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PG&E (NYSE: PCG) reported strong second-quarter results for 2024, with GAAP earnings of $0.24 per share, up from $0.19 in 2023. Non-GAAP core earnings rose to $0.31 per share from $0.23. The company updated its 2024 GAAP EPS guidance to $1.11-$1.17 and reaffirmed non-GAAP core EPS guidance at $1.33-$1.37. PG&E made significant operational progress, installing 46 miles of underground powerlines and connecting 2,900 new customers. The company forecasts no equity needs in 2024 and reaffirmed its 2024-2028 financing plan. CEO Patti Poppe emphasized PG&E's focus on safe operations, wildfire risk reduction, and financial progress.

PG&E (NYSE: PCG) ha riportato risultati molto solidi nel secondo trimestre del 2024, con utili GAAP di $0,24 per azione, in aumento rispetto a $0,19 nel 2023. Gli utili core non-GAAP sono saliti a $0,31 per azione da $0,23. L'azienda ha aggiornato le previsioni per l'EPS GAAP del 2024 a $1,11-$1,17 e ha confermato le stime per l'EPS core non-GAAP a $1,33-$1,37. PG&E ha fatto significativi progressi operativi, installando 74 chilometri di linee elettriche sotterranee e collegando 2.900 nuovi clienti. L'azienda prevede di non avere necessità di capitale nel 2024 e ha confermato il piano di finanziamento per il 2024-2028. Il CEO Patti Poppe ha enfatizzato l'attenzione di PG&E sulla sicurezza operativa, la riduzione del rischio di incendi boschivi e i progressi finanziari.

PG&E (NYSE: PCG) reportó resultados muy sólidos en el segundo trimestre de 2024, con ganancias GAAP de $0.24 por acción, en comparación con $0.19 en 2023. Las ganancias fundamentales no GAAP aumentaron a $0.31 por acción desde $0.23. La compañía actualizó su proyección de EPS GAAP para 2024 a $1.11-$1.17 y reafirmó la guía de EPS fundamental no GAAP en $1.33-$1.37. PG&E realizó progresos operativos significativos, instalando 74 millas de líneas eléctricas subterráneas y conectando a 2,900 nuevos clientes. La compañía pronostica no necesitar capital en 2024 y reafirmó su plan de financiamiento para 2024-2028. La CEO Patti Poppe destacó el enfoque de PG&E en operaciones seguras, la reducción del riesgo de incendios forestales y el progreso financiero.

PG&E (NYSE: PCG)는 2024년 2분기 강력한 실적을 발표했습니다. GAAP 기준 주당순이익이 $0.24로, 2023년의 $0.19에서 증가했습니다. 비 GAAP 핵심 수익은 $0.23에서 $0.31로 상승했습니다. 이 회사는 2024년 GAAP EPS 가이던스를 업데이트했습니다. $1.11-$1.17로 조정하고, 비 GAAP 핵심 EPS 가이던스를 $1.33-$1.37로 재확인했습니다. PG&E는 상당한 운영 진전을 이루었습니다. 46마일의 지하 전선이 설치되고 2,900명의 신규 고객이 연결되었습니다. 이 회사는 2024년에 자본조달이 필요하지 않을 것으로 예상합니다와 2024-2028 재정 계획을 재확인했습니다. CEO 파티 포페는 PG&E의 안전한 운영, 산불 위험 감소 및 재정적 진전에 대한 집중을 강조했습니다.

PG&E (NYSE: PCG) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le deuxième trimestre de 2024, avec un bénéfice GAAP de 0,24 $ par action, en hausse par rapport à 0,19 $ en 2023. Les bénéfices fondamentaux non-GAAP ont augmenté pour atteindre 0,31 $ par action contre 0,23 $. L'entreprise a mis à jour ses prévisions d'EPS GAAP pour 2024 à 1,11 $ - 1,17 $ et a confirmé ses prévisions d'EPS fondamental non-GAAP à 1,33 $ - 1,37 $. PG&E a réalisé des progrès opérationnels significatifs, en installant 74 miles de lignes électriques souterraines et en connectant 2 900 nouveaux clients. L'entreprise prévoit de ne pas avoir besoin de capitaux en 2024 et a confirmé son plan de financement pour 2024-2028. Le PDG Patti Poppe a souligné l'accent mis par PG&E sur des opérations sûres, la réduction des risques d'incendie de forêt et les progrès financiers.

