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Edison International Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results

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Edison International (EIX) reports fourth-quarter 2023 GAAP earnings per share of $0.99 and core EPS of $1.28. Full-year 2023 GAAP EPS stands at $3.12, with core EPS at $4.76. SCE surpasses WMP covered conductor target, deploying over 5,580 miles. EIX introduces 2024 EPS guidance of $4.75-$5.05 and reiterates long-term core EPS growth rate targets.
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  • Strong fourth-quarter and full-year financial performance with increases in core earnings compared to the previous year.
  • Southern California Edison (SCE) shows growth in core earnings per share due to revenue escalation and lower operation expenses.
  • Edison International Parent and Other segment shows a decrease in core loss per share due to gains on preferred stock repurchases.
  • Company reiterates commitment to long-term EPS growth targets and dividend increase of 5.8% for 2023.
  • SCE's covered conductor program makes significant progress in reducing Public Safety Power Shutoffs.
  • EIX introduces 2024 EPS guidance and declares quarterly dividends for shareholders.
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An examination of Edison International's reported earnings reveals a robust financial performance for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2023. A key highlight is the year-over-year increase in core earnings per share (EPS), which reflects the company's ability to leverage the escalation mechanism from the 2021 General Rate Case. This mechanism is designed to adjust revenues to account for inflation and other cost changes, thereby providing a stable revenue stream. The reported dividend increase of 5.8% aligns with the company's commitment to shareholder returns and mirrors the confidence in its long-term EPS growth targets of 5%-7%.

Investors should note the guidance provided for 2024 with a projected EPS range of $4.75 to $5.05. This forward-looking statement is significant as it offers a glimpse into the company's expectations regarding its future performance and may influence investor sentiment. The absence of non-core items from the 2024 guidance suggests a focus on the company's core operations and the potential for a more predictable earnings stream. From a financial planning perspective, the consistent core EPS growth and clear guidance can be seen as indicators of financial stability and operational efficiency.

The report indicates that Southern California Edison (SCE), a subsidiary of Edison International, has exceeded its Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) covered conductor deployment target. The installation of more than 5,580 circuit miles of covered conductor is a significant development within the energy sector, as it directly addresses the risk of wildfires caused by utility infrastructure. This proactive approach to enhancing grid resilience not only mitigates the potential for costly fire-related damages but also reduces the likelihood of Public Safety Power Shutoffs, which can have a disruptive impact on both customers and the company's operations.

By investing in such infrastructure improvements, SCE demonstrates a commitment to safety and reliability, which can enhance its reputation and potentially lead to regulatory support. This focus on sustainability and infrastructure could also attract investors who are increasingly sensitive to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. The long-term benefits of reduced operational risks and improved public perception are likely to contribute positively to the company's financial health and stock valuation.

Edison International's performance should be contextualized within the broader utility sector, where companies are often evaluated on their ability to provide consistent and predictable returns to investors. The company's reiteration of long-term core EPS growth rate targets suggests a stable outlook, which is particularly appealing in a sector known for its defensive investment characteristics. Additionally, the escalation mechanism in place allows for a degree of protection against inflationary pressures, a factor of increasing importance in today's economic climate.

Furthermore, the company's strategic focus on infrastructure investment, as evidenced by its covered conductor program, aligns with the industry's shift towards modernization and reliability. By staying ahead of regulatory pressures and public safety concerns, Edison International positions itself favorably against competitors. The company's proactive approach may serve as a benchmark within the industry and could influence investor perceptions of the company's management team and their ability to navigate future challenges.

  • Fourth-quarter 2023 GAAP earnings per share of $0.99; Core EPS of $1.28
  • Full-year 2023 GAAP EPS of $3.12; Core EPS of $4.76
  • SCE exceeds WMP covered conductor target of 1,100 miles; total deployment of more than 5,580 miles
  • EIX introduces 2024 EPS guidance of $4.75-$5.05
  • EIX reiterates long-term core EPS growth rate targets of 5%-7% for 2021-2025 and 5%-7% for 2025-2028

ROSEMEAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Edison International (NYSE: EIX) today reported fourth-quarter net income of $378 million, or $0.99 per share, compared to net income of $415 million, or $1.09 per share, in the fourth quarter of last year. As adjusted, fourth-quarter core earnings were $490 million, or $1.28 per share, compared to core earnings of $437 million, or $1.15 per share, in the fourth quarter of last year.

