Exelon Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

Earnings Release Highlights

  • GAAP Net Income of $0.70 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings of $0.67 per share for the third quarter of 2023
  • Narrowing guidance range for full year 2023 Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings from $2.30-$2.42 per share to $2.32-$2.40 per share
  • Reaffirming fully regulated operating EPS compounded annual growth target of 6-8% from 2021 and 2022 guidance midpoints through 2025 and 2026, respectively, with expectation to be at midpoint or better of growth range
  • Strong utility reliability performance – every utility achieved top quartile in outage duration and outage frequency, and ComEd and PHI delivered best-on-record performance for the third straight quarter

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC) today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2023.

“In the third quarter we continued to see strong execution of our financial plan and our strategy to lead the energy transformation, achieving top-quartile service reliability and key milestones in our six active rate reviews,” said Exelon President and CEO Calvin Butler. “As power generation decarbonizes and demand increases from development of major data center hubs, we are embarking on interstate transmission projects selected to meet reliability requirements, including PJM’s most recent recommendation to include our proposal to build needed transmission in Maryland and Pennsylvania. We also will be key partners in facilitating two of the recently announced national hydrogen hubs located in Exelon’s service areas, and three of our operating companies were also selected for federal grants through the landmark Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve reliability and connectivity in the communities we serve and expand benefits for our customers. We continue to be excited by the progress toward the aggressive goals we’ve set to build a sustainable energy future for our customers and communities.”

“Despite an active summer storm season, Exelon’s third quarter performance remained in line with expectations, as we recorded Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings of $0.67 per share,” said Exelon Executive Vice President and CFO Jeanne Jones. “We’re also continuing to execute on the $7.2 billion capital investment planned for 2023, designed to address the needs of tomorrow’s grid. We are narrowing our 2023 EPS guidance range to $2.32 to $2.40 per share. We look forward to ending the year strong and further establishing our position as the nation’s leading transmission and delivery company.”

Third Quarter 2023

Exelon’s GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations for the third quarter of 2023 increased to $0.70 per share from $0.68 GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations per share in the third quarter of 2022. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the third quarter of 2023 decreased to $0.67 per share from $0.75 per share in the third quarter of 2022. For the reconciliations of GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations to Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings, refer to the tables beginning on page 3.

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings in the third quarter of 2023 primarily reflect:

  • Lower utility earnings primarily due to increased operating expense as a result of higher storm costs at PECO, BGE and PHI, unfavorable weather at PECO, increased depreciation expense at BGE and PHI, and increased interest expense at BGE. This was partially offset by higher electric distribution formula rate earnings at ComEd from higher allowed ROE due to an increase in U.S. treasury rates and the impacts of higher rate base, rate increases at PECO, BGE, and PHI, and carrying costs related to the carbon mitigation credit (CMC) regulatory asset at ComEd.
  • Higher costs at the Exelon holding company primarily due to higher interest expense.

Operating Company Results1

ComEd

ComEd’s third quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income increased to $333 million from $291 million in the third quarter of 2022. ComEd’s Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the third quarter of 2023 increased to $338 million from $293 million in the third quarter of 2022, primarily due to increases in electric distribution formula rate earnings (reflecting higher allowed ROE due to an increase in U.S. Treasury rates and the impacts of higher rate base) and carrying costs related to the CMC regulatory asset. Due to revenue decoupling, ComEd’s distribution earnings are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

PECO

PECO’s third quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income increased to $146 million from $135 million in the third quarter of 2022. PECO’s Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the third quarter of 2023 decreased to $149 million from $174 million in the third quarter of 2022, primarily due to unfavorable weather and an increase in storm costs, partially offset by gas distribution rate increases.

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1 Exelon’s four business units include ComEd, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations in northern Illinois; PECO, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations and retail natural gas distribution operations in southeastern Pennsylvania; BGE, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations and retail natural gas distribution operations in central Maryland; and PHI, which consists of electricity transmission and distribution operations in the District of Columbia and portions of Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey and retail natural gas distribution operations in northern Delaware.

BGE

BGE’s third quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income increased to $45 million from $33 million in the third quarter of 2022. BGE’s Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the third quarter of 2023 decreased to $47 million from $70 million in the third quarter of 2022, primarily due to an increase in depreciation expense, interest expense, and storm costs, partially offset by favorable impacts of the multi-year plans. Due to revenue decoupling, BGE’s distribution earnings are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

PHI

PHI’s third quarter of 2023 GAAP Net Income decreased to $232 million from $289 million in the third quarter of 2022. PHI’s Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the third quarter of 2023 decreased to $234 million from $286 million in the third quarter of 2022, primarily due to an increase in depreciation expense and storm costs. This is partially offset by distribution and transmission rate increases. Due to revenue decoupling, PHI’s distribution earnings related to Pepco Maryland, DPL Maryland, Pepco District of Columbia, and ACE are not affected by actual weather or customer usage patterns.

