Xcel Energy announced its earnings for the second quarter of 2006. Income from continuing operations was $98 million compared to $78 million in the second quarter of 2005. Net income was also $98 million compared to $83 million in the prior year. Increased earnings were primarily due to stronger base electric and natural gas utility margins, partially offset by lower short-term wholesale margins. The company reaffirmed its 2006 earnings guidance of $1.25 to $1.35 per share.
Xcel Energy announced its second quarter 2007 earnings. Income from continuing operations was $124 million compared to $98 million in second quarter 2006. Net income including discontinued operations was $76 million compared to $98 million in 2006. Higher earnings were driven by a rate increase in Colorado and improved wholesale margins. Management expects full year earnings to be at the upper end or exceed guidance of $1.30 to $1.40 per share.
Xcel Energy reported improved second quarter 2004 earnings compared to the second quarter of 2003. Net income for the quarter was $86 million, or $0.21 per share, compared to a net loss of $283 million, or $0.71 per share in 2003. Regulated utility earnings from continuing operations improved to $89 million in 2004 from $77 million in 2003. Results from discontinued operations were earnings of $5 million in 2004 compared to losses of $337 million in 2003. The company maintained its annual earnings guidance of $1.15 to $1.25 per share.
Xcel Energy announced higher third quarter 2007 earnings compared to third quarter 2006. Income from continuing operations was $246 million or $0.57 per share, up from $214 million or $0.50 per share in 2006. Higher earnings were driven by increased electric margins from a 2007 Colorado rate increase and higher cost recovery in Minnesota. However, increased operating and maintenance expenses and financing costs partially offset these gains. Xcel Energy increased its 2007 EPS guidance to $1.38-$1.42 and initiated 2008 EPS guidance of $1.45-$1.55.
Xcel Energy announced income from continuing operations of $569 million, or $1.35 per share for 2006, compared to $499 million, or $1.20 per share in 2005. Total earnings including discontinued operations were $572 million or $1.36 per share in 2006, compared to $513 million or $1.23 per share in 2005. Increased earnings were primarily due to a stronger base electric utility margin from rate increases and sales growth, as well as tax benefits, partially offset by higher expenses. Xcel Energy's CEO stated that 2006 was an outstanding year and they remain confident in growing earnings 5-7% annually through their strategy of investing in core projects.
Xcel Energy announced third quarter 2005 earnings of $198 million, or $0.47 per share, compared to $166 million, or $0.40 per share in third quarter 2004. Regulated utility earnings increased due to warmer weather, sales growth, and a lower effective tax rate. However, these positive factors were partially offset by higher operating and maintenance expenses and depreciation. For 2005, earnings are expected to be in the lower half of guidance range of $1.18 to $1.28 per share, and 2006 guidance of $1.25 to $1.35 per share was initiated.
Xcel Energy announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2006. Income from continuing operations was $224 million, or $0.53 per share, compared to $198 million, or $0.47 per share in the third quarter of 2005. Increased earnings were primarily due to stronger base electric and natural gas utility margins from weather-adjusted sales growth, rate increases, and investments in emissions reduction projects. For 2006, Xcel Energy expects earnings from continuing operations to be in the upper half of its guidance range of $1.25 to $1.35 per share and initiated 2007 guidance of $1.35 to $1.45 per share.
This document is Xcel Energy's quarterly report filed with the SEC for the quarter ending September 30, 2006. It provides Xcel Energy's consolidated financial statements including statements of income, cash flows, and balance sheets for the periods presented. Some key details include operating revenues of $2.4 billion for the quarter and $7.4 billion for the 9 months, net income of $224 million for the quarter and $474 million for the 9 months, and total assets of $21.2 billion and total liabilities of $12.6 billion as of September 30, 2006.
- Xcel Energy reported income from continuing operations of $166 million, or $0.40 per share for Q3 2004, down from $185 million, or $0.44 per share in Q3 2003.
- Significantly cooler temperatures in Q3 2004 reduced earnings compared to the prior year. However, lower depreciation and utility expenses partially offset the weather impact.
- For the first nine months of 2004, earnings from continuing operations were $400 million, or $0.97 per share, up from $373 million, or $0.91 per share in the same period in 2003.
Xcel Energy announced its second quarter 2007 earnings. Income from continuing operations was $124 million compared to $98 million in second quarter 2006. Net income including discontinued operations was $76 million compared to $98 million in 2006. Higher earnings were driven by a rate increase in Colorado and improved wholesale margins. Management expects full year earnings to be at the upper end or exceed guidance of $1.30 to $1.40 per share.
Xcel Energy reported improved second quarter 2004 earnings compared to the second quarter of 2003. Net income for the quarter was $86 million, or $0.21 per share, compared to a net loss of $283 million, or $0.71 per share in 2003. Regulated utility earnings from continuing operations improved to $89 million in 2004 from $77 million in 2003. Results from discontinued operations were earnings of $5 million in 2004 compared to losses of $337 million in 2003. The company maintained its annual earnings guidance of $1.15 to $1.25 per share.
Xcel Energy announced higher third quarter 2007 earnings compared to third quarter 2006. Income from continuing operations was $246 million or $0.57 per share, up from $214 million or $0.50 per share in 2006. Higher earnings were driven by increased electric margins from a 2007 Colorado rate increase and higher cost recovery in Minnesota. However, increased operating and maintenance expenses and financing costs partially offset these gains. Xcel Energy increased its 2007 EPS guidance to $1.38-$1.42 and initiated 2008 EPS guidance of $1.45-$1.55.
Xcel Energy announced income from continuing operations of $569 million, or $1.35 per share for 2006, compared to $499 million, or $1.20 per share in 2005. Total earnings including discontinued operations were $572 million or $1.36 per share in 2006, compared to $513 million or $1.23 per share in 2005. Increased earnings were primarily due to a stronger base electric utility margin from rate increases and sales growth, as well as tax benefits, partially offset by higher expenses. Xcel Energy's CEO stated that 2006 was an outstanding year and they remain confident in growing earnings 5-7% annually through their strategy of investing in core projects.
Xcel Energy announced third quarter 2005 earnings of $198 million, or $0.47 per share, compared to $166 million, or $0.40 per share in third quarter 2004. Regulated utility earnings increased due to warmer weather, sales growth, and a lower effective tax rate. However, these positive factors were partially offset by higher operating and maintenance expenses and depreciation. For 2005, earnings are expected to be in the lower half of guidance range of $1.18 to $1.28 per share, and 2006 guidance of $1.25 to $1.35 per share was initiated.
Xcel Energy announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2006. Income from continuing operations was $224 million, or $0.53 per share, compared to $198 million, or $0.47 per share in the third quarter of 2005. Increased earnings were primarily due to stronger base electric and natural gas utility margins from weather-adjusted sales growth, rate increases, and investments in emissions reduction projects. For 2006, Xcel Energy expects earnings from continuing operations to be in the upper half of its guidance range of $1.25 to $1.35 per share and initiated 2007 guidance of $1.35 to $1.45 per share.
This document is Xcel Energy's quarterly report filed with the SEC for the quarter ending September 30, 2006. It provides Xcel Energy's consolidated financial statements including statements of income, cash flows, and balance sheets for the periods presented. Some key details include operating revenues of $2.4 billion for the quarter and $7.4 billion for the 9 months, net income of $224 million for the quarter and $474 million for the 9 months, and total assets of $21.2 billion and total liabilities of $12.6 billion as of September 30, 2006.
- Xcel Energy reported income from continuing operations of $166 million, or $0.40 per share for Q3 2004, down from $185 million, or $0.44 per share in Q3 2003.
- Significantly cooler temperatures in Q3 2004 reduced earnings compared to the prior year. However, lower depreciation and utility expenses partially offset the weather impact.