Southern California Edison’s fourth-quarter 2023 core earnings per share (EPS) increased year over year, primarily due to higher revenue from the escalation mechanism set forth in the 2021 General Rate Case (GRC) final decision and lower operation and maintenance expenses, partially offset by higher interest expense.

Edison International Parent and Other’s fourth-quarter 2023 core loss per share decreased year over year, primarily due to gains on preferred stock repurchases.

“Delivering core EPS above the midpoint of our guidance range demonstrates our ability to successfully manage variability in the business,” said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International. “Our 2023 annual dividend increase of 5.8% reflects the board and management’s continued commitment to delivering on our EPS growth targets. Looking ahead, we reiterate the strong confidence we have in our long-term EPS growth targets of 5% to 7% for 2021 through 2025 and 2025 through 2028.”

Pizarro added, “SCE’s industry-leading covered conductor program continues to make tremendous progress. In just five years, SCE has installed more than 5,580 circuit miles of covered conductor. When combined with enhanced vegetation management, asset inspections and other programs, this has significantly reduced the need for Public Safety Power Shutoffs.”

Full-Year Earnings

For 2023, Edison International reported net income of $1,197 million, or $3.12 per share, compared to $612 million, or $1.61 per share, for 2022. As adjusted, Edison International’s core earnings were $1,825 million, or $4.76 per share, compared to $1,765 million, or $4.63 per share, in 2022.

SCE’s full-year core EPS was higher, primarily due to higher revenue from the escalation mechanism set forth in the 2021 GRC final decision and higher interest income on balancing account undercollections, partially offset by higher interest expense.

Edison International Parent and Other’s full-year loss per share increased primarily due to higher interest expense, partially offset by gains on preferred stock repurchases.

Edison International uses core earnings internally for financial planning and analysis of performance. Core earnings are also used when communicating with investors and analysts regarding Edison International’s earnings results to facilitate comparisons of the company’s performance from period to period. Please see the attached tables to reconcile core earnings to basic GAAP earnings.

2024 Earnings Guidance

The company announced its earnings guidance range for 2024 as summarized in the following chart. See the presentation accompanying the company’s conference call for further information and assumptions.

 

 

2024 Earnings Guidance

 

 

as of Feb. 22, 2024

 

 

Low

 

High

EIX Basic EPS

 

$

4.75

 

$

5.05

Less: Non-core Items

 

 

 

 

EIX Core EPS

 

$

4.75

 

$

5.05

Edison International and Southern California Edison Declare Dividends

Today, the board of directors of Edison International declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.78 per share, payable on April 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on March 28, 2024. It also declared dividends on preferred stock. Additionally, the board of directors of Southern California Edison Company today declared dividends on preference stock. For more information, please see the related news release at www.edisoninvestor.com.

Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Details

 

 

 

When:

Thursday, Feb. 22, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (PST)

Telephone Numbers:

1-888-673-9780 (U.S.) and 1-312-470-0178 (Int'l) — Passcode: Edison

Telephone Replay:

 

1-866-363-4001 (U.S.) and 1-203-369-0204 (Int’l) — Passcode: 5730

Telephone replay available through March 6 at 6 p.m. (PST)

Webcast:

www.edisoninvestor.com

Edison International has posted its earnings conference call prepared remarks by the CEO and CFO, the teleconference presentation and Form 10-K to the company’s investor relations website. These materials are available at www.edisoninvestor.com.

About Edison International

Edison International (NYSE: EIX) is one of the nation’s largest electric utility holding companies, providing clean and reliable energy and energy services through its independent companies. Headquartered in Rosemead, California, Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison Company, a utility that delivers electricity to 15 million people across Southern, Central and Coastal California. Edison International is also the parent company of Edison Energy LLC, a global energy advisory firm providing integrated sustainability and energy solutions to commercial, industrial and institutional customers.

