STOCK TITAN

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Impact
(Neutral)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Neutral)
Tags
Rhea-AI Summary

Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE: SWX) reported a consolidated net loss of $12.3 million for Q3 2022, compared to a loss of $11.6 million in Q3 2021. Adjusted net loss was $3.3 million, down from an adjusted income of $3.1 million a year prior. The natural gas distribution segment saw an improvement with a narrower loss of $22.2 million, alongside strong revenues of $1.1 billion. Despite inflation and supply chain challenges impacting margins, the company is focusing on growth initiatives and a strategic review for MountainWest and Centuri. Full-year 2022 guidance for net income stands at $185-195 million.

Positive
  • Added 40,000 new utility customers in the past 12 months.
  • Achieved record twelve-month operating margin of $1.1 billion.
  • Increased capital expenditures forecast for 2022 to $650-$675 million.
Negative
  • Consolidated net loss of $12.3 million for Q3 2022, widening from previous year.
  • Natural gas distribution segment reported a net loss of $22.2 million.
  • Centuri's EBITDA margin guidance revised down from 10%-11% to 8%-8.5%.

Record Twelve-Month Natural Gas Distribution Margin

Strategic Alternatives Review Process for Centuri and MountainWest Continues

Focus is on Cost Management, Growth, and Value Creation for Stockholders

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) ("Southwest Gas" or the "Company") today reported third quarter 2022 financial results. 

"Our third quarter results were in line with expectations for our natural gas distribution and pipeline and storage segments, and we continue to focus on additional opportunities to deliver growth with both of those segments. Revenues in our utility infrastructure segment remained strong while margins were impacted by significant inflationary pressures and mix-of-work headwinds in addition to continued customer supply chain challenges," said Karen S. Haller, President and Chief Executive Officer.  "As our Board continues the strategic alternatives review process for MountainWest and Centuri, we are executing on the utility's optimization plan and engaging on exciting projects in clean energy infrastructure. Moving forward, our priorities are focusing on safety and reliability while meeting the energy needs of our customers, investing in the communities we serve and maximizing value for our stockholders."

Southwest Gas Holdings Financial Highlights

  • Consolidated net loss of $0.18 per diluted share (and adjusted consolidated net loss of $0.05 per diluted share) for the third quarter of 2022, compared to consolidated net loss of $0.19 per diluted share (and adjusted consolidated earnings of $0.05 per diluted share) for the third quarter of 2021.
  • Consolidated net loss of $12.3 million (and adjusted consolidated net loss of $3.3 million) for the third quarter of 2022, compared to a consolidated net loss of $11.6 million (and adjusted consolidated net income of $3.1 million) for the third quarter of 2021.
  • Company-owned Life Insurance ("COLI") policy cash surrender value net decline of $1.5 million (or $0.02 per diluted share) for the quarter, compared to no change for the third quarter of 2021.
  • Adjustments to third quarter 2022 earnings include $11.9 million of collective nonrecurring strategic review expenses and certain MountainWest integration costs.

Strategic Alternatives Review Process Update
The Company's Board of Directors continues to review strategic alternatives for MountainWest and Centuri, including a sale or spin-off for Centuri. As previously announced, Southwest Gas and Carl C. Icahn entered into an Amended and Restated Cooperation Agreement on October 24, 2022.

SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS, INC.

SUMMARY UNAUDITED OPERATING RESULTS

(In thousands, except per share items)



Three Months Ended

September 30,


Nine Months Ended

September 30,


Twelve Months Ended
September 30,


2022


2021


2022


2021


2022


2021

Results of Consolidated Operations












Contribution to net income (loss) - natural gas distribution

$ (22,199)


$  (27,544)


$   87,330


$  102,584


$  171,881


$  182,134

Contribution to net income (loss)- utility infrastructure services

14,345


18,540


(4,400)


32,797


3,223


56,723

Contribution to net income (loss) - pipeline and storage

12,320



44,326



44,326


Corporate and administrative loss

(16,775)


(2,572)


(49,962)


(4,545)


(72,193)


(4,477)

Net income (loss)

$ (12,309)


$  (11,576)


$   77,294


$  130,836


$  147,237


$  234,380

Adjusted net income (loss)  (1)

$   (3,292)


$     3,137


$ 118,614


$  146,299


$  209,307


$  249,843

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$     (0.18)


