Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced financial results for
the second quarter of 2024. Net income available for common stock
and earnings per share for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2024, compared to the three and six months ended
June 30, 2023, were:
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
(in millions, except per share amounts) |
|
Net income available for common stock |
$ |
22.8 |
|
$ |
23.1 |
|
|
$ |
150.6 |
|
$ |
137.1 |
|
Earnings per share,
Diluted |
$ |
0.33 |
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
|
$ |
2.19 |
|
$ |
2.06 |
|
Second quarter earnings were $0.33 per share compared to $0.35
per share in the second quarter of 2023. Financial results were
driven by new rates and rider recovery and lower operating
expenses, which offset the unfavorable impacts of mild weather and
a prior year income tax benefit.
“Year-to-date earnings were up 6% compared to last year and we
are reaffirming our earnings guidance for the year,” said Linn
Evans, president and CEO of Black Hills Corp.
“We continue to deliver progress on our customer-focused
strategy and are excited about powering Meta’s newest AI data
center in Cheyenne, which we expect to begin serving in 2026. Our
team continues to attract new data centers with our leading
mission-critical reliability and innovative energy solutions,
including our unique tariffs and capital-light energy procurement
model.
“Regulatory activities continue to move forward to recover
investments and costs critical to serving our customers safely and
reliably. Our rate review for Arkansas Gas is advancing through its
final stages, while rate reviews filed during the second quarter
for Iowa Gas and Colorado Electric are on schedule.
“As we execute on our commitment to a reliable, cost-effective
and cleaner energy future, we are delivering new resources to serve
the growing needs of our customers and communities. In Colorado, we
continue to pursue regulatory approval of our preferred portfolio
of clean energy resources to reduce emissions 80% by 2030 as
outlined in our Clean Energy Plan. In South Dakota, we plan to add
100 megawatts of utility-owned generation by 2026 to serve growing
customer demand. Construction is on schedule for our 260-mile Ready
Wyoming electric transmission line to enhance reliability,
resiliency and energy market access,” concluded Evans.
SECOND-QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS AND UPDATES
Electric Utilities
- During the second quarter, South Dakota Electric continued its
resource planning process to add 100 megawatts of utility-owned,
dispatchable natural gas resources by mid-year 2026. South Dakota
Electric expects to file a pre-application notice in South Dakota
and request a certificate of public convenience and necessity in
Wyoming in the second half of 2024.
- On July 11, Wyoming Electric announced it will partner with
Meta to provide power for its newest AI data center to be
constructed in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The company plans to procure
market energy under its Large Power Contract Service tariff with
customized energy resources essential to Meta's operations and
sustainability objectives.
- On June 14, Colorado Electric filed a rate review with the
Colorado Public Utilities Commission seeking the recovery of
significant infrastructure investments in its 3,200-mile electric
distribution and 600-mile electric transmission systems. The rate
review requested $37 million in new annual revenue based on a
capital structure of 53% equity and 47% debt and a return on equity
of 10.5%. The company requested new rates effective in the first
quarter of 2025.
- On April 17, Colorado Electric filed its 120-Day report
recommending 400 megawatts of renewable energy resources to advance
its Clean Energy Plan. The final composition of resources and
timing is subject to review and approval by the Colorado Public
Utilities Commission, which is expected later this year.
- During the second quarter, Wyoming Electric continued
construction on Ready Wyoming, a 260-mile electric transmission
project. Construction is expected to be completed in multiple
segments in 2024 and 2025.
Gas Utilities
- On May 1, Iowa Gas filed a rate review request with the Iowa
Utilities Commission seeking approval to recover approximately $100
million of system investments and inflationary impacts on expenses
to serve customers. The rate review requested $21 million of new
annual revenue based on a capital structure of 51% equity and 49%
debt and a return on equity of 10.5%. Interim rates were effective
on May 11, 2024, with final rates requested in the first quarter of
2025.
- During the second quarter, Arkansas Gas advanced its rate
review request to recover $130 million of system investments and
the inflationary impacts on expenses to serve customers. Filed on
Dec. 4, 2023, the rate review requested $44 million of new annual
revenue based on a capital structure of 48% equity and 52% debt and
a return on equity of 10.5%. The company requested new rates in the
fourth quarter of 2024.
