Entergy reports 2021 financial results, initiates 2022 earnings guidance
Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) reported Q4 2021 earnings per share (EPS) of $1.28 (as-reported) and 76 cents (adjusted), a decline from Q4 2020's $1.93 and 71 cents, respectively. For full-year 2021, EPS was $5.54 as-reported and $6.02 adjusted, down from $6.90 and $5.66 in 2020. The company initiated 2022 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.15 to $6.45. Notable developments included new solar projects and partnerships aimed at enhancing renewable energy capabilities. Despite challenges, Entergy aims to invest in customer solutions and clean electrification for future growth.
- Initiated 2022 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.15 to $6.45.
- Increased renewable energy projects, including plans for 1,000 megawatts of solar capacity.
- Selected as a leading company on sustainability indices like DJSI.
- Q4 2021 earnings of $259 million represent a $129 million decline from Q4 2020.
- Full-year 2021 earnings decreased by $270 million compared to 2020.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) reported fourth quarter 2021 earnings per share of
"Despite the unique challenges presented in 2021, we continued to deliver on our commitments and exceeded the midpoint of our guidance range," said Leo Denault, Entergy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "These results are a testimony to the effectiveness of our strategy, flexibility of our business, and the dedication of our employees. Looking ahead, we have a solid foundation upon which to further invest in customer solutions, accelerate resilience efforts, increase our renewable portfolio, and promote clean electrification."
Business highlights included the following:
- E-AR's Searcy Solar came online.
- U.S. Steel selected Osceola, AR as the home for its advanced steelmaking facility, citing E-AR's growing renewable and clean power portfolio as a key driver.
- E-LA entered into an MOU with Sempra Infrastructure to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy to power Sempra Infrastructure's facilities in Louisiana.
- E-MS announced plans to add 1,000 megawatts of solar capacity over the next five years, to replace older generation and support Mississippi's economic development.
- E-LA announced selections totaling 600 megawatts from its 2021 Renewable RFP.
- The APSC approved E-AR's 2022 FRP.
- The PUCT approved storm recovery and financing for E-TX's 2020 storm costs.
- The NRC approved the transfer of Palisades' licenses to Holtec.
- Entergy was included, once again, on a DJSI sustainability index.
- Entergy was named to the JUST 100 ranking, recognizing the company's strong performance on issues such as fair wages, job creation, workforce training, workplace diversity and inclusion, and a sustained commitment to ESG.
- EEI awarded Entergy its Emergency Response Award for the company's recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida.
Consolidated Earnings (GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures) | ||||||
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 vs. 2020 (See Appendix A for reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures and description of adjustments) | ||||||
Fourth Quarter | Full Year | |||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |
(After-tax, $ in millions) | ||||||
As-reported earnings | 259 | 388 | (129) | 1,118 | 1,388 | (270) |
Less adjustments | 104 | 246 | (142) | (97) | 250 | (347) |
Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) | 155 | 142 | 13 | 1,215 | 1,138 | 77 |
Estimated weather in billed sales | (10) | (22) | 12 | (7) | (75) | 68 |
(After-tax, per share in $) | ||||||
As-reported earnings | 1.28 | 1.93 | (0.65) | 5.54 | 6.90 | (1.36) |
Less adjustments | 0.52 | 1.22 | (0.70) | (0.48) | 1.24 | (1.72) |
Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) | 0.76 | 0.71 | 0.05 | 6.02 | 5.66 | 0.36 |
Estimated weather in billed sales | (0.05) | (0.11) | 0.06 | (0.03) | (0.37) | 0.34 |
Calculations may differ due to rounding |
Consolidated Results
For fourth quarter 2021, the company reported earnings of
For full year 2021, the company reported earnings of
Summary discussions by business follow. Additional details, including information on OCF by business, are provided in Appendix A. An analysis of quarterly and full year variances by business is provided in Appendix B.
Business Segment Results
Utility
For full year 2021, the Utility business reported earnings attributable to Entergy Corporation of
- the net effect of regulatory actions across the operating companies;
- higher retail sales volume;
- various regulatory provisions;
- higher operating expenses including other O&M, depreciation expense, and taxes other than income taxes;
- higher interest expense, including lower AFUDC; and
- higher effective income tax rate (certain income tax items were considered adjustments and excluded from adjusted earnings).
On a per share basis, full year 2021 results reflected higher common shares outstanding.
Appendix C contains additional details on Utility operating and financial measures.
Parent & Other
For full year 2021, Parent & Other reported a loss attributable to Entergy Corporation of
On a per share basis, full year 2021 results reflected higher common shares outstanding.
Entergy Wholesale Commodities
For full year 2021, EWC reported a loss attributable to Entergy Corporation of
- lower revenue primarily due to the shutdown of Indian Point 2 and Indian Point 3;
- higher asset write-offs and impairments due primarily to the loss on the sale of IPEC, partially offset by a gain from the settlement of spent fuel litigation at Indian Point; and
- absence of earnings on NDTs as a result of the transfer of the IPEC NDTs and decommissioning liabilities to Holtec.
These drivers were partially offset by:
- income tax items in 2021 and 2020; and
- lower operating expenses due to the shutdown of Indian Point 2 and Indian Point 3.
Appendix D contains additional details on EWC operating and financial measures, including reconciliation for non-GAAP EWC adjusted EBITDA.
Earnings Per Share Guidance
Entergy initiated its 2022 adjusted EPS guidance range of
The company has provided 2022 earnings guidance with regard to the non-GAAP measure of Entergy adjusted EPS. This measure excludes from the corresponding GAAP financial measure the effect of adjustments as described below under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures." The company has not provided a reconciliation of such non-GAAP guidance to guidance presented on a GAAP basis because it cannot predict and quantify with a reasonable degree of confidence all of the adjustments that may occur during the period. One such adjustment will be the exclusion of EWC earnings from Entergy adjusted EPS. We currently estimate that the contribution of EWC to Entergy's as-reported EPS will be approximately 15 cents in 2022. This estimate is subject to substantial uncertainty due to, among other things, the potential effects of exiting the EWC business.
Earnings Teleconference
A teleconference will be held at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, to discuss Entergy's quarterly earnings announcement and the company's financial performance. The teleconference may be accessed by visiting Entergy's website at www.entergy.com or by dialing 844-309-6569, conference ID 9045016, no more than 15 minutes prior to the start of the call. The webcast presentation is also being posted to Entergy's website concurrent with this news release. A replay of the teleconference will be available on Entergy's website at www.entergy.com and by telephone. The telephone replay will be available through March 2, 2022, by dialing 855-859-2056, conference ID 9045016.
