AEP Reports First-Quarter 2025 Earnings, Reaffirms Guidance
- Operating earnings increased to $1.54 per share in Q1 2025, up from $1.27 in Q1 2024
- Secured $5.12 billion in funding through transmission company transaction ($2.82B) and equity offering ($2.3B)
- Strong commercial load growth of 12.3% in Q1 2025
- Projected annual retail load growth of 8-9% over next three years
- $54 billion capital investment plan with minimal tariff exposure (0.3%)
- Transmission business expected to contribute 55% of operating earnings
- GAAP earnings decreased to $1.50 per share in Q1 2025 from $1.91 in Q1 2024
- GAAP earnings declined by $202.9 million to $800.2 million in Q1 2025
Insights
AEP delivered strong Q1 operating earnings (+21.3% YoY) with robust commercial load growth (12.3%) and secured $5.1B in funding for its $54B capital plan.
AEP's Q1 2025 results showcase impressive operational momentum despite divergent headline numbers. While GAAP earnings decreased to
The company has successfully secured funding for its ambitious five-year,
Commercial load growth continues at an exceptional
The transmission business remains a key growth driver, expected to contribute
Management has reaffirmed its 2025 operating earnings guidance of
- AEP completes anticipated equity needs to execute five-year,
capital investment plan.$54 billion - Company makes progress achieving balanced regulatory outcomes, focuses on needs of states.
- Growth continues to be driven by commercial load, which increased
12.3% in first-quarter 2025 over the same period in 2024. - First-quarter 2025 GAAP earnings of
per share; operating earnings of$1.50 per share.$1.54 - Company reaffirms 2025 operating earnings (non-GAAP) guidance of
to$5.75 per share and long-term growth rate of$5.95 6% to8% .
"Our robust operating earnings results this quarter reflect our team's continued focus on execution and innovation to deliver on our commitments to our customers, communities, regulators and investors. This strong performance gives us the confidence to reaffirm our 2025 operating earnings guidance of
Meeting Equity Needs to Execute Robust Capital Plan
AEP secured funding in the first quarter to complete the anticipated equity needs for its five-year,
"We continue to successfully execute on initiatives to meet our five-year,
Supporting Significant Load Growth with a Focus on Customer Affordability
In the first quarter of 2025, commercial load grew
AEP's five-year capital plan includes
"We operate the nation's largest extra-high voltage transmission system that serves as America's energy backbone. Our unique experience building and operating extra-high voltage lines has positioned us as an ideal partner to expand the grid to deliver reliable power. AEP's transmission business is expected to contribute
At the same time, AEP remains committed to ensuring the costs to meet the needs of large-load commercial and industrial customers are balanced with affordability for all customers. In the first quarter, regulators in
Delivering on Energy Policy Goals and Bolstering Communities
AEP is committed to working collaboratively with regulators and policymakers to achieve the energy goals of the states it serves. Updated integrated resource plans (IRPs) have been filed in
The diverse resource plan in
"AEP is working every day with policymakers at the local, state and federal levels to ensure they understand our commitment to investing in a safe, reliable and affordable energy system that benefits our customers and drives our economy. We have set a strong foundation with balanced and constructive regulatory outcomes achieved so far this year in most of our states. This is an exciting time in our history, and as we navigate the significant changes in the energy landscape, AEP is committed to prioritizing the energy needs of our states, meeting the needs of our customers and supporting our communities," Fehrman concluded.