Recent Developments and Third Quarter Highlights

  • Dividend: On November 1, 2023, Exelon’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share on Exelon’s common stock for the fourth quarter of 2023. The dividend is payable on Friday, December 8, 2023, to shareholders of record of Exelon as of 5 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
  • Financing Activities:
    • On September 13, 2023, Pepco issued $100 million of First Mortgage Bonds, 5.35% Series, due September 13, 2033. Pepco used the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.

GAAP/Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings Reconciliation

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the third quarter of 2023 do not include the following items (after tax) that were included in reported GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations:

(in millions, except per share amounts)

Exelon

Earnings per

Diluted

Share

Exelon

ComEd

PECO

BGE

PHI

2023 GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations

$

0.70

$

700

$

333

$

146

$

45

$

232

Mark-to-Market Impact of Economic Hedging Activities (net of taxes of $4)

0.01

12

Asset Retirement Obligation (net of taxes of $1)

(1

)

(1

)

Separation Costs (net of taxes of $5, $2, $1, $1, and $1, respectively)

0.01

14

5

3

2

4

Income Tax-Related Adjustments (entire amount represents tax expense)

(0.05

)

(54

)

2023 Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings

$

0.67

$

671

$

338

$

149

$

47

$

234

Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings for the third quarter of 2022 do not include the following items (after tax) that were included in reported GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations:

(in millions, except per share amounts)

Exelon

Earnings per

Diluted

Share

Exelon

ComEd

PECO

BGE

PHI

2022 GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations

$

0.68

$

676

$

291

$

135

$

33

$

289

Asset Retirement Obligation (net of taxes of $2)

(4

)

(4

)

Asset Impairments (net of taxes of $10)

0.04

37

37

Separation Costs (net of taxes of $1, $1, $0, $0, and $0, respectively)

(3

)

2

1

1

1

Income Tax-Related Adjustments (entire amount represents tax expense)

0.04

38

38

2022 Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings

$

0.75

$

745

$

293

$

174

$

70

$

286

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Note:

Amounts may not sum due to rounding.

Unless otherwise noted, the income tax impact of each reconciling item between GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings is based on the marginal statutory federal and state income tax rates for each Registrant, taking into account whether the income or expense item is taxable or deductible, respectively, in whole or in part. For all items, the marginal statutory income tax rates for 2023 and 2022 ranged from 24.0% to 29.0%.

Webcast Information

Exelon will discuss third quarter 2023 earnings in a conference call scheduled for today at 9 a.m. Central Time (10 a.m. Eastern Time). The webcast and associated materials can be accessed at https://investors.exeloncorp.com.

About Exelon

Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) is a Fortune 250 company and the nation’s largest utility company, serving more than 10 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities — Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). More than 19,000 Exelon employees dedicate their time and expertise to supporting our communities through reliable, affordable and efficient energy delivery, workforce development, equity, economic development and volunteerism. Follow Exelon on X, formerly known as Twitter @Exelon.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to net income as determined under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), Exelon evaluates its operating performance using the measure of Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings because management believes it represents earnings directly related to the ongoing operations of the business. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, and other specified items. This measure is intended to enhance an investor’s overall understanding of period over period operating results and provide an indication of Exelon’s baseline operating performance excluding items that are considered by management to be not directly related to the ongoing operations of the business. In addition, this measure is among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for evaluating performance, allocating resources, setting incentive compensation targets, and planning and forecasting of future periods. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings is not a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies’ presentation. Exelon has provided the non-GAAP financial measure as supplemental information and in addition to the financial measures that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings should not be deemed more useful than, a substitute for, or an alternative to the most comparable GAAP Net Income measures provided in this earnings release and attachments. This press release and earnings release attachments provide reconciliations of Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, are posted on Exelon’s website: www.exeloncorp.com, and have been furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K on Nov. 2, 2023.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Words such as “could,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “will,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “should,” and variations on such words, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and operational, economic, and financial performance, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made by Exelon Corporation, Commonwealth Edison Company, PECO Energy Company, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Pepco Holdings LLC, Potomac Electric Power Company, Delmarva Power & Light Company, and Atlantic City Electric Company (Registrants) include those factors discussed herein, as well as the items discussed in (1) the Registrants’ 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a) Part I, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) Part II, ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and (c) Part II, ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 18, Commitments and Contingencies; (2) the Registrants’ Third Quarter 2023 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (to be filed on Nov. 2, 2023) in (a) Part II, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) Part I, ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and (c) Part I, ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies; and (3) other factors discussed in filings with the SEC by the Registrants.

Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, which apply only as of the date of this press release. None of the Registrants undertakes any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

Earnings Release Attachments

Table of Contents

Consolidating Statement of Operations

1

Consolidated Balance Sheets

3

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

5

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations to Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Earnings and Analysis of Earnings

6

Statistics

ComEd

10

PECO

11

BGE

14

Pepco

17

DPL

18

ACE

20

Consolidating Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

(in millions)

ComEd

PECO

BGE

PHI

Other (a)

Exelon

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023

Operating revenues

$

2,268

$

1,037

$

932

$

1,773

$

(30

)

$

5,980

Operating expenses

Purchased power and fuel

896

411

380

710

2,397

Operating and maintenance

385

277

214

339

(28

)

1,187

Depreciation and amortization

357

100

161

257

15

890

Taxes other than income taxes

100

59

80

134

10

383

Total operating expenses

1,738

847

835

1,440

(3

)

4,857

Operating income (loss)

530

190

97

333

(27

)

1,123

Other income and (deductions)

Interest expense, net

(119

)

(52

)

(47

)

(80

)

(139

)

(437

)

Other, net

16

11

6

28

20

81

Total other income and (deductions)

(103

)

(41

)

(41

)

(52

)

(119

)

(356

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

427

149

56

281

(146

)

767

Income taxes

94

3

11

49

(90

)

67

Net income (loss)

333

146

45

232

(56

)

700

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

$

333

$

146

$

45

$

232

$

(56

)

$

700

Three Months Ended September 30, 2022

Operating revenues

$

1,378

$

1,014

$

870

$

1,598

$

(15

)

$

4,845

Operating expenses

Purchased power and fuel

121

403

350

610

1,484

Operating and maintenance

355

243

235

277

38

1,148

Depreciation and amortization

333

92

148

238

14

825

Taxes other than income taxes

104

60

77

129

7

377

Total operating expenses

913

798

810

1,254

59

3,834

Operating income (loss)

465

216

60

344

(74

)

1,011

Other income and (deductions)

Interest expense, net

(104

)

(45

)

(39

)

(72

)

(105

)

(365

)

Other, net

14

8

5

19

76

122

Total other income and (deductions)

(90

)

(37

)

(34

)

(53

)

(29

)

(243

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

375

179

26

291

(103

)

768

Income taxes

84

44

(7

)

2

(31

)

92

Net income (loss)

291

135

33

289

(72

)

676

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

$

291

$

135

$

33

$

289

$

(72

)

$

676

Change in net income (loss) from 2022 to 2023

$

42

$

11

$

12

$

(57

)

$

16

$

24

Consolidating Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

(in millions)

ComEd

PECO

BGE

PHI

Other (a)

Exelon

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023

Operating revenues

$

5,836

$

2,977

$

2,986

$

4,615

$

(54

)

$

16,360

Operating expenses

Purchased power and fuel

2,068

1,197

1,145

1,805

6,215

Operating and maintenance

1,077

786

632

952

88

3,535

Depreciation and amortization

1,045

297

487

741

46

2,616

Taxes other than income taxes

282

156

239

366

20

1,063

Total operating expenses

4,472

2,436

2,503

3,864

154

13,429

Operating income (loss)

1,364

541

483

751

(208

)

2,931

Other income and (deductions)

Interest expense, net

(357

)

(149

)

(135

)

(238

)

(398

)

(1,277

)

Other, net

50

26

14

80

161

331

Total other income and (deductions)

(307

)

(123

)

(121

)

(158

)

(237

)

(946

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

1,057

418

362

593

(445

)

1,985

Income taxes

235

8

76

103

(148

)

274

Net income (loss) from continuing operations after income taxes

822

410

286

490

(297

)

1,711

Net income from discontinued operations after income taxes

Net income (loss)

822

410

286

490

(297

)

1,711

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

$

822

$

410

$

286

$

490

$

(297

)

$

1,711

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022

Operating revenues

$

4,536

$

2,877

$

2,810

$

4,223

$

(34

)

$

14,412

Operating expenses

Purchased power and fuel

1,041

1,093

1,093

1,609

(1

)

4,835

Operating and maintenance

1,045

705

658

867

161

3,436

Depreciation and amortization

982

277

470

697

46

2,472

Taxes other than income taxes

289

155

225

362

30

1,061

Total operating expenses

3,357

2,230

2,446

3,535

236

11,804

Loss on sale of assets and businesses

(2

)

(2

)

Operating income (loss)

1,177

647

364

688

(270

)

2,606

Other income and (deductions)

Interest expense, net

(308

)

(129

)

(110

)

(216

)

(300

)

(1,063

)

Other, net

40

23

16

56

300

435

Total other income and (deductions)

(268

)

(106

)

(94

)

(160

)

(628

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

909

541

270

528

(270

)

1,978

Income taxes

203

67

3

10

73

356

Net income (loss) from continuing operations after income taxes

706

474

267

518

(343

)

1,622

Net income from discontinued operations after income taxes

117

117

Net income (loss)

706

474

267

518

(226

)

1,739

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

1

1

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

$

706

$

474

$

267

$

518

$

(227

)

$

1,738

Change in net income (loss) from continuing operations from 2022 to 2023

$

116

$

(64

)

$

19

$

(28

)

$

46

$

89

__________

(a)

Other primarily includes eliminating and consolidating adjustments, Exelon’s corporate operations, shared service entities, and other financing and investment activities.

