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RGC Resources Q1 earnings fall to $0.33/share from $0.43, citing inflation and higher interest costs
RGC RESOURCES INC
2023-Q1 EPS reported
$0.33
revenue$33,282,335
- Net income $3.26M ($0.33 diluted EPS) vs $3.58M ($0.43) in prior-year quarter.
- Utility margins improved but higher operating costs and interest expense weighed on earnings.
- Trailing twelve months underlying net income $0.93/share vs $1.08 in prior period.
- CEO cites inflationary environment and floating-rate debt interest as key drags.
- Quarterly results not indicative of full year due to seasonal winter earnings.