CHICAGO — Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC) today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024.
"I am pleased to report strong second-quarter earnings and industry-leading operational performance as Exelon maintains our consistent track record of delivering results," said President and CEO Calvin Butler. "We continue achieving the top-tier reliability our customers expect, and in an evolving regulatory environment, we are being nimble in our financial and regulatory strategies, ensuring our investments meet customers' growing demands and needs."
"We delivered second quarter adjusted operating earnings of $0.47 per share this year, $0.06 ahead of results in the second quarter of 2023, driven by increased revenue associated with the investments we are making on behalf of our customers, disciplined cost management and favorable weather conditions," said Exelon Chief Financial Officer Jeanne Jones. "With most of our planned debt financing activity complete for the year and continued progress on our active rate cases, we remain on track to deliver Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings at the midpoint or better of $2.40 to $2.50 per share for the full year."
Second Quarter 2024
Exelon's GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2024 increased to $0.45 per share from $0.34 per share in the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the second quarter of 2024 increased to $0.47 per share from $0.41 per share in the second quarter of 2023. For the reconciliations of GAAP net income to Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings, refer to the tables beginning on page 3.
GAAP net income and Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings in the second quarter of 2024 primarily reflect:
ComEd
ComEd's second quarter of 2024 GAAP net income increased to $270 million from $249 million in the second quarter of 2023. ComEd's Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the second quarter of 2024 increased to $285 million from $251 million in the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to timing of distribution earnings, higher transmission peak loads, and higher rate base. These were partially offset by a lower allowed ROE and the absence of a return on the pension asset. Due to revenue decoupling, ComEd's distribution earnings are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.
PECO
PECO’s second quarter of 2024 GAAP net income decreased to $90 million from $97 million in the second quarter of 2023. PECO's Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the second quarter of 2024 decreased to $93 million from $98 million in the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to increases in interest expense and depreciation expense, partially offset by favorable weather.
BGE
BGE’s second quarter of 2024 GAAP net income increased to $44 million from $42 million in the second quarter of 2023. BGE's Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the second quarter of 2024 increased to $45 million from $43 million in the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to distribution rate increases, partially offset by an increase in depreciation and amortization expenses and an increase in interest expense. Due to revenue decoupling, BGE's distribution earnings are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.
PHI
PHI’s second quarter of 2024 GAAP net income increased to $158 million from $103 million in the second quarter of 2023. PHI’s Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the second quarter of 2024 increased to $162 million from $115 million in the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to the favorable impacts of the Pepco Maryland multi-year plans including the recognition of the reconciliations, the absence of an increase in environmental liabilities at Pepco, an increase in ACE and DPL Delaware electric distribution rates, and higher transmission rates at Pepco and DPL, partially offset by increases in depreciation expense and various operating expenses. Due to revenue decoupling, PHI's distribution earnings related to Pepco Maryland, DPL Maryland, Pepco District of Columbia, and ACE are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.
1Exelon’s four business units include ComEd, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations in northern Illinois; PECO, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations and retail natural gas distribution operations in southeastern Pennsylvania; BGE, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations and retail natural gas distribution operations in central Maryland; and PHI, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations in the District of Columbia and portions of Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey and retail natural gas distribution operations in northern Delaware.
Recent Developments and Second Quarter Highlights
Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the second quarter of 2024 do not include the following items (after tax) that were included in reported GAAP net income:
(in millions, except per share amounts) | Exelon Earnings per
Diluted
Share
| Exelon | ComEd | PECO | BGE | PHI |
2024 GAAP net income | $0.45 | $448 | $270 | $90 | $44 | $158 |
Change in environmental liabilities (net of taxes of $0) | — | (1) | — | — | — | (1) |
Change in FERC audit liability (net of taxes of $5) | 0.01 | 15 | 14 | — | — | — |
Cost management charge (net of taxes of $3, $1, $0, and $2, respectively) | 0.01 | 9 | — | 3 | 1 | 5 |
2024 Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings | $0.47 | $472 | $285 | $93 | $45 | $162 |
Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings for the second quarter of 2023 do not include the following items (after tax) that were included in reported GAAP net income:
(in millions, except per share amounts) | Exelon Earnings per
Diluted
Share
| Exelon | ComEd | PECO | BGE | PHI |
2023 GAAP net income | $0.34 | $343 | $249 | $97 | $42 | $103 |
Mark-to-market impact of economic hedging activities (net of taxes of $1) | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Change in environmental liabilities (net of taxes of $1) | 0.01 | 11 | — | — | — | 11 |
SEC matter loss contingency (net of taxes of $0) | 0.05 | 46 | — | — | — | — |
Separation costs (net of taxes of $2, $1, $0, $0, and $1, respectively) | 0.01 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2023 Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings | $0.41 | $408 | $251 | $98 | $43 | $115 |
Note:
Amounts may not sum due to rounding.
Unless otherwise noted, the income tax impact of each reconciling item between GAAP net income and Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings is based on the marginal statutory federal and state income tax rates for each Registrant, taking into account whether the income or expense item is taxable or deductible, respectively, in whole or in part. For all items, the marginal statutory income tax rates for 2024 and 2023 ranged from 24.0% to 29.0%.
Webcast Information
Exelon will discuss second quarter 2024 earnings in a conference call scheduled for today at 9 a.m. Central Time (10 a.m. Eastern Time). The webcast and associated materials can be accessed at https://investors.exeloncorp.com.
About Exelon
Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) is a Fortune 200 company and the nation’s largest utility company, serving more than 10.5 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities — Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). 20,000 Exelon employees dedicate their time and expertise to supporting our communities through reliable, affordable and efficient energy delivery, workforce development, equity, economic development and volunteerism. Follow @Exelon on Twitter | X.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to net income as determined under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), Exelon evaluates its operating performance using the measure of Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings because management believes it represents earnings directly related to the ongoing operations of the business. Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, and other specified items. This measure is intended to enhance an investor’s overall understanding of period over period operating results and provide an indication of Exelon’s baseline operating performance excluding items that are considered by management to be not directly related to the ongoing operations of the business. In addition, this measure is among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for evaluating performance, allocating resources, setting incentive compensation targets, and planning and forecasting of future periods. Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings is not a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies’ presentation. Exelon has provided the non-GAAP financial measure as supplemental information and in addition to the financial measures that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings should not be deemed more useful than, a substitute for, or an alternative to the most comparable GAAP net income measures provided in this earnings release and attachments. This press release and earnings release attachments provide reconciliations of Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, are posted on Exelon’s website: https://investors.exeloncorp.com, and have been furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K on August 1, 2024.
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Words such as “could,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “will,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “should,” and variations on such words, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and operational, economic, and financial performance, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.
The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made by Exelon Corporation, Commonwealth Edison Company, PECO Energy Company, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Pepco Holdings LLC, Potomac Electric Power Company, Delmarva Power & Light Company, and Atlantic City Electric Company (Registrants) include those factors discussed herein, as well as the items discussed in (1) the Registrants' 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC in (a) Part I, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) Part II, ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and (c) Part II, ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies; (2) the Registrants' Second Quarter 2024 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (to be filed on August 1, 2024) in (a) Part II, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) Part I, ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and (c) Part I, ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Note 11, Commitments and Contingencies; and (3) other factors discussed in filings with the SEC by the Registrants.
Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, which apply only as of the date of this press release. None of the Registrants undertakes any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.
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