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Edison International Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
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Key Takeaways
EIX posted Q2 adjusted EPS of 97 cents, beating estimates but declining 21.1% year over year.
Q2 revenues rose 4.8% to $4.54 billion, driven by top-line strength despite elevated costs.
Operating income fell to $775 million as O&M costs jumped 23% and depreciation rose 13.8%.
Edison International ((EIX - Free Report) ) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 97 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 88 cents by 10.2%. However, the bottom line decreased 21.1% from $1.23 in the year-ago quarter.
The company recorded GAAP earnings of 89 cents per share compared with $1.13 in the second quarter of 2024.
The year-over-year decline can be attributed to higher operating expenses and interest expense compared with the second-quarter 2024 figure.
EIX’s Total Revenues
Edison International's second-quarter operating revenues totaled $4.54 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.19 billion by 8.4%. The top line also increased 4.8% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of $4.34 billion.
Edison International Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
During the second quarter of 2025, EIX’s total operating expenses increased 9.7% year over year to $3.77 billion.
Purchased power and fuel costs decreased 6.2% year over year, while depreciation and amortization expenses rose 13.8% during the same time frame.
Operation and maintenance (O&M) costs increased 23% in the second quarter, whereas property and other taxes climbed 9.1%.
The operating income amounted to $775 million during the second quarter compared with $900 million in the prior-year period.
Segmental Results of EIX
Southern California Edison’s second-quarter adjusted earnings were $1.23 per share compared with $1.45 in the year-ago quarter.
Edison International Parent and Other incurred an adjusted loss of 26 cents per share, which deteriorated from the year-ago quarter’s loss of 22 cents.
Edison International’s Financial Update
As of June 30, 2025, Edison International's cash and cash equivalents amounted to $140 million compared with $193 million as of Dec. 31, 2024.
The long-term debt was $34.97 billion as of June 30, 2025, higher than the 2024-end level of $33.53 billion.
Net cash flow from operating activities during the first six months of 2025 was $2.11 billion compared with $1.37 billion in the prior-year period.
Total capital expenditures were $3.12 billion as of June 30, 2025, higher than $2.70 billion in the year-ago period.
EIX’s 2025 Guidance
The company has reiterated its 2025 earnings outlook.
EIX still expects to generate earnings in the range of $5.94-$6.34 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is currently pegged at $6.07 per share, which lies below the midpoint of the company’s guided range.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. ((CNP - Free Report) ) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 29 cents per share, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 34 cents by 14.7%. The bottom line also declined 19.4% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 36 cents.
CNP generated revenues of $1.94 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a whisker. The top line also came in 2% higher than the year-ago quarter’s reported figure of $1.91 billion.
NextEra Energy, Inc. ((NEE - Free Report) ) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $1.05 per share, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02 by 2.9%. The bottom line was also up nearly 9.4% year over year.
In the second quarter, NextEra Energy’s operating revenues were $6.7 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.22 billion by 7.28%. However, the top line improved 10.4% year over year.
DTE Energy Company ((DTE - Free Report) ) reported second-quarter 2025 operating earnings per share of $1.36, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.37 by 0.7%. The bottom line also declined 4.9% from the year-ago reported figure of $1.43.
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Edison International Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
Key Takeaways
Edison International ((EIX - Free Report) ) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 97 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 88 cents by 10.2%. However, the bottom line decreased 21.1% from $1.23 in the year-ago quarter.
The company recorded GAAP earnings of 89 cents per share compared with $1.13 in the second quarter of 2024.
The year-over-year decline can be attributed to higher operating expenses and interest expense compared with the second-quarter 2024 figure.
EIX’s Total Revenues
Edison International's second-quarter operating revenues totaled $4.54 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.19 billion by 8.4%. The top line also increased 4.8% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of $4.34 billion.
Edison International Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Operational Highlights of Edison International
During the second quarter of 2025, EIX’s total operating expenses increased 9.7% year over year to $3.77 billion.
Purchased power and fuel costs decreased 6.2% year over year, while depreciation and amortization expenses rose 13.8% during the same time frame.
Operation and maintenance (O&M) costs increased 23% in the second quarter, whereas property and other taxes climbed 9.1%.
The operating income amounted to $775 million during the second quarter compared with $900 million in the prior-year period.
Segmental Results of EIX
Southern California Edison’s second-quarter adjusted earnings were $1.23 per share compared with $1.45 in the year-ago quarter.
Edison International Parent and Other incurred an adjusted loss of 26 cents per share, which deteriorated from the year-ago quarter’s loss of 22 cents.
Edison International’s Financial Update
As of June 30, 2025, Edison International's cash and cash equivalents amounted to $140 million compared with $193 million as of Dec. 31, 2024.
The long-term debt was $34.97 billion as of June 30, 2025, higher than the 2024-end level of $33.53 billion.
Net cash flow from operating activities during the first six months of 2025 was $2.11 billion compared with $1.37 billion in the prior-year period.
Total capital expenditures were $3.12 billion as of June 30, 2025, higher than $2.70 billion in the year-ago period.
EIX’s 2025 Guidance
The company has reiterated its 2025 earnings outlook.
EIX still expects to generate earnings in the range of $5.94-$6.34 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is currently pegged at $6.07 per share, which lies below the midpoint of the company’s guided range.
EIX’s Zacks Rank
Edison International currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. ((CNP - Free Report) ) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 29 cents per share, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 34 cents by 14.7%. The bottom line also declined 19.4% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 36 cents.
CNP generated revenues of $1.94 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a whisker. The top line also came in 2% higher than the year-ago quarter’s reported figure of $1.91 billion.
NextEra Energy, Inc. ((NEE - Free Report) ) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $1.05 per share, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02 by 2.9%. The bottom line was also up nearly 9.4% year over year.
In the second quarter, NextEra Energy’s operating revenues were $6.7 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.22 billion by 7.28%. However, the top line improved 10.4% year over year.
DTE Energy Company ((DTE - Free Report) ) reported second-quarter 2025 operating earnings per share of $1.36, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.37 by 0.7%. The bottom line also declined 4.9% from the year-ago reported figure of $1.43.