Summary
Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) reported its first-quarter 2014 financial results, showing a decrease in net income attributable to Dominion by 23% to $379 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, compared to $495 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, in the same period of 2013. This decline was primarily driven by the repositioning of its producer services business and higher purchased power costs in its retail energy marketing operations. However, these impacts were partially offset by improved margins from merchant generation and more favorable weather conditions for electric utility operations. Operationally, Dominion completed the acquisition of six solar development projects in California for approximately $50 million, expected to add 139 MW upon construction. In March 2014, the company also completed the sale of its electric retail energy marketing business for approximately $187 million, resulting in a gain. Virginia Power, a subsidiary, saw an increase in net income to $324 million, driven by more favorable weather and higher revenue from rate adjustment clauses. The company maintained its financial flexibility with approximately $1.3 billion in unused capacity under its credit facilities. Management anticipates that planned capital expenditures and dividend payments will be supported by operating cash flows, though the company acknowledges various risks and uncertainties that could impact future results.
Financial Highlights
46 data points| Revenue | $3.63B |
| Operating Expenses | $2.86B |
| Operating Income | $768.00M |
| Net Income | $379.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.65 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.65 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 581.60M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 582.90M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income attributable to Dominion decreased by 23% year-over-year to $379 million in Q1 2014, with diluted EPS falling to $0.65 from $0.86 in Q1 2013.
- 2The decrease in net income was primarily attributed to the repositioning of the producer services business and higher costs in the retail energy marketing segment.
- 3Dominion completed the acquisition of six solar development projects in California for $50 million, expected to add 139 MW upon completion.
- 4The company divested its electric retail energy marketing business in March 2014 for approximately $187 million, realizing a gain.
- 5Virginia Power, a subsidiary, reported an increase in net income to $324 million, boosted by favorable weather and rate adjustment clauses.
- 6Dominion maintained significant liquidity, with approximately $1.3 billion in unused capacity under its credit facilities.
- 7Capital expenditures for the first quarter were substantial, with Dominion investing $1.12 billion and Virginia Power investing $691 million.