Lower Costs Drive 29% Jump in PG&E Q2 Earnings; Full-Year Outlook Reaffirmed
PCG sits 37% above its 52-week low of $13.315.
Summary
PG&E Corp posted Q2 2026 non-GAAP core EPS of $0.40, a 29% year-over-year increase, and reaffirmed its full-year guidance. Lower operating costs and the absence of prior-year wildfire charges lifted results, even as the company added $150 million to its wildfire liability reserves.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · PCG
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Q2 Earnings Beat
Non-GAAP core EPS reached $0.40, up 29% from $0.31 a year ago, thanks to an 11% decline in operating and maintenance expenses and the absence of wildfire-related charges in the quarter.
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Full-Year Guidance Reaffirmed
Management reiterated its 2026 earnings outlook, signaling confidence in cost management and regulatory recovery despite ongoing wildfire risks.
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Wildfire Liabilities Grow
An additional $100 million was recorded for the 2021 Dixie fire (total $2.25 billion) and $50 million for the 2022 Mosquito fire (total $400 million), reflecting ongoing settlement and litigation costs.
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Diablo Canyon License Extended
The NRC approved a 20-year license renewal for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, securing a key carbon-free generation asset through at least 2045.
Analysis · PCG · Energy & Transportation
A strong second quarter saw non-GAAP core EPS climb 29% to $0.40, fueled by an 11% reduction in operating and maintenance expenses and the elimination of prior-year wildfire charges. Reaffirming its full-year 2026 guidance, the company demonstrated confidence in its cost discipline and regulatory recovery path. Yet the quarter also brought a $100 million increase in the Dixie fire liability and a $50 million addition for the Mosquito fire, a reminder that wildfire risk continues to weigh on the balance sheet. The NRC's approval of a 20-year license extension for Diablo Canyon removes a key operational uncertainty, while the upsized and extended credit facility strengthens liquidity. Overall, the results reflect steady operational gains against a backdrop of significant legacy liabilities.
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