- For the first nine months of 2004, earnings from continuing operations were $400 million, or $0.97 per share, up from $373 million, or $0.91 per share in the same period in 2003.
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Xcel Energy announced earnings of $120 million for the first quarter of 2007, lower than the $151 million earned in the first quarter of 2006. Earnings were lower due to higher nuclear costs, lower wholesale electricity margins, and a higher effective tax rate. However, the company still expects to meet its full-year earnings guidance range of $1.35 to $1.45 per share. A conference call was scheduled to discuss the financial results.
Xcel Energy announced its 2005 earnings. Earnings from continuing operations were $499 million compared to $522 million in 2004. Total earnings including discontinued operations were $513 million compared to $356 million in 2004. Regulated utility earnings from continuing operations were $539 million compared to $558 million in 2004. While Xcel Energy had higher operating margins in 2005, earnings were offset by higher operating and maintenance expenses. The company reaffirmed its 2006 continuing operations earnings guidance of $1.25 to $1.35 per share.
Xcel Energy reported second quarter 2008 earnings of $106 million, or $0.24 per share, compared to $69 million, or $0.16 per share in 2007. Ongoing earnings, which exclude certain non-recurring items, were $0.24 per share compared to $0.27 per share in 2007. Lower electric margins due to cooler temperatures in 2008 contributed to the decline in ongoing earnings. Xcel Energy reaffirmed its full year 2008 earnings guidance of $1.45 to $1.55 per share.
Xcel Energy announced earnings of $151 million or $0.36 per share for Q1 2006, up from $121 million or $0.29 per share in Q1 2005. Regulated utility earnings increased to $162 million due to rate increases in Colorado, Wisconsin and an interim increase in Minnesota, partially offset by higher expenses and warmer weather. Commodity trading margins increased to $12 million. Management reaffirmed 2006 earnings guidance of $1.25-1.35 per share.
- Xcel Energy reported third quarter 2008 GAAP earnings of $223 million, or $0.51 per share, compared to $255 million, or $0.59 per share in 2007.
- Ongoing earnings, which exclude certain non-recurring items, were $0.51 per share for Q3 2008 compared to $0.58 per share in 2007.
- Earnings were lower than 2007 primarily due to lower electric margins from cooler temperatures in Q3 2008 and higher depreciation expenses. Xcel Energy narrowed its full year 2008 earnings guidance to a range of $1.45 to $1.50 per share.
Xcel Energy reported first quarter 2008 earnings of $153 million, or $0.35 per share, compared to $120 million, or $0.28 per share in 2007. Higher electric and gas margins contributed to the increased earnings, reflecting various rate increases and weather-normalized retail sales growth. Xcel Energy reaffirmed its 2008 earnings guidance of $1.45 to $1.55 per share.
- GAAP earnings for 2007 were $577 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, compared to $572 million, or $1.36 per diluted share in 2006. Ongoing earnings were $1.43 per diluted share for 2007 compared to $1.30 in 2006.
- Higher 2007 ongoing earnings were attributed to higher electric and gas margins from rate increases and sales growth, partially offset by higher operating expenses and financing costs.
- The company reaffirmed 2008 earnings guidance of $1.45 to $1.55 per diluted share.
- Qwest Communications International Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2008. Total operating revenue decreased 2.3% for the quarter and 1.9% for the first half compared to the same periods in 2007.
- Net income decreased 23.6% for the quarter and 29.0% for the first half versus the prior year. Earnings per share also declined for both periods compared to 2007.
- Several key operating metrics such as total access lines, consumer ARPU, and wholesale minutes of use declined compared to the second quarter of 2007.
Qwest Communications International Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of 2008. Total operating revenue declined 1.4% year-over-year to $3.4 billion. Net income decreased 34.6% to $157 million compared to $240 million in the first quarter of 2007. Basic earnings per share fell 30.8% to $0.09 from $0.13 in the previous year.
Xcel Energy announced its third quarter 2006 earnings. Income from continuing operations was $224 million, or 53 cents per share, compared to $198 million, or 47 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2005. Increased earnings were primarily due to stronger base electric and natural gas utility margins from weather-adjusted retail sales growth, rate increases, and investments in emissions reduction projects. The company expects full year 2006 earnings to be in the upper half of its guidance range of $1.25 to $1.35 per share and initiated 2007 earnings guidance of $1.35 to $1.45 per share.
Xcel Energy announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2007. Income from continuing operations was $124 million compared to $98 million in the second quarter of 2006. Net income including discontinued operations was $76 million compared to $98 million in the prior year period. Higher earnings were driven by increased electric margins from a Colorado rate increase and improved wholesale trading margins, as well as lower operating costs. Management expects full year earnings from continuing operations to be at the upper end or exceed guidance of $1.30 to $1.40 per share.
Xcel Energy announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2007. Income from continuing operations was $124 million compared to $98 million in the second quarter of 2006. Net income including discontinued operations was $76 million compared to $98 million in the prior year period. Higher earnings were driven by increased electric margins from a Colorado rate increase and improved wholesale trading margins. Earnings guidance for the full year was increased to the upper end or potential exceeding of the $1.30 to $1.40 range per share.
Xcel Energy announced income from continuing operations of $569 million, or $1.35 per share for 2006, compared to $499 million, or $1.20 per share in 2005. Total earnings including discontinued operations were $572 million or $1.36 per share in 2006, compared to $513 million or $1.23 per share in 2005. Increased earnings were primarily due to a stronger base electric utility margin from rate increases and sales growth, as well as tax benefits. Earnings met the company's guidance range.
Xcel Energy announced its 2005 earnings. Earnings from continuing operations were $499 million compared to $522 million in 2004. Total earnings including discontinued operations were $513 million compared to $356 million in 2004. Regulated utility earnings from continuing operations were $539 million compared to $558 million in 2004. While Xcel Energy had higher operating margins in 2005, earnings were offset by higher operating and maintenance expenses. Xcel Energy reaffirmed its 2006 continuing operations earnings guidance of $1.25 to $1.35 per share.
Xcel Energy announced its 2005 earnings. Earnings from continuing operations were $499 million compared to $522 million in 2004. Total earnings including discontinued operations were $513 million compared to $356 million in 2004. Regulated utility earnings from continuing operations were $539 million compared to $558 million in 2004. While Xcel Energy had higher operating margins in 2005, earnings were offset by higher operating and maintenance expenses. Xcel Energy expects to grow earnings in 2006 and reaffirmed guidance of $1.25 to $1.35 per share from continuing operations.
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Xcel Energy announced earnings of $120 million for Q1 2007, down from $151 million in Q1 2006. Earnings were lower due to higher nuclear plant outage costs, lower wholesale electricity and trading margins, and a higher effective tax rate. However, the company expects to meet its full-year earnings guidance of $1.35-$1.45 per share due to moderate sales growth and a Colorado retail rate increase. Regulated utility earnings were $139 million compared to $162 million in 2006.
Xcel Energy announced lower earnings for the first quarter of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004. Income from continuing operations was $126 million compared to $149 million in 2004. Total earnings including discontinued operations were $121 million compared to $150 million in 2004. The earnings decline was largely due to lower short-term wholesale margins, higher depreciation expense, and higher utility operating and maintenance expenses. Xcel Energy maintained its 2005 earnings guidance.
Xcel Energy announced earnings of $151 million or $0.36 per share for Q1 2006, up from $121 million or $0.29 per share in Q1 2005. Regulated utility earnings increased to $162 million due to rate increases in Colorado, Wisconsin and an interim increase in Minnesota, partially offset by higher expenses and warmer weather. Commodity trading margins increased to $12 million. Management reaffirmed 2006 earnings guidance of $1.25-1.35 per share.
