Summary
Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) and its subsidiary Virginia Electric and Power Company (Virginia Power) reported third quarter and year-to-date results for the period ending September 30, 2011. For Dominion, net income attributable to the company decreased by $183 million in the third quarter compared to the prior year, largely due to lower merchant generation margins and restoration costs from Hurricane Irene. Year-to-date, net income decreased significantly by $1.3 billion, primarily due to the absence of a substantial gain from the sale of its Appalachian E&P operations in 2010 and continued impacts from lower merchant generation margins. Virginia Power's net income also decreased in the third quarter due to similar factors, including storm restoration costs and lower ancillary revenues, though it saw an overall increase year-to-date driven by rate adjustments and a reduction in workforce reduction charges. The companies are actively managing their capital structures, with Dominion issuing new senior notes and both entities continuing to invest in infrastructure and manage regulatory matters.
Financial Highlights
47 data points| Revenue | $3.75B |
| Operating Expenses | $2.92B |
| Operating Income | $828.00M |
| Net Income | $392.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.69 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.69 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 569.40M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 571.20M |
Key Highlights
- 1Dominion's third-quarter net income decreased by $183 million compared to the prior year, primarily driven by lower merchant generation margins and Hurricane Irene restoration costs.
- 2Year-to-date net income for Dominion saw a significant decline of $1.3 billion, largely attributable to the non-recurrence of a substantial gain from the sale of E&P operations in 2010.
- 3Virginia Power's third-quarter net income decreased by $83 million, impacted by storm restoration costs and lower ancillary revenues, partially offset by rate adjustment clauses.
- 4Both Dominion and Virginia Power are making strategic investments, with Dominion issuing new senior notes totaling $950 million in August 2011.
- 5Environmental compliance remains a key focus, with significant impairments recorded for SO2 emissions allowances due to new EPA regulations (CSAPR).
- 6Dominion is consolidating Juniper in Q4 2011 due to changes in its business structure, which will add approximately $1 billion in property, plant and equipment and $900 million in debt to its balance sheet.
- 7North Anna 3 nuclear unit development continues, with Virginia Power working through regulatory processes and assessing earthquake impacts.