The chart below shows how NWN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, NWN sees a -0.45% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.48% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.07%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Customer Base Expansion: 1. Customer Base Growth: The gas and water utility customer base grew by 1.9% over the last 12 months, surpassing 875,000 customers as of September 30, 2024.
Rate Case Success: 2. Successful Rate Case Completion: The Oregon gas utility rate case resulted in a revenue requirement increase of $93.3 million, enhancing the company's financial position.
Rate Base Expansion: 3. Increased Rate Base: The rate base increased by $334 million to a total of $2.1 billion, reflecting significant investments in the utility infrastructure.
Cash Flow Performance: 4. Strong Cash Flow: Cash provided by operating activities reached $220 million for the year, supporting ongoing capital investments.
Acquisition Expansion Success: 5. Acquisition Growth: The company successfully closed the Puttman Infrastructure and ICH acquisition, expanding its customer base in Idaho, Oregon, and California.
Negative
Net Loss Comparison: 1. Net Loss Increase: The company reported a net loss of $27.2 million or $0.71 per share for Q3 2024, worsening from a loss of $23.7 million or $0.65 per share in Q3 2023.
Regulatory Disallowance Impact: 2. Regulatory Disallowance: The Oregon gas utility rate case resulted in a $10.1 million after-tax noncash disallowance, which will be recognized in Q4 2024.
Income Decline Overview: 3. Year-to-Date Income Decline: For the first nine months of 2024, net income dropped to $33.9 million or $0.88 per share, down from $49.2 million or $1.37 per share in the same period of 2023.
Rising Operating Expenses: 4. Increased Operating Expenses: Gas utility O&M expenses rose by $1.3 million due to higher payroll and benefits costs, while utility depreciation and general taxes increased by $3.6 million.
Other Income Decline: 5. Decline in Other Income: Other income and expenses net declined by $4.6 million, primarily due to lower interest income and higher pension costs.
Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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