PG&E (NYSE: PCG) meldete starke Ergebnisse im zweiten Quartal 2024, mit GAAP-Gewinnen von $0,24 pro Aktie, ein Anstieg von $0,19 im Jahr 2023. Die nicht-GAAP-Kernerträge stiegen auf $0,31 pro Aktie von $0,23. Das Unternehmen aktualisierte seine GAAP EPS-Prognose für 2024 auf $1,11-$1,17 und bestätigte die nicht-GAAP-Kernertragsprognose bei $1,33-$1,37. PG&E machte beträchtliche betriebliche Fortschritte, indem 74 Meilen unterirdische Stromleitungen installiert und 2.900 neue Kunden angeschlossen wurden. Das Unternehmen prognostiziert keinen Kapitalbedarf im Jahr 2024 und bestätigte seinen Finanzierungsplan für 2024-2028. CEO Patti Poppe betonte PG&Es Fokus auf sichere Operationen, die Reduzierung von Waldbrandrisiken und finanzielle Fortschritte.

Positive
  • GAAP earnings increased from $0.19 to $0.24 per share year-over-year
  • Non-GAAP core earnings rose from $0.23 to $0.31 per share year-over-year
  • Installed 46 miles of underground powerlines and 43 miles of stronger poles in high fire-risk areas
  • Connected 2,900 new customers to the electric system in Q2 2024
  • Forecasting no equity needs in 2024
  • Reaffirmed 2024-2028 financing plan
Negative
  • Updated 2024 GAAP EPS guidance range lowered to $1.11-$1.17 from previous $1.15-$1.20

Insights

PG&E's Q2 2024 results demonstrate solid financial progress and operational improvements. The company reported GAAP earnings of $0.24 per share, up from $0.19 in Q2 2023 and non-GAAP core earnings of $0.31 per share, up from $0.23. This 34.8% increase in core earnings is particularly noteworthy.

Key drivers of this growth include:

  • Increased customer capital investment, approved in the 2023 General Rate Case
  • Non-fuel operating and maintenance savings
  • Reinvestment in emergency preparedness and risk mitigation

The company has updated its 2024 GAAP EPS guidance to $1.11-$1.17, slightly lower than previous estimates, while reaffirming non-GAAP core EPS guidance at $1.33-$1.37. This suggests confidence in their core business performance despite some non-core challenges.

Importantly, PG&E is forecasting no equity needs in 2024 and has reaffirmed its 2024-2028 financing plan, indicating strong cash flow and financial stability. This should be viewed positively by investors concerned about potential dilution.

However, investors should note the significant difference between GAAP and non-GAAP earnings, primarily due to unrecoverable interest expenses and wildfire-related costs. While core operations are improving, these ongoing issues continue to impact overall financial performance.

PG&E's operational progress in Q2 2024 showcases its commitment to safety and modernization. Key achievements include:

  • Installation of 46 miles of underground powerlines
  • 43 miles of stronger poles and covered powerlines in high-risk fire areas
  • Connection of 2,900 new customers to the electric system
  • Interconnection of the first of four planned renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities

These initiatives align with industry trends towards grid hardening and decarbonization. The focus on undergrounding powerlines is particularly noteworthy, as it's a long-term solution to reduce wildfire risk, though it comes with high upfront costs.

The company's progress in connecting new customers and expanding RNG facilities demonstrates its ability to grow while transitioning to cleaner energy sources. This balanced approach is important in the evolving utility landscape.

However, the pace of these improvements will be critical to watch. With climate change increasing wildfire risks, investors should monitor whether PG&E can accelerate its grid hardening efforts to outpace growing threats.

CEO Patti Poppe's statement about lowering average household energy costs, including from transportation, hints at a strategic focus on electrification. This could present significant growth opportunities but will require substantial investment and regulatory support.