Xcel Energy reported second quarter 2008 earnings of $106 million, or $0.24 per share, compared to $69 million, or $0.16 per share in 2007. Ongoing earnings, which exclude certain non-recurring items, were $0.24 per share compared to $0.27 per share in 2007. Lower electric margins due to cooler temperatures in 2008 contributed to the decline in ongoing earnings. Xcel Energy reaffirmed its full year 2008 earnings guidance of $1.45 to $1.55 per share.
- GAAP earnings for 2007 were $577 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, compared to $572 million, or $1.36 per diluted share in 2006. Ongoing earnings were $1.43 per diluted share for 2007 compared to $1.30 in 2006.
- Higher 2007 ongoing earnings were attributed to higher electric and gas margins from rate increases and sales growth, partially offset by higher operating expenses and financing costs.
- The company reaffirmed 2008 earnings guidance of $1.45 to $1.55 per diluted share.
Xcel Energy reported first quarter 2008 earnings of $153 million, or $0.35 per share, compared to $120 million, or $0.28 per share in 2007. Higher electric and gas margins contributed to the increased earnings, reflecting various rate increases and weather-normalized retail sales growth. Xcel Energy reaffirmed its 2008 earnings guidance of $1.45 to $1.55 per share.
This document is an SEC Form 10-Q quarterly report filed by Xcel Energy Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. It includes Xcel Energy's consolidated financial statements and notes. The financial statements show operating revenues of $1.8 billion for the quarter and $4.1 billion for the six months. Net income was $86 million for the quarter and $236 million for the six months. Assets totaled $19.7 billion as of June 30, 2004, with current assets of $2 billion and property, plant and equipment of $13.9 billion.
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Xcel Energy announced earnings of $120 million for the first quarter of 2007, lower than the $151 million earned in the first quarter of 2006. Earnings were lower due to higher nuclear costs, lower wholesale electricity margins, and a higher effective tax rate. However, the company still expects to meet its full-year earnings guidance range of $1.35 to $1.45 per share. A conference call was scheduled to discuss the financial results.
Xcel Energy announced its 2005 earnings. Earnings from continuing operations were $499 million compared to $522 million in 2004. Total earnings including discontinued operations were $513 million compared to $356 million in 2004. Regulated utility earnings from continuing operations were $539 million compared to $558 million in 2004. While Xcel Energy had higher operating margins in 2005, earnings were offset by higher operating and maintenance expenses. The company reaffirmed its 2006 continuing operations earnings guidance of $1.25 to $1.35 per share.
Xcel Energy reported second quarter 2008 earnings of $106 million, or $0.24 per share, compared to $69 million, or $0.16 per share in 2007. Ongoing earnings, which exclude certain non-recurring items, were $0.24 per share compared to $0.27 per share in 2007. Lower electric margins due to cooler temperatures in 2008 contributed to the decline in ongoing earnings. Xcel Energy reaffirmed its full year 2008 earnings guidance of $1.45 to $1.55 per share.
Xcel Energy announced earnings of $151 million or $0.36 per share for Q1 2006, up from $121 million or $0.29 per share in Q1 2005. Regulated utility earnings increased to $162 million due to rate increases in Colorado, Wisconsin and an interim increase in Minnesota, partially offset by higher expenses and warmer weather. Commodity trading margins increased to $12 million. Management reaffirmed 2006 earnings guidance of $1.25-1.35 per share.
- Xcel Energy reported third quarter 2008 GAAP earnings of $223 million, or $0.51 per share, compared to $255 million, or $0.59 per share in 2007.
- Ongoing earnings, which exclude certain non-recurring items, were $0.51 per share for Q3 2008 compared to $0.58 per share in 2007.
- Earnings were lower than 2007 primarily due to lower electric margins from cooler temperatures in Q3 2008 and higher depreciation expenses. Xcel Energy narrowed its full year 2008 earnings guidance to a range of $1.45 to $1.50 per share.
Xcel Energy reported first quarter 2008 earnings of $153 million, or $0.35 per share, compared to $120 million, or $0.28 per share in 2007. Higher electric and gas margins contributed to the increased earnings, reflecting various rate increases and weather-normalized retail sales growth. Xcel Energy reaffirmed its 2008 earnings guidance of $1.45 to $1.55 per share.
- GAAP earnings for 2007 were $577 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, compared to $572 million, or $1.36 per diluted share in 2006. Ongoing earnings were $1.43 per diluted share for 2007 compared to $1.30 in 2006.
- Higher 2007 ongoing earnings were attributed to higher electric and gas margins from rate increases and sales growth, partially offset by higher operating expenses and financing costs.
- The company reaffirmed 2008 earnings guidance of $1.45 to $1.55 per diluted share.
- Qwest Communications International Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2008. Total operating revenue decreased 2.3% for the quarter and 1.9% for the first half compared to the same periods in 2007.
- Net income decreased 23.6% for the quarter and 29.0% for the first half versus the prior year. Earnings per share also declined for both periods compared to 2007.
- Several key operating metrics such as total access lines, consumer ARPU, and wholesale minutes of use declined compared to the second quarter of 2007.
Qwest Communications International Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of 2008. Total operating revenue declined 1.4% year-over-year to $3.4 billion. Net income decreased 34.6% to $157 million compared to $240 million in the first quarter of 2007. Basic earnings per share fell 30.8% to $0.09 from $0.13 in the previous year.
Xcel Energy announced its third quarter 2006 earnings. Income from continuing operations was $224 million, or 53 cents per share, compared to $198 million, or 47 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2005. Increased earnings were primarily due to stronger base electric and natural gas utility margins from weather-adjusted retail sales growth, rate increases, and investments in emissions reduction projects. The company expects full year 2006 earnings to be in the upper half of its guidance range of $1.25 to $1.35 per share and initiated 2007 earnings guidance of $1.35 to $1.45 per share.
Xcel Energy announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2007. Income from continuing operations was $124 million compared to $98 million in the second quarter of 2006. Net income including discontinued operations was $76 million compared to $98 million in the prior year period. Higher earnings were driven by increased electric margins from a Colorado rate increase and improved wholesale trading margins, as well as lower operating costs. Management expects full year earnings from continuing operations to be at the upper end or exceed guidance of $1.30 to $1.40 per share.
Xcel Energy announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2007. Income from continuing operations was $124 million compared to $98 million in the second quarter of 2006. Net income including discontinued operations was $76 million compared to $98 million in the prior year period. Higher earnings were driven by increased electric margins from a Colorado rate increase and improved wholesale trading margins. Earnings guidance for the full year was increased to the upper end or potential exceeding of the $1.30 to $1.40 range per share.
Xcel Energy announced income from continuing operations of $569 million, or $1.35 per share for 2006, compared to $499 million, or $1.20 per share in 2005. Total earnings including discontinued operations were $572 million or $1.36 per share in 2006, compared to $513 million or $1.23 per share in 2005. Increased earnings were primarily due to a stronger base electric utility margin from rate increases and sales growth, as well as tax benefits. Earnings met the company's guidance range.
Xcel Energy announced its 2005 earnings. Earnings from continuing operations were $499 million compared to $522 million in 2004. Total earnings including discontinued operations were $513 million compared to $356 million in 2004. Regulated utility earnings from continuing operations were $539 million compared to $558 million in 2004. While Xcel Energy had higher operating margins in 2005, earnings were offset by higher operating and maintenance expenses. Xcel Energy reaffirmed its 2006 continuing operations earnings guidance of $1.25 to $1.35 per share.
Xcel Energy announced its 2005 earnings. Earnings from continuing operations were $499 million compared to $522 million in 2004. Total earnings including discontinued operations were $513 million compared to $356 million in 2004. Regulated utility earnings from continuing operations were $539 million compared to $558 million in 2004. While Xcel Energy had higher operating margins in 2005, earnings were offset by higher operating and maintenance expenses. Xcel Energy expects to grow earnings in 2006 and reaffirmed guidance of $1.25 to $1.35 per share from continuing operations.
