MGEE earnings analysis
What we found in MGEE's 10-Q: the parts that mattered, the offsets in the same document, and what the company said about what comes next.
Our reading of the filing · Free to read, no account needed
MGE Energy's Q1 2026 results show a strong year-over-year performance, with net income increasing to $48.5 million, or $1.32 EPS, reflecting a significant rise primarily in electric utility earnings driven by higher rates and increased demand. The balance sheet remains robust with improved operating cash flows despite notable capital expenditures on renewable projects.
The parts that mattered.
Pulled out of the filing itself, with the figures the company reported.
- Revenue Growth
- Revenue for Q1 2026 reached $131.4 million, up 4.7% from $125.5 million in Q1 2025.
- Net Income Increase
- Net income rose to $48.5 million from $41.6 million, translating to EPS of $1.32, up from $1.14 last year.
- Electric Utility Earnings Rise
- Electric utility earnings increased to $25.7 million, up from $20.2 million year-over-year.
- Strong Gas Utility Performance
- Gas utility operations contributed $13.8 million, slightly up from $13.6 million in the prior year.
- Improved Operating Cash Flow
- Operating cash provided was $80.7 million, an increase from $77.9 million in Q1 2025.
- Capital Investment in Renewables
- MGE plans significant capital expenditures with solar and wind projects costing over $544.9 million and $73 million, respectively.
And the other side of it.
The offsets in the same document — the things a summary that only listed the good news would have left out.
- Rising Commodity Prices
- Average costs of purchased power increased significantly, with a 53% decline in internal generation costs.
- Regulatory Risk with Tariffs
- Potential impacts from new solar tariffs could raise costs and delay projects, thus affecting financial performance.
- Weather Dependency
- Electricity and gas demand remain sensitive to weather fluctuations, evidenced by a 3% drop in gas therms delivered.
What they reported.
What the company itself reported, taken out of the document.
- Earnings per share
- $1.32
- Segment
- Electric Utility
- Segment
- Gas Utility
- Segment
- Nonregulated Energy
- Segment
- Transmission Investments
- Segment
- All Other
What they said about what is next.
Management anticipates growth in electric sales due to new projects and rate adjustments.
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