Appendix

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Edison International’s earnings are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles used in the United States and represent the company’s earnings as reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our management uses core earnings and core earnings per share (EPS) internally for financial planning and for analysis of performance of Edison International and Southern California Edison. We also use core earnings and core EPS when communicating with analysts and investors regarding our earnings results to facilitate comparisons of the Company’s performance from period to period. Financial measures referred to as net income, basic EPS, core earnings, or core EPS also apply to the description of earnings or earnings per share.

Core earnings and core EPS are non-GAAP financial measures and may not be comparable to those of other companies. Core earnings and core EPS are defined as basic earnings and basic EPS excluding income or loss from discontinued operations and income or loss from significant discrete items that management does not consider representative of ongoing earnings. Basic earnings and losses refer to net income or losses attributable to Edison International shareholders. Core earnings are reconciled to basic earnings in the attached tables. The impact of participating securities (vested awards that earn dividend equivalents that may participate in undistributed earnings with common stock) for the principal operating subsidiary is not material to the principal operating subsidiary’s EPS and is therefore reflected in the results of the Edison International holding company, which is included in Edison International Parent and Other.

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements contained in this presentation about future performance, including, without limitation, operating results, capital expenditures, rate base growth, dividend policy, financial outlook, and other statements that are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations; however, such statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from current expectations. These forward-looking statements represent our expectations only as of the date of this presentation, and Edison International assumes no duty to update them to reflect new information, events or circumstances. Important factors that could cause different results include, but are not limited to the:

  • ability of SCE to recover its costs through regulated rates, timely or at all, including uninsured wildfire-related and debris flow-related costs (including amounts paid for self-insured retention and co-insurance), costs incurred to mitigate the risk of utility equipment causing future wildfires, costs incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and increased costs due to supply chain constraints, inflation and rising interest rates;
  • impact of affordability of customer rates on SCE's ability to execute its strategy, including the impact of affordability on the approval of operations and maintenance expenses, and proposed capital investment projects;
  • ability of SCE to implement its operational and strategic plans, including its Wildfire Mitigation Plan and capital program;
  • risks of regulatory or legislative restrictions that would limit SCE's ability to implement operational measures to mitigate wildfire risk, including Public Safety Power Shutoff (“PSPS”) and fast curve settings, when conditions warrant or would otherwise limit SCE's operational practices relative to wildfire risk mitigation;
  • ability of SCE to obtain safety certifications from the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety of the California Natural Resources Agency (“OEIS”);
  • risk that California Assembly Bill 1054 (“AB 1054”) does not effectively mitigate the significant exposure faced by California investor-owned utilities related to liability for damages arising from catastrophic wildfires where utility facilities are alleged to be a substantial cause, including the longevity of the Wildfire Insurance Fund and the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) interpretation of and actions under AB 1054, including its interpretation of the prudency standard clarified by AB 1054;
  • risks associated with the operation of electrical facilities, including worker and public safety issues, the risk of utility assets causing or contributing to wildfires, failure, availability, efficiency, and output of equipment and facilities, and availability and cost of spare parts;
  • physical security of Edison International’s and SCE’s critical assets and personnel and the cybersecurity of Edison International’s and SCE’s critical information technology systems for grid control, and business, employee and customer data;
  • ability of Edison International and SCE to effectively attract, manage, develop and retain a skilled workforce, including its contract workers;
  • decisions and other actions by the CPUC, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other governmental authorities, including decisions and actions related to nationwide or statewide crisis, determinations of authorized rates of return or return on equity, the recoverability of wildfire-related and debris flow-related costs, issuance of SCE's wildfire safety certification, wildfire mitigation efforts, approval and implementation of electrification programs, and delays in executive, regulatory and legislative actions;
  • potential for penalties or disallowances for non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including fines, penalties and disallowances related to wildfires where SCE's equipment is alleged to be associated with ignition;
  • extreme weather-related incidents (including events caused, or exacerbated, by climate change, such as wildfires, debris flows, flooding, droughts, high wind events and extreme heat events) and other natural disasters (such as earthquakes), which could cause, among other things, public safety issues, property damage, rotating outages and other operational issues (such as issues due to damaged infrastructure), PSPS activations and unanticipated costs;
  • cost and availability of labor, equipment and materials, including as a result of supply chain constraints and inflation;
  • ability of Edison International or SCE to borrow funds and access bank and capital markets on reasonable terms;
  • risks associated with the decommissioning of San Onofre, including those related to worker and public safety, public opposition, permitting, governmental approvals, on-site storage of spent nuclear fuel and other radioactive material, delays, contractual disputes, and cost overruns;
  • risks associated with cost allocation resulting in higher rates for utility bundled service customers because of possible customer bypass or departure for other electricity providers such as Community Choice Aggregators (“CCA,” which are cities, counties, and certain other public agencies with the authority to generate and/or purchase electricity for their local residents and businesses) and Electric Service Providers (entities that offer electric power and ancillary services to retail customers, other than electrical corporations (like SCE) and CCAs);
  • risks inherent in SCE’s capital investment program, including those related to project site identification, public opposition, environmental mitigation, construction, permitting, contractor performance, changes in the California Independent System Operator’s transmission plans, and governmental approvals; and
  • actions by credit rating agencies to downgrade Edison International or SCE’s credit ratings or to place those ratings on negative watch or negative outlook.

