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confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.60
MGE Energy Q2 2023 diluted EPS $0.79 vs $0.60 YoY; net income up to $28.7M
MGE ENERGY INC
2023-Q2 EPS reported
$1.65
- GAAP diluted EPS $0.79, up from $0.60 in Q2 2022; net income $28.7M vs $21.8M.
- Operating income $38.4M vs $25.5M YoY despite slight revenue decline ($148.0M vs $152.3M).
- Electric earnings driven by increased rate base investments; gas net income relatively flat.
- Timing of 2023 depreciation expense and lower fuel costs boosted electric earnings.
- Capital projects including Badger Hollow and Paris solar phases expected to increase depreciation later.