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Xcel Energy announced earnings of $120 million for Q1 2007, down from $151 million in Q1 2006. Earnings were lower due to higher nuclear plant outage costs, lower wholesale electricity and trading margins, and a higher effective tax rate. However, the company expects to meet its full-year earnings guidance of $1.35-$1.45 per share due to moderate sales growth and a Colorado retail rate increase. Regulated utility earnings were $139 million compared to $162 million in 2006.
Xcel Energy announced lower earnings for the first quarter of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004. Income from continuing operations was $126 million compared to $149 million in 2004. Total earnings including discontinued operations were $121 million compared to $150 million in 2004. The earnings decline was largely due to lower short-term wholesale margins, higher depreciation expense, and higher utility operating and maintenance expenses. Xcel Energy maintained its 2005 earnings guidance.
Xcel Energy announced earnings of $151 million or $0.36 per share for Q1 2006, up from $121 million or $0.29 per share in Q1 2005. Regulated utility earnings increased to $162 million due to rate increases in Colorado, Wisconsin and an interim increase in Minnesota, partially offset by higher expenses and warmer weather. Commodity trading margins increased to $12 million. Management reaffirmed 2006 earnings guidance of $1.25-1.35 per share.
Xcel Energy reported second quarter 2008 earnings of $106 million, or $0.24 per share, compared to $69 million, or $0.16 per share in 2007. Ongoing earnings, which exclude certain non-recurring items, were $0.24 per share compared to $0.27 per share in 2007. Lower electric margins due to cooler temperatures in 2008 contributed to the decline in ongoing earnings. Xcel Energy reaffirmed its full year 2008 earnings guidance of $1.45 to $1.55 per share.
- GAAP earnings for 2007 were $577 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, compared to $572 million, or $1.36 per diluted share in 2006. Ongoing earnings were $1.43 per diluted share for 2007 compared to $1.30 in 2006.
- Higher 2007 ongoing earnings were attributed to higher electric and gas margins from rate increases and sales growth, partially offset by higher operating expenses and financing costs.
- The company reaffirmed 2008 earnings guidance of $1.45 to $1.55 per diluted share.
Xcel Energy reported first quarter 2008 earnings of $153 million, or $0.35 per share, compared to $120 million, or $0.28 per share in 2007. Higher electric and gas margins contributed to the increased earnings, reflecting various rate increases and weather-normalized retail sales growth. Xcel Energy reaffirmed its 2008 earnings guidance of $1.45 to $1.55 per share.
This document is an SEC Form 10-Q quarterly report filed by Xcel Energy Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. It includes Xcel Energy's consolidated financial statements and notes. The financial statements show operating revenues of $1.8 billion for the quarter and $4.1 billion for the six months. Net income was $86 million for the quarter and $236 million for the six months. Assets totaled $19.7 billion as of June 30, 2004, with current assets of $2 billion and property, plant and equipment of $13.9 billion.
This document is an SEC Form 10-Q quarterly report filed by Xcel Energy Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. It includes Xcel Energy's consolidated financial statements and notes. The financial statements show operating revenues of $1.8 billion for the quarter and $4.1 billion for the six months. Net income was $86 million for the quarter and $236 million for the six months. Assets totaled $19.7 billion as of June 30, 2004, with current assets of $2 billion and property, plant and equipment of $13.9 billion.
Xcel Energy Inc. filed a quarterly report with the SEC for the period ending March 31, 2001. The report includes consolidated statements of income and cash flows. For the quarter, Xcel Energy reported net income of $209 million on revenues of $4.2 billion. Operating income was $493 million. Cash provided by operating activities was $260 million, while cash used in investing activities was $1.7 billion, consisting largely of nonregulated capital expenditures and utility construction costs. Cash from financing activities was $1.6 billion, including proceeds from debt and equity issuances.
Xcel Energy Inc. filed a quarterly report with the SEC for the period ending March 31, 2001. The report includes consolidated statements of income and cash flows. For the quarter, Xcel Energy reported net income of $209 million on revenues of $4.2 billion. Operating income was $493 million. Cash provided by operating activities was $260 million, while cash used in investing activities was $1.7 billion, consisting largely of nonregulated capital expenditures and utility construction costs. Cash from financing activities was $1.6 billion, including proceeds from debt and equity issuances.
This document is an SEC filing by Xcel Energy Inc. for the quarterly period ending June 30, 2001. It includes Xcel Energy's consolidated statement of income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000. The filing shows that Xcel Energy reported operating income of $436.9 million and net income of $167.9 million for the quarter. For the six month period, Xcel Energy reported operating income of $930.2 million and net income of $377.2 million. The document provides detailed financial information on Xcel Energy's revenues, expenses, taxes and earnings for the periods in a standardized SEC filing format.
This document is an SEC Form 10-Q filing by Xcel Energy Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 2001. It includes Xcel Energy's consolidated statements of income and cash flows for the quarter and year-to-date. The filing shows that for the quarter, Xcel Energy reported net income of $167.9 million and earnings per share of $0.49. For the six months ended June 30, 2001, Xcel Energy reported net income of $377.2 million and earnings per share of $1.10. The filing also provides details on Xcel Energy's revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities and cash flows for the periods reported.
DTE Energy filed its second quarter 2003 Form 10-Q with the SEC, reporting a loss of $39 million compared to an unaudited loss of $23 million previously announced. This was due to less insurance coverage than expected for an April ice storm. Operating earnings for the quarter were $70 million, in line with the company's full-year 2003 operating earnings guidance of $3.10-$3.30 per share. The earnings revision did not impact the company's operating earnings outlook or internal performance measurements.
DTE Energy filed its second quarter 2003 Form 10-Q with the SEC, reporting a loss of $39 million compared to an unaudited loss of $23 million previously announced. This was due to less insurance coverage than expected for an April ice storm. Operating earnings for the quarter were $70 million, in line with the company's full-year 2003 operating earnings guidance of $3.10-$3.30 per share. The earnings revision did not impact the company's operating earnings outlook or internal performance measures.
This document provides an overview and financial projections for Xcel Energy. It discusses Xcel Energy's integrated utility operations, forecasts steady customer and earnings growth, and outlines plans to reduce emissions and refurbish coal plants. It also summarizes Xcel Energy's liquidity and debt refinancing plans, provides 2003 earnings guidance, and outlines priorities including resolving its involvement with bankrupt company NRG.
This document provides an overview and financial projections for Xcel Energy. It discusses Xcel Energy's integrated utility operations, forecasts steady customer and earnings growth, and outlines plans to reduce emissions and refurbish coal plants. It also summarizes Xcel Energy's liquidity and debt refinancing plans, provides 2003 earnings guidance, and outlines priorities including resolving its NRG investment and maintaining its dividend.
This document provides an overview and financial projections for Xcel Energy. It discusses Xcel Energy's integrated utility operations, forecasts steady customer and earnings growth, and outlines plans to reduce emissions and refurbish coal plants. It also summarizes Xcel Energy's liquidity and debt refinancing plans, provides 2003 earnings guidance, and outlines priorities including resolving its involvement with bankrupt company NRG.
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August 1, 2006
INVESTOR RELATIONS EARNINGS RELEASE
XCEL ENERGY ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2006 EARNINGS
MINNEAPOLIS – Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE: XEL) announced income from continuing operations of $98
million, or 24 cents per share on a diluted basis, for the second quarter of 2006, compared with $78
million, or 19 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2005.
Net income for the quarter, which includes the impact of discontinued operations, was $98 million, or 24
cents per share, in 2006, compared with $83 million, or 20 cents per share, in 2005.
Xcel Energy’s net income for the second quarter of 2006 included the following:
• Regulated utility income from continuing operations was $102 million, or 24 cents per share,
compared with $94 million, or 22 cents per share, in 2005;
• Holding company loss from continuing operations was $1 million, or less than 1 cent per share,
compared with a loss of $14 million, or 3 cents per share in 2005; and
• Income from discontinued operations was $0.3 million, or less than 1 cent per share, compared
with income of $6 million, or 1 cent per share, in 2005.