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER | ||||
Preliminary, unaudited results | ||||
First Quarter ended March 31 | ||||
2025 | 2024 | Change | ||
Revenue ($ in millions): | 5,463.4 | 5,025.7 | 437.7 | |
Earnings ($ in millions): | ||||
GAAP | 800.2 | 1,003.1 | (202.9) | |
Operating (non-GAAP) | 823.3 | 670.4 | 152.9 | |
EPS ($): | ||||
GAAP | 1.50 | 1.91 | (0.41) | |
Operating (non-GAAP) | 1.54 | 1.27 | 0.27 | |
EPS based on 533 million shares 1Q 2025, 527 million shares 1Q 2024. |
SUMMARY OF RESULTS BY SEGMENT | |||
$ in millions | |||
GAAP Earnings | 1Q 25 | 1Q 24 | Change |
Vertically Integrated Utilities (a) | 324.1 | 560.8 | (236.7) |
Transmission & Distribution Utilities (b) | 164.6 | 150.3 | 14.3 |
AEP Transmission Holdco (c) | 234.6 | 208.7 | 25.9 |
Generation & Marketing (d) | 102.4 | 137.6 | (35.2) |
All Other | (25.5) | (54.3) | 28.8 |
Total GAAP Earnings (Loss) | 800.2 | 1,003.1 | (202.9) |
Operating Earnings (non-GAAP) | 1Q 25 | 1Q 24 | Change |
Vertically Integrated Utilities (a) | 349.9 | 300.3 | 49.6 |
Transmission & Distribution Utilities (b) | 192.3 | 150.3 | 42.0 |
AEP Transmission Holdco (c) | 234.6 | 208.7 | 25.9 |
Generation & Marketing (d) | 76.3 | 65.4 | 10.9 |
All Other | (29.8) | (54.3) | 24.5 |
Total Operating Earnings (non-GAAP) | 823.3 | 670.4 | 152.9 |
A full reconciliation of GAAP earnings with operating earnings is included in tables at the end of this news release. |
a. | Includes AEP Generating Co., Appalachian Power, Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Kingsport Power, Public Service Co. of |
b. | Includes Ohio Power and AEP Texas |
c. | Includes wholly-owned transmission-only subsidiaries and transmission-only joint ventures |
d. | Includes AEP Renewables, competitive generation in ERCOT and PJM as well as marketing, risk management and retail activities in ERCOT, PJM and MISO |
EARNINGS GUIDANCE
AEP confirmed its 2025 operating earnings guidance range of
Reflecting certain items recorded through the first quarter, the estimated earnings per share on a GAAP basis would be
2025 EPS Guidance Reconciliation | |||
Estimated EPS on a GAAP basis | to | ||
Mark-to-market impact of commodity | (0.03) | ||
Sale of AEP OnSite Partners | 0.02 | ||
Impact of Ohio Legislation | 0.05 | ||
Operating EPS Guidance | to |
WEBCAST
AEP's quarterly discussion with financial analysts and investors will be broadcast live over the internet at 9 a.m. Eastern today at http://www.aep.com/webcasts. The webcast will include audio of the discussion and visuals of charts and graphics referred to by AEP management. The charts and graphics will be available for download at http://www.aep.com/webcasts.
AEP's earnings are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
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Except to the extent required by applicable law, management undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are: changes in economic conditions, electric market demand and demographic patterns in AEP service territories; the economic impact of increased global conflicts and trade tensions, and the adoption or expansion of economic sanctions, tariffs, trade restrictions or changes in trade policy; inflationary or deflationary interest rate trends; new legislation adopted in the states in which we operate that alters the regulatory framework or that prevents the timely recovery of costs and investments; volatility and disruptions in financial markets precipitated by any cause, including fiscal and monetary policy, turmoil related to federal budget or debt ceiling matters or instability in the banking industry; particularly developments affecting the availability or cost of capital to finance new capital projects and refinance existing debt; the availability and cost of funds to finance working capital and capital needs, particularly (a) if expected sources of capital such as proceeds from the sale of assets, subsidiaries and tax credits and anticipated securitizations do not materialize or do not materialize at the level anticipated, and (b) during periods when the time lag between incurring costs and recovery is long and the costs are material; changing demand for electricity, including large load contractual commitments for interconnection; the risks and uncertainties associated with wildfires, including damages caused by wildfires, the extent of each Registrant's liability in connection with wildfires, investigations and outcomes associated with legal proceedings, demands or similar actions, inability to recover wildfire costs through insurance or through rates and the impact on financial