CON EDISON REPORTS 2023 EARNINGS
- Con Edison's 2023 net income for common stock was $2,519 million, a substantial increase from $1,660 million in 2022.
- Adjusted earnings for 2023 were $1,762 million, compared to $1,620 million in 2022, showcasing continued financial growth.
- The company's fourth-quarter 2023 net income for common stock was $335 million, up from $190 million in the same period in 2022.
- Con Edison plans to focus on clean energy investments and infrastructure projects to support the transition to electrification and combat climate change.
- The company aims to maintain strong earnings and returns by simplifying its balance sheet and reducing long-term debt.
- Con Edison forecasts adjusted earnings per share of $5.20 to $5.40 for 2024, with a projected 5-7% compounded annual growth rate over the next five years.
- Capital investments of $4,849 million in 2024 and $5,243 million in 2025 are planned, with a total of $17,960 million from 2026 to 2028.
- The company intends to fund its capital requirements through internally-generated funds, long-term debt, and common equity issuance.
- Con Edison does not plan to issue common equity in 2024 but anticipates issuing up to $2,800 million in aggregate during 2026 through 2028.
- The company's financing plans are subject to regulatory approval and may vary based on market conditions and operational needs.
- None.
Insights
Con Edison's report of a significant increase in net income for common stock from $1,660 million in 2022 to $2,519 million in 2023 and a rise in adjusted earnings per share from $4.57 to $5.07, indicates robust financial performance. This growth reflects positively on the company's operational efficiency and could lead to increased investor confidence. The strategic sale of the Clean Energy Businesses and the completion of major projects like the Reliable Clean City transmission line signal a strong focus on core operations and forward-looking infrastructure investments.
From a financial perspective, the company's avoidance of long-term debt at the parent company level showcases a conservative capital structure, which may be appealing to risk-averse investors. The projected adjusted earnings per share for 2024 and the 5% to 7% five-year compounded annual growth rate provide a clear outlook for future performance, potentially influencing stock valuation. However, the capital investment plans, totaling over $17 billion from 2024 through 2028, will require significant funding through internal generation, long-term debt and equity issuance, which could dilute current shareholders' stakes and impact the stock price.
Con Edison's emphasis on clean energy and infrastructure resilience aligns with the broader industry trends towards sustainable and reliable energy solutions. The company's investment in clean energy projects like the Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub is indicative of a strategic pivot to meet evolving regulatory and consumer demands. The utility sector is increasingly integrating green technologies and Con Edison's proactive approach positions it competitively in the market.
The company's capital investment plans are ambitious and reflect a commitment to modernizing its infrastructure. This is critical for maintaining service reliability in the face of climate change challenges. However, the scale of investment and reliance on external financing could introduce risks related to regulatory approvals and market conditions. Stakeholders should monitor the New York State Public Service Commission's response to the proposed plans, as any deviations could alter the company's financial trajectory and market position.
Con Edison's financial results and future projections have broader economic implications. The company's growth and investment plans can be seen as a microcosm of the larger shift towards a low-carbon economy, potentially signaling job creation in the green sector and economic stimulation through infrastructure development. The scale of Con Edison's capital investments could have multiplier effects on the local economy, fostering growth in related industries.
However, the financing of these investments through debt issuance raises questions about the long-term sustainability of such growth, particularly in a changing interest rate environment. The utility's ability to navigate these economic conditions while maintaining stable earnings will be critical. Moreover, the planned equity issuance in the coming years may reflect a strategic approach to balance debt levels, but it could also be influenced by broader economic conditions, including investor sentiment and market liquidity.
For the fourth quarter of 2023, net income for common stock was
"We built tremendous momentum in 2023 toward a low-carbon future, a vibrant economy driven by green jobs and equal opportunity for everyone to benefit from this historic transition," said Tim Cawley, the chairman and CEO of Con Edison. "The unmatched skill of our employees and the commitment of our customers enabled us to complete our Reliable Clean City transmission line in
"Con Edison closed the year with no long-term debt at the parent company, due to the strategic sale of our former subsidiary, the Clean Energy Businesses. We have a simplified holding company balance sheet and are in a great position to continue producing strong, stable earnings and returns, as we have for decades," said Robert Hoglund, senior vice president and CFO of Con Edison. "We are planning significant infrastructure projects to support our customers and maintain our reliable service as our region transitions to electrification and climate change accelerates. Our company's long history of successfully building and operating large electric projects gives us confidence that we will meet these coming challenges on behalf of our shareholders and customers."