Increased earnings for the second quarter of 2006 were primarily due to stronger base electric and natural
gas utility margins, partially offset by lower short-term wholesale margins. The stronger utility margins
reflect a natural gas rate increase in Colorado, an electric and natural gas rate increase in Wisconsin, an
interim electric rate increase in Minnesota and revenue associated with the Metro Emissions Reduction
Project.
“Our earnings growth for the quarter and first six months of the year demonstrate that our strategy is
delivering the results we anticipated,” said Richard C. Kelly, chairman, president and chief executive
officer. ”Earnings growth is on track with our objectives, and we are reaffirming our 2006 earnings
guidance of $1.25 to $1.35 per share.”
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2. At 9 a.m. CDT today, Xcel Energy will host a conference call to review second quarter financial results.
To participate in the conference call, please dial in five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start and
follow the operator’s instructions.
US Dial-In: (800) 374-0832
International Dial-In: (706) 634-5081
The conference call also will be simultaneously broadcast and archived on Xcel Energy’s Web site at
www.xcelenergy.com. To access the presentation, click on Investor Information. If you are unable to
participate in the live event, the call will be available for replay from 12 p.m. CDT on Aug. 1 through
11:59 p.m. CDT on Aug. 4.
Replay Numbers
US Dial-In: (800) 642-1687
International Dial-In: (706) 645-9291
Conference ID: 1450036
Except for the historical statements contained in this report, the matters discussed in the following
discussion and analysis are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and
assumptions. Such forward-looking statements are intended to be identified in this document by the words
quot;anticipate,quot; quot;believe,quot; quot;estimate,quot; quot;expect,quot; quot;intend,quot; quot;may,quot; quot;objective,quot; quot;outlook,quot; quot;plan,quot; quot;project,quot;
quot;possible,quot; quot;potential,quot; quot;shouldquot; and similar expressions. Actual results may vary materially. Factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions,
including the availability of credit and its impact on capital expenditures and the ability of Xcel Energy and
its subsidiaries to obtain financing on favorable terms; business conditions in the energy industry; actions of
credit rating agencies; competitive factors, including the extent and timing of the entry of additional
competition in the markets served by Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries; unusual weather; effects of
geopolitical events, including war and acts of terrorism; state, federal and foreign legislative and regulatory
initiatives that affect cost and investment recovery, have an impact on rates or have an impact on asset
operation or ownership; structures that affect the speed and degree to which competition enters the electric
and natural gas markets; the higher risk associated with Xcel Energy's nonregulated businesses compared
with its regulated businesses; costs and other effects of legal and administrative proceedings, settlements,
investigations and claims; actions of accounting regulatory bodies; and the other risk factors listed from time
to time by Xcel Energy in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including Risk
Factors in Item 1A and Exhibit 99.01 of Xcel Energy’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
Dec. 31, 2005.
For more information, contact:
R J Kolkmann Managing Director, Investor Relations (612) 215-4559
P A Johnson Director, Investor Relations (612) 215-4535
For news media inquiries only, please call Xcel Energy media relations (612) 215-5300
Xcel Energy Internet address: www.xcelenergy.com
This information is not given in connection with any
sale, offer for sale or offer to buy any security.
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3. XCEL ENERGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
(Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2006 2005 2006 2005
Operating revenues:
Electric utility......................................................................................... $ 1,786,571 $ 1,720,431 $ 3,632,443 $ 3,255,378
Natural gas utility................................................................................... 270,990 326,347 1,289,130 1,161,402
Nonregulated and other.......................................................................... 16,312 17,277 40,404 37,808
2,073,873 2,064,055 4,961,977 4,454,588
Total operating revenues..................................................................
Operating expenses:
Electric fuel and purchased power – utility ........................................... 951,214 912,400 1,945,909 1,673,809
Cost of natural gas sold and transported – utility .................................. 168,822 232,039 1,019,247 900,824
Cost of sales – nonregulated and other.................................................. 4,437 5,158 12,667 13,418
Other operating and maintenance expenses – utility ............................. 443,137 437,639 878,383 840,109
Other operating and maintenance expenses - nonregulated .................. 6,614 9,274 12,178 16,418
Depreciation and amortization............................................................... 203,665 193,976 406,325 385,670
Taxes (other than income taxes) ............................................................ 71,326 71,334 149,861 147,086
1,849,215 1,861,820 4,424,570 3,977,334
Total operating expenses..................................................................
224,658 202,235 537,407 477,254
Operating income...................................................................................
Interest and other income (expense) – net ............................................... 921 4,516 537 2,442
Allowance for funds used during construction – equity.......................... 4,668 5,450 8,452 10,633
Interest charges and financing costs:
Interest charges – (includes other financing costs of $6,393, $6,418,
$12,605 and $12,897, respectively) .................................................... 119,283 114,375 238,657 228,017
Allowance for funds used during construction – debt........................... (7,509) (4,534) (13,882) (9,368)
111,774 109,841 224,775 218,649
Total interest charges and financing costs .....................................
118,473 102,360 321,621 271,680
Income from continuing operations before income taxes..................
Income taxes ............................................................................................ 20,537 24,684 73,873 69,541
97,936 77,676 247,748 202,139
Income from continuing operations.....................................................
Income from discontinued operations – net of tax .................................. 339 5,730 1,825 2,745
98,275 83,406 249,573 204,884
Net income ..............................................................................................
Dividend requirements on preferred stock .............................................. 1,060 1,060 2,120 2,120
$ 97,215 $ 82,346 $ 247,453 $ 202,764
Earnings available for common shareholders ....................................
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic......................................................................................................... 405,434 402,214 404,783 401,668
Diluted...................................................................................................... 429,099 425,552 428,349 425,004
Earnings per share – basic:
Income from continuing operations....................................................... $ 0.24 $ 0.19 $ 0.61 $ 0.50
Income from discontinued operations ................................................... ― 0.01 — —
$ 0.24 $ 0.20 $ 0.61 $ 0.50
Total....................................................................................................
Earnings per share – diluted:
Income from continuing operations....................................................... $ 0.24 $ 0.19 $ 0.59 $ 0.49
Income from discontinued operations ................................................... ― 0.01 0.01 —
$ 0.24 $ 0.20 $ 0.60 $ 0.49
Total....................................................................................................
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4. XCEL ENERGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Investor Relations Release (Unaudited)
Due to the seasonality of Xcel Energy's operating results, quarterly financial results are not an appropriate base from
which to project annual results.
Note 1. Earnings per Share Summary
The following table summarizes the earnings per share contributions of Xcel Energy's businesses.
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
Earnings (Loss) Per Share 2006 2005 2006 2005
Regulated utility segments – continuing operations – Note 2............. $ 0.24 $ 0.22 $ 0.62 $ 0.54
Holding company costs and other........................................................ (0.03) (0.05)
― (0.03)
Earnings per share – continuing operations.................................... 0.24 0.19 0.59 0.49
Income (loss) from discontinued operations........................................ ― 0.01 0.01 —
Total earnings per share – diluted .............................................. $ 0.24 $ 0.20 $ 0.60 $ 0.49
The reduction in holding company costs is due to the recognition of a tax benefit of $17 million for the second quarter
and $18 million for the first six months of 2006 relating to capital loss carry-forwards that are now considered
realizable, which offset increased financing costs. Previously, the tax benefits for the capital loss carry-forwards
did not meet the recognition threshold under tax accounting requirements, due to the absence of likely capital gains,
which provided the opportunity to make use of the capital loss carry-forwards.
The following table summarizes significant components contributing to the changes in the second quarter and year-to-
date 2006 earnings per share compared with the same periods in 2005, which are discussed in more detail later in the
release.