$      (0.19)


$       1.19


$        2.23


$        2.30


$        4.02

Diluted adjusted earnings (loss) per share (1)

$     (0.05)


$       0.05


$       1.82


$        2.49


$        3.27


$        4.28

Weighted average diluted shares

67,325


59,816


65,148


58,742


64,051


58,312


(1) The three months ended September 30, 2022 adjustments include nonrecurring stand-up costs associated with integrating MountainWest, stockholder litigation, and strategic review costs (collectively, net of tax). Incrementally, the nine months ended September 30, 2022 adjustments also include proxy contest and settlement and MountainWest transaction costs, net of tax, and the twelve months ending September 30, 2022 adjustments further include legal reserves and Riggs Distler transaction costs (collectively, net of tax). The adjustments for the three, nine and twelve months ended September 30, 2021 include legal reserves and Riggs Distler transaction costs (collectively, net of tax).

Business Segment Highlights 

Natural Gas Distribution

The natural gas distribution segment recorded a net loss of $22.2 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to a net loss of $27.5 million in the third quarter of 2021. This was driven by typical seasonality of the utility business. The improved third-quarter results benefited from higher operating margin.

Key operational highlights include:

  • 40,000 new utility customers added during the past 12 months;
  • Record twelve-month operating margin of $1.1 billion;
  • $193 million capital investment during the quarter;
  • Filed with the CPUC for approval of a hydrogen-blending demonstration project;
  • Received approval to amend our contract with the RTC of Southern Nevada to increase the amount of RNG we supply to fuel an additional 40 buses; and
  • Ranked #1 in customer satisfaction for businesses with natural gas service in the West, three years in a row by J.D. Power. Also ranked #1 in safety and reliability, corporate citizenship, billing and payment, communications, and price.*

*Southwest Gas received the highest score in the West Region of the J.D. Power 2020 - 2022 U.S.Gas Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Studies of customers' satisfaction nationally among business customers in the U.S. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

Key drivers of the third quarter performance in 2022 as compared to third quarter performance in 2021 include:

  • Increased operating margin by $11 million compared to the third quarter of 2021, including the impact of new general rates in Nevada effective April 1, 2022;
  • A $2 million increase in O&M (including a $7 million increase in collective pipeline integrity/reliability, technology and customer-related costs and reserves, offset by lower legal-related claims of $5 million);
  • Depreciation and amortization increased $3 million due to a higher level of gas plant in service;
  • Other income increased $6 million reflecting higher interest income and lower non-service components of pension costs, offset by a $1.5 million decline in COLI results; and
  • Increased interest expense of $4.5 million compared to the third quarter of 2021.

Arizona rate case update:

  • Stipulated positions with Company, Staff, and RUCO on ROE of 9.3% and equity layer of 50%;
  • Rate relief - parties' positions range from $54.8 - $61.7 million;
  • All items subject to ACC approval; and
  • Rate relief anticipated in early 2023.

Reaffirm Natural Gas Distribution Segment Guidance and Outlook:

  • ROE in 2023 and beyond of 8%+;
  • Five-year utility rate base compound annual growth rate of 5%7% (2022 – 2026);
  • 5-Year O&M/per customer CAGR of less than 1% (2022 - 2026);
  • 2022 net income guidance of $185 million to $195 million, which continues to include normalized COLI earnings of $3 million$5 million;
  • 2022 capital expenditures in support of customer growth, system improvements, and pipe replacement programs of $650 million to $675 million (previously was $600 million to $650 million); and
  • 5-Year capital expenditures of $2.5$3.5 billion.

Centuri / Utility Infrastructure Services

The utility infrastructure services segment had net income of $14.3 million in the third quarter of 2022, compared to net income of $18.5 million in the third quarter 2021. While revenues increased $125.6 million over the third quarter of 2021, Centuri's performance was impacted by inflation, customer supply chain challenges affecting mix of work, reduced storm restoration work, and increased amortization and interest related to Riggs Distler. 

Key operational highlights include:

  • Record revenues of $758 million, including Riggs Distler revenues, an increase of 20% compared to the third quarter of 2021;
  • Awarded notice to proceed on $217 million onshore assembly contract for offshore wind project; and
  • Deployed 800 employees to assist in power restoration services due to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian ($18 million of revenues in Q3 and $12 million in Q4).