Additional information about risks and uncertainties, including more detail about the factors described in this release, is contained in Edison International and SCE’s 2023 Form 10-K, including the "Risk Factors" sections. Readers are urged to read this entire release including information incorporated by reference, as well as the 2023 Form 10-K, and carefully consider the risks, uncertainties, and other factors that affect Edison International's and SCE's businesses. Edison International and SCE post or provide direct links (i) to certain SCE and other parties' regulatory filings and documents with the CPUC and the FERC and certain agency rulings and notices in open proceedings in a section titled "SCE Regulatory Highlights," (ii) to certain documents and information related to Southern California wildfires which may be of interest to investors in a section titled "Southern California Wildfires," and (iii) to presentations, documents and other information that may be of interest to investors in a section titled "Presentations and Updates" at www.edisoninvestor.com in order to publicly disseminate such information.

These forward-looking statements represent our expectations only as of the date of this news release, and Edison International assumes no duty to update them to reflect new information, events or circumstances. Readers should review future reports filed by Edison International and SCE with the SEC.

Fourth Quarter Reconciliation of Basic Earnings Per Share to Core Earnings Per Share

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

 

Year ended

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Edison International

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCE

 

$

1.16

 

 

$

1.26

 

 

$

(0.10

)

 

$

3.84

 

 

$

2.23

 

 

$

1.61

 

Edison International Parent and Other

 

 

(0.17

)

 

 

(0.17

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.72

)

 

 

(0.62

)

 

 

(0.10

)

Edison International

 

 

0.99

 

 

 

1.09

 

 

 

(0.10

)

 

 

3.12

 

 

 

1.61

 

 

 

1.51

 

Less: Non-core items

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCE

 

 

(0.29

)

 

 

(0.10

)

 

 

(0.19

)

 

 

(1.73

)

 

 

(3.10

)

 

 

1.37

 

Edison International Parent and Other

 

 

 

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

(0.04

)

 

 

0.09

 

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

0.01

 

Total non-core items

 

 

(0.29

)

 

 

(0.06

)

 

 

(0.23

)

 

 

(1.64

)

 

 

(3.02

)

 

 

1.38

 

Core earnings (loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCE

 

 

1.45

 

 

 

1.36

 

 

 

0.09

 

 

 

5.57

 

 

 

5.33

 

 

 

0.24

 

Edison International Parent and Other

 

 

(0.17

)

 

 

(0.21

)

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

(0.81

)

 

 

(0.70

)

 

 

(0.11

)

Edison International

 

$

1.28

 

 

$

1.15

 

 

$

0.13

 

 

$

4.76

 

 

$

4.63

 

 

$

0.13

 

 
 

Note: Diluted earnings were $0.98 and $1.08 per share for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Diluted earnings were $3.11 and $1.60 per share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Fourth Quarter Reconciliation of Basic Earnings Per Share to Core Earnings (in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

 

Year ended

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

Net income (loss) attributable to Edison International

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCE

 

$

445

 

 

$

478

 

 

$

(33

)

 

$

1,474

 

 

$

847

 

 

$

627

 

Edison International Parent and Other

 

 

(67

)

 

 

(63

)

 

 

(4

)

 

 

(277

)

 

 

(235

)

 

 

(42

)

Edison International

 

 

378

 

 

 

415

 

 

 

(37

)