OAKLAND, Calif., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) is on track to deliver solid 2024 results. Financial progress includes:

  • GAAP earnings were $0.24 per share for the second quarter of 2024, compared to earnings of $0.19 for the same period in 2023.
  • Non-GAAP core earnings were $0.31 per share for the second quarter of 2024, compared to earnings of $0.23 per share for the same period in 2023.
  • Recorded GAAP earnings were $0.58 per share for the first half of 2024, compared to earnings of $0.46 per share for the same period in 2023.
  • Non-GAAP core earnings were $0.69 per share for the first half of 2024, compared to earnings of $0.52 per share for the same period in 2023.
  • 2024 EPS GAAP guidance updated in the range of $1.11 to $1.17 per share.
  • 2024 non-GAAP core EPS guidance reaffirmed at $1.33 to $1.37 per share.
  • Forecasting no equity needs in 2024.
  • Reaffirming 2024-2028 financing plan.

Safety and operational progress during the second quarter of 2024 includes:

  • Installed 46 miles of underground powerlines and 43 miles of stronger poles and covered powerlines in the highest fire-risk areas.
  • Connected 2,900 new residential and business customers to our electric system, for a total of 5,184 in 2024.
  • Interconnected the first of four new renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities planned for 2024, enabling more California-produced RNG to reach consumers and help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
  • Installed more than 220 electric vehicle charging ports for a total of approximately 720 new ports installed in 2024.

"We're delivering for our customers and hometowns today through a foundation of safe operations, wildfire risk reduction and solid financial progress. We also see a bright future where we lower average household energy costs, including from transportation, and further cut carbon emissions," said PG&E Corporation CEO Patti Poppe.

Financial Results

PG&E Corporation recorded second-quarter 2024 income available for common shareholders of $520 million, or $0.24 per share, as reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This compares with income available for common shareholders of $406 million, or $0.19 per share, for the second quarter of 2023.

The increase in GAAP results is primarily driven by an increase in customer capital investment, as approved in the 2023 General Rate Case final decision and which earns an equity return as approved in the Automatic Cost of Capital Adjustment Mechanism Advice Letter. Other drivers include non-fuel operating and maintenance savings achieved for the first half of 2024 for various programs such as reinventing our inspection processes, net of amounts reinvested back into the business for emergency preparedness and risk mitigation as two examples.

PG&E Corporation uses "non-GAAP core earnings," which is a non-GAAP financial measure, in order to provide a measure that allows investors to compare the underlying financial performance of the business from one period to another, exclusive of non-core items. See the accompanying tables for a reconciliation of non-GAAP core earnings to consolidated earnings available for common shareholders.

Non-GAAP Core Earnings 

PG&E Corporation's non-GAAP core earnings, which exclude non-core items, were $674 million, or $0.31 per share, in the second quarter of 2024, compared with $494 million, or $0.23 per share, during the same period in 2023.

The increase in quarter-over-quarter non-GAAP core earnings per share is primarily driven by similar factors to the GAAP results, including customer capital investment, and non-fuel operating and maintenance savings, net of amounts reinvested back into the business as outlined above. 

Non-core items, which management does not consider representative of ongoing earnings, totaled $154 million after tax, or $0.07 per share, in the second quarter of 2024, compared with $88 million after tax, or $0.04 per share, during the same period in 2023.

2024 Guidance

PG&E Corporation is updating 2024 GAAP earnings guidance in the range of $1.11 to $1.17 per share (previously $1.15 to $1.20 per share). Factors driving GAAP earnings include costs related to unrecoverable interest expense of $285 million to $365 million after tax and other earnings factors, including allowance for funds used during construction equity, incentive revenues, tax benefits, and cost savings, net of below-the-line costs. Additional factors include the amortization of the Wildfire Fund asset and accretion of the related Wildfire Fund liability, PG&E Corporation's and the Utility's reorganization cases under Chapter 11, wildfire-related costs, and investigation remedies, partially offset by prior period net regulatory impact.

The guidance range for projected 2024 non-GAAP core earnings is reaffirmed at $1.33 to $1.37 per share. The guidance range for non-core items, which management does not consider representative of ongoing earnings, is $420 million to $460 million after tax.