Key drivers of Centuri's third quarter performance in 2022 as compared to third quarter performance in 2021 include:

  • $28 million revenue reduction in higher-profit storm restoration services;
  • Increases in fuel due to inflation ($9.5 million, including $1.6 million for Riggs Distler);
  • Negative impact on work mix and volume due to certain customers' supply chain challenges in procuring necessary materials and equipment;
  • Recognition of a $5.7 million loss on a gas infrastructure bid project that will be substantially completed in Q4 (recovery being pursued for higher costs incurred);
  • Increased interest expense ($10.4 million) and increased depreciation and amortization expense ($9.8 million) primarily associated with the acquisition of Riggs Distler; and
  • Prior-year quarter included $13 million of transaction-related expenses for Riggs Distler acquisition.

Centuri / Utility Infrastructure Services Segment Guidance and Outlook:

  • 2022 revenues of $2.60 billion to $2.70 billion (revised from $2.65 - $2.80 billion);
  • 2022 EBITDA margin of 8% to 8.5% (revised from the previous 10% to 11% due to inflationary and customer supply chain headwinds and significantly reduced storm restoration work);
  • 2023 revenues of $2.8 billion to $3.0 billion;
  • 2023 EBITDA margin of 9.5% - 11% (previously 11% - 12%); and
  • 2023 - 2026 Adjusted EBITDA CAGR of 9% - 11% (unchanged).

MountainWest / Pipeline and Storage 

MountainWest reported $12.3 million of net income. MountainWest's results were impacted by $5.7 million of pre-tax, nonrecurring expenses, primarily associated with post-acquisition integration costs. After accounting for these nonrecurring expenses, MountainWest results were in line with Company expectations. The Company expects to complete the integration of MountainWest by the first quarter of 2023.

Key operational highlights include:

  • $63.2 million in recognized revenue; and
  • Contributed $12.3 million to consolidated net income and $16.6 million on an adjusted basis.

Reaffirm MountainWest / Pipeline and Storage Segment Guidance and Outlook:

  • 2022 revenue of $250 million to $255 million;
  • 2022 run rate EBITDA margin of 65% to 67%;
  • Earnings accretion in 2022 on a run rate basis exclusive of nonrecurring integration costs; and
  • Targeting over $200 million (previously $100 million) in incremental growth investment opportunities at MountainWest through 2025. The Company further expects to construct these projects at an EBITDA build multiple of less than 6x, driving meaningful value creation for stockholders.

Conference Call and Webcast

Southwest Gas will host a conference call on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss its third quarter 2022 results. The associated press releases and presentation slides are available at https://investors.swgasholdings.com/investor-overview.

The call will be webcast live on the Company's website at www.swgasholdings.com. The telephone dial-in numbers in the U.S. and Canada are toll free: (800) 267-6316 or international (203) 518-9814. The conference ID is SWXQ322.  The webcast will be archived on the Southwest Gas website.

Southwest Gas Holdings currently has three business segments:

Southwest Gas Corporation is a dynamic energy company committed to exceeding the expectations of over 2 million customers throughout Arizona, Nevada, and California by providing safe and reliable service while innovating sustainable energy solutions to fuel the growth in its communities. 

Centuri Group, Inc. is a strategic infrastructure services company that partners with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the United States and Canada.

MountainWest operates over 2,000 miles of highly contracted, FERC-regulated interstate natural gas pipeline providing transportation and underground storage services in the Rocky Mountain region.

Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") and the Company's expectations or intentions regarding the future. These forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of words such as "will", "predict", "continue", "forecast", "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "outlook", "could", "target", "project", "intend", "plan", "seek", "estimate", "should", "may" and "assume", as well as variations of such words and similar expressions referring to the future, and include (without limitation) statements regarding expectations of continuing growth in 2022. In addition, the statements under headings pertaining to "Guidance and Outlook" that are not historic, constitute forward-looking statements. A number of important factors affecting the business and financial results of the Company could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the timing and impact of executing (or not executing) on various strategic alternatives, including whether we will sell or spin Centuri and/or sell MountainWest, the timing and amount of rate relief, changes in rate design, customer growth rates, the effects of regulation/deregulation, tax reform and related regulatory decisions, the impacts of construction activity at Centuri, the potential for, and the impact of, a credit rating downgrade, the costs to integrate MountainWest, future earnings trends, inflation, sufficiency of labor markets and similar resources, seasonal patterns, current and future litigation, and the impacts of stock market volatility. In addition, the Company can provide no assurance that its discussions about future operating margin, operating income, COLI earnings, interest expense, and capital expenditures of the natural gas distribution segment will occur. Likewise, the Company can provide no assurance regarding segment revenues, EBITDA, EBITDA margin or growth rates, that projects expected to be undertaken with results as stated will occur, nor that interest expense patterns will transpire as expected, nor can it provide assurance regarding acquisitions or their impacts, including management's plans or expectations related thereto, including with regard to Riggs Distler or MountainWest. Factors that could cause actual results to differ also include (without limitation) those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" and "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk" in Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.'s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company's and Southwest Gas Corporation's current and periodic reports, including our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, filed from time to time with the SEC. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its web-site or otherwise. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Measures.  This earnings release contains financial measures that have not been calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP measures include (i) adjusted consolidated earnings per diluted share, (ii) adjusted consolidated net income, (iii) natural gas distribution segment adjusted net income (loss), (iv) pipeline and storage segment adjusted net income, (v) utility infrastructure services segment adjusted net income (loss), and (vi) adjusted corporate and administrative net loss. Management uses these non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate performance and in making financial and operational decisions. Management believes that its presentation of these measures provides investors greater transparency with respect to its results of operations and that these measures are useful for a period-to-period comparison of results. Management also believes that providing these non-GAAP financial measures helps investors evaluate the Company's operating performance, profitability, and business trends in a way that is consistent with how management evaluates such performance. Adjusted consolidated net income for the three-, nine- and twelve- months ended September 30, 2022 includes adjustments to add back expenses related to the Riggs Distler acquisition, the MountainWest acquisition and integration expenses, stockholder activism and litigation, proxy contest and settlement, legal reserves, and the strategic review. Management believes that it is appropriate to adjust for expenses related to the MountainWest acquisition and integration because they are expenses that will not recur in periods following the integration. Management believes it is appropriate to adjust for expenses related to stockholder activism, proxy contest settlement, and stockholder litigation, as well as the strategic review, because these matters are unique and outside of the ordinary course of business for the Company. In addition, utility infrastructure services adjusted net income, adjusted loss for corporate and administrative, and adjusted consolidated net income include adjustments associated with acquisition-related costs related to the Riggs Distler acquisition.

Management also uses the non-GAAP measure operating margin related to its natural gas distribution operations. Southwest recognizes operating revenues from the distribution and transportation of natural gas (and related services) to customers. Gas cost is a tracked cost, which is passed through to customers without markup under purchased gas adjustment ("PGA") mechanisms, impacting revenues and net cost of gas sold on a dollar-for-dollar basis, thereby having no impact on Southwest's profitability. Therefore, management routinely uses operating margin, defined by management as regulated operations revenues less the net cost of gas sold, in its analysis of Southwest's financial performance. Operating margin also forms a basis for Southwest's various regulatory decoupling mechanisms. Management believes supplying information regarding operating margin provides investors and other interested parties with useful and relevant information to analyze Southwest's financial performance in a rate-regulated environment. (The Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. Consolidated Earnings Digest included herein provides reconciliations for these non-GAAP measures.)

We do not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking Non-GAAP Measures to the corresponding forward-looking GAAP measure due to our inability to project special charges and certain expenses.

SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS DIGEST 

(In thousands, except per share amounts) 



QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,


2022


2021

Consolidated Operating Revenues


$          1,125,588


$              888,696






Net loss applicable to Southwest Gas Holdings


$              (12,309)


$               (11,576)






Weighted Average Common Shares


67,157


59,688






Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share


$                  (0.18)


$                   (0.19)






Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share


$                  (0.18)


$                   (0.19)






Reconciliation of Gross margin to Operating Margin (non-GAAP measure)





Utility Gross Margin


$               58,021


$                62,681

Plus:





Operations and maintenance (excluding Admin & General) expense


81,092


68,098

Depreciation and amortization expense


64,390


61,359

Operating Margin


$             203,503


$              192,138






NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,


2022


2021

Consolidated Operating Revenues


$          3,539,117


$          2,596,024






Net Income applicable to Southwest Gas Holdings


$               77,294


$             130,836






Weighted Average Common Shares


65,004


58,639






Basic Earnings Per Share


$                   1.19


$                   2.23






Diluted Earnings Per Share


$                   1.19


$                   2.23






Reconciliation of Gross margin to Operating Margin (non-GAAP measure)





