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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | February 25, 2022 |
Media Contact: | Alan Bunnell (602) 250-3376 | |
Analyst Contacts: | Amanda Ho (602) 250-3334 | |
Website: | pinnaclewest.com |
PINNACLE WEST REPORTS 2021 FULL-YEAR AND FOURTH-QUARTER RESULTS
•Financial results reflect higher customer usage and robust customer growth of 2.2%
•2022 to serve as a “financial reset year” following recent rate case decision currently under appeal
•APS employees stay focused on operations and customer service improvements
•Company continues progress on Clean Energy Commitment
PHOENIX – Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW) today reported consolidated net income attributable to common shareholders of $618.7 million, or $5.47 per diluted share, for full-year 2021. This result compares with net income of $550.6 million, or $4.87 per diluted share, in 2020.
The 2021 results were positively impacted by an increase in revenue driven by higher customer usage and growth, higher transmission revenues, and the absence of a one-time charge related to a 2020 settlement. Other factors affecting the full-year results included higher pension and other postretirement non-service credits, and lower other expenses, partially offset by the effects of weather and higher depreciation and amortization expense.
“Though operational and financial rigor were key to our strong performance in 2021, we anticipate near-term headwinds due to the unfavorable outcome in our recent rate case,” said Pinnacle West Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Guldner. “As a result of that decision, 2022 will be a financial reset year with projections significantly lower than what we achieved in 2021.
“However, looking beyond this challenge, we believe in our ability to provide long-term value to both customers and shareholders by activating a well-thought-out strategy, working with regulators and stakeholders for a more constructive regulatory environment, deepening our renewed focus on customer satisfaction, and continuing our proven cost management efforts – all against the backdrop of Arizona’s incredible economic expansion.”
The company’s principal subsidiary, Arizona Public Service Co. (APS), benefited from robust customer growth of 2.2% in 2021, as people and businesses continued to move to Arizona, making the company’s service territory among the fastest growing in the nation. As a result, APS experienced weather normalized, year-over-year overall retail electricity sales growth of 4.2%. The company further anticipates steady customer growth in the range of 1.5 to 2.5 percent through 2024, with energy sales trending up at an even quicker pace.
The following information was filed by Pinnacle West Capital Corp (PNW) on Friday, February 25, 2022 as an 8K 2.02 statement, which is an earnings press release pertaining to results of operations and financial condition. It may be helpful to assess the quality of management by comparing the information in the press release to the information in the accompanying 10-Q Quarterly Report statement of earnings and operation as management may choose to highlight particular information in the press release.