Summary
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) reported net income attributable to common stockholders of $1.176 billion for the third quarter of 2016, or $1.70 per diluted share, compared to $932 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, in the same quarter of the prior year. This increase was driven by higher regulated segment income due to favorable weather, increased rider revenues, and cost control efforts, which were partially offset by higher interest expense related to the Piedmont acquisition financing. For the first nine months of 2016, net income attributable to common stockholders was $2.379 billion, or $3.44 per diluted share, an increase from $2.339 billion, or $3.36 per diluted share, in the same period of 2015. The company also announced significant strategic events, including the completion of the Piedmont Natural Gas acquisition and agreements to divest its International Energy business, which are expected to shape its future operational segments. The company reaffirms its commitment to maintaining strong liquidity and compliance with debt covenants.
Financial Highlights
47 data points| Revenue | $6.58B |
| Operating Expenses | $4.63B |
| Operating Income | $1.95B |
| Interest Expense | $464.00M |
| Net Income | $1.18B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.70 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.70 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 689.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 691.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income attributable to Duke Energy Corporation common stockholders increased to $1.176 billion ($1.70/diluted share) in Q3 2016 from $932 million ($1.35/diluted share) in Q3 2015.
- 2For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, net income was $2.379 billion ($3.44/diluted share), up from $2.339 billion ($3.36/diluted share) in the prior year.
- 3Duke Energy completed the acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas for approximately $5.0 billion in cash, which closed on October 3, 2016.
- 4Agreements were reached to divest the International Energy business segment, excluding the equity method investment in National Methanol Company, for an approximate enterprise value of $2.4 billion, expected to close by early 2017.
- 5The company expects to record an estimated pretax impairment charge of $325 million to $375 million related to the International Energy divestiture.
- 6Duke Energy continues to operate under its Master Credit Facility with a capacity of $7.5 billion and remains in compliance with all debt covenants.
- 7The company is strategically repositioning its reporting segments to "Electric Utilities and Infrastructure," "Gas Utilities and Infrastructure," and "Commercial Renewables" to reflect the Piedmont acquisition and the planned divestiture of International Energy.