Guidance is based on various assumptions and forecasts, including those relating to authorized revenues, future expenses, capital expenditures, rate base, equity issuances, and certain other factors.

Supplemental Financial Information

In addition to the financial information accompanying this release, presentation slides have been furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and are available on PG&E Corporation's website at: http://investor.pgecorp.com/financials/quarterly-earnings-reports/default.aspx

Earnings Conference Call

PG&E Corporation will also hold a conference call on July 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss its second quarter 2024 results. The public can access the conference call through a simultaneous webcast. The link is provided below and will also be available from the PG&E Corporation website.

What: Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Call

When: Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time

Where: http://investor.pgecorp.com/news-events/events-and-presentations/default.aspx 

A replay of the conference call will be archived at http://investor.pgecorp.com/news-events/events-and-presentations/default.aspx

Alternatively, a toll-free replay of the conference call may be accessed shortly after the live call through August 1, 2024, by dialing (800) 770-2030. The confirmation code 92587 will be required to access the replay.

Public Dissemination of Certain Information

PG&E Corporation and the Utility routinely provide links to the Utility's principal regulatory proceedings with the California Public Utilities Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at http://investor.pgecorp.com, under the "Regulatory Filings" tab, so that such filings are available to investors upon filing with the relevant agency. PG&E Corporation and the Utility also routinely post, or provide direct links to, presentations, documents, and other information that may be of interest to investors at http://investor.pgecorp.com, under the "Wildfire and Safety Updates" and "News & Events: Events & Presentations" tabs, respectively, in order to publicly disseminate such information. It is possible that any of these filings or information included therein could be deemed to be material information.

About PG&E Corporation

PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) is a holding company headquartered in Oakland, California. It is the parent company of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, an energy company that serves 16 million Californians across a 70,000-square-mile service area in Northern and Central California.  For more information, visit http://www.pgecorp.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the beliefs, expectations, estimates, future plans, and strategies of PG&E Corporation and the Utility, including regarding earnings, operating cost savings, capital investments, financings, and dividends. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, which management believes are reasonable, and on information currently available to management, but are necessarily subject to various risks and uncertainties. In addition to the risk that these assumptions prove to be inaccurate, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements include factors disclosed in PG&E Corporation's and the Utility's joint Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, their most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and other reports filed with the SEC, which are available on PG&E Corporation's website at www.pgecorp.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. PG&E Corporation and the Utility undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether due to new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law.

 

PG&E CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in millions, except per share amounts)



(Unaudited)


Three Months Ended June 30,


Six Months Ended June 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023

Operating Revenues








Electric

$                4,458


$                3,852


$              8,510


$              7,971

Natural gas

1,528


1,438


3,337


3,528

Total operating revenues

5,986


5,290


11,847


11,499

Operating Expenses








Cost of electricity

763


672


1,084


1,194

Cost of natural gas

204


274


733


1,190

Operating and maintenance

2,757


2,436


5,393


5,113

SB 901 securitization charges, net


289



562

Wildfire-related claims, net of recoveries

(3)


(1)


(4)


(3)

Wildfire Fund expense

78


117


156


234

Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning

1,053


997


2,075


2,074

Total operating expenses

4,852


4,784


9,437


10,364

Operating Income

1,134


506


2,410


1,135

Interest income

202


143


339


255

Interest expense

(812)


(640)


(1,527)


(1,242)

Other income, net

82


66


158


151

Income Before Income Taxes

606


75


1,380


299

Income tax provision (benefit)

82


(335)


121


(683)

Net Income

524


410


1,259


982

Preferred stock dividend requirement of subsidiary

4


4


7


7

Income Available for Common Shareholders

$                   520


$                   406


$              1,252


$                  975

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Basic

2,137


2,019


2,136


2,005

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Diluted

2,142


2,139


2,141


2,137

Net Income Per Common Share, Basic

$                  0.24


$                  0.20


$                 0.59


$                 0.49

Net Income Per Common Share, Diluted

$                  0.24


$                  0.19


$                 0.58


$                 0.46









 

