BKH Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how BKH performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, BKH sees a -1.15% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.35% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.12%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
BKH Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
597.10M
0.91%
48.68%
Gross Margin
-156.05%
-415.13%
-363.55%
Operating Margin
27.35%
18.55%
44.94%
Net Margin
16.93%
20.24%
157.69%
EPS
1.37
17.09%
291.43%
No Data Available
BKH Earnings Analysis
Black Hills Corp Corporation (BKH.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
EPS Growth Overview: In 2024, Black Hills Corporation achieved a 4.3% EPS growth, reaching $3.75, and is guiding for approximately 5% EPS growth in 2025.
Energy Investment Strategy: The company invested over $800 million in core energy needs, supporting customer and community growth across its service areas.
Credit Rating Stability: Black Hills Corporation has maintained a solid investment-grade credit rating and achieved its net debt to capitalization target of 55% in 2024.
Customer Growth Trajectory: The company has a strong customer growth trajectory, with a 1% annual increase in customer count over the last five years, significantly outpacing the national average of 0.4%.
Dividend Increase Announcement: A 4% increase in dividends was announced, marking 55 consecutive years of dividend increases, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Negative
Earnings Performance Shortfall: EPS growth was only 4.3% in 2024, falling short of the 2023 guidance midpoint of $3.75, indicating weaker-than-expected earnings performance.
Weather Impact on EPS: Mild weather negatively impacted EPS by $0.20 compared to normal and $0.15 compared to 2023, highlighting vulnerability to external conditions.
EPS Reduction Impact: Unplanned generation outages contributed to a $0.05 EPS reduction, reflecting operational challenges that affected overall performance.
Rising Interest Expenses: Interest expenses increased by $0.16 per share due to higher interest rates, indicating rising costs that could pressure future profitability.
O&M Expense Management Challenges: O&M expenses were managed to less than a 1% increase, but this was still impacted by rising insurance costs of $0.09 and unplanned outages, suggesting ongoing cost pressures.
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BKH Earning Call Sentiment
Black Hills Corporation (NYSE:BKH) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
BKH.N
1.41%Positive
The earnings call presents a mixed picture: positive EPS growth and dividend increase are offset by operational risks like unplanned outages and rising insurance costs. The Q&A reveals some concerns over CapEx timing and unclear management responses, particularly regarding future data center investments. However, the strong liquidity position and strategic initiatives, like the Meta data center, provide optimism. Given the company's market cap, these factors suggest a neutral stock price movement, with potential volatility due to economic and regulatory uncertainties.