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
2005 Earnings per share – diluted.......................................... $ 0.20 $ 0.49
Components of change – 2006 vs. 2005
Higher base electric utility margins........................................ 0.10 0.20
Lower short-term wholesale and commodity trading margins (0.06) (0.05)
Higher depreciation and amortization expense...................... (0.01) (0.03)
Higher utility operating and maintenance expense ................ (0.01) (0.06)
Lower effective tax rate and other.......................................... 0.03 0.04
Net change in earnings per share – continuing operations 0.05 0.10
Changes in Earnings Per Share – Discontinued Operations (0.01) 0.01
2006 Earnings per share – diluted.......................................... $ 0.24 $ 0.60
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5. Note 2. Regulated Utility Segment Results – Continuing Operations
Estimated Impact of Temperature Changes on Regulated Earnings –The following summarizes the estimated
impact of temperature variations on utility results included in continuing operations, compared with sales under
normal weather conditions.
Earnings per Share Increase (Decrease)
2006 vs. Normal 2005 vs. Normal 2006 vs. 2005
3 months ended June 30...................................................... $0.02 $0.01 $0.01
6 months ended June 30...................................................... ($0.01) $0.00 ($0.01)
Sales Growth – The following table summarizes Xcel Energy’s regulated utility growth from continuing operations
for actual and weather-normalized energy sales for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006,
compared with the same period in 2005.
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
Actual Normalized Actual Normalized
Electric residential................................................................................ 3.1% 1.4% 1.5% 1.6%
Electric commercial and industrial ...................................................... 2.1% 0.4% 2.7% 1.9%
Total retail electric sales.................................................................. 2.3% 0.7% 2.4% 1.8%
Firm natural gas sales........................................................................... (17.5%) 0.1% (8.0%) (1.7%)
Base Electric Utility, Short-term Wholesale and Commodity Trading Margins – The following table details the
revenue and margin for base electric utility, short-term wholesale and commodity trading activities that are included
in continuing operations.
Base
Electric Short-term Commodity Consolidated
(Millions of Dollars) Utility Wholesale Trading Total
3 months ended 06/30/2006
Electric utility revenue (excluding commodity trading) $ 1,761 $ 34 $ — $ 1,795
Electric fuel and purchased power utility................ (913) (38) — (951)
Commodity trading revenue..................................... — — 119 119
Commodity trading costs...................................... — — (127) (127)
Gross margin before operating expenses ............. $ 848 $ (4) $ (8) $ 836
Margin as a percentage of revenue....................... 48.2% (11.8)% (6.7)% 43.7%
3 months ended 06/30/2005
Electric utility revenue (excluding commodity trading) $ 1,655 $ 58 $ — $ 1,713
Electric fuel and purchased power-utility ............ (878) (34) — (912)
Commodity trading revenue ................................. — — 115 115
Commodity trading costs...................................... — — (108) (108)
Gross margin before operating expenses ............. $ 777 $ 24 $ 7 $ 808
Margin as a percentage of revenue....................... 46.9% 41.4% 6.1% 44.2%
6 months ended 06/30/2006
Electric utility revenue (excluding commodity trading) $ 3,555 $ 72 $ — $ 3,627
Electric fuel and purchased power utility................ (1,882) (64) — (1,946)
Commodity trading revenue..................................... — — 335 335
Commodity trading costs...................................... — — (329) (329)
Gross margin before operating expenses ............. $ 1,673 $ 8 $ 6 $ 1,687
Margin as a percentage of revenue....................... 47.1% 11.1% 1.8% 42.6%
6 months ended 06/30/2005
Electric utility revenue (excluding commodity trading) $ 3,157 $ 91 $ — $ 3,248
Electric fuel and purchased power-utility ............ (1,622) (52) — (1,674)
Commodity trading revenue ................................. — — 232 232
Commodity trading costs...................................... — — (225) (225)
Gross margin before operating expenses ............. $ 1,535 $ 39 $ 7 $ 1,581
Margin as a percentage of revenue....................... 48.6% 42.9% 3.0% 45.4%
Note – The short-term wholesale and commodity trading results in the above table reflect the estimated impacts of the regulatory
sharing of certain margins.
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6. Base electric utility margins, which are primarily derived from retail customer sales, increased approximately $71
million for the second quarter of 2006, compared with the second quarter of 2005. Base electric utility margins
increased approximately $138 million for the first six months of 2006, compared with the same period in 2005. For
more information see the following table.
Base Electric Utility Margin
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
(Millions of Dollars) 2006 vs. 2005 2006 vs. 2005
NSP-Minnesota interim base rate changes, subject to refund .... $ 40 $ 65
Sales growth (excluding weather impact)................................... 4 24
Metro Emission Reduction Project rider..................................... 9 18
Firm wholesale ............................................................................ 6 14
Conservation and non-fuel rider revenues .................................. 9 13
NSP-Wisconsin rate changes ...................................................... 5 7
Quality of service obligations ..................................................... 4 6
Purchased capacity costs............................................................. (5) (6)
Estimated impact of weather....................................................... 8 4
Other ........................................................................................... (9) (7)
Total base electric utility margin increase ................................ $ 71 $ 138
On Jan. 1, 2006, an interim rate increase for NSP-Minnesota of $147 million, subject to refund, went into effect in
Minnesota. In March 2006, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) approved a new depreciation
order, which lowered decommissioning accruals for 2006 from anticipated levels. Due to the seasonality of sales,
the rate increase will not be recognized ratably throughout 2006.
Short-term wholesale margins consist of energy-related purchase and sales activity and the use of certain financial
instruments associated with the fuel required for and energy produced from Xcel Energy’s generation assets and
energy and capacity purchased to serve native load. Commodity trading margins are not associated with Xcel
Energy’s generation assets or the capacity and energy purchased to serve native load.
Short-term wholesale and commodity trading margins decreased approximately $43 million and $32 million for the
second quarter and first six months of 2006, respectively, compared with the same periods in 2005. As expected,
short-term margins declined due to retail sales growth, which reduced surplus generation available for sale in the
wholesale market, and decreased opportunities to sell due to the Midwest Independent Transmission System
Operator (MISO) centralized dispatch market. In addition, during the second quarter of 2006 a $6 million charge
was recorded to commodity trading margins for the estimated impact of a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) order regarding the allocation of MISO charges to certain trading activities.
In addition, NSP-Minnesota entered into a wholesale electric sales margin settlement agreement in the second
quarter of 2006 as part of the Minnesota rate case proceeding. The agreement is pending MPUC approval. The
settlement agreement provides for a sharing of certain short-term wholesale and commodity trading margins with
retail electric customers beginning Jan. 1, 2006. The three months ended June 30, 2006 short-term wholesale
margin reflects approximately $13 million of year-to-date sharing adjustments, consistent with the proposed
settlement agreement.
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7. Natural Gas Utility Margins - The following table details the changes in natural gas utility revenue and margin.
The cost of natural gas tends to vary with changing sales requirements and the unit cost of natural gas purchases.
However, due to purchased natural gas cost recovery mechanisms for sales to retail customers, fluctuations in the
cost of natural gas have little effect on natural gas margin.
