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Constellation Energy (CEG) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Sales Top
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Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG - Free Report) recorded a second-quarter 2022 operating loss of 34 cents per share against the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings of 64 cents. The bottom line decreased by 206.3% from the previous quarter’s 32 cents per share.
Revenues
For the second quarter of 2022, the company’s operating revenues of $5,465 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2,931 million by 86.5%. However, revenues decreased by 2.3% from the previous quarter’s $5,591 million.
Constellation Energy Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Constellation Energy’s total operating expenses in the second quarter were $5,191 million, up 0.4% from the previous quarter’s $5,172 million, due to an increase in operating and maintenance expenses.
For the second quarter, CEG’s operating income summed at $272 million, down 37.5% from $435 million in the previous quarter.
Net interest expenses were $56 million, on par with the previous quarter.
Constellation Energy announced agreements with the Bank of America and PNC Bank to procure carbon-free energy to reduce the carbon footprint through Constellation’s CORe retail power products. CEG has set a goal to achieve 100% carbon-free power generation by 2040 by leveraging innovative technology and enhancing a diverse mix of hydro, wind and solar resources.
Financial Condition
Constellation Energy had cash and cash equivalents worth $806 million as of Jun 30, 2022 compared with $504 million on Dec 31, 2021.
Long-term debt was $4,507 million as of Jun 30, 2022 compared with $4,575 million on Dec 31, 2021.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities in the first six months of 2022 was $1,263 million compared with ($357) million in the year-ago period.
Guidance
Constellation Energy reaffirmed 2022 adjusted EBITDA in the range of $2,350-$2,750 million.
Devon Energy Corp. (DVN - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2022 adjusted earnings of $2.59 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.38 by 8.8%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DVN’s 2022 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 154.7%. Devon Energy witnessed an average surprise of 12.3% in the last four reported quarters.
CNX Resources Corporation (CNX - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2022 adjusted earnings of 61 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 79 cents by 22.8%.
CNX Resources’ long-term (three to five years) earnings growth is currently pegged at 32.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CNX’s 2022 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 77.6%.
TotalEnergies SE (TTE - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2022 operating earnings of $3.75 (€3.50) per share, meeting the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TTE’s 2022 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 107%. TotalEnergies posted an average surprise of 14.6% in the last four reported quarters.
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Constellation Energy (CEG) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Sales Top
Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG - Free Report) recorded a second-quarter 2022 operating loss of 34 cents per share against the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings of 64 cents. The bottom line decreased by 206.3% from the previous quarter’s 32 cents per share.
Revenues
For the second quarter of 2022, the company’s operating revenues of $5,465 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2,931 million by 86.5%. However, revenues decreased by 2.3% from the previous quarter’s $5,591 million.
Constellation Energy Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Highlights of the Release
Constellation Energy’s total operating expenses in the second quarter were $5,191 million, up 0.4% from the previous quarter’s $5,172 million, due to an increase in operating and maintenance expenses.
For the second quarter, CEG’s operating income summed at $272 million, down 37.5% from $435 million in the previous quarter.
Net interest expenses were $56 million, on par with the previous quarter.
Constellation Energy announced agreements with the Bank of America and PNC Bank to procure carbon-free energy to reduce the carbon footprint through Constellation’s CORe retail power products. CEG has set a goal to achieve 100% carbon-free power generation by 2040 by leveraging innovative technology and enhancing a diverse mix of hydro, wind and solar resources.
Financial Condition
Constellation Energy had cash and cash equivalents worth $806 million as of Jun 30, 2022 compared with $504 million on Dec 31, 2021.
Long-term debt was $4,507 million as of Jun 30, 2022 compared with $4,575 million on Dec 31, 2021.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities in the first six months of 2022 was $1,263 million compared with ($357) million in the year-ago period.
Guidance
Constellation Energy reaffirmed 2022 adjusted EBITDA in the range of $2,350-$2,750 million.
Zacks Rank
Constellation Energy currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Recent Releases
Devon Energy Corp. (DVN - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2022 adjusted earnings of $2.59 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.38 by 8.8%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DVN’s 2022 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 154.7%. Devon Energy witnessed an average surprise of 12.3% in the last four reported quarters.
CNX Resources Corporation (CNX - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2022 adjusted earnings of 61 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 79 cents by 22.8%.
CNX Resources’ long-term (three to five years) earnings growth is currently pegged at 32.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CNX’s 2022 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 77.6%.
TotalEnergies SE (TTE - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2022 operating earnings of $3.75 (€3.50) per share, meeting the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TTE’s 2022 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 107%. TotalEnergies posted an average surprise of 14.6% in the last four reported quarters.