Corporate and Other
- On July 22, Black Hills’ board of directors approved a
quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share payable on Sept. 1, 2024, to
common shareholders of record at the close of business on Aug. 19,
2024. The dividend, on an annualized rate, represents 54
consecutive years of dividend increases, the second longest track
record in the electric and natural gas industry.
- On May 31, Black Hills amended and restated its revolving
credit facility with similar terms as the former facility,
maintaining total commitments of $750 million and extending the
term through May 31, 2029.
- On May 16, Black Hills completed a public debt offering of $450
million, 6.00% senior unsecured notes due Jan. 15, 2035. Proceeds
were used for general corporate purposes and, along with available
cash or short-term borrowings under the company's existing
facilities, will be used to fully repay the $600 million notes due
Aug. 23, 2024.
- On May 9, S&P Global Ratings affirmed Black Hills’ issuer
credit rating at BBB+ with a stable outlook.
- During the second quarter, Black Hills issued 0.8 million
shares of new common stock for net proceeds of $42 million under
its at-the-market equity offering program. Year-to-date, the
company has issued a total of 1.4 million shares of new common
stock for net proceeds of $73 million.
- During the second quarter, Black Hills
published its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting
the company’s environmental, social and governance impacts and its
progress on major projects and climate goals. The company reported
a 27% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its natural gas
distribution system since 2022 and is on track to achieve its goal
of net zero emissions by 2035. Additionally, the company has
reduced its electric utility greenhouse gas emissions by nearly one
third since 2005 and is on track to achieve its goals to reduce
electric emissions intensity by 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2040
compared to 2005.
2024 EARNINGS GUIDANCE
Black Hills affirms its guidance for 2024 earnings per share
available for common stock to be in the range of $3.80 to $4.00
based on the follow assumptions:
- Normal weather conditions within our utility service
territories including temperatures, precipitation levels and wind
conditions;
- Normal operations and weather conditions for planned
construction, maintenance and/or capital investment projects;
- Constructive and timely outcomes of utility regulatory
dockets;
- No significant unplanned outages at our generating
facilities;
- Equity issuance of $170 million to $190 million through the
at-the-market equity offering program; and
- Production tax credits of approximately $18 million associated
with wind generation assets.
CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST
Black Hills will host a live conference call and webcast at 11
a.m. EDT on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, to discuss its financial and
operating performance.
To access the live webcast and download a copy of the investor
presentation, go to the “Investor Relations” section of the Black
Hills website at www.blackhillscorp.com and click on “News and
Events” and then “Events & Presentation.” The presentation will
be posted on the website before the webcast. Listeners should allow
at least five minutes for registering and accessing the
presentation. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a
replay will be available on the company’s website.
To ask a question during the live broadcast, users can access
dial-in information and a personal identification number by
registering for the event at
https://register.vevent.com/register/BI127d514d8e3a423191cc495600c59aa6.
A listen-only webcast player and presentation slides can be
accessed live at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/j9weytyi with
a replay of the event available for up to one year.
