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Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 26 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 4 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year non-GAAP EPS reached $4.05: Full-year net income was $2,111 million, or $4.22 per diluted share. Non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $2,029 million, or $4.05 per share, against $3.68 in 2024. Source
  • Long-term growth target raised to 6% to 8%: The long-term non-GAAP Operating Earnings growth target moves to 6% to 8% through 2030, based on the higher 2026 guidance midpoint, which the company described as rebasing higher for the second year in a row. Source
  • Regulated investment reached $3.7 billion: PSE&G invested about $1 billion in regulated infrastructure in the fourth quarter and $3.7 billion for the full year, for the benefit of customers. Source
  • PSE&G earnings rose for the year: PSE&G non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $1,745 million for 2025 against $1,547 million in 2024. Fourth-quarter earnings were $352 million against $378 million. Source
  • PSEG Power earnings fell in quarter: PSEG Power & Other non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $10 million in the fourth quarter against $43 million, and $284 million for the year against $292 million. Source
  • Nuclear capacity factor 91.2% for year: PSEG Nuclear posted a 91.2% capacity factor for 2025, including output during the June 2025 heatwave. Fourth-quarter output was 7,151 GWh against 7,336 GWh a year earlier. Source
  • Summer Relief Initiative implemented: PSE&G implemented the 2025 Summer Relief Initiative with New Jersey regulators and policymakers to help customers manage bills after higher PJM-related electric supply costs. Source

“PSEG closed 2025 with a solid operating and financial performance as results for the fourth quarter represented the high end of our narrowed full year guidance provided in November”

Ralph LaRossa, chair, president and CEO of PSEG

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings per share Sourcefull year 2026$4.28-$4.40New
Regulated investments Source2026~$4.2 billionNew
Total capital spending plan Source2026-2030$24 billion to $28 billionNew
Regulated five-year capital spending plan Sourcethrough 2030$22.5 billion - $25.5 billionRaised from $22.5 billion to $26 billion five-year capital investment program (third-quarter release)
PSE&G rate base growth Source2026-20306% to 7.5% compound annual growthNew
Long-term non-GAAP Operating Earnings growth Sourcethrough 20306% to 8% compound annual growthRaised from 5% to 7% through 2029
Common dividend Source2026 indicative annual rate$2.68 per shareRaised from $2.52 per share paid in 2025

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: The company initiated 2026 non-GAAP Operating Earnings guidance of $4.28 to $4.40 per share. Source
  • Guidance raised: Regulated five-year capital plan described as increased, now $22.5 billion to $25.5 billion through 2030. Source
  • Guidance raised: Long-term non-GAAP Operating Earnings growth target moved from 5% to 7% through 2029 to 6% to 8% through 2030. Source
  • Guidance raised: The Board raised the 2026 indicative annual common dividend by $0.16 per share to $2.68. Source
  • New: PSE&G obtained approval to invest in the three-year Gas System Modernization Program III, covering $1.4 billion of gas main replacement. The third-quarter release did not mention it. Source
  • Ended: Zero emission certificate revenue concluded in May 2025, which the company cited in its fourth-quarter Power results. Source

Full-year and fourth-quarter results

  • Full-year non-GAAP EPS reached $4.05: Full-year net income was $2,111 million, or $4.22 per diluted share. Non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $2,029 million, or $4.05 per share, against $3.68 in 2024. Source
  • Fourth-quarter earnings fell year over year: Fourth-quarter net income was $315 million, or $0.63 per share. Non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $362 million, or $0.72 per share, against $421 million and $0.84 a year earlier. Source
  • Trust gain and MTM excluded from non-GAAP: Non-GAAP removes a $0.45 per share gain on the Nuclear Decommissioning Trust and adds back a $0.15 per share mark-to-market loss. A $0.13 per share income tax effect also sits in the reconciliation. Source

Strategy and growth targets

  • Long-term growth target raised to 6% to 8%: The long-term non-GAAP Operating Earnings growth target moves to 6% to 8% through 2030, based on the higher 2026 guidance midpoint, which the company described as rebasing higher for the second year in a row. Source
  • Growth supports cited for long-term view: Management cites the updated capital plan, projected rate base growth and continued stringent cost control as support for its long-term earnings view. Source
  • Growth funded without new equity: Management said growth is funded without issuing new equity or selling assets, and that the balance sheet supports continued dividend growth. Source

“As we begin 2026, I am proud of the work PSEG is doing in support of New Jersey’s efforts to minimize utility rate increases”

Ralph LaRossa, chair, president and CEO of PSEG

Capital plan and rate base

  • Regulated investment reached $3.7 billion: PSE&G invested about $1 billion in regulated infrastructure in the fourth quarter and $3.7 billion for the full year, for the benefit of customers. Source
  • Rate base starts near $36 billion: The rate base starting point is about $36 billion at year-end 2025, roughly 7% above year-end 2024, and the plan's growth is measured from that balance. Source
  • Energy efficiency, transmission and gas spending: PSE&G full-year results also reflect investment in Energy Efficiency, Transmission and the GSMP gas program, alongside the new base rates. Source

Segments: PSE&G and PSEG Power

  • PSE&G earnings rose for the year: PSE&G non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $1,745 million for 2025 against $1,547 million in 2024. Fourth-quarter earnings were $352 million against $378 million. Source
  • PSE&G fourth-quarter costs rose: Fourth-quarter results were held back by higher operation and maintenance, taxes, interest and depreciation, partly offset by earnings from infrastructure replacement and energy efficiency investment. Source
  • PSEG Power earnings fell in quarter: PSEG Power & Other non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $10 million in the fourth quarter against $43 million, and $284 million for the year against $292 million. Source
  • Power net income helped by trust and MTM: Power net income also benefited from lower net losses on non-trading mark-to-market activity and better Nuclear Decommissioning Trust returns, the company said. Source