Reconciliation of PG&E Corporation's Consolidated Earnings Available for Common Shareholders in Accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") to Non-GAAP Core Earnings
Second Quarter, 2024 vs. 2023

 


Three Months Ended

June 30,


Six Months Ended

June 30,


Earnings


Earnings per
Common
Share


Earnings


Earnings per
Common
Share

(in millions, except per share amounts)

2024


2023


2024


2023


2024


2023


2024


2023

PG&E Corporation's earnings/EPS on a GAAP basis

$  520


$  406


$ 0.24


$ 0.19


$  1,252


$  975


$ 0.58


$ 0.46

Non-core items: (1)
















Amortization of Wildfire Fund contribution (2)

56


84


0.03


0.04


112


169


0.05


0.08

Bankruptcy and legal costs (3)

13


17


0.01


0.01


25


33


0.01


0.02

Fire Victim Trust tax benefit net of securitization (4)

3


(65)



(0.03)


1


(139)



(0.07)

Investigation remedies (5)

15


2


0.01



19


17


0.01


0.01

Prior period net regulatory impact (6)

(6)


(6)




(12)


(12)


(0.01)


(0.01)

Strategic repositioning costs (7)


1





2



Tax-related adjustments (8)

70



0.03



70



0.03


Wildfire-related costs, net of insurance (9)

4


55



0.03


8


64



0.03

PG&E Corporation's non-GAAP core earnings/EPS (10)

$  674


$  494


$ 0.31


$ 0.23


$  1,474


$  1,109


$ 0.69


$ 0.52


All amounts presented in the table above and footnotes below are tax adjusted at PG&E Corporation's statutory tax rate of 27.98% for 2024 and 2023, except for certain costs that are not tax deductible. Amounts may not sum due to rounding.



(1)

"Non-core items" include items that management does not consider representative of ongoing earnings and affect comparability of financial results between periods, consisting of the items listed in the table above. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures below.



(2)

The Utility recorded costs of $78 million (before the tax impact of $22 million) and $156 million (before the tax impact of $44 million) during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, associated with the amortization of the Wildfire Fund asset and accretion of the related Wildfire Fund liability.



(3)

PG&E Corporation and the Utility recorded costs of $18 million (before the tax impact of $5 million) and $35 million (before the tax impact of $10 million) during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, related to bankruptcy and legal costs associated with PG&E Corporation's and the Utility's Chapter 11 filing, including legal and other costs.



(4)

The Utility recorded costs of $4 million (before the tax impact of $1 million) and $1 million (before the tax impact of $0 million) during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, related to any earnings-impacting investment losses or gains associated with investments related to the contributions to the customer credit trust. Previously included the charge related to the establishment of the SB 901 securitization regulatory asset and the SB 901 securitization regulatory liability associated with revenue credits funded by the net operating loss monetization and tax benefits related to the Fire Victim's Trust's sale of PG&E corporation common stock.



(5)

Includes costs associated with the decision different for the OII related to the 2017 Northern California Wildfires and 2018 Camp Fire ("Wildfires OII"), the system enhancements related to the locate and mark OII, restoration and rebuilding costs for the town of Paradise, and the settlement agreement resolving the Safety and Enforcement Division's investigation into the 2020 Zogg fire, as shown below.



(in millions)

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024


Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024

Wildfires OII disallowance and system enhancements

$                                     2


$                                     3

Locate and mark OII system enhancements

1


1

Paradise restoration and rebuild

1


2

2020 Zogg fire settlement

13


14

Investigation remedies

$                                   16


$                                   20

Tax impacts

(1)


(1)

Investigation remedies (post-tax)

$                                   15


$                                   19



(6)

The Utility recorded $8 million (before the tax impact of $2 million) and $16 million (before the tax impact of $4 million) during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, related to adjustments associated with the recovery of capital expenditures from 2011 through 2014 above amounts adopted in the 2011 GT&S rate case per the CPUC decision dated July 14, 2022.



(7)

Includes one-time costs related to repositioning PG&E Corporation's and the Utility's operating model.



