The chart below shows how UGI performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, UGI sees a -1.47% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.21% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.22%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Earnings Per Share Increase: Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased by 14% to $1.37 compared to the prior year, reflecting solid performance across local segments and effective tax management.
Capital Investment in Natural Gas: Over $200 million was deployed in capital investments primarily in natural gas businesses, enhancing infrastructure reliability and supporting strong customer additions.
Customer Satisfaction Recognition: The company was recognized as a Cogent 2024 utility customer champion, highlighting its commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.
Acquisition Impact on Earnings: The acquisition of Superior Appalachian for $120 million is expected to be monthly accretive to earnings in the first year, enhancing future synergies in the midstream segment.
Strong Financial Liquidity: UGI reported available liquidity of $1.5 billion at the end of the quarter, providing a strong financial position to support ongoing operations and investments.
Negative
EPS Decline Due to Taxes: Adjusted diluted EPS at AmeriGas declined by 28 cents due to higher income tax expenses, despite a $3 million increase in EBIT compared to the prior year.
Midstream Margin Decline: Midstream and Marketing segment reported a $7 million decrease in total margin, primarily due to lower margins from gathering and processing activities and the absence of margin from power generation after the sale of the Hunlock Creek asset.
Total Margin Decline: UGI International experienced a $15 million decline in total margin, driven by lower margins from the energy marketing business, which is expected to be exited by the end of the calendar year.
Utilities Segment Expense Increase: Operating and administrative expenses in the Utilities segment increased by $2 million, reflecting higher personnel and uncollectible accounts expenses, which negatively impacted overall profitability.
LPG Volume Decline: AmeriGas reported a 1% decline in LPG volumes due to customer attrition, which was only partially offset by colder weather, indicating challenges in customer retention.
UGI Corporation (NYSE:UGI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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