For the year of 2024, Con Edison expects its adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of
In 2024 and 2025, Con Edison expects to make capital investments of
See Attachment A to this press release for a reconciliation of Con Edison's reported earnings per share to adjusted earnings per share and reported net income for common stock to adjusted earnings for the three months and years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. See Attachment B for the company's consolidated income statements for the three months and years ended 2023 and 2022. See Attachments C and D for the estimated effect of major factors resulting in variations in earnings per share and net income for common stock for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the 2022 periods.
The company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K is being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A 2023 earnings release presentation will be available at conedison.com. (Select "For Investors" and then select "Press Releases.")
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are intended to qualify for the safe-harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectations and not facts. Words such as "forecasts," "expects," "estimates," "anticipates," "intends," "believes," "plans," "will," "target," "guidance," "potential," "consider" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements reflect information available and assumptions at the time the statements are made, and accordingly speak only as of that time.
Actual results or developments might differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements because of various factors such as those identified in reports Con Edison has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including that Con Edison's subsidiaries are extensively regulated and are subject to substantial penalties; its utility subsidiaries' rate plans may not provide a reasonable return; it may be adversely affected by changes to the utility subsidiaries' rate plans; the failure of, or damage to, its subsidiaries' facilities could adversely affect it; a cyber-attack could adversely affect it; the failure of processes and systems, the failure to retain and attract employees and contractors, and their negative performance could adversely affect it; it is exposed to risks from the environmental consequences of its subsidiaries' operations, including increased costs related to climate change; its ability to pay dividends or interest depends on dividends from its subsidiaries; changes to tax laws could adversely affect it; it requires access to capital markets to satisfy funding requirements; a disruption in the wholesale energy markets, increased commodity costs or failure by an energy supplier or customer could adversely affect it; it faces risks related to health epidemics and other outbreaks; its strategies may not be effective to address changes in the external business environment; it faces risks related to supply chain disruptions and inflation; and it also faces other risks that are beyond its control. Con Edison assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
This press release also contains financial measures, adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, that are not determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy-delivery companies, with approximately
Attachment A | |||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Years Ended | ||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
Earnings per Share | Net Income for (Millions of | Earnings per Share | Net Income for (Millions of | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
Reported earnings per share | |||||||||
Gain and other impacts related to | — | (0.05) | 1 | (17) | (2.55) | (0.03) | (887) | (13) | |
Income taxes (a)(b) | 0.01 | 0.36 | 6 | 128 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 113 | 127 | |
Gain and other impacts related to sale | 0.01 | 0.31 | 7 | 111 | (2.22) | 0.32 | (774) | 114 | |
Remeasurement of deferred state | — | 0.04 | — | 13 | — | 0.04 | — | 13 | |