BLACK HILLS CORPORATIONCONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL RESULTS |
|
(Minor differences may result due to rounding) |
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Operating income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Electric Utilities |
$ |
46.3 |
|
$ |
46.6 |
|
|
$ |
110.9 |
|
$ |
107.7 |
|
Gas Utilities |
|
23.0 |
|
|
17.7 |
|
|
|
153.7 |
|
|
132.4 |
|
Corporate and Other |
|
1.3 |
|
|
(0.8 |
) |
|
|
(0.6 |
) |
|
(1.7 |
) |
Operating income |
|
70.6 |
|
|
63.5 |
|
|
|
264.0 |
|
|
238.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense, net |
|
(42.6 |
) |
|
(41.5 |
) |
|
|
(86.7 |
) |
|
(85.0 |
) |
Other income (expense),
net |
|
0.4 |
|
|
(1.5 |
) |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
(0.9 |
) |
Income tax benefit
(expense) |
|
(3.7 |
) |
|
6.1 |
|
|
|
(20.6 |
) |
|
(8.6 |
) |
Net income |
|
24.7 |
|
|
26.6 |
|
|
|
156.2 |
|
|
143.9 |
|
Net income attributable to
non-controlling interest |
|
(1.9 |
) |
|
(3.5 |
) |
|
|
(5.6 |
) |
|
(6.8 |
) |
Net income available for
common stock |
$ |
22.8 |
|
$ |
23.1 |
|
|
$ |
150.6 |
|
$ |
137.1 |
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
Weighted
average common shares outstanding (in millions): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
69.0 |
|
|
66.6 |
|
|
|
68.6 |
|
|
66.3 |
|
Diluted |
|
69.0 |
|
|
66.7 |
|
|
|
68.7 |
|
|
66.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per
share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings Per Share, Basic |
$ |
0.33 |
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
|
$ |
2.20 |
|
$ |
2.07 |
|
Earnings Per Share, Diluted |
$ |
0.33 |
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
|
$ |
2.19 |
|
$ |
2.06 |
|
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Gas and Electric Utility Margin
Gas and Electric Utility margin (revenue less cost of sales) is
considered a non-GAAP financial measure due to the exclusion of
operation and maintenance expenses, depreciation and amortization
expenses, and property and production taxes from the measure. The
presentation of Gas and Electric Utility margin is intended to
supplement investors’ understanding of operating performance.
Electric Utility margin is calculated as operating revenue less
cost of fuel and purchased power. Gas Utility margin is calculated
as operating revenue less cost of gas sold. Our Gas and Electric
Utility margin is impacted by the fluctuations in power purchases
and natural gas and other fuel supply costs. However, while these
fluctuating costs impact Gas and Electric Utility margin as a
percentage of revenue, they only impact total Gas and Electric
Utility margin if the costs cannot be passed through to
customers.
Our Gas and Electric Utility margin measure may not be
comparable to other companies’ Gas and Electric Utility margin
measures. Furthermore, this measure is not intended to replace
operating income as determined in accordance with GAAP as an
indicator of operating performance.
SEGMENT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Operating results from our business segments for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, compared to the
three and six months ended June 30, 2023, are discussed
below.
Certain lines of business in which we operate are highly
seasonal, and revenue from, and certain expenses for, such
operations may fluctuate significantly between quarterly periods.
Demand for electricity and natural gas is sensitive to seasonal
cooling, heating and industrial load requirements. In particular,
the normal peak usage season for our electric utilities is June
through August while the normal peak usage season for our gas
utilities is November through March. Significant earnings variances
can be expected between the Gas Utilities segment’s peak and
off-peak seasons. Due to this seasonal nature, our results of
operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024
and 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results of
operations to be expected for any other period or for the entire
year.
All amounts are presented on a pre-tax basis unless otherwise
indicated. Minor differences in amounts may result due to
rounding.
Electric
Utilities |
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
Variance |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
Variance |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 vs. 2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 vs. 2023 |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Revenue |
$ |
205.1 |
|
$ |
193.1 |
|
$ |
12.0 |
|
|
$ |
427.3 |
|
$ |
411.8 |
|
$ |
15.5 |
|
Cost of fuel and purchased
power |
|
45.9 |
|
|
36.4 |
|
|
9.5 |
|
|
|
100.8 |
|
|
91.8 |
|
|
9.0 |
|
Electric Utility margin
(non-GAAP) |
|
159.2 |
|
|
156.7 |
|
|
2.5 |
|
|
|
326.5 |
|
|
320.0 |
|
|
6.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations and
maintenance |
|
68.1 |
|
|
65.4 |
|
|
2.7 |
|
|
|
125.5 |
|
|
122.8 |
|
|
2.7 |
|
Depreciation and
amortization |
|
35.5 |
|
|
35.8 |
|
|
(0.3 |
) |
|
|
70.8 |
|
|
70.9 |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
Taxes - property and
production |
|
9.3 |
|
|
8.9 |
|
|
0.4 |
|
|
|
19.3 |
|
|
18.6 |
|
|
0.7 |
|
Operating income |
$ |
46.3 |
|
$ |
46.6 |
|
$ |
(0.3 |
) |
|
$ |
110.9 |
|
$ |
107.7 |
|
$ |
3.2 |
|
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024, Compared with
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Electric Utility margin increased as a result of:
|
(in millions) |
|
Weather |
$ |
2.4 |
|
New rates and rider
recovery |
|
2.3 |
|
Retail customer growth and
usage |
|
1.8 |
|
Integrated Generation (a) |
|
(4.4 |
) |
Other |
|
0.4 |
|
|
$ |
2.5 |
|
_________________a) Primarily driven by
decreased revenues due to unplanned outages at Wygen I and Pueblo
Airport Generation #4-5.
