MGE Energy Reports Second-Quarter 2024 Earnings

MADISON, Wis.--()--MGE Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGEE) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2024.

MGE Energy's GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings for the second quarter of 2024 were $23.8 million, or $0.66 per share, compared to $28.7 million, or $0.79 per share, for the same period in the prior year.

In the second quarter of 2024, electric net income decreased $6.0 million compared to the second quarter of 2023. Our second-quarter results were partially driven by higher fuel costs during 2024 compared to the 2024 fuel cost plan approved by the PSCW.

Weather also was a driver of lower electric and gas sales for the quarter. Electric residential sales decreased approximately 4% and gas retail sales decreased approximately 10% compared to the same period in the prior year.

Despite lower earnings, we continue to benefit from an increase in investments included in rate base.

MGE Energy, Inc.

(In thousands, except per-share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Operating revenues

 

$

145,713

 

 

$

147,998

 

Operating income

 

$

29,735

 

 

$

38,390

 

Net income

 

$

23,794

 

 

$

28,681

 

Earnings per share - basic

 

$

0.66

 

 

$

0.79

 

Earnings per share - diluted

 

$

0.66

 

 

$

0.79

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

 

 

36,176

 

 

 

36,163

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

 

 

36,197

 

 

 

36,186

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Operating revenues

 

$

337,049

 

 

$

365,251

 

Operating income

 

$

70,480

 

 

$

78,424

 

Net income

 

$

57,608

 

 

$

59,759

 

Earnings per share - basic

 

$

1.59

 

 

$

1.65

 

Earnings per share - diluted

 

$

1.59

 

 

$

1.65

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

 

 

36,173

 

 

 

36,163

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

 

 

36,196

 

 

 

36,183

 

About MGE Energy

MGE Energy is a public utility holding company. Its principal subsidiary, Madison Gas and Electric, generates and distributes electricity to 163,000 customers in Dane County, Wis., and purchases and distributes natural gas to 176,000 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 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, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts

Steve B. Schultz
Media Relations
608-252-7219 | sbschultz@mge.com

Ken Frassetto
Investor Relations
608-252-4723 | kfrassetto@mge.com

Release Summary

MGE Energy Reports Second-Quarter 2024 Earnings

Contacts

Steve B. Schultz
Media Relations
608-252-7219 | sbschultz@mge.com

Ken Frassetto
Investor Relations
608-252-4723 | kfrassetto@mge.com