Summary
Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) reported a significant increase in operating revenue for the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018, driven by the SCANA Combination and favorable weather conditions. However, net income attributable to Dominion Energy declined year-over-year for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2019. This decline was largely attributed to substantial charges related to the SCANA acquisition, including refunds for the NND Project, voluntary retirement programs, early retirement of generation facilities, and litigation costs. While the SCANA Combination expanded the company's regulated asset base and revenue, integration costs and specific charges significantly impacted profitability in the year-to-date period. The company continues to manage its energy portfolios through derivative instruments and maintain a strong liquidity position supported by its credit facility. Capital expenditures are ongoing for growth projects. Investors should monitor the impact of SCANA integration costs, ongoing regulatory matters, and the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project developments.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $3.78B |
| Operating Expenses | $2.68B |
| Operating Income | $1.10B |
| Net Income | $975.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.19 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.17 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 813.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 813.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Operating revenue increased by approximately 23% year-over-year for the third quarter and 17% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, largely due to the SCANA Combination.
- 2Net income attributable to Dominion Energy for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, decreased significantly to $349 million from $1,806 million in the prior year, heavily impacted by acquisition-related charges.
- 3Diluted EPS decreased from $2.77 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, to $0.39 for the same period in 2019.
- 4The SCANA Combination, completed in January 2019, contributed significantly to revenue but also led to substantial charges, including $2.0 billion in customer refunds related to the NND Project and significant integration costs.
- 5Virginia Power's net income increased by 16% for the third quarter but decreased by 31% year-to-date, reflecting similar impacts from charges and operational factors.
- 6Dominion Energy Gas reported a decrease in net income for both the third quarter and year-to-date periods, mainly due to the absence of gains from shale development rights.
- 7The company ended the period with $3.5 billion in unused capacity under its credit facility, indicating a strong liquidity position.