Q1 2024 NiSource Inc Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- NiSource Inc (NI) reported a strong first quarter 2024 adjusted EPS of $0.85, which is 10% above the $0.77 reported one year ago.
- The company reaffirmed its 2024 adjusted EPS guidance of $1.70 to $1.74 and annual 2023 to 2028 guidance for adjusted EPS growth of 6% to 8% and rate base growth of 8% to 10%.
- NiSource Inc (NI) has a robust capital expenditure plan of $16.4 billion through 2028, emphasizing investments in renewable energy, system modernization, and customer growth.
- The company has successfully maintained constructive regulatory relationships, which supports efficient capital allocation and recovery.
- NiSource Inc (NI) is actively engaged in economic development projects, including potential data center developments in Northern Indiana, which could significantly increase system load and revenue.
- The company faces risks associated with regulatory changes and the need for continual stakeholder engagement to maintain favorable outcomes.
- There is a reliance on achieving regulatory approvals for projects like the NIPSCO gas settlement and technology capital deferral mechanisms, which could impact financial performance if delayed or denied.
- NiSource Inc (NI) must manage the execution risks associated with a large capital expenditure plan, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- The company's financial performance is subject to weather conditions, although some mechanisms like weather decoupling are in place to mitigate impacts.
- There is ongoing need for external financing, including equity issuances, to fund capital projects, which could dilute existing shareholders or impact financial stability if market conditions are unfavorable.
Thank you for standing by. At this time, I'd like to welcome everyone to the Q1 2024 NiSource Earnings Conference Call. (Operator Instructions)
I'd now like to turn the call over to Chris Turnure, Director of Investor Relations. Please go ahead.
Good morning, and welcome to the NiSource First Quarter 2024 Investor Call. Joining me today are President and Chief Executive Officer, Lloyd Yates; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Shawn Anderson; Executive Vice President of Strategy and Risk and Chief Commercial Officer, Michael Luhrs; and Executive Vice President and Group President, NiSource Utilities, Melody Birmingham.
The purpose of this presentation is to review NiSource's financial performance for the first quarter of 2024 as well as provide an update on our operations and growth drivers. Following our prepared remarks, we'll open the call to your questions. Slides for today's call are available in the Investor Relations section of our website.
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