes for individual pre-tax items include current and deferred taxes using a transactional effective tax rate. For interim reporting purposes, calculation of such amounts may be adjusted in connection with the calculation of the Company's year-to-date income tax provision based on its estimated annual effective tax rate. |
(4) | Represents deferred taxes related to the basis in the stock of the gas distribution operations expected to be sold to Enbridge that will reverse upon the completion of each sale. |
(5) | YTD EPS may not equal sum of quarters due to share count difference. |
Schedule 3 - Reconciliation of 2022 Reported Earnings to Operating Earnings
2022 Earnings (Twelve months ended December 31, 2022)
The
$1.1 billion $436 million $745 million $282 million $559 million $277 million $851 million $830 million $404M $243 million $167 million $649 million $125 million
(millions, except per share amounts) | 1Q22 | 2Q22 | 3Q22 | 4Q22 | YTD 2022(6) | ||||||||||
Reported earnings | $ | 689 | $ | (447) | $ | 735 | $ | 344 | $ | 1,321 | |||||
Adjustments to reported earnings(1): | |||||||||||||||
Pre-tax loss (income) | (124) | 1,203 | 111 | 434 | 1,624 | ||||||||||
Income tax | 104 | (262) | (27) | (126) | (311) | ||||||||||
(20) | 941 | 84 | 308 | 1,313 | |||||||||||
Operating earnings (non-GAAP) | $ | 669 | $ | 494 | $ | 819 | $ | 652 | $ | 2,634 | |||||
Common shares outstanding (average, diluted) | 832.0 | 832.5 | 833.2 | 834.1 | 833.0 | ||||||||||
Reported earnings per share(2) | $ | 0.81 | $ | (0.58) | $ | 0.86 | $ | 0.39 | $ | 1.49 | |||||
Adjustments to reported earnings per share(2) | (0.03) | 1.15 | 0.10 | 0.37 | 1.57 | ||||||||||
Operating earnings (non-GAAP) per share(2) | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.57 | $ | 0.96 | $ | 0.76 | $ | 3.06 | |||||
(1) Adjustments to reported earnings are reflected in the following table: | |||||||||||||||
1Q22 | 2Q22 | 3Q22 | 4Q22 | YTD 2022 | |||||||||||
Pre-tax loss (income): | |||||||||||||||
Discontinued operations | $ | (510) | $ | (244) | $ | (203) | $ | (134) | $ | (1,091) | |||||
Net loss (gain) on NDT funds | 125 | 454 | 112 | (132) | 559 | ||||||||||
Mark-to-market impact of economic hedging activities | 102 | (126) | 107 | (360) | (277) | ||||||||||
Nonregulated asset impairments and other charges(3) | - | - | - | 851 | 851 | ||||||||||
Regulated asset retirements and other charges | 65 | 470 | 112 | 183 | 830 | ||||||||||
Sale of Kewaunee | - | 649 | - | - | 649 | ||||||||||
Storm damage and restoration costs | 94 | - | - | 31 | 125 | ||||||||||
Sale of Hope Gas, Inc. | - | - | (17) | (5) | (22) | ||||||||||
$ | (124) | $ | 1,203 | $ | 111 | $ | 434 | $ | 1,624 | ||||||
Income tax expense (benefit): | |||||||||||||||
Tax effect of above adjustments to reported earnings(4) | 17 | (265) | 63 | (126) | (311) | ||||||||||
Deferred taxes associated with Hope Gas, Inc. divestiture(5) | 87 | 3 | (90) | - | - | ||||||||||
$ | 104 | $ | (262) | $ | (27) | $ | (126) | $ | (311) | ||||||
(2) | The calculation of reported and operating earnings per share on a consolidated basis utilizes shares outstanding on a diluted basis with all dilutive impacts, primarily consisting of potential shares which had not yet been issued, reflected in the Corporate and Other segment. As a result of reported net loss for the three months ended June 30, any adjustments to earnings or shares would be considered antidilutive and are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Effective January 2022, the calculation of diluted reported and operating earnings per share assumes conversion, if dilutive, of the Series A preferred stock to common stock as of January 1, 2022. The Series A preferred stock was reclassified to a liability in June 2022 and redeemed in September 2022. During each quarter of 2022, the calculation of reported and operating earnings per share includes the impact of preferred dividends associated with preferred stock of |
(3) | In the fourth quarter of 2022, Dominion Energy determined that its nonregulated solar generation assets within the Contracted Assets segment were impaired following the determination that it expects it is more likely than not such assets will be sold before the end of their useful lives. |
(4) | Income taxes for individual pre-tax items include current and deferred taxes using a transactional effective tax rate. For interim reporting purposes, calculation of such amounts may be adjusted in connection with the calculation of the Company's year-to-date income tax provision based on its estimated annual effective tax rate. |
(5) | Represents deferred taxes related to the basis in Hope Gas, Inc.'s stock that reversed when the sale closed in the third quarter of 2022. This charge is reflected as a component of current income tax expense on the sale in the third quarter of 2022. |
