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PPL earnings in focus as shoulder season tests utility growth

PPL Corporation's upcoming second-quarter earnings report will be scrutinized by investors for how the utility manages seasonal declines in demand and whether it can reaffirm its full-year guidance. Analysts anticipate a sequential drop in earnings and revenue due to shoulder-season patterns but expect year-over-year …

After four days of N.J. storms, Red Cross receives $100,000

The FirstEnergy Foundation has announced a $100,000 grant to the American Red Cross of New Jersey following four days of severe storms that affected Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) customers. The donation will be split, with $50,000 allocated to Northern New Jersey response …

Dominion Energy Number of Employees 2026 | Employee Count & Headcount Data

Dominion Energy (D) had approximately 15,270 total employees worldwide as of March 2026, representing a 2.3% growth from 2023. The company is actively hiring with 305 active job postings in 2026, and its workforce is primarily concentrated in North America. The average employee salary …

Consolidated Edison earnings on deck as transmission outlook looms

Consolidated Edison (ED) is set to report its Q2 earnings, with analysts expecting $0.73 per share on $3.49 billion in revenue, reflecting a year-over-year increase in earnings but a decline in revenue. The company faces investor scrutiny after a disappointing Q1 and a shifting …

[10-Q] Genie Energy Ltd. Quarterly Earnings Report

Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE) filed its Quarterly Earnings Report (Form 10-Q) for the period ended June 30, 2026, on August 6, 2026. The report details the company's financial performance, including consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, and cash flows. Key highlights include an increase …

MDU Resources Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

MDU Resources Group Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of 9 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Despite revenues missing expectations, the company saw a 6.8% increase year-over-year. MDU Resources reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance and detailed significant planned investments in electric operations, …

Henrico’s McKesson Medical-Surgical plans 2027 IPO

Henrico County-based McKesson Medical-Surgical, a subsidiary of McKesson, announced plans for a 2027 IPO and will rebrand as Wellverse in January 2027. The company, which provides medical supplies and services to over 336,000 customers, was recently valued at $13 billion after selling a minority …

Stronger Earnings and Data Center Push Might Change The Case For Investing In Duke Energy (DUK)

Atmos Energy Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Atmos Energy (ATO) reported strong fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, with earnings of $1.43 per share surpassing analyst estimates by 6.7% and increasing 23.3% year-over-year. Despite revenues of $879 million missing consensus estimates, they still rose by 4.8% compared to the prior year. The company …

Evergy, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:EVRG) 2026-08-06

UGI Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss on LPG Weakness

UGI Corporation reported an adjusted loss of 20 cents per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, which was narrower than analyst estimates but wider than the year-ago loss. Total revenues of $1.33 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate due to lower propane …

Companhia Paranaense de Energia Files August 2026 Form 6-K as Foreign Issuer

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (Copel) has filed its August 2026 Form 6-K with the U.S. SEC, confirming its status as a foreign private issuer. This filing, signed by CEO Daniel Slaviero, primarily fulfills regulatory requirements and reiterates standard forward-looking risks without signaling new operational …

MGE Energy Earnings: Regulated Investments Support Results

MGE Energy reported strong second-quarter earnings per share of $0.89, an increase from $0.72 in the prior year, primarily attributed to regulated investments. The report highlights the company's financial performance and mentions previous analyses on its renewable energy transition and rate base support.

MGE Energy (MGEE) Stock Shrugs Off Profit Margin Strength And Flat Revenue

MGE Energy's stock saw minimal movement despite reporting strong profitability with a net profit margin near 20% and increased net income and EPS. While revenue remained flat year-over-year, the market's subdued reaction suggests investors view these results as business as usual for a regulated …

Earnings Flash (EVRG) Evergy, Inc. Posts Q2 Adjusted EPS $0.88 per Share, vs. FactSet Est of $0.81

Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.88 per share, surpassing FactSet's estimate of $0.81. The utility company also reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance, expecting a range of $4.14 to $4.34 per share, against an estimated $4.26 by FactSet. The positive earnings …

Central Puerto SA (CEPU) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

This article provides an earnings forecast for Central Puerto SA (CEPU), detailing its current earnings forecast score, average price target of $17.65, and analyst ratings. Based on 4 analysts, the stock receives a "Strong Buy" recommendation with an anticipated 80.99% upside. Key financial forecasts …

TVA in 'fast-paced' talks for new nuclear reactors at Alabama's Bellefonte site

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is in "fast-paced" negotiations with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy to potentially build small modular reactors (SMRs) at the long-dormant Bellefonte site in Hollywood, Alabama. While no final decision has been made, TVA aims to position new nuclear facilities …

Artesian Resources Marks 135th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

Artesian Resources (Nasdaq: ARTNA) has declared its 135th consecutive quarterly dividend, amounting to $0.3199 per share for the third quarter of 2026. This dividend, payable on August 28, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 17, 2026, represents an annualized rate of $1.2796 …

Opinion | Abigail Spanberger: Why I’m intervening in the Dominion-NextEra merger

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is intervening in the proposed merger between Dominion and NextEra, citing serious concerns about its potential impact on energy affordability for residents. She is questioning the deal's implications and is determined to obtain answers to safeguard consumers' interests.

