Yahoo Finance PG&E Corp. (PCG) Meets Q1 Earnings, Reaffirms 2023 View
PG&E Corporation’s PCG adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 29 cents in the first quarter of 2023 came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, the bottom line decreased 3.3% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.
The company reported GAAP earnings of 27 cents per share compared with 22 cents in the prior-year quarter.
Revenue Update
In the first quarter, PSEG reported total revenues of $6,209 million compared with $5,798 million in the year-ago period. Operating revenues came almost in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6,210.3 million.
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Operational Highlights
Total operating expenses in the first quarter summed at $5,580 million, which increased 6% from the prior-year quarter. The rise was due to the higher cost of electricity, natural gas and depreciation, amortization and decommissioning.
The company reported an operating income of $629 million for the quarter compared with $536 million in the year-ago period.
Interest expenses totaled $602 million compared with $419 million in the prior-year quarter.
Financials
As of Mar 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents totaled $1,028 million compared with $734 million as of Dec 31, 2022.
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to $1,185 million for the three months ended Mar 31, 2023 compared with $1,661 million in the year-ago period.
Capital expenditures were $2,288 million for the three months ended Mar 31, 2023 compared with $2,310 million in the prior year period.
The long-term debt was $48,508 million as of Mar 31, 2023 compared with $47,472 million as of Dec 31, 2022.
Guidance
PG&E Corp. reaffirmed its 2023 adjusted EPS guidance in the range of $1.19-$1.23. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2023 earnings, pegged at $1.22 per share, is higher than the midpoint of the company’s guided range.
Zacks Rank
PG&E Corp. currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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