condition and the reputation of each Registrant; the impact of extreme weather conditions, natural disasters and catastrophic events such as storms, wildfires and drought conditions that pose significant risks including potential litigation and the inability to recover significant damages and restoration costs incurred; limitations or restrictions on the amounts and types of insurance available to cover losses that might arise in connection with natural disasters, wildfires or operations; the cost of fuel and its transportation, the creditworthiness and performance of parties who supply and transport fuel and the cost of storing and disposing of used fuel, including coal ash and spent nuclear fuel; the availability of fuel and necessary generation capacity and the performance of generation plants; the ability to recover fuel and other energy costs through regulated or competitive electric rates; the ability to build or acquire generation (including from renewable sources), transmission lines and facilities (including the ability to obtain any necessary regulatory approvals and permits) to meet the demand for electricity at acceptable prices and terms, including favorable tax treatment, cost caps imposed by regulators and other operational commitments to regulatory commissions and customers for generation projects, and to recover all related costs; the disruption of AEP's business operations due to impacts on economic or market conditions, costs of compliance with potential government regulations, electricity usage, supply chain issues, customers, service providers, vendors and suppliers caused by pandemics, natural disasters or other events; new legislation, litigation or government regulation, including changes to tax laws and regulations, oversight of nuclear generation, energy commodity trading and new or modified requirements related to emissions of sulfur, nitrogen, mercury, carbon, soot or PM and other substances that could impact the continued operation, cost recovery and/or profitability of generation plants and related assets; the impact of federal tax legislation, including potential changes to existing tax incentives, on results of operations, financial condition, cash flows or credit ratings; the risks before, during and after generation of electricity associated with the fuels used or the by-products and wastes of such fuels, including coal ash and spent nuclear fuel; timing and resolution of pending and future rate cases, negotiations and other regulatory decisions, including rate or other recovery of new investments in generation, distribution and transmission service and environmental compliance; resolution of litigation or regulatory proceedings or investigations; the ability to efficiently manage and recover operation, maintenance and development project costs; prices and demand for power generated and sold at wholesale; changes in technology, particularly with respect to energy storage and new, developing, alternative or distributed sources of generation; the ability to recover through rates any remaining unrecovered investment in generation units that may be retired before the end of their previously projected useful lives; volatility and changes in markets for coal and other energy-related commodities, particularly changes in the price of natural gas; the impact of changing expectations and demands of customers, regulators, investors and stakeholders, including development, adoption, and use of artificial intelligence by us, our customers and our third party vendors and evolving expectations related to environmental, social and governance concerns; changes in utility regulation and the allocation of costs within RTOs including ERCOT, PJM and SPP; changes in the creditworthiness of the counterparties with contractual arrangements, including participants in the energy trading market; actions of rating agencies, including changes in the ratings of debt; the impact of volatility in the capital markets on the value of the investments held by the pension, OPEB and nuclear decommissioning trust funds and a captive insurance entity and the impact of such volatility on future funding requirements; accounting standards periodically issued by accounting standard-setting bodies; other risks and unforeseen events, including wars and military conflicts, the effects of terrorism (including increased security costs), embargoes, cybersecurity threats, labor strikes impacting material supply chains, global information technology disruptions and other catastrophic events; or the ability to attract and retain the requisite work force and key personnel.
