PG&E (PCG) Q3 2026 Earnings Call: Guidance Reaffirmed, Strategic Review Advances
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Key Takeaways
- PG&E reported Q3 2026 core EPS of $0.41. Core EPS for the first nine months rose to $1.24 from $1.14 a year earlier.
- Management reaffirmed 2026 core EPS guidance of $1.64 to $1.66 and 2027 guidance of $1.78 to $1.82. The respective midpoints represent growth of 10% and 9%.
- The company reduced its 2027 capital plan by $2 billion to $11.4 billion due to elevated financing costs, while leaving 2027 rate base guidance unchanged.
- PG&E is reviewing options ranging from capital reallocation and corporate ring-fencing to asset sales or separations. Management expects to announce a planned path forward no later than summer 2027.
- Wildfire liability policy remains the main obstacle to investment-grade ratings. PG&E said debt issued at sub-investment-grade rates since 2017 will cost customers an additional $4 billion in interest over the life of the financing.
- Operational metrics continued to improve: the weather-normalized ignition rate has fallen 74% since 2017, while approximately 174 MW of data center projects have been connected since 2024.
Core Financial Data
| Metric | Q3 / 9M 2026 result or outlook | Change and context |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 core EPS | $0.41 | Reported for the third quarter |
| Nine-month core EPS | $1.24 | Up from $1.14 in the prior-year period |
| Customer capital investment contribution | $0.12 per share | Primary driver of nine-month earnings growth |
| O&M savings contribution | $0.04 per share | Included $0.02 of savings redeployed into the business |
| Timing and other items | $(0.04) per share | Mainly reflected the prior-year benefit from a tax method change catch-up |
| 2026 core EPS guidance | $1.64-$1.66 | Reaffirmed; midpoint up 10% from 2025 |
| 2027 core EPS guidance | $1.78-$1.82 | Reaffirmed; midpoint up 9% |
| 2027 capital plan | $11.4 billion | Reduced by $2 billion |
| Planned 2027 utility debt financing | $4-$5 billion | Includes approximately $1 billion of maturities |
Business and Operating Performance
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