MGE Energy Reports Second-Quarter Earnings
MGE Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGEE) reported a net income of $22.9 million, or $0.63 per share, in Q2 2021, up from $18.8 million or $0.53 per share in Q2 2020. This increase is attributed to warmer weather and economic recovery. Operating revenue rose to $130.73 million from $117.04 million year-over-year. Electric sales surged, with a 9.4% increase in commercial sales and 1.4% in residential sales. Investments in renewable energy projects, including the completion of the Two Creeks solar project, contributed to growth, although operating costs are expected to rise in the latter half of 2021.
- Net income increased to $22.9 million in Q2 2021, a 21.8% rise YoY.
- Operating revenue grew by 11.6% to $130.73 million compared to Q2 2020.
- Electric commercial sales rose 9.4% and residential sales increased by 1.4%.
- Operating costs are expected to rise following the completion of major capital projects.
MGE Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGEE) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2021.
MGE Energy's GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings for the second quarter of 2021 were
Our second-quarter results were driven by warmer weather, economic recovery in our service territory and increase in investments included in rate base.
MGE is investing in new, cost-effective renewable generation, which is helping to fuel the company's asset growth. An increase in electric investments included in rate base contributed to increased electric earnings for 2021. The Two Creeks solar project was completed in November 2020 contributing to increased electric earnings in the second quarter of 2021. The timing of 2021 depreciation and other operations and maintenance costs also contributed to higher electric earnings in the second quarter of 2021. Depreciation and operations and maintenance costs are expected to increase during the remainder of 2021 after significant capital projects are completed, including Badger Hollow I solar project and a new customer information system.
For the quarter, electric commercial and electric residential kilowatt-hour sales increased
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MGE Energy, Inc. |
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Three Months Ended June 30, |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Operating revenue |
$ |
130,730 |
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$ |
117,040 |
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Operating income |
$ |
23,393 |
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$ |
21,520 |
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Net income |
$ |
22,851 |
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$ |
18,791 |
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Earnings per share (basic and diluted) |
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0.63 |
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$ |
0.53 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) |
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36,163 |
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35,441 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted) |
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36,168 |
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35,441 |
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Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Operating revenue |
$ |
298,645 |
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$ |
266,913 |
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Operating income |
$ |
62,447 |
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$ |
52,960 |
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Net income |
$ |
57,784 |
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$ |
44,828 |
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Earnings per share (basic and diluted) |
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1.60 |
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$ |
1.28 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) |
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36,163 |
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35,054 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted) |
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36,170 |
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35,054 |
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About MGE Energy
MGE Energy is a public utility holding company. Its principal subsidiary, Madison Gas and Electric, generates and distributes electricity to 157,000 customers in Dane County, Wis., and purchases and distributes natural gas to 166,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements include the risks and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as expenses expected for the remainder of 2021. Such forward-looking statements are based on MGE Energy's current expectations, estimates and assumptions regarding future events, which are inherently uncertain. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any such forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements may be based. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to our business in general, please refer to the "Risk Factors" sections in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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