 

 

1,197

 

 

 

612

 

 

 

585

 

Less: Non-core items

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCE1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

 

 

(112

)

 

 

(40

)

 

 

(72

)

 

 

(661

)

 

 

(1,182

)

 

 

521

 

Edison International Parent and Other11

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

(18

)

 

 

33

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

4

 

Total non-core items

 

 

(112

)

 

 

(22

)

 

 

(90

)

 

 

(628

)

 

 

(1,153

)

 

 

525

 

Core earnings (losses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCE

 

 

557

 

 

 

518

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

2,135

 

 

 

2,029

 

 

 

106

 

Edison International Parent and Other

 

 

(67

)

 

 

(81

)

 

 

14

 

 

 

(310

)

 

 

(264

)

 

 

(46

)

Edison International

 

$

490

 

 

$

437

 

 

$

53

 

 

$

1,825

 

 

$

1,765

 

 

$

60

 

 
 
  1. Includes charges for 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events claims and expenses, net of recoveries of $74 million ($53 million after-tax) and $11 million ($8 million after-tax) for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, and $634 million ($457 million after-tax) and $1.2 billion ($899 million after-tax) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
  2. Includes amortization of SCE's Wildfire Insurance Fund expenses of $54 million ($39 million after-tax) for both the three months ended December 2023 and 2022, and $213 million ($153 million after-tax) and $214 million ($154 million after-tax) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
  3. Includes charges for wildfire claims and expenses, net of expected recoveries from FERC customers, related to the Post-2018 Wildfires of $27 million ($19 million after-tax) and $34 million ($25 million after-tax) for the three months and the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, respectively.
  4. Includes a charge of probable disallowance related to the reasonableness review of recorded San Onofre Units 2 and 3 decommissioning costs in the 2021 NDCTP of $30 million ($21 million after-tax) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
  5. Includes a charge related to customer cancellations of certain ECS data services of $17 million ($12 million after-tax) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
  6. Includes an insurance recovery of $10 million ($7 million after-tax) and a charge of $23 million ($16 million after-tax) after net of estimated insurance recoveries related to settlement of an employment litigation matter for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
  7. Includes a charge of $81 million ($64 million after-tax) related to the Presiding Officer's Decision ("POD") in September 2022 related to SCE's Upstream Lighting Program for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
  8. Includes impairment charges of $64 million ($46 million after-tax) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, including $47 million ($34 million after-tax) related to SCE's CSRP settlement agreement and $17 million ($12 million after-tax) related to historical capital expenditures disallowed in SCE's track 3 of the 2021 GRC final decision.
  9. Includes a charge related to organizational realignment services of $14 million ($10 million after-tax) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
  10. Includes a gain of $10 million ($7 million after-tax) from SCE's sale of San Onofre nuclear fuel for both the three months and the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
  11. Includes net earnings related to customer revenues for an EIS insurance contract offset by expected wildfire claims insured by EIS of $23 million ($18 million after-tax) for the three months ended December 31, 2022, and $42 million ($33 million after-tax) and $36 million ($29 million after-tax) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Income

 

Edison International

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended

 

 

December 31,

(in millions, except per-share amounts)

 

2023

 

2022

Operating revenue

 

$

16,338

 

 

$

17,220

 

Purchased power and fuel

 

 

5,486

 

 

 

6,375

 

Operation and maintenance

 

 

4,138

 

 

 

4,724

 

Wildfire-related claims, net of insurance recoveries

 

 

667

 

 

 

1,313

 

Wildfire Insurance Fund expense

 

 

213

 

 

 

214

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

2,635

 

 

 

2,561

 

Property and other taxes

 

 

571

 

 

 

501

 

Impairment, net of other operating income

 

 

1

 

 

 

49

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

13,711

 

 

 

15,737

 

Operating income

 

 

2,627

 

 

 

1,483

 

Interest expense

 

 

(1,612

)

 

 

(1,169

)

Other income, net

 

 

500

 

 

 

348

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

1,515

 

 

 

662

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

108

 

 

 

(162

)

Net income

 

 

1,407

 

 

 

824

 

Less: Preference stock dividend requirements of SCE

 

 

123

 

 

 

107

 

Preferred stock dividend requirements of Edison International

 