(6) | YTD EPS may not equal sum of quarters due to share count difference. |
Schedule 4 - Reconciliation of 2023 Earnings to 2022 | |||||||||||||||
Preliminary, Unaudited | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2023 vs. 2022 | 2023 vs. 2022 | ||||||||||||||
(millions, except per share amounts) | Increase / (Decrease) | Increase / (Decrease) | |||||||||||||
Reconciling Items | Amount | EPS | Amount | EPS | |||||||||||
Change in reported earnings (GAAP) | $ | (71) | $ | (0.09) | $ | 673 | $ | 0.80 | |||||||
Change in Pre-tax loss (income)(1) | (433) | (0.52) | (3,337) | (3.99) | |||||||||||
Change in Income tax(1) | 119 | 0.14 | 1,773 | 2.12 | |||||||||||
Adjustments to reported earnings | $ | (314) | $ | (0.38) | $ | (1,564) | $ | (1.87) | |||||||
Change in consolidated operating earnings (non-GAAP) | $ | (385) | $ | (0.47) | $ | (891) | $ | (1.07) | |||||||
Dominion Energy Virginia | |||||||||||||||
Weather | $ | (20) | $ | (0.02) | $ | (126) | $ | (0.15) | |||||||
Customer usage and other factors | 31 | 0.04 | 123 | 0.15 | |||||||||||
Customer-elected rate impacts | 2 | - | (64) | (0.08) | |||||||||||
Rider equity return | 63 | 0.08 | 146 | 0.18 | |||||||||||
Impact of 2023 Virginia legislation | (69) | (0.08) | (155) | (0.19) | |||||||||||
Storm damage and restoration costs | 10 | 0.01 | 12 | 0.01 | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (6) | (0.01) | (27) | (0.03) | |||||||||||
Renewable energy investment tax credits | (6) | (0.01) | (17) | (0.02) | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 2 | - | (38) | (0.05) | |||||||||||
Other | (33) | (0.04) | (75) | (0.09) | |||||||||||
Share dilution | - | (0.03) | |||||||||||||
Change in contribution to operating earnings | $ | (26) | $ | (0.03) | $ | (221) | $ | (0.30) | |||||||
Dominion Energy South Carolina | |||||||||||||||
Weather | $ | (3) | $ | - | $ | (34) | $ | (0.04) | |||||||
Customer usage and other factors | 3 | - | 11 | 0.01 | |||||||||||
Customer-elected rate impacts | (8) | (0.01) | (37) | (0.04) | |||||||||||
Base & RSA rate case impacts | (2) | - | 5 | 0.01 | |||||||||||
Gains on sales of property | (6) | (0.01) | (32) | (0.04) | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (5) | (0.01) | (18) | (0.02) | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (5) | (0.01) | (25) | (0.03) | |||||||||||
Other | 4 | 0.01 | 2 | (0.01) | |||||||||||
Share dilution | - | - | |||||||||||||
Change in contribution to operating earnings | $ | (22) | $ | (0.03) | $ | (128) | $ | (0.16) | |||||||
Contracted Energy | |||||||||||||||
Margin | $ | 18 | $ | 0.02 | $ | 83 | $ | 0.10 | |||||||
Planned Millstone outages(2)(3) | (105) | (0.13) | (111) | (0.13) | |||||||||||
Unplanned Millstone outages(2) | (10) | (0.01) | (52) | (0.06) | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 5 | 0.01 | 14 | 0.02 | |||||||||||
Other | (9) | (0.01) | (23) | (0.04) | |||||||||||
Share dilution | - | - | |||||||||||||
Change in contribution to operating earnings | $ | (101) | $ | (0.12) | $ | (89) | $ | (0.11) | |||||||
Corporate and Other | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | $ | (81) | $ | (0.10) | $ | (232) | $ | (0.28) | |||||||
Equity method investments(4) | (100) | (0.12) | (132) | (0.16) | |||||||||||
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans | 5 | 0.01 | 8 | 0.01 | |||||||||||
Corporate service company costs | (4) | - | 1 | - | |||||||||||
Other | (56) | (0.09) | (98) | (0.10) | |||||||||||
Share dilution | 0.01 | 0.03 | |||||||||||||
Change in contribution to operating earnings | $ | (236) | $ | (0.29) | $ | (453) | $ | (0.50) | |||||||
Change in consolidated operating earnings (non-GAAP) | $ | (385) | $ | (0.47) | $ | (891) | $ | (1.07) | |||||||
Change in adjustments included in reported earnings(1) | $ | 314 | $ | 0.38 | $ | 1,564 | $ | 1.87 | |||||||
Change in consolidated reported earnings | $ | (71) | $ | (0.09) | $ | 673 | $ | 0.80 | |||||||
(1) | Adjustments to reported earnings are included in Corporate and Other segment reported GAAP earnings. Refer to Schedules 2 and 3 for details, or find "GAAP Reconciliation" in the Earnings Release Kit on Dominion Energy's website at investors.dominionenergy.com. |
(2) | Includes earnings impact from outage costs and lower energy margins. |
(3) | Includes the effect of two planned refueling outages during 2023 as compared to one planned outage in 2022. |
(4) | Includes the impact of the absence of a gain on the contribution of certain privatization operations to Dominion Privatization. |
NOTE: Figures may not sum due to rounding. | |
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