Utility Gross Margin


$             391,540


$             392,190

Plus:





Operations and maintenance (excluding Admin & General) expense


230,235


194,471

Depreciation and amortization expense


192,434


187,688

Operating Margin


$             814,209


$             774,349






TWELVE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,


2022


2021

Consolidated Operating Revenues


$          4,623,544


$          3,510,104






Net Income applicable to Southwest Gas Holdings


$             147,237


$             234,380






Weighted Average Common Shares


63,905


58,209






Basic Earnings Per Share


$                   2.30


$                   4.03






Diluted Earnings Per Share


$                   2.30


$                   4.02






Reconciliation of Gross margin to Operating Margin (non-GAAP measure)





Utility Gross Margin


$             569,675


$             566,065

Plus:





Operations and maintenance (excluding Admin & General) expense


302,924


255,434

Depreciation and amortization expense


258,144


249,118

Operating Margin


$          1,130,743


$          1,070,617

Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted diluted earnings per share and their comparable GAAP measures of Net income (loss) and Diluted earnings (loss) per share. Note that the comparable GAAP measures are also included in Note 7 - Segment Information in the Company's September 30, 2022 Form 10-Q.

Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts



Three Months Ended
September 30,


Nine Months Ended

September 30,


Twelve Months Ended
September 30,



2022


2021


2022


2021


2022


2021

Reconciliation of Net income (loss) to non-GAAP
measure of Adjusted net income (loss)













Net income (loss) applicable to Natural Gas
Distribution (GAAP)


$  (22,199)


$  (27,544)


$    87,330


$  102,584


$  171,881


$  182,134

Plus:













Legal reserve



5,000



5,000



5,000

Income tax effect of adjustment above (1)



(1,200)



(1,200)



(1,200)

Adjusted net income (loss) applicable to Natural
Gas Distribution


$  (22,199)


$  (23,744)


$    87,330


$  106,384


$  171,881


$  185,934














Net income (loss) applicable to Utility
Infrastructure Services (GAAP)


$    14,345


$    18,540


$    (4,400)


$    32,797


$      3,223


$    56,723

Plus:













Riggs Distler transaction costs



13,000



14,000



14,000

Income tax effect of adjustment above (1)



(2,087)



(2,337)



(2,337)

Strategic review (2)


(638)



1,610



1,610


Income tax effect of adjustment above (1)


160



(402)



(402)


Adjusted net income (loss) applicable to Utility
Infrastructure Services


$    13,867


$    29,453


$    (3,192)


$    44,460


$      4,431


$    68,386














Net income applicable to Pipeline and Storage
(GAAP)


$    12,320


$            —


$    44,326


$            —


$    44,326


$            —

Plus:













Nonrecurring stand-up costs associated with
integrating MountainWest


5,670



18,901



18,901


Income tax effect of adjustment above (1)


(1,361)



(4,537)



(4,537)


Adjusted net income applicable to Pipeline and
Storage


$    16,629


$            —


$    58,690


$            —


$    58,690


$            —














Net loss - Corporate and administrative (GAAP)


$  (16,775)


$    (2,572)


$  (49,962)


$    (4,545)


$  (72,193)


$    (4,477)

Plus:













MountainWest transaction and related costs




700



23,501


Income tax effect of adjustment above (1)




(168)



(5,640)


Proxy contest, Stockholder litigation,
Settlement agreement, and Strategic review


6,824



32,681



37,182


Income tax effect of adjustment above (1)


(1,638)



(7,465)



(8,545)


Adjusted net loss applicable to Corporate and
administrative


$  (11,589)


$    (2,572)


$  (24,214)


$    (4,545)


$  (25,695)


$    (4,477)














Net income (loss) applicable to Southwest Gas
Holdings (GAAP)


$  (12,309)


$  (11,576)


$    77,294


$  130,836


$  147,237


$  234,380

Plus:













Legal reserve



5,000



5,000



5,000

Riggs Distler transaction costs



13,000



14,000



14,000

Nonrecurring stand-up cost associated with
integrating MountainWest


5,670



18,901



18,901


MountainWest transaction costs




700



23,501


Proxy contest, Stockholder litigation,
Settlement agreement, and Strategic review


