Portland General Stock Price, News & Analysis

Portland General Electric (PGE) has appointed Benjamin Felton as the new Chief Operating Officer, effective April 3, 2023. Felton, who brings over 30 years of energy industry experience, will oversee utility operations, focusing on generation, distribution, engineering, and safety. He previously served as senior vice president at DTE and held leadership roles at NiSource and Consumers Energy. PGE aims for an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its power supply by 2030 and aims for 100% reduction by 2040. The company operates in Oregon and serves over 900,000 customers.

Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) reported a GAAP net income of $233 million or $2.60 per diluted share for 2022. Non-GAAP results showed an adjusted income of $245 million or $2.74 per diluted share, slightly up from 2021's figures. The company initiated 2023 adjusted earnings guidance between $2.60 and $2.75 per diluted share, with an anticipated increase in energy deliveries. Key investments included $811 million in capital assets and a $499 million equity forward sale agreement. A 14% average price increase is requested for the 2024 general rate case. A quarterly dividend of $0.4525 per share was also approved.

On February 10, 2023, the board of directors of Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4525 per share, payable by April 17, 2023, to shareholders of record by March 27, 2023. The company targets a long-term dividend payout ratio of 60% to 70%, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders. Over its 130-year history, PGE has focused on delivering reliable and clean energy to over 900,000 customers in Oregon while aiming for at least an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The company's focus on sustainability is bolstered by its recognition in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.

Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) will hold an analyst conference call and webcast on February 16 at 11 a.m. ET to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year 2022 financial results. The earnings summary will be released prior to market opening on the same day. The call will feature executives including President and CEO Maria Pope and CFO Jim Ajello. Interested parties can access the call via the investor website and a replay will be available after 2 p.m. ET on the same day. Portland General Electric serves approximately 900,000 customers in Oregon.

Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) has announced a public offering of 10,100,000 shares of its common stock, priced at $43.00 per share, set to close on October 28, 2022. The offering includes a 30-day option for underwriters to purchase up to 1,515,000 additional shares. Proceeds will primarily fund green investments as defined in its financing framework, and a portion will be used to repay debt. The company currently serves approximately 900,000 customers in Oregon and operates 16 generation plants.

Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) announced a public offering of $375,000,000 of its common stock, facilitated by Barclays and J.P. Morgan as underwriters. This offering is part of forward sale agreements with the underwriters, who may also purchase an additional $56,250,000 of shares. The proceeds will be directed towards financing eligible green investments and repaying debt. The Company plans physical settlement of the agreements within 24 months.

Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) reported a net income of $58 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for Q3 2022, up from $50 million, or $0.56 per share in Q3 2021. The company raises long-term EPS growth guidance to 5%-7% from a 2022 base year. They are collaborating with NextEra Energy to build a 311 MW wind facility in Eastern Montana, investing approximately $415 million. PGE reaffirms 2022 GAAP earnings guidance of $2.60-$2.75 and adjusted earnings guidance of $2.74-$2.89. A quarterly dividend of $0.4525 per share was also approved.

On October 21, 2022, Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) announced a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.4525 per share, payable by January 17, 2023, to shareholders of record as of December 27, 2022. This dividend reflects the company's financial performance and its long-term target payout ratio of 60-70%. PGE serves about 900,000 customers and aims for an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.