Entergy Corporation, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, powers life for 3 million customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy is creating a cleaner, more resilient energy future for everyone with our diverse power generation portfolio, including increasingly carbon-free energy sources. With roots in the Gulf South region for more than a century, Entergy is a recognized leader in corporate citizenship, delivering more than
Entergy Corporation's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and NYSE Chicago under the symbol "ETR".
Details regarding Entergy's results of operations, regulatory proceedings, and other matters are available in this earnings release, a copy of which will be filed with the SEC, and the webcast presentation. Both documents are available on Entergy's Investor Relations website at www.entergy.com/investor_relations.
Entergy maintains a web page as part of its Investor Relations website, entitled Regulatory and Other Information, which provides investors with key updates on certain regulatory proceedings and important milestones on the execution of its strategy. While some of this information may be considered material information, investors should not rely exclusively on this page for all relevant company information.
For definitions of certain operating measures, as well as GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures and abbreviations and acronyms used in the earnings release materials, see Appendix F.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release contains non-GAAP financial measures, which are generally numerical measures of a company's performance, financial position, or cash flows that either exclude or include amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Entergy has provided quantitative reconciliations within this news release of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Entergy reports earnings using the non-GAAP measure of Entergy adjusted earnings, which excludes the effect of certain "adjustments," including the removal of the Entergy Wholesale Commodities segment in light of the company's exit from the merchant power business. Adjustments are unusual or non-recurring items or events or other items or events that management believes do not reflect the ongoing business of Entergy, such as the results of the EWC segment, significant tax items, and other items such as certain costs, expenses, or other specified items. In addition to reporting GAAP consolidated earnings on a per share basis, Entergy reports its adjusted earnings on a per share basis. These per share measures represent the applicable earnings amount divided by the diluted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.
Management uses the non-GAAP financial measures of adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share for, among other things, financial planning and analysis; reporting financial results to the board of directors, employees, stockholders, analysts, and investors; and internal evaluation of financial performance. Entergy believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors in evaluating the ongoing results of Entergy's business, comparing period to period results, and comparing Entergy's financial performance to the financial performance of other companies in the utility sector.
Other non-GAAP measures, including adjusted EBITDA; adjusted ROE; adjusted ROE, excluding affiliate preferred; gross liquidity; net liquidity; net liquidity, including storm escrows; debt to capital, excluding securitization debt; net debt to net capital, excluding securitization debt; parent debt to total debt, excluding securitization debt; FFO to debt, excluding securitization debt; and FFO to debt, excluding securitization debt, return of unprotected excess ADIT, and severance and retention payments associated with exit of EWC, are measures Entergy uses internally for management and board discussions and to gauge the overall strength of its business. Entergy believes the above data provides useful information to investors in evaluating Entergy's ongoing financial results and flexibility, and assists investors in comparing Entergy's credit and liquidity to the credit and liquidity of others in the utility sector. In addition, other financial measures including FFO are included on both an adjusted and an as-reported basis. In each case, the metrics defined as "adjusted" (other than EWC's adjusted EBITDA) exclude the effect of adjustments as defined above. EWC's adjusted EBITDA represents EWC's earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation and amortization, and also excludes decommissioning expense.
These non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of Entergy's operations that, when viewed with Entergy's GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliations to corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting Entergy's business. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be used to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures. Investors are strongly encouraged to review Entergy's consolidated financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. Although certain of these measures are intended to assist investors in comparing Entergy's performance to other companies in the utility sector, non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized; therefore, it might not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies' non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
In this news release, and from time to time, Entergy Corporation makes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding Entergy's 2022 earnings guidance; its current financial and operational outlooks; and other statements of Entergy's plans, beliefs, or expectations included in this news release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, Entergy undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including (a) those factors discussed elsewhere in this news release and in Entergy's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Entergy's other reports and filings made under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; (b) uncertainties associated with (1) rate proceedings, formula rate plans, and other cost recovery mechanisms, including the risk that costs may not be recoverable to the extent or on the timeline anticipated by the utilities and (2) implementation of the ratemaking effects of changes in law; (c) uncertainties associated with efforts to remediate the effects of major storms and recover related restoration costs; (d) risks associated with operating nuclear facilities, including plant relicensing, operating, and regulatory costs and risks; (e) changes in decommissioning trust fund values or earnings or in the timing or cost of decommissioning Entergy's nuclear plant sites; (f) legislative and regulatory actions and risks and uncertainties associated with claims or litigation by or against Entergy and its subsidiaries; (g) risks and uncertainties associated with executing on business strategies, including strategic transactions that Entergy or its subsidiaries may undertake and the risk that any such transaction may not be completed as and when expected and the risk that the anticipated benefits of the transaction may not be realized; (h) effects of changes in federal, state, or local laws and regulations and other governmental actions or policies, including changes in monetary, fiscal, tax, environmental, or energy policies; (i) the effects of changes in commodity markets, capital markets, or economic conditions; (j) impacts from a terrorist attack, cybersecurity threats, data security breaches, or other attempts to disrupt Entergy's business or operations, and/or other catastrophic events; (k) the direct and indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Entergy and its customers; and (l) the effects of technological change, including the costs, pace of development and commercialization of new and emerging technologies.
Fourth Quarter 2021 Earnings Release Appendices and Financial Statements
Appendices
A: Consolidated Results and Adjustments
B: Earnings Variance Analysis
C: Utility Operating and Financial Measures
D: EWC Operating and Financial Measures
E: Consolidated Financial Measures
F: Definitions and Abbreviations and Acronyms
G: Other GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations
Financial Statements
Consolidating Balance Sheets
Consolidating Income Statements
Consolidated Cash Flow Statements
A: Consolidated Results and Adjustments
Appendix A-1 provides a comparative summary of consolidated earnings, including a reconciliation of as-reported earnings (GAAP) to adjusted earnings (non-GAAP).