Exelon

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

(in millions)

September 30, 2023

December 31, 2022

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

300

$

407

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

435

566

Accounts receivable

Customer accounts receivable

2,575

2,544

Customer allowance for credit losses

(341

)

(327

)

Customer accounts receivable, net

2,234

2,217

Other accounts receivable

1,168

1,426

Other allowance for credit losses

(88

)

(82

)

Other accounts receivable, net

1,080

1,344

Inventories, net

Fossil fuel

105

208

Materials and supplies

657

547

Regulatory assets

2,307

1,641

Other

401

406

Total current assets

7,519

7,336

Property, plant, and equipment, net

72,458

69,076

Deferred debits and other assets

Regulatory assets

8,128

8,037

Goodwill

6,630

6,630

Receivable related to Regulatory Agreement Units

2,923

2,897

Investments

246

232

Other

1,355

1,141

Total deferred debits and other assets

19,282

18,937

Total assets

$

99,259

$

95,349

September 30, 2023

December 31, 2022

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Current liabilities

Short-term borrowings

$

1,720

$

2,586

Long-term debt due within one year

1,654

1,802

Accounts payable

2,684

3,382

Accrued expenses

1,315

1,226

Payables to affiliates

5

5

Regulatory liabilities

437

437

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities

44

8

Unamortized energy contract liabilities

8

10

Other

933

1,155

Total current liabilities

8,800

10,611

Long-term debt

39,431

35,272

Long-term debt to financing trusts

390

390

Deferred credits and other liabilities

Deferred income taxes and unamortized investment tax credits

11,792

11,250

Regulatory liabilities

9,236

9,112

Pension obligations

1,085

1,109

Non-pension postretirement benefit obligations

515

507

Asset retirement obligations

269

269

Mark-to-market derivative liabilities

113

83

Unamortized energy contract liabilities

29

35

Other

2,129

1,967

Total deferred credits and other liabilities

25,168

24,332

Total liabilities

73,789

70,605

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders’ equity

Common stock

20,956

20,908

Treasury stock, at cost

(123

)

(123

)

Retained earnings

5,233

4,597

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

(596

)

(638

)

Total shareholders’ equity

25,470

24,744

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

99,259

$

95,349

Exelon

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

(in millions)

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2023

2022

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income

$

1,711

$

1,739

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:

Depreciation, amortization, and accretion, including nuclear fuel and energy contract amortization

2,616

2,679

Asset impairments

46

Gain on sales of assets and businesses

(8

)

Deferred income taxes and amortization of investment tax credits

210

256

Net fair value changes related to derivatives

21

(59

)

Net realized and unrealized losses on NDT funds

205

Net unrealized losses on equity investments

16

Other non-cash operating activities

(237

)

265

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

82

(1,049

)

Inventories

(8

)

(121

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

(454

)

823

Option premiums paid, net

(39

)

Collateral (paid) received, net

(183

)

1,456

Income taxes

50

3

Regulatory assets and liabilities, net

(395

)

(689

)

Pension and non-pension postretirement benefit contributions

(97

)

(596

)

Other assets and liabilities

(24

)

(786

)

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

3,292

4,141

Cash flows from investing activities

Capital expenditures

(5,540

)

(5,179

)

Proceeds from NDT fund sales

488

Investment in NDT funds

(516

)

Collection of DPP

169

Proceeds from sales of assets and businesses

16

Other investing activities

25

36

Net cash flows used in investing activities

(5,515

)

(4,986

)

Cash flows from financing activities

Changes in short-term borrowings

(1,116

)

(335

)

Proceeds from short-term borrowings with maturities greater than 90 days

400

1,150

Repayments on short-term borrowings with maturities greater than 90 days

(150

)

(925

)

Issuance of long-term debt

5,300

5,801

Retirement of long-term debt

(1,209

)

(2,067

)

Issuance of common stock

563

Dividends paid on common stock

(1,074

)

(999

)

Proceeds from employee stock plans

30

26

Transfer of cash, restricted cash, and cash equivalents to Constellation

(2,594

)

Other financing activities

(101

)

(121

)

Net cash flows provided by financing activities

2,080

499

Decrease in cash, restricted cash, and cash equivalents

(143

)

(346

)

Cash, restricted cash, and cash equivalents at beginning of period

1,090

1,619

Cash, restricted cash, and cash equivalents at end of period

$

947

$

1,273

Contacts

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Investor Relations

312-394-2345

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