CenterPoint Energy, Inc (Holdin (CNP) Stock forecasts

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) stock forecasts are detailed in an analyst report from Morningstar, dated August 5, 2026. The report highlights that CenterPoint Energy owns a portfolio of businesses, primarily providing regulated electric transmission and distribution services to over 2.5 million customers in various …

We Energies says Microsoft won’t be held to contract terms that conflict with state regulators’ order

We Energies has stated that Microsoft will not be held to specific geographic restrictions on power plant locations for its Mount Pleasant data center, despite these outdated terms being present in their recently signed 15-year contract. This is because the Wisconsin Public Service Commission …

How Rising Sales, Earnings Drop And AI Grid Safeguards At Dominion Energy (D) Have Changed Its Investment Story

Virginia governor to intervene in NextEra, Dominion merger over electricity price concerns

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced her intervention in the proposed $67 billion merger between NextEra and Dominion Energy, citing concerns over rising electricity prices for Virginians. The move is unprecedented for a governor before the State Corporation Commission and comes as voters increasingly blame …

Duke Energy to issue $10B in equity to capture gas generation growth opportunity

Duke Energy plans to issue $10 billion in common equity between 2027 and 2030 to finance its capital plan, which includes building 15 GW of new generation capacity by 2031 to meet rising demand, primarily from data centers. The utility also aims to construct …

Supervisor Demands Emergency Action Plan for Battery Center

East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez has issued a demand letter to NextEra Energy Inc. following a 2023 fire at its battery storage center that contaminated drinking water wells with "forever chemicals." The supervisor is demanding a revised emergency action and safety plan within …

Hawaiian Electric Q1 2026 slides: settlement paid, costs pressure earnings

Hawaiian Electric (NYSE: HE) announced its Q1 2026 financial results, revealing flat core earnings per share of $0.18 as increased revenues were offset by higher operating and maintenance expenses, including significant storm response and wildfire mitigation costs. The company completed its first wildfire settlement …

Genie Energy reports Q2 2026: Revenue $100.4M, Gross Profit $33.7M, EPS $0.43

Genie Energy announced strong Q2 2026 results, with revenue of $100.4 million, gross profit of $33.7 million, and diluted EPS of $0.43. The company also reported a net income of $11.4 million and consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $7.5 million. Genie Energy declared a quarterly …

Xcel Energy Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Community Investment

The Xcel Energy Foundation has announced it invested nearly $160 million over the past 25 years to strengthen communities, as detailed in its new Impact Report. Since its establishment in 2001, the Foundation and Xcel Energy have supported communities across eight states through grants, …

Georgia Power Generation employees keep reliable energy flowing throughout the hottest days of summer

Georgia Power is celebrating its generation employees during "Generation Appreciation Month" in August, recognizing their critical role in providing reliable energy, especially during peak summer demand. Over 1,100 employees work across various power generation facilities, including hydro, solar, natural gas, nuclear, and coal, to …

Evergy's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Evergy Inc. (EVRG) reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with adjusted earnings of 88 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.3% and increasing 7.3% year over year. Total revenues also exceeded expectations at $1.50 billion, growing 4.4% from the prior-year quarter. The …

[EVRG Q2 2026 Earnings Call] Evergy Lifts 5-Year Capital Plan by $1B to $21.6B, Rate Base CAGR Reaches 12% on Data Center Boom

Evergy reported strong Q2 2026 adjusted earnings of $0.88 per share, affirming its 2026 EPS guidance. The company significantly increased its five-year capital plan by $1 billion to $21.6 billion, driven by surging data center demand, which is expected to boost its rate base …

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Dominion Energy Stock?

The options market suggests a potential significant movement in Dominion Energy (D) stock, as indicated by the high implied volatility of its September 18, 2026 $35.00 Put options. Despite this, Dominion Energy is currently a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) stock, although analysts have recently …

FirstEnergy Corp (FE) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

FirstEnergy Corp (FE) has an earnings forecast score of 7.29, ranking 27th in the Electric Utilities & IPPs industry. Analysts have set an average price target of $50.00, with a consensus "Buy" rating based on 17 analysts. The company's expected revenue for the next …

American Electric Power Company (AEP) Stock forecasts

American Electric Power (AEP) is a large regulated utility operating in 11 states, providing electricity generation, transmission, and distribution to over 5 million customers. The company's capacity is primarily coal-based (39%), with the remainder from various other sources. A recent development highlighted in the …

Xcel Energy report details Texas nonprofit partnerships, employee volunteerism

Xcel Energy has released its 25th Anniversary Impact Report, highlighting its significant contributions to Texas nonprofits. In 2025, employees, contractors, and retirees invested $2 million in 39 Texas nonprofit organizations through the Xcel Energy Foundation's "Energizing the Future" grants and contributed 12,000 volunteer hours. …

Is Genie Energy Ltd (GNE) Undervalued After Q2 Earnings Beat? EP