Remeasurement of deferred state | — | 0.04 | — | 13 | — | 0.04 | — | 13 | |
HLBV effects (pre-tax) | 0.02 | (0.05) | 5 | (18) | 0.02 | (0.17) | 11 | (61) | |
Income taxes (c) | — | 0.02 | (1) | 5 | (0.01) | 0.05 | (3) | 19 | |
HLBV effects (net of tax) | 0.02 | (0.03) | 4 | (13) | 0.01 | (0.12) | 8 | (42) | |
Net mark-to-market effects (pre- | — | (0.06) | — | (19) | 0.04 | (0.51) | 13 | (181) | |
Income taxes (d) | — | 0.02 | — | 6 | (0.01) | 0.16 | (4) | 56 | |
Net mark-to-market effects (net of tax) | — | (0.04) | — | (13) | 0.03 | (0.35) | 9 | (125) | |
Adjusted earnings per share and |
(a) | The gain and other impacts related to the sale of the Clean Energy Businesses were adjusted during the three months ended December 31, 2023 ( |
(b) | Amounts shown include changes in state unitary tax apportionments ( |
(c) | The amount of income taxes was calculated using a combined federal and state income tax rate of |
(d) | The amount of income taxes was calculated using a combined federal and state income tax rate of |
Attachment B | ||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Years Ended | |||
December 31, | December 31, | |||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
OPERATING REVENUES | ||||
Electric | ||||
Gas | 772 | 892 | 3,127 | 3,237 |
Steam | 144 | 149 | 569 | 593 |
Non-utility | 1 | 462 | 132 | 1,318 |
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES | 3,444 | 4,031 | 14,663 | 15,670 |
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||
Purchased power | 548 | 628 | 2,541 | 2,479 |
Fuel | 41 | 101 | 282 | 356 |
Gas purchased for resale | 188 | 411 | 829 | 1,245 |
Other operations and maintenance | 929 | 1,121 | 3,606 | 3,905 |
Depreciation and amortization | 524 | 463 | 2,031 | 2,056 |
Taxes, other than income taxes | 761 | 757 | 3,043 | 3,005 |
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 2,992 | 3,481 | 12,332 | 13,046 |
Gain (Loss) on sale of the Clean Energy Businesses | (1) | — | 865 | — |
OPERATING INCOME | 451 | 550 | 3,196 | 2,624 |
OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS) | ||||
Investment income | 39 | 5 | 62 | 20 |
Other income | 209 | 106 | 834 | 402 |
Allowance for equity funds used during construction | 6 | 4 | 26 | 19 |
Other deductions | (35) | (58) | (92) | (115) |
TOTAL OTHER INCOME | 219 | 57 | 830 | 326 |
INCOME BEFORE INTEREST AND INCOME TAX | 670 | 607 | 4,026 | 2,950 |
INTEREST EXPENSE (INCOME) | ||||
Interest on long-term debt | 243 | 259 | 962 | 987 |
Other interest expense (income) | 34 | 20 | 113 | (99) |
Allowance for borrowed funds used during | (13) | (13) | (52) | (36) |
NET INTEREST EXPENSE | 264 | 266 | 1,023 | 852 |
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 406 | 341 | 3,003 | 2,098 |
INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 71 | 168 | 487 | 498 |
NET INCOME | 335 | 173 | 2,516 | 1,600 |
Loss attributable to non-controlling interest | — | (17) | (3) | (60) |
NET INCOME FOR COMMON STOCK | ||||
Net income per common share — basic | ||||
Net income per common share — diluted | ||||
AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING — | 345.3 | 354.9 | 347.7 | 354.5 |
AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING — | 346.9 | 356.2 | 349.3 | 355.8 |
Attachment C | ||
Variation for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 vs. 2022 | ||
Net Income for | Earnings per Share | |
CECONY (a) | ||
Electric base rate increase | ||
Lower operation and maintenance expense from stock-based compensation, injuries and damages | 15 | 0.04 |
Benefit from the new steam rate plan effective November 2023 | 13 | 0.04 |
Gas base rate increase | 11 | 0.03 |
Higher operation and maintenance activities | (27) | (0.08) |
Higher interest expense | (23) | (0.06) |
Regulatory commission expenses | (10) | (0.03) |
Change in incentives earned under the electric and gas earnings adjustment mechanisms (EAMs) | (5) | (0.02) |
Higher payroll taxes | (3) | — |
Accretive effect of share repurchase | — | 0.02 |
Other | (8) | (0.01) |
Total CECONY | 46 | 0.16 |
O&R (a) | ||
Electric base rate increase | 2 | 0.01 |
Gas base rate increase | 1 | — |
Other | 2 | — |
Total O&R | 5 | 0.01 |