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(Millions of dollars) 2006 2005 2006 2005
Natural gas utility revenue................................................................. $ 271 $ 326 $ 1,289 $ 1,161
Cost of natural gas sold and transported ................................. (169) (232) (1,019 ) (901)
Natural gas utility margin................................................................... $ 102 $ 94 $ 270 $ 260
The following summarizes the components of the changes in natural gas margin for the three and six months ended
June 30:
Natural Gas Margin
Three months Six months ended
ended June 30, June 30,
(Millions of dollars) 2006 vs. 2005 2006 vs. 2005
Base rate changes – Colorado, Wisconsin ........................................................................... $ 8$ 12
Transportation........................................................................................................................................... 2 4
Estimated impact of weather.......................................................................................................... (5) (8)
Sales growth (decline) - excluding weather impact ..................................................... 4 (1)
Other................................................................................................................................................................ (1) 3
Total natural gas margin increase ......................................................................................... $ 8$ 10
Other Operating and Maintenance Expenses – Utility – Other operating and maintenance expenses for the second
quarter of 2006 increased $5 million, or 1.3 percent, compared with the same period in 2005. Other operating and
maintenance expenses for the first six months of 2006 increased $38 million, or 4.6 percent, compared with the
same period in 2005. Employee benefit costs decreased approximately $7 million for the three months ended June
30, 2006 compared with the same period in 2005, primarily due to the year-to-date true ups to new actuarial
estimates for pension, retiree medical and disability costs. For the six months ended June 30, 2006, compared with
the same period in 2005, higher plant operating expenses were partially offset by lower nuclear plant outage costs.
Such outage costs were lower due to two nuclear plant refueling, inspection and upgrade outages in 2005 compared
with one refueling outage in the same period of 2006. For more information, see the following table:
Three months Six months ended
ended June 30, June 30,
(Millions of Dollars) 2006 vs. 2005 2006 vs. 2005
Lower nuclear plant outage costs........................................................................ $ ― (18)
Higher nuclear plant operating costs................................................................... 5 9
Higher combustion/hydro plant costs ................................................................. 4 11
Higher vegetation management and damage prevention costs .......................... 3 9
(Lower) higher bad debt expense........................................................................ (3) 6
(Lower) higher information technology costs .................................................... (1) 4
Higher conservation incentive program costs..................................................... 2 4
Higher insurance costs ........................................................................................ ― 2
Lower employee benefit costs............................................................................. (7) ―
Other ................................................................................................................... 2 11
Total operating and maintenance expense increase........................................ $ 5 $ 38
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8. Depreciation and Amortization – Depreciation and amortization expense increased by approximately $10 million,
or 5.0 percent, for the second quarter, and $21 million, or 5.4 percent, for the first six months of 2006, compared with
the same periods in 2005. The increase is due to normal plant additions and a recently approved change in
decommissioning accruals resulting in an additional depreciation expense of $5 million for the quarter and $10
million year-to-date.
Income Taxes – Income taxes for continuing operations decreased by $4.1 million for the second quarter of 2006,
compared with 2005. The effective tax rate for continuing operations was 17.3 percent for the second quarter of
2006, compared with 24.1 percent for the same period in 2005. The reduction in income taxes and in the effective
tax rate was primarily due to the recognition of a tax benefit of $16.6 million during the second quarter of 2006
relating to capital loss carry forwards that are now considered realizable. Previously, such tax benefits did not meet
the recognition threshold under tax accounting requirements, due to the absence of likely capital gains which
provided the opportunity to make use of the capital loss carry forwards.
Income taxes for continuing operations increased by $4.3 million for the first six months of 2006, compared with
2005. The increase in income taxes was primarily due to an increase in pre-tax earnings, partially offset by a tax
benefit of $17.5 million for the first six months of 2006 for capital loss carry forwards, as previously discussed.
The effective tax rate for continuing operations was 23.0 percent for the first six months of 2006, compared with
25.6 percent for the same period in 2005. The reduction in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the tax
benefit for capital loss carry forwards.
Note 3. Xcel Energy Capital Structure
The following is the preliminary capital structure of Xcel Energy at June 30, 2006:
Percentage of
Balance at Total
June 30, 2006 Capitalization
(Billions of Dollars)
Current portion of long-term debt.......................................... $ 0.8 6%
Short-term debt ...................................................................... 0.1 1%
Long-term debt....................................................................... 6.2 49%
Total debt ........................................................................... 7.1 56%
Preferred equity...................................................................... 0.1 1%
Common equity...................................................................... 5.6 43%
Total equity ........................................................................ 5.7 44%
Total capitalization............................................................. $ 12.8 100%
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9. Note 4. Rates and Regulation
NSP-Minnesota Electric Rate Case – NSP-Minnesota has requested an electric rate increase in Minnesota of $156
million, based on a requested 11 percent return on common equity, a projected equity ratio of 51.7 percent and a
projected electric rate base of $3.2 billion. The interim rates are subject to refund pending a final order from the
MPUC.
On April 24, 2006, NSP-Minnesota reached a settlement agreement regarding the treatment of wholesale electric
sales margins. The settlement is with five intervenor groups, including the Office of Attorney General and a large
industrial customer group. The settlement resolves recommendations of most parties regarding the treatment of
wholesale electric sales margins. The settlement agreement is pending approval by the MPUC and will be
considered in the MPUC’s determination of NSP-Minnesota’s overall requested increase.
On July 6, 2006, the administrative law judge (ALJ) recommended an overall increase in revenues for the 2006 test
year of approximately $135 million. For 2007, the ALJ recommended the increase be revised downward to $119
million to reflect the increased revenues expected due to the return of Flint Hills, an oil refinery, as a full-
requirements customer. The MPUC is expected to hold oral arguments in August 2006, and issue its final order by
September 2006.
Public Service Co. of Colorado (PSCo) Electric Rate Case – On April 14, 2006, PSCo filed with the Colorado
Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to increase electricity rates by $210 million annually, beginning Jan. 1, 2007.
The request is based on a return on equity of 11 percent, an equity ratio of 59.9 percent and electric rate base of
$3.4 billion. No interim rate increase has been implemented. The expected procedural schedule is listed below. A
decision is expected by the end of the year.
• Intervenor Testimony Aug. 18
• Rebuttal Testimony Sept. 29
• Hearings Oct. 23 through Nov. 9
• Statement of Position Nov. 20
• Deliberations Dec. 1
• Initial Decision Dec. 18
Southwestern Public Service Co. (SPS)-Texas Electric Rate Case - On May 31, 2006, SPS filed a Texas retail
electric rate case requesting an increase in annual revenues of approximately $48 million, or 6.0 percent. The rate
filing is based on a historical test year, an electric rate base of $943 million, a requested return on equity of 11.6
percent and a common equity ratio of 51.1 percent. Final rates are expected to be effective in the first quarter of
2007. No interim rate increase has been implemented. Following is the expected procedural schedule.
• Intervenor Testimony Oct. 24 and 31, 2006
• PUCT Staff Testimony Nov. 7, 2006
• Hearings Nov. 28 – Dec. 21, 2006
• Proposal for Decision To be determined
• Agreed Jurisdictional Deadline March 2, 2007
SPS Wholesale Customer Complaints - In November 2004, several wholesale customers of SPS filed a rate
complaint with the FERC. On May 24, 2006, a FERC ALJ issued an initial recommendation in the proceeding.
The FERC will review the initial recommendation and issue a final order. SPS and others have filed exceptions to
the ALJ’s initial recommendation. FERC’s order may or may not follow any of the ALJ’s recommendation.
In the recommendation decision, the ALJ resolved a number of disputed cost of service issues and ordered a
compliance filing to determine the extent to which base revenues recovered under currently effective rates for the
period beginning Jan. 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006 should be refunded to wholesale customers. The ALJ also
found that SPS should recalculate its fuel cost adjustment clause (FCAC) billings for the period beginning Jan. 1,
1999, to reduce the fuel and purchased power costs recovered from the complaining customers by allocating
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10. incremental fuel costs incurred by SPS in making wholesale sales of system firm capacity and associated energy to
other firm customers at market-based rates during this period based on the view that such sales should be treated as
opportunity sales.
SPS believes the ALJ has erred on significant and material issues that contradict FERC policy or rules of law.
Specifically, SPS believes, based on FERC rules and precedent, that it has appropriately applied its FCAC tariff to
the proper classes of customers. These sales were of a long-term duration under FERC precedent and were made
from SPS’ entire system. Accordingly, SPS believes that the ALJ erred in concluding that these transactions were
opportunity sales, which require the assignment of incremental costs.