Appendix A-1: Consolidated Earnings - Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 vs. 2020 (See Appendix A-2 and Appendix A-3 for details on adjustments) | ||||||
Fourth Quarter | Full Year | |||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |
(After-tax, $ in millions) | ||||||
As-reported earnings (loss) | ||||||
Utility | 238 | 584 | (346) | 1,490 | 1,800 | (310) |
Parent & Other | (68) | (127) | 59 | (249) | (347) | 98 |
EWC | 89 | (69) | 158 | (123) | (65) | (58) |
Consolidated | 259 | 388 | (129) | 1,118 | 1,388 | (270) |
Less adjustments | ||||||
Utility | 16 | 377 | (361) | 27 | 377 | (350) |
Parent & Other | (1) | (61) | 61 | (1) | (61) | 61 |
EWC | 89 | (69) | 158 | (123) | (65) | (58) |
Consolidated | 104 | 246 | (142) | (97) | 250 | (347) |
Adjusted earnings (loss) (non-GAAP) | ||||||
Utility | 222 | 207 | 15 | 1,464 | 1,424 | 40 |
Parent & Other | (67) | (66) | (1) | (248) | (286) | 37 |
EWC | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Consolidated | 155 | 142 | 13 | 1,215 | 1,138 | 77 |
Estimated weather in billed sales | (10) | (22) | 12 | (7) | (75) | 68 |
Diluted average number of common | 203 | 201 | 202 | 201 | ||
(After-tax, per share in $) (a) | ||||||
As-reported earnings (loss) | ||||||
Utility | 1.17 | 2.90 | (1.73) | 7.38 | 8.95 | (1.57) |
Parent & Other | (0.33) | (0.63) | 0.30 | (1.23) | (1.73) | 0.50 |
EWC | 0.44 | (0.34) | 0.78 | (0.61) | (0.32) | (0.29) |
Consolidated | 1.28 | 1.93 | (0.65) | 5.54 | 6.90 | (1.36) |
Less adjustments | ||||||
Utility | 0.08 | 1.87 | (1.79) | 0.13 | 1.87 | (1.74) |
Parent & Other | - | (0.31) | 0.31 | - | (0.31) | 0.31 |
EWC | 0.44 | (0.34) | 0.78 | (0.61) | (0.32) | (0.29) |
Consolidated | 0.52 | 1.22 | (0.70) | (0.48) | 1.24 | (1.72) |
Adjusted earnings (loss) (non-GAAP) | ||||||
Utility | 1.09 | 1.03 | 0.06 | 7.25 | 7.08 | 0.17 |
Parent & Other | (0.33) | (0.32) | (0.01) | (1.23) | (1.42) | 0.19 |
EWC | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Consolidated | 0.76 | 0.71 | 0.05 | 6.02 | 5.66 | 0.36 |
Estimated weather in billed sales | (0.05) | (0.11) | 0.06 | (0.03) | (0.37) | 0.34 |
Calculations may differ due to rounding | |
(a) | Per share amounts are calculated by dividing the corresponding earnings (loss) by the diluted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. |
See Appendix B for detailed earnings variance analysis.
Appendix A-2 and Appendix A-3 list adjustments by business. Adjustments are included in as-reported earnings consistent with GAAP but are excluded from adjusted earnings. As a result, adjusted earnings is considered a non-GAAP measure.
Appendix A-2: Adjustments by Driver (shown as positive/(negative) impact on earnings or EPS) | |||||||||||
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 vs. 2020 | |||||||||||
Fourth Quarter | Full Year | ||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | ||||||
(Pre-tax except for income taxes, preferred dividend requirements, and totals; $ in millions) | |||||||||||
Utility | |||||||||||
Gain on sale | - | - | - | 15 | - | 15 | |||||
SERI regulatory liability for potential refund for rate base reduction retroactive to 2015 | - | (25) | 25 | - | (25) | 25 | |||||
Income tax effect on Utility adjustments above | - | 6 | (6) | (4) | 6 | (10) | |||||
Income tax valuation allowance | (8) | - | (8) | (8) | - | (8) | |||||
Provision for uncertain tax position | (5) | - | (5) | (5) | - | (5) | |||||
State corporate income tax rate change | 29 | - | 29 | 29 | - | 29 | |||||
2014 / 2015 IRS settlement – E-LA business combination | - | 396 | (396) | - | 396 | (396) | |||||
Total Utility | 16 | 377 | (361) | 27 | 377 | (350) | |||||
Parent & Other | |||||||||||
State corporate income tax rate change | (1) | - | (1) | (1) | - | (1) | |||||
2014 / 2015 IRS settlement – E-LA business combination | - | (61) | 61 | - | (61) | 61 | |||||
Total Parent & Other | (1) | (61) | 61 | (1) | (61) | 61 | |||||
EWC | |||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 112 | 30 | 81 | (146) | 42 | (188) | |||||
Income taxes | (22) | (99) | 77 | 25 | (105) | 130 | |||||
Preferred dividend requirements | (1) | (1) | - | (2) | (2) | - | |||||
Total EWC | 89 | (69) | 158 | (123) | (65) | (58) | |||||
Total adjustments | 104 | 246 | (142) | (97) | 250 | (347) | |||||
(After-tax, per share in $) (b) | |||||||||||
Utility | |||||||||||
Gain on sale | - | - | - | 0.05 | - | 0.05 | |||||
SERI regulatory liability for potential refund for rate base reduction retroactive to 2015 | - | (0.09) | 0.09 | - | (0.09) | 0.09 | |||||
Income tax valuation allowance | (0.04) | - | (0.04) | (0.04) | - | (0.04) | |||||
Provision for uncertain tax position | (0.02) | - | (0.02) | (0.02) | - | (0.02) | |||||
State corporate income tax rate change | 0.14 | - | 0.14 | 0.14 | - | 0.14 | |||||
2014 / 2015 IRS settlement – E-LA business combination | - | 1.96 | (1.96) | - | 1.96 | (1.96) | |||||
Total Utility | 0.08 | 1.87 | (1.79) | 0.13 | 1.87 | (1.74) | |||||
Parent & Other | |||||||||||
2014 / 2015 IRS settlement – E-LA business combination | - | (0.31) | 0.31 | - | (0.31) | 0.31 | |||||
Total Parent & Other | - | (0.31) | 0.31 | - | (0.31) | 0.31 | |||||
EWC | |||||||||||
Total EWC | 0.44 | (0.34) | 0.78 | (0.61) | (0.32) | (0.29) | |||||
Total adjustments | 0.52 | 1.22 | (0.70) | (0.48) | 1.24 | (1.72) | |||||
Calculations may differ due to rounding | |
(b) | Per share amounts are calculated by dividing the corresponding earnings (loss) by the diluted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. |
Appendix A-3: Adjustments by Income Statement Line Item (shown as positive/(negative) impact on earnings) | ||||||
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 vs. 2020 | ||||||
(Pre-tax except for income taxes, preferred dividend requirements, and totals; $ in millions) | ||||||
Fourth Quarter | Full Year | |||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |
Utility | ||||||
Other O&M | - | - | - | 15 | - | 15 |
Other regulatory charges | - | (25) | 25 | - | (25) | 25 |
Income taxes | 16 | 402 | (386) | 12 | 402 | (390) |
Total Utility | 16 | 377 | (361) | 27 | 377 | (350) |
Parent & Other | ||||||
Income taxes | (1) | (61) | 61 | (1) | (61) | 61 |
Total Parent & Other | (1) | (61) | 61 | (1) | (61) | 61 |
EWC | ||||||
Operating revenues | 139 | 196 | (57) | 698 | 943 | (245) |
Fuel and fuel-related expenses | (20) | (16) | (4) | (83) | (67) | (15) |
Purchased power | (15) | (18) | 3 | (73) | (68) | (5) |
Nuclear refueling outage expense | (11) | (11) | (1) | (45) | (45) | 1 |
Other O&M | (53) | (115) | 61 | (287) | (500) | 213 |
Asset write-off and impairments | 82 | (10) | 92 | (264) | (27) | (237) |
Decommissioning expense | (14) | (53) | 39 | (120) | (205) | 85 |
Taxes other than income taxes | (3) | (9) | 6 | (17) | (53) | 36 |
Depreciation/amortization exp. | (9) | (21) | 13 | (44) | (102) | 58 |
Other income (deductions)–other | 18 | 92 | (74) | 101 | 189 | (87) |
Interest exp. and other charges | (2) | (5) | 3 | (13) | (22) | 9 |
Income taxes | (22) | (99) | 77 | 25 | (105) | 130 |
Preferred dividend requirements | (1) | (1) | - | (2) | (2) | - |
Total EWC | 89 | (69) | 158 | (123) | (65) | (58) |
Total adjustments | 104 | 246 | (142) | (97) | 250 | (347) |
Calculations may differ due to rounding |
Appendix A-4 provides a comparative summary of OCF by business.
