Summary
Xcel Energy Inc. reported solid performance for the six months ended June 30, 2014, with net income of $456.4 million, an increase from $433.4 million in the prior year period. This growth was driven by higher operating revenues, particularly in the electric segment, and offset by increased operating expenses such as O&M and depreciation. The company maintained a stable financial position, with total assets of $34.7 billion and total equity of $9.9 billion as of June 30, 2014. Investor focus should be on the company's ongoing capital expenditure program for infrastructure improvements and regulatory proceedings across its operating jurisdictions. While O&M expenses and taxes increased, Xcel Energy's ability to recover costs through rate increases in various states supported revenue growth. The company also continues to manage its debt levels and liquidity through a combination of short-term and long-term financing, maintaining a strong credit position. Diluted EPS for the six months was $0.91, consistent with the previous year.
Financial Highlights
45 data points| Revenue | $2.69B |
| Operating Expenses | $2.29B |
| Operating Income | $397.21M |
| Interest Expense | $139.40M |
| Net Income | $195.16M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.39 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.39 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 503.27M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 503.46M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income for the first six months of 2014 increased to $456.4 million from $433.4 million in the same period of 2013.
- 2Total operating revenues increased to $5.89 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2014, from $5.36 billion in the prior year.
- 3Operating income slightly improved to $891.2 million for the first six months of 2014, compared to $856.9 million in the prior year.
- 4Total assets grew to $34.7 billion as of June 30, 2014, from $33.9 billion at year-end 2013.
- 5Total common stockholders' equity increased to $9.92 billion as of June 30, 2014, from $9.57 billion at year-end 2013.
- 6Cash provided by operating activities was $1.04 billion for the first six months of 2014, a slight decrease from $1.07 billion in the prior year period.
- 7The company issued significant amounts of long-term debt and common stock during the period to fund its operations and capital expenditures.