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Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 2 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Third quarter operating earnings rose: Non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $574 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, against $565 million, or $1.13, a year earlier. Net income was $376 million, or $0.76 per share, against $622 million. Source
  • Nine-month operating earnings grew: Nine-month non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $1,777 million, or $3.56 per share, against $1,667 million, or $3.33. Nine-month net income was $1,451 million, or $2.91 per share, against $1,796 million. Source
  • PSE&G earnings eased slightly: PSE&G non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $506 million against $515 million a year earlier. Management attributed the decline to depreciation and interest on investments not yet in rates and to tax timing. Source
  • PSEG Power earnings rose on prices: PSEG Power & Other non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $68 million against $50 million. Management cited higher realized prices and more nuclear generation, partly offset by higher taxes. Source
  • Nuclear supplied 8.2 TWh at 95.5%: PSEG Nuclear supplied 8.2 TWh of carbon-free baseload energy in the third quarter at a 95.5% capacity factor. Source
  • July and September storms restored quickly: Management said PSE&G managed some of the most challenging storm restorations in company history, and crews restored nearly all affected New Jersey customers within 24 hours. Source
  • Mark-to-market loss excluded from earnings: Mark-to-market losses were $251 million pre-tax in the quarter, excluded from non-GAAP Operating Earnings, against a $20 million gain a year earlier. Source

“PSEG continues to achieve solid operational and financial results, enabling us to deliver reliable utility service and generate the carbon free, base-load generation our customers expect.”

Ralph LaRossa, chair, president and CEO of PSEG

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings per share Source2026 full year$4.28 to $4.40 per shareKept
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings growth Sourcecompound annual rate through 20306% to 8%Kept
Capital investment plan Sourcefive-year plan$24 billion to $28 billionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: The 2026 non-GAAP Operating Earnings guidance range was maintained at $4.28 to $4.40 per share, the same as the second quarter release. Source

Third quarter and nine-month results

  • Third quarter operating earnings rose: Non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $574 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, against $565 million, or $1.13, a year earlier. Net income was $376 million, or $0.76 per share, against $622 million. Source
  • Nine-month operating earnings grew: Nine-month non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $1,777 million, or $3.56 per share, against $1,667 million, or $3.33. Nine-month net income was $1,451 million, or $2.91 per share, against $1,796 million. Source
  • Operating revenues were lower: Operating revenues were $3,020 million against $3,226 million in the third quarter of 2025. PSE&G contributed $2,526 million and PSEG Power & Other $532 million, before eliminations. Source

Segments: PSE&G and PSEG Power

  • PSE&G earnings eased slightly: PSE&G non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $506 million against $515 million a year earlier. Management attributed the decline to depreciation and interest on investments not yet in rates and to tax timing. Source
  • Energy efficiency and transmission drove PSE&G: Management cited ongoing energy efficiency and transmission investments, and a gradual rise in electric and gas customer numbers, as drivers of PSE&G's quarterly results. Source
  • PSEG Power earnings rose on prices: PSEG Power & Other non-GAAP Operating Earnings were $68 million against $50 million. Management cited higher realized prices and more nuclear generation, partly offset by higher taxes. Source

“PSEG Power continues to generate stable cash flows that help fund our regulated investments”

Ralph LaRossa, chair, president and CEO of PSEG

Nuclear generation and fuel

  • Nuclear supplied 8.2 TWh at 95.5%: PSEG Nuclear supplied 8.2 TWh of carbon-free baseload energy in the third quarter at a 95.5% capacity factor. Source
  • Salem unit 1 entered fall refueling: Salem unit 1 entered its fall refueling after a 491-day breaker-to-breaker run, matching the back-to-back run Salem unit 2 posted earlier this year. Source
  • Nuclear output split by state: New Jersey nuclear output was 5,407 GWh against 5,189 GWh, and Pennsylvania 2,765 GWh against 2,714 GWh, in the third quarter. Source

Storms, weather and reliability

  • July and September storms restored quickly: Management said PSE&G managed some of the most challenging storm restorations in company history, and crews restored nearly all affected New Jersey customers within 24 hours. Source
  • Service excellence tied to investments: Management linked the storm response to service excellence and to the customer value of investments in energy infrastructure and resilience. Source
  • Summer heat hours above last year: Temperature-humidity index hours were 12,697 in the third quarter, 2% above 2025 and below the 13,060 normal level. Source

Electric and gas sales

  • Electric sales rose 1%: Total electric sales were 11,898 million kWh in the third quarter, 1% above 2025, and 31,898 million kWh for nine months, 2% above. Source
  • Residential electric sales rose 2%: Residential electric sales rose 2% in the quarter and 4% for nine months, while commercial and industrial sales were flat in the quarter. Source
  • Gas firm sales eased slightly: Total firm gas sales were 194 million therms, down 1% in the quarter, and 1,848 million therms for nine months, up 3%. Source

Operating costs and income taxes

  • Operation and maintenance costs increased: Consolidated operation and maintenance rose to $948 million from $927 million. Depreciation and amortization rose to $325 million from $311 million. Source
  • Energy costs were slightly lower: Energy costs were $1,125 million, against $1,133 million a year earlier. Source
  • Income tax expense fell: Consolidated income tax expense was $3 million in the quarter, against $98 million a year earlier. Source

Debt, equity and cash flow

  • Total debt rose since year-end: Total debt was $25,634 million at September 30, 2026, against $24,074 million at December 31, 2025. Long-term debt rose to $24,559 million, while commercial paper and loans fell to $1,075 million. Source
  • Equity and capitalization rose: Total stockholders’ equity was $17,362 million, against $16,982 million, and total capitalization was $42,996 million, against $41,056 million. Source
  • Nine-month operating cash flow eased: Net cash from operating activities was $2,537 million for nine months, against $2,577 million. Investing outflow was $2,282 million, against $2,060 million, and financing inflow was $450 million. Source
  • Affordability and solid balance sheet: Management said it is prioritizing customer affordability while maintaining a solid financial position. Source

Dividends and share data

  • Quarterly dividend per share rose: Dividends paid were $0.67 per share in the quarter, against $0.63 a year earlier, and $2.01 for nine months, against $1.89. Source
  • Share price and yield at quarter-end: The stock price at period end was $67.34, against $83.46 a year earlier, and the dividend yield was 4.0%, against 3.0%. Source
  • Book value per share increased: Book value per common share was $34.85, against $34.10, and the market price was 193% of book value, against 245%. Source

Mark-to-market and trust fund effects

  • Mark-to-market loss excluded from earnings: Mark-to-market losses were $251 million pre-tax in the quarter, excluded from non-GAAP Operating Earnings, against a $20 million gain a year earlier. Source
  • Nuclear decommissioning trust loss: The Nuclear Decommissioning Trust item was a $21 million pre-tax loss in the quarter, against a $70 million gain a year earlier. Source
  • PSEG Power posted a net loss: PSEG Power & Other reported a net loss of $130 million in the quarter, against net income of $107 million a year earlier. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Capital plan Source$24 billion to $28 billion, five-year
EPS growth target Source6% to 8% compound annual rate through 2030
Customer growth SourceAbout 2.4 million electric and 1.9 million natural gas customers
Load growth SourceElectric sales +1% in the quarter; +2% for nine months

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Management said it faced severe weather through the third quarter, including July storms and a September nor'easter. Source
  • Financial: Management said PSEG Power's net loss reflects Mark-to-Market and Nuclear Decommissioning Trust losses, which are excluded from non-GAAP Operating Earnings. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said the third-quarter and year-to-date results align with its full-year expectations. 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.