Appendix A-4: Consolidated Operating Cash Flow | ||||||
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 vs. 2020 | ||||||
($ in millions) | ||||||
Fourth Quarter | Full Year | |||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |
Utility | 420 | (95) | 515 | 2,646 | 2,276 | 370 |
Parent & Other | (84) | 508 | (593) | (238) | 296 | (534) |
EWC | (46) | (93) | 47 | (108) | 118 | (225) |
Consolidated | 290 | 320 | (30) | 2,301 | 2,690 | (389) |
Calculations may differ due to rounding |
OCF decreased quarter-over-quarter due primarily to higher fuel and purchased power payments at the Utility and higher income tax payments. The decrease was partially offset by higher collections from Utility customers and lower pension contributions.
OCF decreased year-over-year due primarily to higher fuel and purchased power payments, non-capital storm restoration spending, higher income tax payments, lower EWC revenues, higher EWC severance and retention payments, the non-capital portion of proceeds from the DOE regarding spent fuel litigation, and higher pension contributions. The decrease was partially offset by higher collections from Utility customers and lower spending on nuclear refueling outages.
For the quarter and the full year, intercompany income tax payments contributed to the line of business variances.
B: Earnings Variance Analysis
Appendix B-1 and Appendix B-2 provide details of current quarter and full year 2021 versus 2020 as-reported and adjusted earnings per share variances for Utility, Parent & Other, and EWC.
Appendix B-1: As-Reported and Adjusted Earnings per Share Variance Analysis (c), (d) | ||||||||||
Fourth Quarter 2021 vs. 2020 | ||||||||||
(After-tax, per share in $) | ||||||||||
Utility | Parent & Other | EWC | Consolidated | |||||||
As- | Adjusted | As-Reported | Adjusted | As- Reported | As- Reported | Adjusted | ||||
2020 earnings (loss) | 2.90 | 1.03 | (0.63) | (0.32) | (0.34) | 1.93 | 0.71 | |||
Operating revenue less: Fuel, fuel-related expenses and gas purchased for resale, Purchased power, and Regulatory charges (credits)–net | 0.44 | 0.35 | (e) | - | - | (0.23) | (f) | 0.21 | 0.35 | |
Nuclear refueling outage expense | 0.01 | 0.01 | - | - | - | 0.01 | 0.01 | |||
Other O&M | (0.11) | (0.11) | (g) | - | - | 0.24 | (h) | 0.13 | (0.11) | |
Asset write-offs and impairments | - | - | - | - | 0.36 | (i) | 0.36 | - | ||
Decommissioning expense | (0.01) | (0.01) | - | - | 0.15 | (j) | 0.14 | (0.01) | ||
Taxes other than income taxes | (0.07) | (0.07) | (k) | - | - | 0.02 | (0.05) | (0.07) | ||
Depreciation/amortization exp. | (0.11) | (0.11) | (l) | - | - | 0.05 | (m) | (0.06) | (0.11) | |
Other income (deductions)–other | 0.11 | 0.11 | (n) | - | - | (0.29) | (o) | (0.18) | 0.11 | |
Interest exp. and other charges | (0.04) | (0.04) | (0.03) | (0.03) | 0.01 | (0.06) | (0.07) | |||
Income taxes–other | (2.03) | (0.15) | (p) | 0.33 | 0.02 | (q) | 0.47 | (r) | (1.23) | (0.13) |
Preferred dividend and noncontrolling interest | 0.09 | 0.09 | (s) | - | - | - | 0.09 | 0.09 | ||
Share effect | (0.01) | (0.01) | - | - | - | (0.01) | (0.01) | |||
2021 earnings (loss) | 1.17 | 1.09 | (0.33) | (0.33) | 0.44 | 1.28 | 0.76 | |||
Calculations may differ due to rounding |
Appendix B-2: As-Reported and Adjusted Earnings Variance Analysis (c), (d) | ||||||||||
Full Year 2021 vs. 2020 | ||||||||||
(After-tax, per share in $) | ||||||||||
Utility | Parent & Other | EWC | Consolidated | |||||||
As- | Adjusted | As- | Adjusted | As- Reported | As- Reported | Adjusted | ||||
2020 earnings (loss) | 8.95 | 7.08 | (1.73) | (1.42) | (0.32) | 6.90 | 5.66 | |||
Operating revenue less: Fuel, fuel-related expenses and gas purchased for resale, Purchased power, and Regulatory charges (credits)–net | 2.04 | 1.95 | (e) | - | - | (1.04) | (f) | 1.00 | 1.95 | |
Nuclear refueling outage expense | 0.04 | 0.04 | - | - | - | 0.04 | 0.04 | |||
Other O&M | (0.66) | (0.71) | (g) | - | - | 0.84 | (h) | 0.18 | (0.71) | |
Asset write-offs and impairments | - | - | - | - | (0.93) | (i) | (0.93) | - | ||
Decommissioning expense | (0.04) | (0.04) | - | - | 0.33 | (j) | 0.29 | (0.04) | ||
Taxes other than income taxes | (0.16) | (0.16) | (k) | - | - | 0.14 | (t) | (0.02) | (0.16) | |
Depreciation/amortization exp. | (0.48) | (0.48) | (l) | - | - | 0.22 | (m) | (0.26) | (0.48) | |
Other income (deductions)–other | 0.28 | 0.28 | (n) | 0.04 | 0.04 | (0.34) | (o) | (0.02) | 0.32 | |
Interest exp. and other charges | (0.16) | (0.16) | (u) | (0.06) | (0.06) | (v) | 0.04 | (0.18) | (0.22) | |
Income taxes–other | (2.49) | (0.61) | (p) | 0.51 | 0.20 | (q) | 0.45 | (r) | (1.53) | (0.41) |
Preferred dividend and noncontrolling interest | 0.09 | 0.09 | (s) | - | - | - | 0.09 | 0.09 | ||
Share effect | (0.03) | (0.03) | 0.01 | 0.01 | - | (0.02) | (0.02) | |||
2021 earnings (loss) | 7.38 | 7.25 | (1.23) | (1.23) | (0.61) | 5.54 | 6.02 | |||
Calculations may differ due to rounding | |
(c) | Utility operating revenue / regulatory charges (credits)–net and Utility income taxes–other exclude |
(d) | EPS effect is calculated by multiplying the pre-tax amount by the estimated income tax rate that is expected to apply and dividing by diluted average number of common shares outstanding for the prior period; income taxes–other represents income tax differences other than the tax effect of individual line items. |
(e) | The fourth quarter and full year earnings increases were driven by regulatory actions including E-AR's FRP; E-LA's FRP (including riders); E-MS's FRP; E-NO's FRP (electric and gas); and E-TX's GCRR, TCRF, and DCRF. The variances also reflected other items: regulatory charges (credits)–net for the difference between decommissioning expenses and NDT earnings plus decommissioning costs collected in revenue (largely earnings neutral, offset in Utility other income (deductions)–other); regulatory charges (credits)–net to account for timing differences which result from HLBV accounting for the equity partnership for E-AR's Searcy Solar plant (offset in Utility noncontrolling interest); regulatory provisions for E-AR and E-MS's FRPs; a regulatory liability for tax sharing with E-LA customers (partially offsets the hurricanes Katrina and Rita Act 55 income tax item discussed in footnote p) and higher Grand Gulf revenue. For the full year, volume/weather contributed to the increase. For the quarter, volume/weather partially offset the increase. The full year variance also reflected recovery of LCPS, the reversal of the 4Q20 regulatory provision for E-AR's 2019 netting adjustment in 1Q21, a first quarter 2020 regulatory liability for tax sharing with E-LA customers (partially offsets the Hurricane Isaac Act 55 income tax item discussed in footnote p), and a reserve adjustment for the FERC MSS-4 ROE decision. |
