Maintaining full-year 2019 earnings guidance of $2.35-$2.50 per share, expecting to be in the lower half of the range
Accelerating clean energy efforts with progress on Integrated Resource Plan and filing of Transportation Electrification plan
Increasing capital expenditures with a focus on transmission and distribution upgrades
Portland, Ore., – Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) today reported net income of $55 million, or 61 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2019. This compares with net income of $53 million, or 59 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2018. PGE reaffirmed its 2019 earnings guidance range of $2.35 to $2.50 per diluted share and expects to be in the lower half of the range.
"Our financial performance this quarter was strong. In a summer with milder temperatures and unfavorable hydro conditions, we effectively managed our power supply and benefited from increased wind and thermal production," said Maria Pope, PGE president and CEO. "I am pleased to announce that we've broken ground on our Integrated Operations Center and are continuing to invest in our hydro facilities and distribution assets for a smarter and more resilient grid."
The increase in third quarter earnings was driven by favorable net variable power costs compared with the third quarter of 2018. Higher operating expenses were driven by wildfire mitigation, vegetation management and other miscellaneous items. A decrease in third quarter earnings was attributable to the absence of the Carty Generation Station cash settlement that occurred in 2018.