Operations and maintenance expense increased primarily due to
$1.9 million of higher outside services expenses driven by
unplanned Integrated Generation outages and $1.2 million of higher
insurance expense.
Depreciation and amortization was comparable to the same period
in the prior year.
Taxes - property and production was comparable to the same
period in the prior year.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024, Compared with Six
Months Ended June 30, 2023
Electric Utility margin increased as a result of:
|
(in millions) |
|
New rates and rider recovery |
$ |
10.5 |
|
Weather |
|
1.2 |
|
Integrated Generation (a) |
|
(3.5 |
) |
Off-system excess energy
sales |
|
(3.2 |
) |
Other |
|
1.5 |
|
|
$ |
6.5 |
|
_________________a) Primarily driven by
decreased revenues due to unplanned outages at Wygen I and Pueblo
Airport Generation #4-5.Operations and maintenance expense
increased primarily due to a prior year one-time $7.7 million gain
on the sale of Northern Iowa Windpower assets and $1.6 million of
higher insurance expense partially offset by $3.2 million of lower
employee-related expenses and $2.6 million of lower outside
services expenses.Depreciation and amortization was comparable to
the same period in the prior year.
Taxes - property and production was comparable to the same
period in the prior year.
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
Operating Statistics |
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
Quantities Sold (GWh): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retail Sales |
|
1,424.8 |
|
|
1,340.8 |
|
|
|
2,913.2 |
|
|
2,737.2 |
|
Contract/Off-system/Power Marketing Wholesale |
|
301.8 |
|
|
241.7 |
|
|
|
565.4 |
|
|
643.2 |
|
Total Regulated |
|
1,726.6 |
|
|
1,582.5 |
|
|
|
3,478.6 |
|
|
3,380.4 |
|
Non-regulated |
|
21.1 |
|
|
22.8 |
|
|
|
49.1 |
|
|
77.2 |
|
Total quantities sold |
|
1,747.7 |
|
|
1,605.3 |
|
|
|
3,527.7 |
|
|
3,457.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contracted generated
facilities availability by fuel type: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Coal |
|
75.5 |
% |
|
92.0 |
% |
|
|
85.6 |
% |
|
92.4 |
% |
Natural gas and diesel oil |
|
91.6 |
% |
|
93.5 |
% |
|
|
94.1 |
% |
|
93.9 |
% |
Wind |
|
92.1 |
% |
|
93.0 |
% |
|
|
91.2 |
% |
|
93.4 |
% |
Total availability |
|
87.1 |
% |
|
93.0 |
% |
|
|
91.3 |
% |
|
93.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wind capacity factor |
|
36.9 |
% |
|
34.4 |
% |
|
|
38.4 |
% |
|
41.2 |
% |
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
Degree
Days |
2024 |
2023 |
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
Actual |
Variance from Normal |
Actual |
Variance from Normal |
|
Actual |
Variance from Normal |
Actual |
Variance from Normal |
Heating Degree Days |
757 |
(13)% |
840 |
(6)% |
|
3,577 |
(8)% |
3,940 |
4% |
Cooling Degree Days |
219 |
25% |
75 |
(60)% |
|
219 |
25% |
75 |
(60)% |
Gas
Utilities |
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
Variance |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
Variance |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 vs. 2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 vs. 2023 |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Revenue |
$ |
202.0 |
|
$ |
222.7 |
|
$ |
(20.7 |
) |
|
$ |
710.6 |
|
$ |
929.6 |
|
$ |
(219.0 |
) |
Cost of natural gas sold |
|
61.3 |
|
|
85.0 |
|
|
(23.7 |
) |
|
|
323.2 |
|
|
555.9 |
|
|
(232.7 |
) |
Gas Utility margin
(non-GAAP) |
|
140.7 |
|
|
137.7 |
|
|
3.0 |
|
|
|
387.4 |
|
|
373.7 |
|
|
13.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations and
maintenance |
|
79.3 |
|
|
84.0 |
|
|
(4.7 |
) |
|
|
157.9 |
|
|
171.2 |
|
|
(13.3 |
) |
Depreciation and
amortization |
|
31.1 |
|
|
28.8 |
|
|
2.3 |
|
|
|
61.5 |
|
|
55.3 |
|
|
6.2 |
|
Taxes - property and
production |
|
7.3 |
|
|
7.2 |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
14.3 |
|
|
14.8 |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
Operating income |
$ |
23.0 |
|
$ |
17.7 |
|
$ |
5.3 |
|
|
$ |
153.7 |
|
$ |
132.4 |
|
$ |
21.3 |
|
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024, Compared with
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Gas Utility margin increased as a result of:
|
(in millions) |
|
New rates and rider recovery |
$ |
9.1 |
|
Retail customer growth and
usage |
|
0.9 |
|
Weather |
|
(6.2 |
) |
Mark-to-market on non-utility
natural gas commodity contracts |
|
(0.5 |
) |
Other |
|
(0.3 |
) |
|
$ |
3.0 |
|
Operations and maintenance expense decreased primarily due to
lower employee-related expenses.
