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PPL PPLThe company reported 2023 reported earnings (GAAP) of $740 million, or $1.00 per share, compared with 2022 reported earnings of $756 million, or $1.02 per share. Adjusting for special items, earnings from ongoing operations (non-GAAP) were $1.18 billion, or $1.60 per share, compared with $1.04 billion, or $1.41 per share, in 2022.
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AI summaryThe company reported 2023 reported earnings (GAAP) of $740 million, or $1.00 per share, compared with 2022 reported earnings of $756 million, or $1.02 per share. Adjusting for special items, earnings from ongoing operations (non-GAAP) were $1.18 billion, or $1.60 per share, compared with $1.04 billion, or $1.41 per share, in 2022.
PPL said its 2023 reported earnings included net special-item after-tax charges of $443 million, or $0.60 per share. The company said these were primarily attributable to integration and related expenses tied to the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy, as well as the Talen litigation settlement.
The company set a 2024 earnings range of $1.63 to $1.75 per share, with a midpoint of $1.69. The company said it is raising its quarterly common stock dividend by 7.3%, from $0.24 to $0.2575 per share.
The company said it increased its planned infrastructure investments to $14.3 billion for 2024 to 2027, from the prior plan of $11.9 billion for 2023 to 2026. It said these investments are expected to result in average annual rate base growth of 6.3% through 2027, compared with 5.6% over the prior plan period.
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2023 GAAP and Adjusted Earnings
The company reported 2023 reported earnings (GAAP) of $740 million, or $1.00 per share, compared with 2022 reported earnings of $756 million, or $1.02 per share. Adjusting for special items, earnings from ongoing operations (non-GAAP) were $1.18 billion, or $1.60 per share, compared with $1.04 billion, or $1.41 per share, in 2022.
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2023 Special Item After-Tax Charges
PPL said its 2023 reported earnings included net special-item after-tax charges of $443 million, or $0.60 per share. The company said these were primarily attributable to integration and related expenses tied to the acquisition of Rhode Island Energy, as well as the Talen litigation settlement.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
2024 EPS Outlook and Dividend Increase
The company set a 2024 earnings range of $1.63 to $1.75 per share, with a midpoint of $1.69. The company said it is raising its quarterly common stock dividend by 7.3%, from $0.24 to $0.2575 per share.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Larger Capital Plan and Rate Base Growth
The company said it increased its planned infrastructure investments to $14.3 billion for 2024 to 2027, from the prior plan of $11.9 billion for 2023 to 2026. It said these investments are expected to result in average annual rate base growth of 6.3% through 2027, compared with 5.6% over the prior plan period.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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