Edison International (EIX) Beats on Q3 Earnings & Revenues

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Edison International (EIX - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2018 earnings per share of $1.56 from continuing operations, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.31 by 19.1%. The bottom line also increased 9.1% from $1.43 in the year-ago quarter.

Excluding adjustments, the company reported quarterly earnings of $1.57 per share compared with $1.44 in third-quarter 2017.

Total Revenues

Edison International's third-quarter revenues came in at $4,269 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,618 million by 18%. Moreover, the top line improved 16.3% from the year-ago quarter’s $3,672 million.

Operational Highlights

In the reported quarter, total operating expenses increased 13.2% to $3,530 million, mainly on account of higher purchased power and fuel expenses (29.3%). Meanwhile, operation and maintenance costs dropped 6.5%. Depreciation and amortization expenses declined 11% and property and other taxes dipped 1%.

Operating income surged 33.6% to $739 million in the reported quarter.

Interest expenses were $188 million, higher than $162 million reported in the prior-year quarter.

Edison International Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

 

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