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TVE

Tennessee Valley Authority PARRS A 2029

NYSE · Financial Services · Banks - Regional · US

$23.39
−0.21%
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Latest reported

Last report date
Sep 29, 2022
EPS actual
$227
EPS estimate
Revenue actual
$6.7B
Revenue estimate

Track record

Trailing twelve quarters

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EPS in line (12Q)
Avg surprise (4Q)
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Earnings call summaryRead the full call →

Q3 FY2022 · Aug 2, 2022

AI summary of management’s prepared remarks and analyst Q&A · For informational purposes only, not investment advice

Management highlights

  • Partnerships: 146 local power company customers on 20-year evergreen contracts, partner credits totaled over $141 million in first three quarters, pandemic recovery credits totaled over $380 million. - Workforce: Employees ensured meeting power demand challenges, with June and July having multiple days over 30,000 MW. - Nuclear: Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Unit 2 returned to operation, TVA won Nuclear Energy Institute Top Innovative Practice Award for steam generator replacement. - Sustainability: Slashed carbon emissions by 57% since 2005, aim for net zero by 2050, 70% reduction by 2030 and 80% by 2035. - RFP: Request for proposal for up to 5,000 MW of carbon-free energy projects. - Investments: Completed Boone Dam restoration project. - Innovation: Actively support emerging technologies, new nuclear program with $200 million for advanced reactor tech, partnership with GE-Hitachi for SMR planning.

Guidance

  • TVA aims to hold base rates flat for a decade. - Expect to invest in fleet transition with debt slightly increasing over next decade as new assets are added. - Pursuing 5,000 MW carbon-free energy RFP to accelerate carbon reduction efforts.

Segment performance

Operating revenues were 14% higher due to higher load and fuel costs. Overall power sales were 3.5% higher. Interest expense was lower due to lower debt balances. Approximately 39% of electricity came from nuclear, and hydro was a significant renewable source. 146 local power company customers are on 20-year evergreen power contracts accounting for 77% of total operating revenue so far this fiscal year.

Risks & headwinds

  • Fuel price volatility, with natural gas and coal prices significantly higher. - Challenges in fleet transition while maintaining affordability and reliability for customers.

Analyst Q&A

Q: How is TVA assessing current plans to build methane gas plants in light of Nashville resolution and EPA comments?

A: TVA's rates haven't increased due to gas fleet modernization. TVA is a leader in carbon emissions, reducing 57% since 2005. Committed to reliability and resiliency, using entire suite of technologies to ensure affordability, reliability, resiliency, and lower carbon resources, including 5,000 MW clean energy RFP.

Reported results against consensus at the time of each report · Surprise is computed from the estimate on record · Data as of Sep 29, 2022