Edison International (EIX) Q2 2025 Financial Results Summary

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# Edison International (EIX) Q2 2025 Financial Results Summary

Released on July 31, 2025, Edison International reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showcasing varying performance metrics compared to the previous year. Below is a summary of the key highlights from the earnings report.

## Financial Overview
– **Net Income**: $343 million, or **$0.89 per share**, a **$96 million** decrease from $439 million, or **$1.14 per share**, in Q2 2024.
– **Core Earnings**: Adjusted core earnings stood at $374 million, or **$0.97 per share**, down **21.2%** from $475 million, or **$1.23 per share**, reported in the same quarter last year.
– **Operating Revenue**: Increased to **$4.543 billion**, up **4.8%** from **$4.336 billion** in Q2 2024.
– **Operational Expenses**: Total operating expenses reached **$3.768 billion**, an increase of **9.7%** from **$3.436 billion** a year ago.

## Key Metrics
– **Core EPS Guidance**: The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 core EPS guidance in the range of **$5.94 to $6.34**, consistent with previous estimates.
– **Core EPS Growth Forecast**: Edison International anticipates a growth of **5-7%** in Core EPS from 2025 to 2028, estimating a range of **$6.74 to $7.14**.

## Dividends and Share Repurchase
– **Dividends**: Common stock dividends paid amounted to **$637 million**, up from **$595 million** in the same period last year, reflecting an increase of **7.1%**.
– **Share Repurchase**: The company reported a repurchase of common stock amounting to **$29 million** during the first half of 2025.

## Operational Developments
– The ongoing **Eaton Fire investigations** and the company’s plan to initiate a **Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program** highlight significant commitments to addressing wildfire-related challenges and regulatory compliance.
– Edison International achieved continued regulatory progress, including **WMCE settlement approval** and a **final decision in the WM/VM proceeding**.

## Current Challenges
– **Interest Expenses**: Edison International reported a rise in interest expenses for the quarter, negatively impacting the earnings from the parent firm and other segments.
– Increased operations and maintenance expenses, alongside the net impacts from regulatory decisions, have contributed significantly to the decline in core earnings year-over-year.

## Summary of Financial Results
– **Basic Earnings Per Share**: $(Q2 2025) $0.89 vs. $(Q2 2024) $1.14, a decrease of **21.9%**.
– **Core Earnings per Share**: $(Q2 2025) $0.97 vs. $(Q2 2024) $1.23, a decrease of **21.3%**.
– **Revenue Growth**: Operating revenue increased by **4.8%**, signifying strong demand and operational output.

## Future Outlook
– The management, led by CEO Pedro J. Pizarro, expressed optimism regarding legislative efforts to enhance California’s wildfire safety measures. They anticipate that legislative actions will foster a stronger regulatory framework going forward.
– The company is focusing on infrastructure resiliency and innovative solutions to mitigate wildfire risks while maintaining its strategic operational plans.

## Conclusion
Edison International’s second-quarter results indicate significant challenges in core earnings and net income compared to the previous year, though operating revenues show positive growth. The company’s commitment to addressing current operational challenges, regulatory compliance, and future growth strategies remains evident as they aim for continued stability and confidence in their financial performance going forward.

# Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in millions)

2025 2024 2025 2024
Operating revenue 4,543 4,336 8,354 8,414
Purchased power and fuel 1,157 1,234 2,204 2,242
Operation and maintenance 1,580 1,285 2,563 2,602
Wildfire-related claims, net of (recoveries) -1,305 615
Wildfire Insurance Fund expense 36 37 72 73
Depreciation and amortization 826 726 1,568 1,428
Property and other taxes 168 154 334 309
Other 1 9
Total operating expenses 3,768 3,436 5,445 7,269
Operating income 775 900 2,909 1,145
Interest expense -504 -480 -805 -924
Other income, net 113 148 220 286
Income before income taxes 384 568 2,324 507
Income tax (benefit) expense -14 59 434 -54
Net income 398 509 1,890 561
Less: Preference stock dividend requirements 33 49 67 90
Preferred stock dividend requirements of 22 21 44 43
Edison International
Net income available to Edison 343 439 1,779 428
International common shareholders
Basic earnings per share:
Weighted average shares of common stock 385 385 385 385
outstanding
Basic earnings per common share 0.89 1.14 4.62 1.11
available to Edison International
common shareholders
Diluted earnings per share:
Weighted average shares of common stock 386 388 386 387
outstanding, including effect of
dilutive securities
Diluted earnings per common share 0.89 1.13 4.61 1.11
available to Edison International
common shareholders

# Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions)

<td style=”text-align:right
June 30 December 31
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 140 193
Receivables, less allowances of
$314 and $352 for uncollectible
accounts at respective dates 1,902 2,169
Accrued unbilled revenue 927 848
Inventory 523 538
Prepaid expenses 96 103
Regulatory assets 2,805 2,748
Wildfire Insurance Fund contributions 138 138
Other current assets 419 418
Total current assets 6,950 7,155
Nuclear decommissioning trusts 4,324 4,286
Other investments 63 57
Total investments 4,387 4,343
Utility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and
amortization of $14,587 and
$14,207 at respective dates 60,797 59,047
Nonutility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation
of $125 and $124 at respective dates 202 207
Total property, plant and equipment 60,999 59,254
Receivables, less allowances $47
and $43 for uncollectible accounts 61 62
at respective dates
Regulatory assets (include $1,488
and $1,512 related to a Variable
Interest Entity (“VIE”) at
respective dates 10,487 8,886
Wildfire Insurance Fund contributions 1,809 1,878
Operating lease right-of-use assets 1,156 1,180
Long-term insurance receivables 365 418
Other long-term assets 2,599 2,403
Total other assets 16,477 14,827
Total assets 88,813 85,579
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Short-term debt 700 998
Current portion of long-term debt 2,699 2,049
Accounts payable 1,962 2,000
Wildfire-related claims 169 60
Accrued interest 520 422
Regulatory liabilities 490 1,347
Current portion of operating lease 120 124
liabilities
Other current liabilities 1,305 1,439
Total current liabilities 7,965 8,439
Long-term debt(includes $1,444 and
$1,468 related to a VIE at
respective dates 34,971 33,534
Deferred income taxes and credits 7,884 7,180
Pensions and benefits 371 384
Asset retirement obligations 2,549 2,580
Regulatory liabilities 11,066 10,159
Operating lease liabilities 1,036 1,056
Wildfire-related claims 568 941
Other deferred credits and other 3,542 3,566
long-term liabilities
Total deferred credits and other 27,016 25,866
liabilities
Total liabilities 69,952 67,839
Preferred stock 1,645 1,645
Common stock, no par value (800,000,000 shares authorized; 384,786,397 and
384,784,719 shares issued and
outstanding at respective dates 6,330 6,353
Accumulated other comprehensive income 2
Retained earnings 8,709 7,567
Total Edison International’s
shareholders’ equity 16,686 15,565
Noncontrolling interests – preference