(f) | The fourth quarter and full year earnings decreases were due largely to lower revenues from the shutdown of Indian Point 3 in April 2021. The full year decrease also reflected the shutdown of Indian Point 2 in April 2020. |
(g) | The fourth quarter and full year earnings decreases from higher Utility other O&M were primarily due to higher MISO expenses, higher contract costs related to new customer solutions and sustainability initiatives, and higher compensation and benefits costs. The full year variance also reflected higher distribution operations expenses, an increase in non-nuclear generation expenses due primarily to new plants placed in service, higher nuclear generation costs, reduced expenses resulting from receipt of proceeds from spent fuel litigation with the DOE, and lower nuclear insurance refunds; these were partially offset by a decrease in meter reading expenses as a result of AMI meter deployment and a |
(h) | The fourth quarter and full year earnings increases from lower EWC other O&M were due largely to the shutdown of Indian Point 3 in April 2021 and lower severance and retention costs. The full year increase also reflected the shutdown of Indian Point 2 in April 2020. |
(i) | The fourth quarter earnings increase from lower EWC asset write-offs and impairments was primarily due to a gain from the settlement of spent fuel litigation at Indian Point. The full year earnings decrease from higher EWC asset write-offs and impairments also reflected a |
(j) | The fourth quarter and full year earnings increases from lower EWC decommissioning expense were due to the sale of Indian Point in May 2021. |
(k) | The fourth quarter and full year earnings decreases from higher Utility taxes other than income taxes were due to higher franchise taxes and higher ad valorem taxes. |
(l) | The fourth quarter and full year earnings decreases from higher Utility depreciation expense were due primarily to higher plant in service, including MCPS and WPEC. The full year decrease also reflected LCPS. |
(m) | The fourth quarter and full year earnings increases from lower EWC depreciation expense were due primarily to the shutdown of Indian Point 3 in April 2021. The full year variance also reflected the shutdown of Indian Point 2 in April 2020. |
(n) | The fourth quarter and full year earnings increases from higher Utility other income (deductions)–other were due largely to differences in NDT returns (based on regulatory treatment, decommissioning-related variances are largely earnings neutral, as described in footnote e), partially offset by the change in AFUDC as a result of higher construction work in progress in 2020. |
(o) | The fourth quarter and full year earnings decreases from lower EWC other income (deductions)–other were due largely to the absence of earnings from NDTs that were transferred in the sale of Indian Point, partially offset by lower non-service pension costs. |
(p) | The fourth quarter and full year earnings decreases from Utility income taxes-other reflected three fourth quarter 2021 tax items and two fourth quarter 2020 tax items. In the fourth quarter 2021, Louisiana and Arkansas enacted corporate income tax rate changes resulting in a |
(q) | The fourth quarter and full year earnings increases from Parent & Other income taxes–other related primarily to a fourth quarter 2020 settlement of the 2014 / 2015 IRS audit, which resulted in a |
(r) | The fourth quarter and full year earnings increases from EWC income taxes related primarily to a fourth quarter 2020 settlement of the 2014 / 2015 IRS audit, which resulted in a |
(s) | The fourth quarter and full year earnings increases from Utility preferred dividend requirements and noncontrolling interest resulted from HLBV accounting for the noncontrolling interest partner of the tax equity partnership for Searcy Solar (offset by a regulatory provision). |
(t) | The full year earnings increase from lower EWC taxes other than income taxes was due primarily to the shutdown of Indian Point 2 in April 2020 and Indian Point 3 in April 2021. |
(u) | The full year earnings decrease from higher Utility interest expense was due primarily to higher debt balances at E-LA and E-MS, as well as the change in AFUDC as a result of higher construction work in progress in 2020. |
(v) | The full year earnings decrease from higher Parent & Other interest expense was driven by debt issuances at Entergy Corporation, which resulted in a higher debt balance and additional debt issuance costs. |
Utility as-reported operating revenue less fuel, fuel-related 2021 vs. 2020 ($ EPS) | ||
4Q | FY | |
Volume/weather | (0.11) | 0.20 |
Retail electric price | 0.30 | 1.16 |
Capacity costs | 0.03 | 0.19 |
Reversal of reg. provision for E-AR's FRP 2019 netting adj. | - | 0.16 |
Reg. provision for E-AR FRP 2019 netting adj. | 0.16 | 0.16 |
Regulatory credit for E-MS | - | 0.07 |
Reg. provision for E-MS FRP (2021 lookback) | 0.07 | 0.07 |
MSS-4 ROE reserve adjustment | - | 0.07 |
Reg. liabilities for tax sharing | 0.12 | 0.22 |
Reg. provision for decommissioning items | (0.17) | (0.49) |
E-AR reg. provision for HLBV accounting | (0.09) | (0.09) |
Reg. provision at SERI (classified as an adjustment) | 0.09 | 0.09 |
Other, including Grand Gulf recovery | 0.04 | 0.23 |
Total | 0.44 | 2.04 |
C: Utility Operating and Financial Measures
Appendix C provides comparative summaries of Utility operating and financial measures.