Depreciation and amortization increased primarily due to a
higher asset base driven by current year and prior year capital
expenditures.
Taxes - property and production was comparable to the same
period in the prior year.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024, Compared with Six
Months Ended June 30, 2023
Gas Utility margin increased as a result of:
|
(in millions) |
|
New rates and rider recovery |
$ |
22.1 |
|
Mark-to-market on non-utility
natural gas commodity contracts |
|
3.2 |
|
Retail customer growth and
usage |
|
2.4 |
|
Weather |
|
(13.6 |
) |
Other |
|
(0.4 |
) |
|
$ |
13.7 |
|
Operations and maintenance expense decreased primarily due to
$11.5 million of lower employee-related expenses and $1.9 million
of lower outside services expenses.
Depreciation and amortization increased primarily due to a
higher asset base driven by current year and prior year capital
expenditures.
Taxes - property and production was comparable to the same
period in the prior year.
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
Operating Statistics |
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
Quantities Sold and Transported (Dth in millions): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distribution |
|
12.6 |
|
|
13.1 |
|
|
|
54.3 |
|
|
58.0 |
|
Transport and Transmission |
|
34.5 |
|
|
34.2 |
|
|
|
81.2 |
|
|
81.4 |
|
Total Quantities Sold |
|
47.1 |
|
|
47.3 |
|
|
|
135.5 |
|
|
139.4 |
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
Actual |
Variance from Normal |
Actual |
Variance from Normal |
|
Actual |
Variance from Normal |
Actual |
Variance from Normal |
Heating Degree Days |
587 |
(20)% |
674 |
(10)% |
|
3,452 |
(10)% |
3,870 |
1% |
Corporate and Other
Corporate and Other represents certain unallocated expenses for
administrative activities that support our reportable operating
segments. Corporate and Other also includes business development
activities that are not part of our operating segments and
inter-segment eliminations.
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
Variance |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
Variance |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 vs. 2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 vs. 2023 |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Operating income (loss) |
$ |
1.3 |
|
$ |
(0.8 |
) |
$ |
2.1 |
|
|
$ |
(0.6 |
) |
$ |
(1.7 |
) |
$ |
1.1 |
|
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024, Compared with
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Operating income was comparable to the same period in the prior
year.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024, Compared with Six Months
Ended June 30, 2023
Operating income was comparable to the same period in the prior
year.
Consolidated Interest Expense, Other Income and Income Tax
Expense |
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
Variance |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
Variance |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 vs. 2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 vs. 2023 |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Interest expense, net |
$ |
(42.6 |
) |
$ |
(41.5 |
) |
$ |
(1.1 |
) |
|
$ |
(86.7 |
) |
$ |
(85.0 |
) |
$ |
(1.7 |
) |
Other income (expense),
net |
$ |
0.4 |
|
$ |
(1.5 |
) |
$ |
1.9 |
|
|
$ |
(0.5 |
) |
$ |
(0.9 |
) |
$ |
0.4 |
|
Income tax benefit
(expense) |
$ |
(3.7 |
) |
$ |
6.1 |
|
$ |
(9.8 |
) |
|
$ |
(20.6 |
) |
$ |
(8.6 |
) |
$ |
(12.0 |
) |
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024, Compared with Three
Months Ended June 30, 2023
Interest expense, net was comparable to the same period in the
prior year primarily due to higher interest rates on higher
long-term debt balances mostly offset by increased interest income
on higher cash and cash equivalents balances.
