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Txnm Energy Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 31 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • GAAP EPS was $0.64: Second-quarter GAAP diluted EPS was $0.64 against $0.22 a year earlier. Year-to-date GAAP diluted EPS was $0.67 against $0.32. Source
  • Ongoing EPS was $0.58: Second-quarter ongoing diluted EPS was $0.58 against $0.25 a year earlier. Year-to-date ongoing diluted EPS was $0.79 against $0.45. Source
  • PNM EPS rose on rate relief: PNM reported GAAP EPS of $0.41 and ongoing EPS of $0.30, against $0.25 and $0.12 a year earlier. Management cited rate relief, higher retail load and higher transmission revenues. Source
  • Four Corners exit in 2031: PNM proposes to exit its Four Corners interest in 2031, with resource shortfalls projected from 2029 as the plant exit proceeds. Source
  • TNMP base rate settlement filed: TNMP and all parties to its base rate review reached a settlement and filed an unopposed stipulation with the PUCT. Source
  • Termination date moved to May 2027: The termination date was extended to May 31, 2027 to allow more time for regulatory approvals. Closing is now expected in the first half of 2027. Source

“Increased retail load at both PNM and TNMP, including new all-time system peaks this summer, underscores the need for grid investment to support growing customer demand”

Don Tarry, President and CEO of TXNM Energy

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
TNMP rate base and return Sourcesettlement terms$2.8 billion rate base; 9.65% return on equity; 45% equity ratioNew
PNM resource portfolio Source2029-2032800 MW wind PPAs; 240 MW solar PPAs; 610 MW battery storage; 40 MW gas generation expansionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Termination date under the Blackstone agreement extended to May 31, 2027; closing now expected in the first half of 2027, previously second half of 2026. Source
  • New: The PUCT approved the TNMP base rate review settlement on July 30, 2026. Source
  • New: PNM filed its 2029-2032 Resource Portfolio Application with the NMPRC on May 29, 2026. Source

Quarter results and growth drivers

  • GAAP EPS was $0.64: Second-quarter GAAP diluted EPS was $0.64 against $0.22 a year earlier. Year-to-date GAAP diluted EPS was $0.67 against $0.32. Source
  • Ongoing EPS was $0.58: Second-quarter ongoing diluted EPS was $0.58 against $0.25 a year earlier. Year-to-date ongoing diluted EPS was $0.79 against $0.45. Source
  • Net earnings rose year over year: GAAP net earnings attributable to TXNM Energy were $71.3 million for the quarter, against $21.6 million. Year-to-date figures were $75.0 million and $30.5 million. Source
  • First-quarter GAAP EPS was $0.03: The first-quarter release reported GAAP diluted EPS of $0.03 and ongoing EPS of $0.21. Second-quarter GAAP EPS was $0.64.

Segment results: PNM, TNMP, Corporate

  • PNM EPS rose on rate relief: PNM reported GAAP EPS of $0.41 and ongoing EPS of $0.30, against $0.25 and $0.12 a year earlier. Management cited rate relief, higher retail load and higher transmission revenues. Source
  • TNMP ongoing EPS was $0.39: TNMP reported GAAP EPS of $0.36 and ongoing EPS of $0.39, against $0.22 and $0.27 a year earlier. Recovery mechanisms and House Bill 5247 revenues were among the drivers cited. Source
  • Corporate loss narrowed on lower interest: Corporate and Other GAAP loss was $0.13 per share and ongoing loss $0.11, against $0.25 and $0.14 a year earlier. Lower debt balances reduced interest expense. Source

“We continue to pursue approval for our agreement with Blackstone Infrastructure to assist us in meeting these needs along with providing significant benefits and protections to our customers and communities”

Don Tarry, President and CEO of TXNM Energy

Regulatory filings and rate cases

  • Accounting order sought for economic development: The PNM application also requests an accounting order for resources tied to future economic development. Source
  • Four Corners exit in 2031: PNM proposes to exit its Four Corners interest in 2031, with resource shortfalls projected from 2029 as the plant exit proceeds. Source
  • TNMP base rate settlement filed: TNMP and all parties to its base rate review reached a settlement and filed an unopposed stipulation with the PUCT. Source

Revenue and operating costs

  • Revenue rose; cost of energy fell: Electric operating revenues were $548.6 million, against $502.4 million, while cost of energy was $164.1 million, against $167.6 million. Source
  • Administrative and production costs eased: Administrative and general expense was $64.9 million, against $76.0 million a year earlier. Energy production costs were $25.3 million, against $26.1 million. Source
  • Depreciation rose with new plant: Depreciation and amortization was $114.6 million, against $105.2 million. Transmission and distribution costs were $25.4 million, against $26.5 million. Source

Non-operating items and merger costs

  • Acquisition costs fell year over year: Costs related to the planned acquisition were $7.2 million for the quarter, against $19.5 million a year earlier. These costs are excluded from ongoing earnings. Source
  • Unrealized investment gains in GAAP: GAAP earnings included $16.1 million of net unrealized gains on investment securities, against $16.6 million a year earlier. Ongoing earnings exclude this item. Source

Blackstone Infrastructure transaction

  • Deal price is $61.25 per share: Affiliates of Blackstone Infrastructure agreed to acquire TXNM Energy common stock. Shareholders approved the transaction on August 28, 2025. Source
  • Several approvals received: FERC approval and a PUCT-approved settlement came in February 2026. FCC clearance and the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period are complete. Source
  • Termination date moved to May 2027: The termination date was extended to May 31, 2027 to allow more time for regulatory approvals. Closing is now expected in the first half of 2027. Source

Shares, dividends and noncontrolling interest

  • Share issuances reduced per-share earnings: Shares issued in 2025 and in March and May 2026 reduced per-share earnings. Average diluted shares were 111,232,085 in the quarter. Source
  • Quarterly dividend rose to $0.4225: Dividends declared were $0.4225 per common share, against $0.4075 a year earlier. Year-to-date dividends were $0.8450, against $0.8150. Source
  • Valencia noncontrolling interest earnings: Earnings attributable to the Valencia non-controlling interest were $4.0 million, against $4.3 million, and are deducted before net earnings attributable to TXNM. Source

Coming up, as management said on 31 July 2026

  • Final TNMP rates due September 13: Interim TNMP rates run until the final approved rates are implemented on September 13, 2026. Source
  • Blackstone closing targeted first half 2027: Closing is expected in the first half of 2027, subject to remaining conditions including NMPRC and federal regulatory approvals. Source
  • Reeves operations extended to 2044: PNM intends to extend operations of the existing Reeves Generating Station through the end of 2044 for added resource assurance. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Rate base recovery, TNMP settlement Source$2.8 billion
Return on equity, TNMP settlement Source9.65%
Equity ratio, TNMP settlement Source45%
Customers served Sourcemore than 800,000 homes and businesses
Retail load Sourceincreased; new all-time system peaks this summer

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: NRC and NMPRC approvals are still being pursued, and the termination date was extended to May 31, 2027 to allow time for them. Source
  • Financial: Higher depreciation, property tax, interest and storage demand charges were cited as offsets to PNM's earnings gains. Source
  • Operational: Load growth and the need to replace Four Corners capacity are cited as drivers of projected resource shortfalls. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it does not plan to issue earnings guidance while the transaction is pending, as previously announced. Source
  • Not stated: Management continues to pursue approval of the Blackstone agreement, following its earlier plan to seek approvals. 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.