Appendix C: Utility Operating and Financial Measures | |||||||||
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 vs. 2020 | |||||||||
Fourth Quarter | Full Year | ||||||||
2021 | 2020 | % Change | % Weather | 2021 | 2020 | % Change | % Weather | ||
GWh billed | |||||||||
Residential | 7,491 | 7,654 | (2.1) | (3.8) | 35,669 | 35,173 | 1.4 | (1.8) | |
Commercial | 6,519 | 6,359 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 26,818 | 26,466 | 1.3 | 0.9 | |
Governmental | 596 | 590 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2,438 | 2,414 | 1.0 | 1.6 | |
Industrial | 12,485 | 11,461 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 49,819 | 47,117 | 5.7 | 5.7 | |
Total billed retail sales | 27,091 | 26,064 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 114,744 | 111,170 | 3.2 | 2.0 | |
Wholesale | 3,291 | 2,549 | 29.1 | 16,656 | 13,658 | 22.0 | |||
Total sales | 30,382 | 28,613 | 6.2 | 131,400 | 124,828 | 5.3 | |||
Number of electric retail customers | |||||||||
Residential | 2,546,759 | 2,527,402 | 0.8 | ||||||
Commercial | 368,631 | 361,054 | 2.1 | ||||||
Governmental | 18,202 | 17,803 | 2.2 | ||||||
Industrial | 50,814 | 47,305 | 7.4 | ||||||
Total retail customers | 2,984,406 | 2,953,564 | 1.0 | ||||||
Other O&M and refueling outage | (2.6) | 1.1 | |||||||
Calculations may differ due to rounding | |
(w) | The effects of weather were estimated using heating degree days and cooling degree days for the billing cycles from certain locations within each jurisdiction and comparing to "normal" weather based on 20-year historical data. The models used to estimate weather are updated periodically and are subject to change. |
On a weather-adjusted basis for fourth quarter 2021, retail billed sales increased 3.0 percent, including estimated hurricane impacts of (0.8) percent. Residential billed sales decreased (3.8) percent and commercial billed sales increased 1.1 percent. Industrial billed sales increased 8.9 percent primarily reflecting growth from new customers, new/expansion projects, and an increase in demand from cogeneration customers.
On a weather-adjusted basis for full year 2021, retail billed sales increased 2.0 percent, including the impacts from COVID-19 and hurricanes. Residential billed sales decreased (1.8) percent and commercial billed sales increased 0.9 percent. Industrial billed sales volume increased 5.7 percent reflecting an increase in demand from new/expansion projects - primarily in the metals, transportation, and chemicals industries - and an increase in demand from cogeneration customers.
D: EWC Operating and Financial Measures
Appendix D-1 provides a comparative summary of EWC operating and financial measures.
Appendix D-1: EWC Operating and Financial Measures | ||||||
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 vs. 2020 | ||||||
Fourth Quarter | Full Year | |||||
2021 | 2020 | % Change | 2021 | 2020 | % Change | |
Owned capacity (MW) (x) | 1,205 | 2,246 | (46.3) | 1,205 | 2,246 | (46.3) |
GWh billed | 2,065 | 4,442 | (53.5) | 11,328 | 20,581 | (45.0) |
EWC Nuclear Fleet | ||||||
Capacity factor | 12.4 | 4.3 | ||||
GWh billed | 1,790 | 4,081 | (56.1) | 9,836 | 18,863 | (47.9) |
Production cost per MWh | 44.7 | 30.8 | ||||
Average energy/capacity revenue per MWh | 8.9 | 23.3 | ||||
Refueling outage days | ||||||
Palisades | - | 20 | - | 52 | ||
Calculations may differ due to rounding | |
(x) | 2021 is lower due to the shutdown of IP3 (1,041MW) on April 30, 2021. |
Appendix D-2 provides a comparative summary of EWC adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP).
Appendix D-2: EWC Adjusted EBITDA - Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures | ||||||
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 vs. 2020 | ||||||
($ in millions) | Fourth Quarter | Full Year | ||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |
Net income (loss) | 90 | (68) | 158 | (121) | (63) | (58) |
Add back: interest expense | 2 | 5 | (3) | 13 | 22 | (9) |
Add back: income taxes | 22 | 99 | (77) | (25) | 105 | (130) |
Add back: depreciation and amortization | 9 | 21 | (13) | 44 | 102 | (58) |
Subtract: interest and investment income | 18 | 104 | (86) | 119 | 234 | (116) |
Add back: decommissioning expense | 14 | 53 | (39) | 120 | 205 | (85) |
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) | 118 | 5 | 113 | (87) | 137 | (224) |
Calculations may differ due to rounding |
See the appendix in the webcast presentation for EWC hedging and price disclosures.
E: Consolidated Financial Measures
Appendix E provides comparative financial measures. Financial measures in this table include those calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, as well as those that are considered non-GAAP financial measures.
Appendix E: GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures | |||
Fourth Quarter 2021 vs. 2020 (See Appendix G for reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures) | |||
For 12 months ending December 31 | 2021 | 2020 | Change |
GAAP Measure | |||
As-reported ROE | (3.2)% | ||
Non-GAAP Financial Measure | |||
Adjusted ROE | - | ||
As of December 31 ($ in millions, except where noted) | 2021 | 2020 | Change |
GAAP Measures | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 443 | 1,759 | (1,317) |
Available revolver capacity | 3,985 | 4,110 | (124) |
Commercial paper | 1,201 | 1,627 | (426) |
Total debt | 27,154 | 24,062 | 3,092 |
Securitization debt | 84 | 175 | (91) |
Debt to capital | |||
Off-balance sheet liabilities: | |||
Debt of joint ventures – Entergy's share | 7 | 17 | (10) |
Total off-balance sheet liabilities | 7 | 17 | (10) |
Storm escrow balances | 33 | 116 | (83) |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures ($ in millions, except where noted) | |||
Debt to capital, excluding securitization debt | |||
Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization debt | |||
Gross liquidity | 4,428 | 5,869 | (1,441) |
Net liquidity | 3,227 | 4,241 | (1,014) |
Net liquidity, including storm escrow balances | 3,260 | 4,357 | (1,097) |
Parent debt to total debt, excluding securitization debt | |||
FFO to debt, excluding securitization debt | (2.6)% | ||
FFO to debt, excluding securitization debt, return of unprotected excess ADIT, | (2.5)% | ||
Calculations may differ due to rounding |
F: Definitions and Abbreviations and Acronyms
Appendix F-1 provides definitions of certain operating measures, as well as GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures.