(8)

PG&E Corporation recorded tax expense costs of $70 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 associated with the deductibility of certain customer bill credits issued in connection with the San Bruno natural gas explosion that occurred in 2010.



(9)

Includes costs associated with the 2019 Kincade fire, 2020 Zogg fire, and 2021 Dixie fire, net of insurance, as shown below.



(in millions)

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024


Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024

2019 Kincade fire-related costs

$                                     2


$                                    5

2020 Zogg fire-related insurance recoveries


(1)

2020 Zogg fire-related legal settlements

(1)


2021 Dixie fire-related legal settlements

5


7

Wildfire-related costs, net of insurance

$                                     6


$                                  11

Tax impacts

(2)


(3)

Wildfire-related costs, net of insurance (post-tax)

$                                     4


$                                    8


(10)

"Non-GAAP core earnings" is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures below.


Undefined, capitalized terms have the meanings set forth in PG&E Corporation's and the Utility's joint Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

 


PG&E Corporation's 2024 Earnings Guidance




2024

EPS guidance

Low


High

Estimated EPS on a GAAP basis

~

$        1.11


~

$        1.17

Estimated non-core items: (1)






Amortization of Wildfire Fund contribution (2)

~

0.10


~

0.10

Bankruptcy and legal costs (3)

~

0.03


~

0.01

SB 901 securitization (4)

~

0.01


~

0.01

Investigation remedies (5)

~

0.04


~

0.04

Prior period net regulatory impact (6)

~

(0.01)


~

(0.01)

Tax-related adjustments (7)


0.03



0.03

Wildfire-related costs, net of insurance (8)

~

0.01


~

0.01

Estimated EPS on a non-GAAP core earnings basis

~

$        1.33


~

$        1.37


All amounts presented in the table above and footnotes below are tax adjusted at PG&E Corporation's statutory tax rate of 27.98% for 2024, except for certain costs that are not tax deductible. Amounts may not sum due to rounding.



(1)

"Non-core items" include items that management does not consider representative of ongoing earnings and affect comparability of financial results between periods. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures below.



(2)

"Amortization of Wildfire Fund contribution" represents the amortization of the Wildfire Fund asset and accretion of the related Wildfire Fund liability.




2024

(in millions)

Low
guidance
range


High
guidance
range

Amortization of Wildfire Fund contribution

~

$         305


~

$         305

Amortization of Wildfire Fund contribution

~

$         305


~

$         305

Tax impacts

~

(85)


~

(85)

Amortization of Wildfire Fund contribution (post-tax)

~

$         220


~

$         220



(3)

"Bankruptcy and legal costs" consists of legal and other costs associated with PG&E Corporation's and the Utility's Chapter 11 filing.


2024

(in millions)

Low
guidance
range


High
guidance
range

Legal and other costs

~

$            90


~

$            45

Bankruptcy and legal costs

~

$            90


~

$            45

Tax impacts

~

(25)


~

(13)

Bankruptcy and legal costs (post-tax)

~

$            65


~

$            32



(4)

"SB 901 securitization" includes the establishment of the SB 901 securitization regulatory asset and the SB 901 regulatory liability associated with revenue credits funded by net operating loss monetization. Also included are any earnings-impacting investment losses or gains associated with investments related to the contributions to the customer credit trust.



2024

(in millions)

Low
guidance
range


High
guidance
range

SB 901 securitization charge

~

$            33


~

$            33

Net gains related to customer credit trust

~

(3)


~

(3)

SB 901 securitization

~

$            30


~

$            30

Tax impacts

~

(8)


~

(8)

SB 901 securitization (post-tax)

~

$            22


~

$            22



(5)

"Investigation remedies" includes costs related to the Paradise restoration and rebuild, the Wildfires OII decision different, the settlement agreement resolving the Safety and Enforcement Division's investigation into the 2020 Zogg fire, and the locate and mark OII system enhancements.