“Our solid balance sheet supports the continued execution of PSEG’s strategy to grow our businesses without the need to issue new equity or sell assets”

Ralph LaRossa, chair, president and CEO of PSEG

Nuclear generation output

  • Nuclear capacity factor 91.2% for year: PSEG Nuclear posted a 91.2% capacity factor for 2025, including output during the June 2025 heatwave. Fourth-quarter output was 7,151 GWh against 7,336 GWh a year earlier. Source
  • Output reached 30.9 TWh: The company reported that PSEG Nuclear supplied 30.9 TWh in 2025, with New Jersey units at 19,948 GWh and Pennsylvania units at 10,972 GWh. Source
  • Hope Creek fuel cycle extended to 24 months: The 100%-owned Hope Creek unit extended its fuel cycle from 18 to 24 months during the year. Source
  • Nuclear output priced above PTC threshold: Management expects nuclear output at anticipated market prices to exceed the nuclear production tax credit threshold price, which it includes in its long-term earnings view. Source

Customers, bills and service ratings

  • Summer Relief Initiative implemented: PSE&G implemented the 2025 Summer Relief Initiative with New Jersey regulators and policymakers to help customers manage bills after higher PJM-related electric supply costs. Source
  • Residential gas rate held flat: On February 1, PSE&G held its residential gas rate flat for the rest of the 2025/2026 winter heating season. Source
  • Gas bill cited as lowest in region: Management said PSE&G's residential gas bill profile is the lowest cost in the state and in the region. Source
  • PSE&G ranked first in residential satisfaction: The company reported a #1 East Region ranking in the J.D. Power 2025 residential study, its fourth consecutive year in the top position. Source
  • PSEG Long Island ranked first in business satisfaction: PSEG Long Island ranked #1 in the East Region in the J.D. Power 2025 business study, capping an 11-year rise from the bottom of the rankings. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Full-year Hope Creek and interest costs: Full-year results reflect higher costs for the Hope Creek refueling outage and fuel cycle extension, plus higher interest, the company said. Source
  • Capacity revenues partly offset Power costs: In the fourth quarter, higher capacity revenues and gas operations partly offset higher costs at PSEG Power, the company said. Source
  • Lower generation volume and interest in quarter: Fourth-quarter PSEG Power results also reflected higher interest expense and lower generation volume. Source

Demand, sales and weather

  • Gas firm sales up 16% in quarter: Fourth-quarter firm gas sales were 840 million therms, up 16%, and 2,633 million therms for the year, up 11%. Residential firm sales rose 18% in the quarter. Source
  • Electric sales up 2% in quarter: Fourth-quarter electric sales were 9,340 million kWh, up 2%. Full-year sales were 40,568 million kWh, flat (0%). Source
  • Heating degree days above normal in quarter: Fourth-quarter heating degree days were 1,673 against 1,535 normal. Full-year heating degree days were 4,422 against 4,511 normal. Source
  • Summer cooling hours down from 2024: Full-year summer temperature-humidity index hours were 17,948 against 17,558 normal, down 10% from 2024. Source

Cash, debt and dividend payments

  • Operating cash flow rose to $3.3 billion: Full-year operating cash flow was $3,298 million against $2,133 million. Investing activities used $3,308 million and financing activities provided $12 million. Source
  • Total debt rose to $24.1 billion: Total debt was $24,074 million at year-end 2025 against $22,707 million, with long-term debt at $22,545 million including the current portion. Source
  • Book value and dividends paid rose: Book value per common share was $34.10 at year-end 2025 against $32.36. Dividends paid were $2.52 per share for 2025 against $2.40. Source

Storms, reliability and contracts

  • Operating performance rated excellent: Management said PSE&G showed excellent operating performance in safety, reliability and customer satisfaction during the year's storms and extreme weather. Source
  • Reliability award for 24th year: PSE&G received the 2025 ReliabilityOne Awards, including Outstanding Reliability Performance in the Mid-Atlantic Region for the 24th year in a row. Source
  • PSEG Long Island contract extended to 2030: The Long Island Power Authority board approved a five-year extension of PSEG Long Island's operating contract, running through 2030. Source

Coming up, as management said on 26 February 2026

  • Growth above forecast possible: Management said earnings growth above the long-term forecast could come from nuclear output contracts, including planned additions, and incremental regulated capital investment. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Rate cases SourceOctober 2024 electric and gas rate case order, after first distribution base rate case since 2018
Rate base growth Source6% to 7.5% compound annual growth, 2026-2030, from about $36 billion at year-end 2025
Capital plan Source$24 billion to $28 billion, 2026-2030, of which $22.5 billion to $25.5 billion regulated
Load growth Sourceelectric sales up 2% in fourth quarter; flat for full year (0%)
EPS growth target Source6% to 8% compound annual growth through 2030, non-GAAP Operating Earnings

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Management is working with policymakers on New Jersey's resource adequacy imbalance and says it is confident in maintaining reliability. Source
  • Operational: Severe storms and extreme weather events during 2025 stressed the electric and gas systems throughout the year. Source
  • Operational: Hope Creek refueling and fuel cycle extension work raised nuclear operation and maintenance costs at PSEG Power in the fourth quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said 2025 marked the 21st consecutive year that non-GAAP Operating Earnings were at or above its earnings guidance. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.