Appendix F-1: Definitions | |
Utility Operating and Financial Measures | |
GWh billed | Total number of GWh billed to retail and wholesale customers |
Number of electric retail customers | Average number of electric customers over the period |
Other O&M and refueling outage expense per MWh | Other operation and maintenance expense plus nuclear refueling outage expense per MWh of billed sales |
EWC Operating and Financial Measures | |
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) | Earnings before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization, and excluding decommissioning expense |
Average revenue per MWh on contracted volumes | Revenue on a per unit basis at which generation output reflected in contracts is expected to be sold to third parties (including offsetting positions) at the minimum contract prices and at forward market prices at a point in time, given existing contract or option exercise prices based on expected dispatch or capacity, excluding the revenue associated with the amortization of the below-market PPA for Palisades (revenue will fluctuate due to factors including positive or negative basis differentials and other risk management costs) |
Capacity factor | Normalized percentage of the period that the nuclear plants generate power |
Expected sold and market total revenue per MWh | Total energy and capacity revenue on a per unit basis at which total planned generation output and capacity is expected to be sold given contract terms and market prices at a point in time, including positive or negative basis differentials and other risk management costs, divided by total planned MWh of generation, excluding the revenue associated with the amortization of the Palisades below-market PPA |
GWh billed | Total number of GWh billed to customers and financially-settled instruments |
Owned capacity (MW) | Installed capacity owned by EWC |
Percent of capacity sold forward | Percent of planned qualified capacity sold to mitigate price uncertainty under physical or financial transactions |
Percent of planned generation under contract (unit contingent) | Percent of planned generation output sold under unit-contingent contracts |
Planned net MW in operation (average) | Average installed nuclear capacity to generate power and/or sell capacity, reflecting the shutdown of Palisades (May 31, 2022) |
Planned TWh of generation | Amount of output expected to be generated by EWC nuclear resources considering plant operating characteristics, reflecting the shutdown of Palisades (May 31, 2022) |
Production cost per MWh | Fuel and other O&M expenses according to accounting standards that directly relate to the production of electricity per MWh (based on net generation) |
Unit contingent | Transaction under which power is supplied from a specific generation asset; if the asset is in operational outage, seller is generally not liable to buyer for any damages, unless the contract specifies certain conditions such as an availability guarantee |
Financial Measures – GAAP | |
As-reported ROE | 12-months rolling net income attributable to Entergy Corporation divided by avg. common equity |
Debt of joint ventures – Entergy's share | Entergy's share of debt issued by business joint ventures at EWC |
Debt to capital | Total debt divided by total capitalization |
Available revolver capacity | Amount of undrawn capacity remaining on corporate and subsidiary revolvers |
Securitization debt | Debt on the balance sheet associated with securitization bonds that is secured by certain future customer collections |
Total debt | Sum of short-term and long-term debt, notes payable and commercial paper, and finance leases on the balance sheet |
Appendix F-1: Definitions (continued) | |
Financial Measures – Non-GAAP | |
Adjusted EPS | As-reported EPS excluding adjustments |
Adjusted ROE | 12-months rolling adjusted net income attributable to Entergy Corporation divided by average common equity |
Adjustments | Unusual or non-recurring items or events or other items or events that management believes do not reflect the ongoing business of Entergy, such as the results of the EWC segment, significant tax items, and other items such as certain costs, expenses, or other specified items |
Debt to capital, excluding securitization debt | Total debt divided by total capitalization, excluding securitization debt |
FFO | OCF less AFUDC-borrowed funds, working capital items in OCF (receivables, fuel inventory, accounts payable, taxes accrued, interest accrued, and other working capital accounts), and securitization regulatory charges |
FFO to debt, excluding securitization debt | 12-months rolling FFO as a percentage of end of period total debt excluding securitization debt |
FFO to debt, excl. securitization debt, return of unprotected excess ADIT, and severance and retention payments associated with the exit of EWC | 12-months rolling FFO excluding return of unprotected excess ADIT and severance and retention payments associated with the exit of EWC as a percentage of end of period total debt excluding securitization debt |
Gross liquidity | Sum of cash and available revolver capacity |
Net debt to net capital, excl. securitization debt | Total debt less cash and cash equivalents divided by total capitalization less cash and cash equivalents, excluding securitization debt |
Net liquidity | Sum of cash and available revolver capacity less commercial paper borrowing |
Net liquidity, including storm escrows | Sum of cash, available revolver capacity, and escrow accounts available for certain storm expenses, less commercial paper borrowing |
Parent debt to total debt, excl. securitization debt | Entergy Corp. debt, incl. amounts drawn on credit revolver and commercial paper facilities, as a percent of consolidated total debt, excl. securitization debt |
Appendix F-2 explains abbreviations and acronyms used in the quarterly earnings materials.