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Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2025 | |||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP to Operating Earnings (non-GAAP) | |||||||||||||||
2025 | |||||||||||||||
Vertically | Transmission | AEP | Generation | Corporate | Total | EPS (a) | |||||||||
($ in millions) | |||||||||||||||
GAAP Earnings (Loss) | 324.1 | 164.6 | 234.6 | 102.4 | (25.5) | 800.2 | $ 1.50 | ||||||||
Adjustments to GAAP Earnings | (b) | ||||||||||||||
Mark-to-Market Impact of | (c) | 25.8 | — | — | (39.8) | — | (14.0) | (0.03) | |||||||
Sale of AEP OnSite Partners | (d) | — | — | — | 13.7 | (4.3) | 9.4 | 0.02 | |||||||
Impact of Ohio Legislation | (e) | — | 27.7 | — | — | — | 27.7 | 0.05 | |||||||
Total Adjustments | 25.8 | 27.7 | — | (26.1) | (4.3) | 23.1 | $ 0.04 | ||||||||
Operating Earnings (Loss) | 349.9 | 192.3 | 234.6 | 76.3 | (29.8) | 823.3 | $ 1.54 | ||||||||
Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2024 | |||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP to Operating Earnings (non-GAAP) | |||||||||||||||
2024 | |||||||||||||||
Vertically | Transmission | AEP | Generation | Corporate | Total | EPS (a) | |||||||||
($ in millions) | |||||||||||||||
GAAP Earnings (Loss) | 560.8 | 150.3 | 208.7 | 137.6 | (54.3) | 1,003.1 | $ 1.91 | ||||||||
Adjustments to GAAP Earnings | (b) | ||||||||||||||
Mark-to-Market Impact of | (c) | 20.4 | — | — | (72.2) | — | (51.8) | (0.10) | |||||||
Remeasurement of Excess ADIT | (f) | (32.4) | — | — | — | — | (32.4) | (0.06) | |||||||
Impact of NOLC on Retail | (g) | (259.6) | — | — | — | — | (259.6) | (0.50) | |||||||
Disallowance - Dolet Hills | (h) | 11.1 | — | — | — | — | 11.1 | 0.02 | |||||||
Total Adjustments | (260.5) | — | — | (72.2) | — | (332.7) | $ (0.64) | ||||||||
Operating Earnings (Loss) | 300.3 | 150.3 | 208.7 | 65.4 | (54.3) | 670.4 | $ 1.27 |
(a) | Per share amounts are divided by Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – Basic |
(b) | Excluding tax related adjustments, all items presented in the table are tax adjusted at the statutory rate unless otherwise noted |
(c) | Represents the impact of mark-to-market economic hedging activities |
(d) | Represents an adjustment to the estimated loss on the sale of AEP OnSite Partners as a result of the contractual working capital true-up |
(e) | Represents the estimated reduction in regulatory assets for OVEC-related purchased power costs as a result of recently approved legislation in |
(f) | Represents the impact of the remeasurement of excess accumulated deferred income taxes related to the |
(g) | Represents the impact of receiving IRS PLRs related to NOLCs in retail rate making (I&M, PSO and SWEPCo). Amount includes a reduction in excess accumulated deferred income taxes and activity related to prior periods |
(h) | Represents the impact of a disallowance recorded at SWEPCo on the remaining net book value of the Dolet Hills Power Station as a result of an LPSC approved settlement agreement in April 2024 |
American Electric Power | ||||||
Summary of Selected Sales Data | ||||||
Regulated Connected Load | ||||||
(Data based on preliminary, unaudited results) | ||||||
Three Months Ended March 31 | ||||||
ENERGY & DELIVERY SUMMARY | 2025 | 2024 | Change | |||
Vertically Integrated Utilities | ||||||
Retail Electric (in millions of kWh): | ||||||
Residential | 9,404 | 8,560 | 9.9 % | |||
Commercial | 5,896 | 5,769 | 2.2 % | |||
Industrial | 8,101 | 8,252 | (1.8) % | |||
Miscellaneous | 533 | 538 | (0.9) % | |||
Total Retail | 23,934 | 23,119 | 3.5 % | |||
Wholesale Electric (in millions of kWh): (a) | 4,791 | 3,763 | 27.3 % | |||
Total KWHs | 28,725 | 26,882 | 6.9 % | |||
Transmission & Distribution Utilities | ||||||
Retail Electric (in millions of kWh): | ||||||
Residential | 7,011 | 6,280 | 11.6 % | |||
Commercial | 9,588 | 7,991 | 20.0 % | |||
Industrial | 6,756 | 6,812 | (0.8) % | |||
Miscellaneous | 172 | 180 | (4.4) % | |||
Total Retail (b) | 23,527 | 21,263 | 10.6 % | |||
Wholesale Electric (in millions of kWh): (a) | 667 | 590 | 13.1 % | |||
Total KWHs | 24,194 | 21,853 | 10.7 % |
(a) | Includes off-system sales, municipalities and cooperatives, unit power and other wholesale customers |
(b) | Represents energy delivered to distribution customers |
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