Clean Energy Businesses (b) | ||
Total Clean Energy Businesses | (89) | (0.25) |
Con Edison Transmission | ||
Higher investment income, primarily due to the recognition of allowance for funds used during | 25 | 0.07 |
Remeasurement of deferred state taxes to dispositions prior to 2022 | 4 | 0.01 |
Other | 1 | 0.01 |
Total Con Edison Transmission | 30 | 0.09 |
Other, including parent company expenses | ||
Gain and other impacts related to the sale of the Clean Energy Businesses | 148 | 0.42 |
Remeasurement of deferred state taxes to dispositions prior to 2022 | 9 | 0.03 |
Lower interest expense | 5 | 0.01 |
Higher interest income primarily related to the proceeds from sale of the Clean Energy Businesses | 3 | 0.01 |
Net mark-to-market effects | 1 | — |
Accrued commitment to Consolidated Edison Foundation, Inc. | (9) | (0.03) |
HLBV effects | (4) | (0.01) |
Total Other, including parent company expenses | 153 | 0.43 |
Total Reported (GAAP basis) | ||
HLBV effects | 17 | 0.05 |
Net mark-to-market effects | 13 | 0.04 |
Gain and other impacts related to the sale of the Clean Energy Businesses | (104) | (0.30) |
Remeasurement of deferred state taxes to dispositions prior to 2022 | (13) | (0.04) |
Total Adjusted (Non-GAAP basis) |
a. | Under the revenue decoupling mechanisms in the Utilities' | ||
b. | On March 1, 2023, Con Edison completed the sale of all of the stock of the Clean Energy Businesses and therefore 2023 reflects the financial results for the two months ended February 2023. |
Attachment D | ||
Variation for the Year Ended December 31, 2023 vs. 2022 | ||
Net Income for | Earnings per Share | |
CECONY (a) | ||
Electric base rate increase | ||
Gas base rate increase | 66 | 0.19 |
Lower operation and maintenance expense from stock-based compensation, injuries and | 17 | 0.05 |
Higher interest income | 10 | 0.03 |
Higher income from allowance for equity funds used during construction | 3 | 0.01 |
Higher interest expense | (91) | (0.26) |
Higher electric and gas operations maintenance activities | (46) | (0.13) |
Weather impact on steam revenues offset, in part, by the benefit from the new steam rate plan | (12) | (0.03) |
Change in incentives earned under the electric and gas earnings adjustment mechanisms | (8) | (0.02) |
Accretive effect of share repurchase | — | 0.09 |
Other | — | (0.01) |
Total CECONY | 216 | 0.70 |
O&R (a) | ||
Electric base rate increase | 7 | 0.02 |
Gas base rate increase | 4 | 0.01 |
Other | (3) | — |
Total O&R | 8 | 0.03 |
Clean Energy Businesses (b) | ||
Total Clean Energy Businesses | (360) | (1.01) |
Con Edison Transmission | ||
Higher investment income, primarily due to the recognition of allowance of funds used during | 31 | 0.09 |
Remeasurement of deferred state taxes related to dispositions prior to 2022 | 4 | 0.01 |
Other | 3 | 0.01 |
Total Con Edison Transmission | 38 | 0.11 |
Other, including parent company expenses | ||
Gain and other impacts related to the sale of the Clean Energy Businesses | 903 | 2.58 |
Higher interest income primarily related to proceeds from sale of the Clean Energy Businesses | 18 | 0.05 |
Lower interest expense | 17 | 0.05 |
Net mark-to-market effects | 10 | 0.03 |
Remeasurement of deferred state tax related to dispositions prior to 2022 | 9 | 0.03 |
Production tax credit from deferred project | 7 | 0.01 |
Lower | 5 | 0.01 |
Accrued commitment to Consolidated Edison Foundation, Inc. | (9) | (0.03) |
HLBV effects | (7) | (0.01) |
Accretive effect of share repurchase | — | 0.03 |
Other | 4 | (0.01) |
Total Other, including parent company expenses | 957 | 2.74 |
Total Reported (GAAP basis) | ||
Net mark-to-market effects | 134 | 0.38 |
HLBV effects | 50 | 0.13 |
Gain and other impacts related to the sale of the Clean Energy Businesses | (888) | (2.54) |
Remeasurement of deferred state tax related to dispositions prior to 2022 | (13) | (0.04) |
Total Adjusted (Non-GAAP basis) |
a. | Under the revenue decoupling mechanisms in the Utilities' | ||
b. | On March 1, 2023, Con Edison completed the sale of all of the stock of the Clean Energy Businesses. |
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