6,186



34,291



38,792


Income tax effect of adjustment above (1)


(2,839)


(3,287)


(12,572)


(3,537)


(19,124)


(3,537)

Adjusted net income (loss) applicable to
Southwest Gas Holdings


$    (3,292)


$      3,137


$  118,614


$  146,299


$  209,307


$  249,843














Weighted average shares - diluted


67,325


59,816


65,148


58,742


64,051


58,312














Earnings (loss) per share:













Diluted earnings (loss) per share


$       (0.18)


$       (0.19)


$        1.19


$        2.23


$        2.30


$        4.02

Adjusted consolidated earnings per diluted share


$       (0.05)


$        0.05


$        1.82


$        2.49


$        3.27


$        4.28














(1) Calculated using the Company's blended statutory tax rate of 24%, except for items pertaining to the Utility Infrastructure Services segment which was calculated using a blended statutory tax rate of 25%.

(2) The Strategic Review costs for Centuri in the third quarter of 2022 are negative as certain costs were reimbursed to Centuri by the Company, including amounts initially recorded by Centuri in the previous quarter.  Reimbursed amounts are included as part of Corporate and Administrative costs associated with the Strategic Review.

 

SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS, INC.

SUMMARY UNAUDITED OPERATING RESULTS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)



Three Months Ended

September 30,


Nine Months Ended
September 30,


Twelve Months Ended
September 30,


2022


2021


2022


2021


2022


2021

Results of Consolidated Operations












Contribution to net income (loss) - natural gas
distribution

$ (22,199)


$ (27,544)


$     87,330


$   102,584


$   171,881


$   182,134

Contribution to net income (loss) - utility
infrastructure services

14,345


18,540


(4,400)


32,797


3,223


56,723

Contribution to net income - pipeline and
storage

12,320



44,326



44,326


Corporate and administrative

(16,775)


(2,572)


(49,962)


(4,545)


(72,193)


(4,477)

Net income (loss)

$ (12,309)


$ (11,576)


$     77,294


$   130,836


$   147,237


$   234,380













Basic earnings (loss) per share

$      (0.18)


$      (0.19)


$          1.19


$          2.23


$          2.30


$          4.03

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$      (0.18)


$      (0.19)


$          1.19


$          2.23


$          2.30


$          4.02













Weighted average common shares

67,157


59,688


65,004


58,639


63,905


58,209

Weighted average diluted shares

67,325


59,816


65,148


58,742


64,051


58,312













Results of Natural Gas Distribution












Regulated operations revenues

$ 303,944


$ 255,848


$  1,358,425


$  1,070,576


$  1,809,639


$  1,445,066

Net cost of gas sold

100,441


63,710


544,216


296,227


678,896


374,449

Operating margin

203,503


192,138


814,209


774,349


1,130,743


1,070,617

Operations and maintenance expense

121,537


119,708


368,984


328,980


478,554


431,795

Depreciation and amortization

64,390


61,359


192,434


187,688


258,144


249,118

Taxes other than income taxes

20,693


20,109


62,443


60,134


82,652


76,087

Operating income (loss)

(3,117)


(9,038)


190,348


197,547


311,393


313,617

Other income (deductions)

1,678


(4,287)


(440)


(4,902)


(97)


(545)

Net interest deductions

29,417


24,922


84,660


71,263


110,957


97,259

Income (loss) before income taxes

(30,856)


(38,247)


105,248


121,382


200,339


215,813

Income tax expense (benefit)

(8,657)


(10,703)


17,918


18,798


28,458


33,679

Contribution to net income (loss) - natural gas
distribution

$ (22,199)


$ (27,544)


$     87,330


$   102,584


$   171,881


$   182,134



Three Months Ended

September 30,


Nine Months Ended
September 30,


Twelve Months Ended
September 30,


2022


2021


2022


2021


2022


2021

Results of Utility Infrastructure Services












Utility infrastructure services revenues

$ 758,466


$ 632,848


$  1,988,433


$  1,525,448


$  2,621,646


$  2,065,038

Operating expenses:












Utility infrastructure services expenses

680,135


567,270


1,829,560


1,381,524


2,403,503


1,858,464

Depreciation and amortization

39,811


30,021


116,286


79,982


153,947


105,570

Operating income

38,520


35,557


42,587


63,942


64,196


101,004

Other income (deductions)

(110)


1,175


(743)


927


(603)


827

Net interest deductions

16,608


6,257


40,337


9,511


51,825


11,642

Income before income taxes

21,802


30,475


1,507


55,358


11,768


90,189

Income tax expense

6,466


9,653


3,350


17,372


4,754


26,785

Net income (loss)

15,336


20,822


(1,843)


37,986


7,014


63,404

Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests

991


2,282


2,557


5,189


3,791


6,681

Contribution to consolidated results
attributable to Centuri

$   14,345


$   18,540


$      (4,400)


$     32,797


$        3,223


$     56,723

 



Three Months Ended

September 30,


Nine Months Ended

September 30,



2022

Results of Pipeline and Storage





Regulated operations revenues


$                       63,178


$                   192,259

Operating expenses:





Net cost of gas sold


550


3,553

Operations and maintenance expense


25,198


74,251

Depreciation and amortization


12,732


38,869

Taxes other than income taxes


2,663


8,335

Operating income


22,035


67,251

Other income


353


1,691

Net interest deductions


4,553


13,449

Income before income taxes


17,835


55,493

Income tax expense


5,515


11,167

Contribution to consolidated results attributable to MountainWest


$                       12,320


$                     44,326

 

FINANCIAL STATISTICS




Market value to book value per share at quarter end


137 %

Twelve months to date return on equity

-- total company


4.5 %


-- gas segment


6.8 %

Common stock dividend yield at quarter end


3.6 %

Customer to employee ratio at quarter end (gas segment)


940 to 1

 

GAS DISTRIBUTION SEGMENT









Authorized Rate Base
(In thousands)


Authorized Rate of
Return


Authorized Return on
Common Equity

Rate Jurisdiction




Arizona


$                     1,930,612


7.03 %


9.10 %

Southern Nevada


1,535,593


6.30


9.40

Northern Nevada


174,965


6.56


9.40

Southern California


285,691


7.11


10.00

Northern California


92,983


7.44


10.00

South Lake Tahoe


56,818


7.44


10.00

Great Basin Gas Transmission Company (1)


135,460


8.30


11.80


(1) Estimated amounts based on 2019/2020 rate case settlement.

 

SYSTEM THROUGHPUT BY CUSTOMER CLASS











Nine Months Ended
September 30,


Twelve Months Ended
September 30,

(In dekatherms)


2022


2021


2022


2021

Residential


59,709,176


60,589,755


75,929,879


79,686,624

Small commercial


24,696,239


23,481,767


32,265,435


31,042,118

Large commercial


7,548,260


7,324,415


9,713,976


9,561,035

Industrial / Other


3,556,630


3,679,886


4,980,880


4,891,531

Transportation


68,896,791


74,333,206


89,518,783


97,852,958

Total system throughput


164,407,096


169,409,029


212,408,953


223,034,266

 

HEATING DEGREE DAY COMPARISON









Actual


1,219


1,236


1,606


1,741

Ten-year average


1,164


1,180


1,628


1,654


Heating degree days for prior periods have been recalculated using the current period customer mix.

 

 

Cision View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/southwest-gas-holdings-inc-reports-third-quarter-2022-financial-results-301672465.html

SOURCE Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

What were Southwest Gas Holdings' Q3 2022 financial results?

Southwest Gas reported a consolidated net loss of $12.3 million, with an adjusted net loss of $3.3 million.

How many new customers did Southwest Gas add in the last year?

The company added 40,000 new utility customers over the past 12 months.

What is the full-year net income guidance for Southwest Gas in 2022?

The full-year net income guidance for 2022 is $185 million to $195 million.

What impact did inflation have on Southwest Gas's financial performance?

Inflation led to significant margin impacts and adjustments in Centuri's EBITDA margin guidance.

What strategic alternatives are being considered for MountainWest and Centuri?

The Board is reviewing options including potential sale or spin-off for Centuri.

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

NYSE:SWX

SWX Rankings

SWX Latest News

SWX Stock Data

4.99B
71.38M
0.49%
90.55%
2.42%
Utilities - Regulated Gas
Natural Gas Transmission & Distribution
Link
United States of America
LAS VEGAS