2024

(in millions)

Low
guidance
range


High
guidance
range

2020 Zogg fire settlement

~

$            58


~

$            58

Wildfires OII disallowance and system enhancements

~

40


~

40

Paradise restoration and rebuild

~

10


~

10

Locate and mark OII system enhancements

~

5


~

5

Investigation remedies

~

$         113


~

$         113

Tax impacts

~

(30)


~

(30)

Investigation remedies (post-tax)

~

$            83


~

$            83



(6)

"Prior period net regulatory impact" represents the recovery of capital expenditures from 2011 through 2014 above amounts adopted in the 2011 GT&S rate case.


2024

(in millions)

Low
guidance
range


High
guidance
range

2011-2014 GT&S capital audit

~

$          (35)


~

$          (35)

Prior period net regulatory impact

~

$          (35)


~

$          (35)

Tax impacts

~

10


~

10

Prior period net regulatory impact (post-tax)

~

$          (25)


~

$          (25)



(7)

"Tax-related adjustments" includes tax expense costs associated with the deductibility of certain customer bill credits issued in connection with the San Bruno natural gas explosion that occurred in 2010. The after-tax low and high non-core guidance range is $70 million for 2024.



(8)

"Wildfire-related costs, net of insurance" includes legal and other costs associated with the 2019 Kincade fire, 2020 Zogg fire, and 2021 Dixie fire, net of insurance.


2024

(in millions)

Low
guidance
range


High
guidance
range

2019 Kincade fire-related costs

~

$            15


~

$            15

2020 Zogg fire-related legal settlements

~

5


~

5

2020 Zogg fire-related insurance recoveries

~


~

(5)

2021 Dixie fire-related legal settlements

~

15


~

15

Wildfire-related costs, net of insurance

~

$            35


~

$            30

Tax impacts

~

(10)


~

(8)

Wildfire-related costs, net of insurance (post-tax)

~

$            25


~

$            22


Undefined, capitalized terms have the meanings set forth in PG&E Corporation's and the Utility's joint Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

 


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Non-GAAP Core Earnings and Non-GAAP Core EPS

"Non-GAAP core earnings" and "Non-GAAP core EPS," also referred to as "non-GAAP core earnings per share," are non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP core earnings is calculated as income available for common shareholders less non-core items. "Non-core items" include items that management does not consider representative of ongoing earnings and affect comparability of financial results between periods, consisting of the items listed above. Non-GAAP core EPS is calculated as non-GAAP core earnings divided by common shares outstanding on a diluted basis.

PG&E Corporation discloses historical financial results and provides guidance based on "non-GAAP core earnings" and "non-GAAP core EPS" in order to provide a measure that allows investors to compare the underlying financial performance of the business from one period to another, exclusive of non-core items. PG&E Corporation and the Utility use non-GAAP core earnings and non-GAAP core EPS to understand and compare operating results across reporting periods for various purposes including internal budgeting and forecasting, short- and long-term operating planning, and employee incentive compensation. PG&E Corporation and the Utility believe that non-GAAP core earnings and non-GAAP core EPS provide additional insight into the underlying trends of the business, allowing for a better comparison against historical results and expectations for future performance. With respect to our projection of non-GAAP core EPS for the years 2025-2028, PG&E Corporation is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the reconciling items that may affect GAAP net income without unreasonable effort. The reconciling items are primarily due to the future impact of wildfire-related costs, timing of regulatory recoveries, special tax items, and investigation remedies. These reconciling items are uncertain, depend on various factors and could significantly impact, either individually or in the aggregate, the GAAP measures.

Non-GAAP core earnings and non-GAAP core EPS are not substitutes or alternatives for GAAP measures such as consolidated income available for common shareholders and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

 

 

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What were PG&E's (PCG) Q2 2024 earnings per share?

PG&E reported GAAP earnings of $0.24 per share and non-GAAP core earnings of $0.31 per share for Q2 2024.

How much underground powerline did PG&E (PCG) install in Q2 2024?

PG&E installed 46 miles of underground powerlines in the highest fire-risk areas during Q2 2024.

What is PG&E's (PCG) updated 2024 GAAP EPS guidance?

PG&E updated its 2024 GAAP EPS guidance to a range of $1.11 to $1.17 per share.

Does PG&E (PCG) forecast any equity needs for 2024?

No, PG&E is forecasting no equity needs for 2024.

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