 

87

 

 

 

105

 

Net income attributable to Edison International common shareholders

 

$

1,197

 

 

 

612

 

Basic earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding

 

 

383

 

 

 

381

 

Basic earnings per common share attributable to Edison International common shareholders

 

$

3.12

 

 

$

1.61

 

Diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, including effect of dilutive securities

 

 

385

 

 

 

383

 

Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Edison International common shareholders

 

$

3.11

 

 

$

1.60

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

Edison International

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

(in millions)

 

2023

 

2022

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

345

 

$

914

Receivables, less allowances of $360 and $347 for uncollectible accounts at respective dates

 

 

2,016

 

 

1,695

Accrued unbilled revenue

 

 

742

 

 

641

Inventory

 

 

527

 

 

474

Prepaid expenses

 

 

112

 

 

248

Regulatory assets

 

 

2,524

 

 

2,497

Wildfire Insurance Fund contributions

 

 

204

 

 

204

Other current assets

 

 

341

 

 

397

Total current assets

 

 

6,811

 

 

7,070

Nuclear decommissioning trusts

 

 

4,173

 

 

3,948

Other investments

 

 

54

 

 

55

Total investments

 

 

4,227

 

 

4,003

Utility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $12,910 and $12,260 at respective dates

 

 

55,877

 

 

53,274

Nonutility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $114 and $106 at respective dates

 

 

207

 

 

212

Total property, plant and equipment

 

 

56,084

 

 

53,486

Regulatory assets (include $1,558 and $834 related to Variable Interest Entities "VIEs" at respective dates)

 

 

8,897

 

 

8,181

Wildfire Insurance Fund contributions

 

 

1,951

 

 

2,155

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

1,221

 

 

1,442

Long-term insurance receivables

 

 

501

 

 

465

Other long-term assets

 

 

2,066

 

 

1,239

Total long-term assets

 

 

14,636

 

 

13,482

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

81,758

 

$

78,041

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

Edison International

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

(in millions, except share amounts)

 

2023

 

2022

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term debt

 

$

1,077

 

 

$

2,015

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

2,697

 

 

 

2,614

 

Accounts payable

 

 

1,983

 

 

 

2,359

 

Wildfire-related claims

 

 

30

 

 

 

121

 

Customer deposits

 

 

177

 

 

 

167

 

Regulatory liabilities

 

 

763

 

 

 

964

 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

 

120

 

 

 

506

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

1,751

 

 

 

1,601

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

8,598

 

 

 

10,347

 

Long-term debt (include $1,515 and $809 related to VIEs at respective dates)

 

 

30,316

 

 

 

27,025

 

Deferred income taxes and credits

 

 

6,672

 

 

 

6,149

 

Pensions and benefits

 

 

415

 

 

 

422

 

Asset retirement obligations

 

 

2,666

 

 

 

2,754

 

Regulatory liabilities

 

 

9,420

 

 

 

8,211

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

1,101

 

 

 

936

 

Wildfire-related claims

 

 

1,368

 

 

 

1,687

 

Other deferred credits and other long-term liabilities

 

 

3,258

 

 

 

2,988

 

Total deferred credits and other liabilities

 

 

24,900

 

 

 

23,147

 

Total liabilities

 

 

63,814

 

 

 

60,519

 

Preferred stock (50,000,000 shares authorized; 1,159,317 and 1,250,000 shares of Series A and 532,454 and 750,000 shares of Series B issued and outstanding at respective dates)

 

 

1,673

 

 

 

1,978

 

Common stock, no par value (800,000,000 shares authorized; 383,924,912 and 382,208,498 shares issued and outstanding at respective dates)

 

 

6,338

 

 

 

6,200

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(9

)

 

 

(11

)

Retained earnings

 

 

7,499

 

 

 

7,454

 

Total Edison International's shareholders' equity

 

 

15,501

 

 

 

15,621

 

Noncontrolling interests – preference stock of SCE

 

 

2,443

 

 

 

1,901

 

Total equity

 

 

17,944

 

 

 

17,522

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

81,758

 

 

$

78,041

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

Edison International

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

(in millions)

 

2023

 

2022

 

2021

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

1,407

 

 

$

824

 

 

$

925

 

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

2,721

 

