RGC Resources Reports Q1 Earnings Decline Amidst Higher Costs; Rate Case Filed

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RGC Resources, Inc. reported a decrease in first-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2026, with net income falling to $4.9 million ($0.47 per share) from $5.3 million ($0.51 per share) in the prior year, primarily due to higher operating costs.

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• Q1 2026 Earnings Decline

  Consolidated earnings for the first quarter ended December 31, 2025, decreased to $4.9 million ($0.47 per share) from $5.3 million ($0.51 per share) in the prior year.

• Higher Operating Costs Cited

  The decline was primarily driven by flat margins and increased expenses for personnel, IT, property taxes, and depreciation, partially offset by lower interest expense.

• Rate Case Filed for Revenue Increase

  The company filed a rate case in early December seeking $4.3 million in additional annualized revenue, with interim rates effective January 1, 2026, subject to regulatory review.

• Steady Customer Growth

  Roanoke Gas continues to see steady customer growth from new housing and increased reconnections.

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RGC Resources experienced a decline in its first-quarter earnings for fiscal 2026, with net income and diluted EPS both decreasing compared to the previous year. This performance was attributed to flat margins and increased expenses for personnel, IT, property taxes, and depreciation, partially offset by lower interest expense. The company has filed a rate case seeking $4.3 million in additional annualized revenue to address these rising costs, with interim rates already in effect. Investors should monitor the outcome of the rate case as it will be crucial for future profitability and cost recovery.