Appendix F-2: Abbreviations and Acronyms | |||
ADIT AFUDC AFUDC – borrowed funds ALJ AMI ANO APSC ARO ATM bps CCGT CCNO CFO Choctaw COD CT CWIP D DCRF DOE DSM E-AR E-LA E-MS E-NO E-TX EBITDA EEI EPS ESG ETR EWC FERC FFO FIN 48 FRP GAAP GCRR Grand Gulf or GGNS HLBV accounting IIRR-G Indian Point 2 or IP2 | Accumulated deferred income taxes Allowance for funds used during construction Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction Administrative law judge Advanced metering infrastructure Units 1 and 2 of Arkansas Nuclear One owned by E-AR (nuclear) Arkansas Public Service Commission Asset retirement obligation At the market equity issuance program Basis points Combined cycle gas turbine Council of the City of New Orleans Cash from operations Choctaw County Generating Station (CCGT) Commercial operation date Simple cycle combustion turbine Construction work in progress Distribution Distribution cost recovery factor U.S. Department of Energy Demand side management Entergy Arkansas, LLC Entergy Louisiana, LLC Entergy Mississippi, LLC Entergy New Orleans, LLC Entergy Texas, Inc. Earnings before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization Edison Electric Institute Earnings per share Environmental, social, and governance Entergy Corporation Entergy Wholesale Commodities Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Funds from operations FASB Interpretation No.48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes" Formula rate plan U.S. generally accepted accounting principles Generation Cost Recovery Rider Unit 1 of Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (nuclear), Hypothetical liquidation at book value Infrastructure investment recovery rider - gas Indian Point Energy Center Unit 2 (nuclear) (shut down April 30, 2020, sold May 28,2021) | Indian Point 3 or IP3 IPEC or Indian Point IRP IRS ISES 2 LCPS LPSC LTM MCPS MISO Moody's MOU MPSC MTEP Nelson 6 NDT NOPA NOPS NOSS NRC NYSE OCAPS OCF OpCo OPEB Other O&M P&O Palisades PMR PPA PUCT REC RFP ROE RS Cogen RSP S&P SEC SERI T TCRF UPSA WACC WPEC | Indian Point Energy Center Unit 3 (nuclear) (shut down April 30, 2021, sold May 28, 2021) Indian Point Energy Center (nuclear) (sold May 28, 2021) Integrated resource plan Internal Revenue Service Unit 2 of Independence Steam Electric Station (coal) Lake Charles Power Station (CCGT) Louisiana Public Service Commission Last twelve months Montgomery County Power Station (CCGT) Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Moody's Investor Service Memorandum of Understanding Mississippi Public Service Commission MISO Transmission Expansion Plan Unit 6 of Roy S. Nelson plant (coal) Nuclear decommissioning trust IRS Notice of Proposed Adjustment New Orleans Power Station New Orleans Solar Station U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission New York Stock Exchange Orange County Advanced Power Station Net cash flow provided by operating activities Utility operating company Other post-employment benefits Other non-fuel operation and maintenance expense Parent & Other Palisades Power Plant (nuclear) Performance Management Rider Power purchase agreement or purchased power agreement Public Utility Commission of Texas Renewable energy credit Request for proposals Return on equity RS Cogen facility (CCGT cogeneration) Rate Stabilization Plan (E-LA Gas) Standard & Poor's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission System Energy Resources, Inc. Transmission Transmission cost recovery factor Unit Power Sales Agreement Weighted-average cost of capital Washington Parish Energy Center |
G: Other GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations
Appendix G-1, Appendix G-2, and Appendix G-3 provide reconciliations of various non-GAAP financial measures disclosed in this news release to their most comparable GAAP measure.
Appendix G-1: Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures – ROE | |||
(LTM $ in millions except where noted) | Fourth Quarter | ||
2021 | 2020 | ||
As-reported net income (loss) attributable to Entergy Corporation | (A) | 1,118 | 1,388 |
Adjustments | (B) | (97) | 250 |
Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) | (A-B) | 1,215 | 1,138 |
Average common equity (average of beginning and ending balances) | (C) | 11,282 | 10,575 |
As-reported ROE | (A/C) | ||
Adjusted ROE (non-GAAP) | [(A-B)/C] | ||
Calculations may differ due to rounding |
Appendix G-2: Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Debt ratios excluding securitization debt; gross liquidity; net liquidity; net liquidity, including storm escrows | |||
($ in millions except where noted) | Fourth Quarter | ||
2021 | 2020 | ||
Total debt | (A) | 27,154 | 24,062 |
Less securitization debt | (B) | 84 | 175 |
Total debt, excluding securitization debt | (C) | 27,071 | 23,887 |
Less cash and cash equivalents | (D) | 443 | 1,759 |
Net debt, excluding securitization debt | (E) | 26,628 | 22,128 |
Commercial paper | (F) | 1,201 | 1,627 |
Total capitalization | (G) | 39,079 | 35,243 |
Less securitization debt | (B) | 84 | 175 |
Total capitalization, excluding securitization debt | (H) | 38,995 | 35,068 |
Less cash and cash equivalents | (D) | 443 | 1,759 |
Net capital, excluding securitization debt | (I) | 38,553 | 33,309 |
Debt to capital | (A/G) | ||
Debt to capital, excluding securitization debt (non-GAAP) | (C/H) | ||
Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization debt (non-GAAP) | (E/I) | ||
Available revolver capacity | (J) | 3,985 | 4,110 |
Storm escrows | (K) | 33 | 116 |
Gross liquidity (non-GAAP) | (D+J) | 4,428 | 5,869 |
Net liquidity (non-GAAP) | (D+J-F) | 3,227 | 4,241 |
Net liquidity, including storm escrows (non-GAAP) | (D+J-F+K) | 3,260 | 4,357 |
Entergy Corporation notes: | |||
Due July 2022 | 650 | 650 | |
Due September 2025 | 800 | 800 | |
Due September 2026 | 750 | 750 | |
Due June 2028 | 650 | - | |
Due June 2030 | 600 | 600 | |
Due June 2031 | 650 | - | |
Due June 2050 | 600 | 600 | |
Total Entergy Corporation notes | (L) | 4,700 | 3,400 |
Revolver draw | (M) | 165 | 165 |
Unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts | (N) | (49) | (38) |
Total parent debt | (F+L+M+N) | 6,017 | 5,154 |
Parent debt to total debt, excluding securitization debt (non-GAAP) | [(F+L+M+N)/C] | ||
Calculations may differ due to rounding |
Appendix G-3: Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures – FFO to debt, excluding securitization debt; FFO to debt, excluding securitization debt, return of unprotected excess ADIT, and severance and retention payments associated with the exit of EWC | |||
($ in millions except where noted) | Fourth Quarter | ||
2021 | 2020 | ||
Total debt | (A) | 27,154 | 24,062 |
Less securitization debt | (B) | 84 | 175 |
Total debt, excluding securitization debt | (C) | 27,071 | 23,887 |
Net cash flow provided by operating activities, LTM | (D) | 2,301 | 2,690 |
AFUDC – borrowed funds, LTM | (E) | (29) | (52) |
Working capital items in net cash flow provided by operating activities, LTM: | |||
Receivables | (85) | (139) | |
Fuel inventory | 18 | (27) | |
Accounts payable | 270 | 137 | |
Taxes accrued | (21) | 208 | |
Interest accrued | (11) | 8 | |
Other working capital accounts | (54) | (143) | |
Securitization regulatory charges, LTM | 83 | 124 | |
Total | (F) | 200 | 168 |
FFO, LTM (non-GAAP) | (G)=(D+E-F) | 2,071 | 2,470 |
FFO to debt, excluding securitization debt (non-GAAP) | (G/C) | ||
Estimated return of unprotected excess ADIT, LTM | (H) | 87 | 70 |
Severance and retention payments associated with exit of EWC, LTM pre-tax | (I) | 120 | 55 |
FFO to debt, excluding securitization debt, return of unprotected excess ADIT, and severance and retention payments associated with the exit of EWC (non-GAAP) | [(G+H+I)/(C)] | ||
Calculations may differ due to rounding |
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