RGC Resources, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Earnings

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RGC Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGCO) reported consolidated earnings of $1,206,578 or $0.15 per diluted share for Q2 2020, up from $1,138,555 or $0.14 in Q2 2019. For the year ending June 30, 2020, earnings reached $11,349,435 or $1.40 per diluted share, compared to $8,927,266 or $1.11 in the previous year. CEO Paul Nester highlighted improvements in utility margins and investments in the Mountain Valley Pipeline as key growth drivers. However, earnings may fluctuate due to seasonal factors and economic uncertainties stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Positive

• Q2 earnings increased to $1,206,578, a growth from the previous year.
• Trailing twelve-month earnings improved significantly to $11,349,435.
• Growth attributed to better utility margins and investments.

Negative

• Future earnings may be impacted by seasonal fluctuations.
• Economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic could affect results.

ROANOKE, Va., Aug. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RGC Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:  RGCO) announced consolidated Company earnings of $1,206,578 or $0.15 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2020.  This compares to consolidated earnings of $1,138,555 or $0.14 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2019.  CEO Paul Nester stated, “We experienced earnings growth driven primarily by improved utility margins, net of prior year rate case estimates, and the investment in the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP).”

Earnings for the twelve months ended June 30, 2020 were $11,349,435 or $1.40 per diluted share outstanding compared to $8,927,266 or $1.11 per diluted share for the twelve months ended June 30, 2019.  Nester attributed the significant increase in trailing twelve-month net income to improved utility margins associated with infrastructure replacement programs, implementation of the new non-gas rates, and the investment in the MVP.

RGC Resources, Inc. provides energy and related products and services to customers in Virginia through its operating subsidiaries Roanoke Gas Company and RGC Midstream, LLC.

Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 is not indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 as quarterly earnings are affected by the highly seasonal nature of the business and weather conditions generally result in greater earnings during the winter months.  Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic creates significant economic uncertainty for the remainder of fiscal 2020.

From time to time, the Company may publish forward-looking statements relating to such matters as anticipated financial performance, business prospects, technological developments, new products, research and development activities and similar matters.  The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements.  In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, the Company notes that a variety of factors could cause the Company’s actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the Company’s forward-looking statements.

Past performance is not necessarily a predictor of future results.

Summary financial statements for the third quarter and twelve months are as follows:

RGC Resources, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended							Twelve Months Ended
	June 30,							June 30,
	2020			2019				2020			2019
Operating revenues	$	11,071,918		$	11,682,950			$	63,146,971		$	68,145,798
Operating expenses		9,736,255			10,045,893				49,239,011			56,326,695
Operating income		1,335,663			1,637,057				13,907,960			11,819,103
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate		1,205,574			777,193				4,470,184			2,391,549
Other income (expense), net		52,556			(5,967	)			638,345			393,190
Interest expense		986,203			925,698				4,093,103			3,267,271
Income before income taxes		1,607,590			1,482,585				14,923,386			11,336,571
Income tax expense		401,012			344,030				3,573,951			2,409,305
Net income	$	1,206,578		$	1,138,555			$	11,349,435		$	8,927,266
Net earnings per share of common stock:
Basic	$	0.15		$	0.14			$	1.40		$	1.11
Diluted	$	0.15		$	0.14			$	1.40		$	1.11
Cash dividends per common share	$	0.175		$	0.165			$	0.690		$	0.650
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		8,143,887			8,051,944				8,104,298			8,019,728
Diluted		8,159,324			8,088,270				8,129,737			8,063,073

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
	June 30,
Assets	2020				2019
Current assets	$	12,545,512			$	13,256,420
Total utility plant, net		194,049,965				177,816,330
Other assets		66,745,281				53,350,288
Total Assets	$	273,340,758			$	244,423,038
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities	$	15,070,172			$	23,546,484
Long-term debt, net		116,346,967				90,470,806
Deferred credits and other liabilities		51,672,467				45,668,813
Total Liabilities		183,089,606				159,686,103
Stockholders' Equity		90,251,152				84,736,935
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	273,340,758			$	244,423,038

Contact:		Randall P. Burton, II Vice President and CFO
Telephone:		540-777-3997

FAQ

What were RGC Resources' earnings for Q2 2020?

RGC Resources reported earnings of $1,206,578 or $0.15 per diluted share for Q2 2020.

How did RGC Resources' earnings compare to Q2 2019?

Earnings increased from $1,138,555 or $0.14 per diluted share in Q2 2019.

What is the full-year earning result for RGC Resources as of June 30, 2020?

For the year ending June 30, 2020, RGC Resources earned $11,349,435 or $1.40 per diluted share.

What factors contributed to RGC Resources' earnings growth?

Earnings growth was driven by improved utility margins and investment in the Mountain Valley Pipeline.

What risks might affect RGC Resources' future earnings?

Future earnings may be affected by seasonal fluctuations and economic uncertainties related to COVID-19.