TXNM Energy Reports 2025 Earnings Decline, Advances Blackstone Merger with Key Regulatory Approvals

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TXNM Energy reported a significant drop in 2025 earnings, but its proposed acquisition by Blackstone is progressing well with key regulatory approvals secured, and the company raised substantial capital for future investments.

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• 2025 Financial Performance Decline

  Net earnings attributable to TXNM decreased to $151.4 million ($1.48 diluted EPS) in 2025, down from $242.2 million ($2.67 diluted EPS) in 2024.

• Blackstone Merger Progress

  The proposed acquisition by Blackstone Infrastructure at $61.25 per share is advancing, with regulatory approvals secured from the PUCT (Feb 6, 2026), FCC (Jan 23, 2026), and FERC (Feb 20, 2026). NMPRC and NRC approvals remain pending.

• Substantial Capital Raises

  In 2025, TXNM raised $600 million through private placements and $198 million via an ATM program, alongside various debt issuances by its subsidiaries, to fund projected capital requirements of $11.1 billion for 2026-2030.

• Dividend Increase

  The Board increased the quarterly dividend from $0.4075 to $0.4225 per share in December 2025.

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TXNM Energy's 2025 annual report reveals a significant decline in net earnings and diluted EPS compared to 2024, reflecting operational challenges. However, the primary market focus remains on the company's proposed acquisition by Blackstone Infrastructure. The filing confirms substantial progress on this front, with critical regulatory approvals secured from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). While approvals from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) are still pending, the advancement of the merger at a proposed cash price of $61.25 per share (a premium to the current trading price near 52-week highs) is a strong positive signal for shareholders. The company also undertook significant capital raises in 2025, including over $798 million in equity through private placements and an ATM program, and various debt issuances, to fund its ambitious $11.1 billion projected capital requirements for 2026-2030. This capital infusion, while dilutive, is crucial for the utility's infrastructure investments and long-term stability. The earnings decline is a notable operational setback, but the impending merger and successful capital market access are the dominant factors shaping investor sentiment.