 

 

2,633

 

 

 

2,288

 

Allowance for equity during construction

 

 

(157

)

 

 

(137

)

 

 

(118

)

Impairment and other expense

 

 

1

 

 

 

54

 

 

 

71

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

108

 

 

 

(177

)

 

 

43

 

Wildfire Insurance Fund amortization expense

 

 

213

 

 

 

214

 

 

 

215

 

Other

 

 

57

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

40

 

Nuclear decommissioning trusts

 

 

(180

)

 

 

(123

)

 

 

(256

)

Proceeds from Morongo Transmission LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

400

 

Contributions to Wildfire Insurance Fund

 

 

(95

)

 

 

(95

)

 

 

(95

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

 

(349

)

 

 

(252

)

 

 

(514

)

Inventory

 

 

(63

)

 

 

(58

)

 

 

(21

)

Accounts payable

 

 

(408

)

 

 

367

 

 

 

138

 

Tax receivables and payables

 

 

9

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

13

 

Other current assets and liabilities

 

 

185

 

 

 

207

 

 

 

(321

)

Derivative assets and liabilities, net

 

 

(174

)

 

 

115

 

 

 

(12

)

Regulatory assets and liabilities, net

 

 

576

 

 

 

(51

)

 

 

(720

)

Wildfire-related insurance receivable

 

 

(36

)

 

 

(390

)

 

 

708

 

Wildfire-related claims

 

 

(410

)

 

 

(56

)

 

 

(2,648

)

Other noncurrent assets and liabilities

 

 

(4

)

 

 

48

 

 

 

(123

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

3,401

 

 

 

3,216

 

 

 

11

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt issued, net of discount and issuance costs of $54, $62 and $43 for the respective years

 

 

5,121

 

 

 

5,971

 

 

 

5,412

 

Long-term debt repaid

 

 

(2,498

)

 

 

(1,085

)

 

 

(1,037

)

Short-term debt issued

 

 

1,076

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

2,654

 

Short-term debt repaid

 

 

(2,407

)

 

 

(1,543

)

 

 

(2,255

)

Common stock issued

 

 

20

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

32

 

Preferred and preference stock issued, net of issuance cost

 

 

542

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,977

 

Preferred stock repurchased

 

 

(289

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial paper borrowing (repayments), net

 

 

1,102

 

 

 

(317

)

 

 

(254

)

Dividends and distribution to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(117

)

 

 

(110

)

 

 

(106

)

Common stock dividends paid

 

 

(1,112

)

 

 

(1,050

)

 

 

(988

)

Preferred stock dividends paid

 

 

(108

)

 

 

(99

)

 

 

(35

)

Other

 

 

117

 

 

 

101

 

 

 

45

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

1,447

 

 

 

2,881

 

 

 

5,445

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(5,448

)

 

 

(5,778

)

 

 

(5,505

)

Proceeds from sale of nuclear decommissioning trust investments

 

 

4,597

 

 

 

4,177

 

 

 

3,961

 

Purchases of nuclear decommissioning trust investments

 

 

(4,417

)

 

 

(4,054

)

 

 

(3,705

)

Other

 

 

35

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

98

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(5,233

)

 

 

(5,574

)

 

 

(5,151

)

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

(385

)

 

 

523

 

 

 

305

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year

 

 

917

 

 

 

394

 

 

 

89

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year

 

$

532

 

 

$

917

 

 

$

394

 

 

Investor Relations: Sam Ramraj, (626) 302-2540

Media Relations: (626) 302-2255

News@sce.com 

 

Source: Edison International

Edison International reported fourth-quarter 2023 GAAP earnings per share of $0.99.

The core EPS for Edison International in the fourth quarter of 2023 was $1.28.

Edison International introduced a 2024 EPS guidance range of $4.75-$5.05.

Edison International has set a long-term core EPS growth rate target of 5%-7% for both 2021-2025 and 2025-2028.

SCE's increase in core earnings per share was primarily due to higher revenue from the escalation mechanism and lower operation expenses.
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edison international, through its subsidiaries, is a generator and distributor of electric power and an investor in infrastructure and energy assets, including renewable energy. headquartered in rosemead, california, edison international is the parent company of southern california edison, one of the nation's largest electric utilities.