Other (expense), net was comparable to the same period in the
prior year.
Income tax (expense) increased primarily due to higher pre-tax
income and a higher effective tax rate. For the three months ended
June 30, 2024, the effective tax rate was 13.0% compared to
(29.8)% for the same period in 2023. The higher effective tax rate
was primarily driven by a prior year $8.2 million tax benefit from
a Nebraska income tax rate decrease.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024, Compared with Six Months
Ended June 30, 2023
Interest expense, net was comparable to the same period in the
prior year primarily due to higher interest rates on higher
long-term debt balances mostly offset by increased interest income
on higher cash and cash equivalents balances.
Other (expense), net was comparable to the same period in the
prior year.
Income tax (expense) increased primarily due to higher pre-tax
income and a higher effective tax rate. For the six months ended
June 30, 2024, the effective tax rate was 11.7% compared to
5.6% for the same period in 2023. The higher effective tax rate was
primarily driven by a prior year $8.2 million tax benefit from a
Nebraska income tax rate decrease.
ABOUT BLACK HILLS CORP.
Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) is a customer-focused,
growth-oriented utility company with a tradition of improving life
with energy and a vision to be the energy partner of choice. Based
in Rapid City, South Dakota, the company serves 1.34 million
natural gas and electric utility customers in eight states:
Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota
and Wyoming. More information is available at
www.blackhillscorp.com,
www.blackhillscorp.com/corporateresponsibility and
www.blackhillsenergy.com.
CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” as
defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. We make these
forward-looking statements in reliance on the safe harbor
protections provided under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical
facts, included in this press release that address activities,
events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will
or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. This
includes, without limitations, our 2024 earnings guidance. These
forward-looking statements are based on assumptions which we
believe are reasonable based on current expectations and
projections about future events and industry conditions and trends
affecting our business. However, whether actual results and
developments will conform to our expectations and predictions is
subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that, among other
things, could cause actual results to differ materially from those
contained in the forward-looking statements, including without
limitation, the risk factors described in Item 1A of Part I of our
2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports that we file with
the SEC from time to time, and the following:
- The accuracy of our assumptions on which our earnings guidance
is based;
- Our ability to obtain adequate cost recovery for our utility
operations through regulatory proceedings and favorable rulings on
periodic applications to recover costs for capital additions, plant
retirements and decommissioning, fuel, transmission, purchased
power, and other operating costs and the timing in which new rates
would go into effect;
- Our ability to complete our capital program in a cost-effective
and timely manner;
- Our ability to execute on our strategy;
- Our ability to successfully execute our financing plans;
- The effects of changing interest rates;
- Our ability to achieve our greenhouse gas emissions intensity
reduction goals;
- Board of Directors’ approval of any future quarterly
dividends;
- The impact of future governmental regulation;
- Our ability to overcome the impacts of supply chain disruptions
on availability and cost of materials;
- The effects of inflation and volatile energy prices;
- Our ability to obtain sufficient insurance coverage at
reasonable costs and whether such coverage will protect us against
significant losses; and
- Other factors discussed from time to time in our filings with
the SEC.
New factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those described in forward-looking statements emerge from
time-to-time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such
factors, or the extent to which any such factor or combination of
factors may cause actual results to differ from those contained in
any forward-looking statement. We assume no obligation to update
publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.
CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENTS |
|
(Minor differences may result due to rounding) |
|
|
Consolidating Income Statement |
|
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024 |
Electric Utilities |
|
Gas Utilities |
|
Corporate and Other |
|
Total |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Revenue |
$ |
205.1 |
|
$ |
202.0 |
|
$ |
(4.5 |
) |
$ |
402.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fuel, purchased power and cost
of natural gas sold |
|
45.9 |
|
|
61.3 |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
107.1 |
|
Operations and
maintenance |
|
68.1 |
|
|
79.3 |
|
|
(5.7 |
) |
|
141.7 |
|
Depreciation and
amortization |
|
35.5 |
|
|
31.1 |
|
|
- |
|
|
66.6 |
|
Taxes - property and
production |
|
9.3 |
|
|
7.3 |
|
|
- |
|
|
16.6 |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
46.3 |
|
|
23.0 |
|
|
1.3 |
|
|
70.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(42.6 |
) |
Other income (expense),
net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.4 |
|
Income tax (expense) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3.7 |
) |
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24.7 |
|
Net income attributable to
non-controlling interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1.9 |
) |
Net income available for
common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
22.8 |
|
|
Consolidating Income Statement |
|
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2023 |
Electric Utilities |
|
Gas Utilities |
|
Corporate and Other |
|
Total |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Revenue |
$ |
193.1 |
|
$ |
222.7 |
|
$ |
(4.5 |
) |
$ |
411.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fuel, purchased power and cost
of natural gas sold |
|
36.4 |
|
|
85.0 |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
121.3 |
|
Operations and
maintenance |
|
65.4 |
|
|
84.0 |
|
|
(3.6 |
) |
|
145.8 |
|
Depreciation and
amortization |
|
35.8 |
|
|
28.8 |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
64.7 |
|
Taxes - property and
production |
|
8.9 |
|
|
7.2 |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
16.0 |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
46.6 |
|
|
17.7 |
|
|
(0.8 |
) |
|
63.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(41.5 |
) |
Other income (expense),
net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1.5 |
) |
Income tax benefit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.1 |
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26.6 |
|
Net income attributable to
non-controlling interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3.5 |
) |
Net income available for
common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
23.1 |
|
|
Consolidating Income Statement |
|
Six Months Ended June
30, 2024 |
Electric Utilities |
|
Gas Utilities |
|
Corporate and Other |
|
Total |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Revenue |
$ |
427.3 |
|
$ |
710.6 |
|
$ |
(8.9 |
) |
$ |
1,129.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fuel, purchased power and cost
of natural gas sold |
|
100.8 |
|
|
323.2 |
|
|
(0.3 |
) |
|
423.7 |
|
Operations and
maintenance |
|
125.5 |
|
|
157.9 |
|
|
(8.2 |
) |
|
275.2 |
|
Depreciation and
amortization |
|
70.8 |
|
|
61.5 |
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
132.5 |
|
Taxes - property and
production |
|
19.3 |
|
|
14.3 |
|
|
- |
|
|
33.6 |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
110.9 |
|
|
153.7 |
|
|
(0.6 |
) |
|
264.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(86.7 |
) |
Other income (expense),
net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
Income tax (expense) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20.6 |
) |
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
156.2 |
|
Net income attributable to
non-controlling interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5.6 |
) |
Net income available for
common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
150.6 |
|
|
Consolidating Income Statement |
|
Six Months Ended June
30, 2023 |
Electric Utilities |
|
Gas Utilities |
|
Corporate and Other |
|
Total |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
Revenue |
$ |
411.8 |
|
$ |
929.6 |
|
$ |
(9.0 |
) |
$ |
1,332.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fuel, purchased power and cost
of natural gas sold |
|
91.8 |
|
|
555.9 |
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
647.5 |
|
Operations and
maintenance |
|
122.8 |
|
|
171.2 |
|
|
(7.3 |
) |
|
286.7 |
|
Depreciation and
amortization |
|
70.9 |
|
|
55.3 |
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
126.4 |
|
Taxes - property and
production |
|
18.6 |
|
|
14.8 |
|
|
- |
|
|
33.4 |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
107.7 |
|
|
132.4 |
|
|
(1.7 |
) |
|
238.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(85.0 |
) |
Other income (expense),
net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.9 |
) |
Income tax (expense) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8.6 |
) |
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
143.9 |
|
Net income attributable to
non-controlling interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6.8 |
) |
Net income available for
common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
137.1 |
|
Investor Relations: |
|
Sal Diaz |
|
Phone |
605-399-5079 |
Email |
investorrelations@blackhillscorp.com |
|
|
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|
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