The FERC has approved system average cost allocation treatment in previous filings by SPS for sales having
similar service characteristics and previously accepted for filing certain of the challenged agreements with average
fuel cost pricing. The ALJ failed to acknowledge either factor.
Moreover, SPS believes that the ALJ’s recommendation constituted a violation of the Filed Rate Doctrine in that it
effectively results in a retroactive amendment to the SPS FERC-approved FCAC tariff provisions. Under existing
rules of law and FERC regulations, the FERC may modify a previously approved FCAC on a prospective basis.
Accordingly, SPS believes it has applied its FCAC correctly and has sought review of the recommended decision
by the FERC by filing a brief on the exceptions.
Based on FERC’s regulations and rules of law, SPS has evaluated all sales made from Jan. 1, 1999, to Dec. 31,
2005. Relying on this assessment, SPS has accrued approximately $7 million, of which $4 million was recorded in
the second quarter of 2006, related to both the base-rate and fuel items. Notwithstanding that, SPS believes that it
should ultimately prevail in this proceeding. However, if the FERC were to adopt the majority of the ALJ’s
recommendations, the ultimate impact could be approximately $50 million.
On Sept. 15, 2005, Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) filed a separate complaint at the FERC in
which it contended that its demand charge under an existing interruptible power supply contract with SPS is
excessive and that SPS has overcharged PNM for fuel costs under three separate agreements through erroneous
FCAC calculations. PNM’s arguments mirror those that it made as an intervenor in the cooperatives’ complaint
case, and SPS believes that they have little merit. SPS submitted a response to PNM’s complaint in October 2005.
In November 2005, the FERC accepted PNM’s complaint. Hearings have been scheduled for December 2006.
Based on the fact that many of these issues are already being reviewed by the FERC in the complaint case filed by
the cooperatives discussed above, the current status and expected outcome of this proceeding, SPS does not
anticipate any additional liability.
Note 5. CapX 2020
In June 2006, CapX 2020, an alliance of electric cooperatives, municipals and investor-owned utilities including Xcel
Energy, announced that it had identified three groups of transmission projects that it would propose to complete by
2020.
Group 1 project investments are expected to total approximately $1.3 billion, with major construction targeted to
begin in 2009 or 2010 and ending three or four years later. Xcel Energy’s investment is expected to be
approximately $700 million. The approximate lengths and general locations of the proposed lines in Group 1 are as
follows:
• A 200-mile, 345-kilovolt line between Brookings, S.D., and the southeast Twin Cities, plus a related 30-
mile, 345-kilovolt line between Marshall, Minn., and Granite Falls, Minn.;
• A 200-mile, 345-kilovolt line between Fargo, N.D., and the St. Cloud/Monticello, Minn., area;
• A 150-mile, 345-kilovolt line between the Twin Cities, Rochester, Minn., and La Crosse, Wis., and
• A 70-mile, 230-kilovolt line in the Bemidji area of north central Minnesota
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11. The Group 1 transmission projects will require certificates of need and route permits. CapX 2020 plans to seek
certificates of need in a consolidated filing by the end of 2006. The process to obtain a certificate of need typically
takes 15 to 18 months for projects of this magnitude. The CapX2020 utilities plan to then seek route permits
separately.
Before a certificate of need application can be filed, a plan for providing notice to those potentially affected must be
filed and approved. In June 2006, CapX 2020 filed a notice plan in Minnesota. It is anticipated that the earliest
route permit applications will be filed would be the fall of 2007. Final route permit decisions will likely be made
six to12 months after a certificate of need is granted.
Xcel Energy’s capital expenditures and return on investment for transmission projects are expected to be recovered
under a transmission rider mechanism authorized by Minnesota legislation.
Note 6. Xcel Energy Earnings Guidance
2006 Earnings Guidance – Xcel Energy’s 2006 earnings per share from continuing operations guidance and key
assumptions are detailed in the following table.
2006 Diluted EPS Range
Utility operations......................................................................... $1.25 - $1.35
COLI tax benefit.......................................................................... $0.10
Holding company financing costs and other ............................. ($0.10)
Xcel Energy Continuing Operations – EPS .......................... $1.25 - $1.35
Key Assumptions for 2006:
• Normal weather patterns are experienced for the remainder of the year;
• Reasonable rate recovery is approved in the Minnesota electric rate case;
• Weather-adjusted retail electric utility sales grow by approximately 1.3 percent to 1.7 percent;
• Weather-adjusted retail natural gas utility sales decline by approximately 0.0 percent to 2.0 percent;
• Short-term wholesale and commodity trading margins are within a range of $10 million to $30 million,
which reflects sharing of margins in Minnesota under the proposed settlement agreement;
• Utility operating and maintenance expenses increase between 3 percent and 4 percent from 2005 levels;
• Depreciation expense increases approximately $50 million to $60 million, excluding decommissioning;
• Decommissioning accruals increase approximately $20 million, reflecting recent regulatory decisions in
Minnesota and Wisconsin;
• No material incremental accruals related to the SPS wholesale FERC complaint;
• Interest expense increases approximately $20 million to $25 million from 2005 levels;
• Allowance for funds used during construction recorded for equity financing increases approximately $8
million to $12 million from 2005 levels;
• Xcel Energy continues to recognize corporate-owned life insurance tax benefits, which is currently being
litigated with the Internal Revenue Service;
• The effective tax rate for continuing operations is approximately 24 percent to 26 percent; and
• Average common stock and equivalents total approximately 429 million shares, based on the “If
Converted” method for convertible notes.
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12. XCEL ENERGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED EARNINGS RELEASE SUMMARY
All dollars in thousands, except earnings per share
Three months ended June 30, 2006 2005
Operating revenue:
Electric and natural gas utility revenue, and trading margins............ $ 2,057,561 $ 2,046,778
Nonregulated and other revenue.............................................................................. 16,312 17,277
Total revenue................................................................................................................................... $ 2,073,873 $ 2,064,055
Income from continuing operations................................................................................ $ 97,936 $ 77,676
Income from discontinued operations........................................................................... 339 5,730
Net income........................................................................................................................................ $ 98,275 $ 83,406
Earnings available for common shareholders ........................................................ $ 97,215 $ 82,346
Average shares – common and potentially dilutive (1000’s) ...................... 429,099 425,552
Segments and Components of Earnings per share – diluted
Utility earnings – continuing operations..................................................................... $ 0.24 $ 0.22
Losses from nonregulated subsidiaries and holding company.................... ― (0.03)
Earnings per share - continuing operations ............................................. 0.24 0.19
Discontinued operations.......................................................................................................... ― 0.01
Total earnings per share – GAAP $ 0.24 $ 0.20
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Six months ended June 30, 2006 2005
Operating revenue:
Electric and natural gas utility revenue, and trading margins............ $ 4,921,573 $ 4,416,780
Nonregulated and other revenue.............................................................................. 40,404 37,808
Total revenue................................................................................................................................... $ 4,961,977 $ 4,454,588
Income from continuing operations................................................................................ $ 247,748 $ 202,139
Income from discontinued operations........................................................................... 1,825 2,745
Net income........................................................................................................................................ $ 249,573 $ 204,884
Earnings available for common shareholders ........................................................ $ 247,453 $ 202,764
Average shares – common and potentially dilutive (1000’s) ...................... 428,349 425,004
Segments and Components of Earnings per share – diluted
Utility earnings – continuing operations..................................................................... $ 0.62 $ 0.54
Losses from nonregulated subsidiaries and holding company.................... (0.03) (0.05)
Earnings per share - continuing operations ............................................. 0.59 0.49
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Discontinued operations.......................................................................................................... 0.01
Total earnings per share – GAAP $ 0.60 $ 0.49
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Book value per share ................................................................................................................. $ 13.70 $ 13.04
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