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Plains All American

Plains All American provides transportation, storage, processing, fractionation, and marketing services for crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, liquefied petroleum gas, and related products. Plains' assets span the United States and Alberta, Canada, but are heavily concentrated in the Permian Basin.

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PAA reported mixed Q3 results, with revenue growth of 5.6%, adjusted EPS of $0.37, and operating income of $347 million. 

Plains All American Pipeline Q3 Earnings: Revenue Miss, EPS Beat, Revised Annual Outlook &amp; More

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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading lower amid overall market weakness following the Fed's rate decision to cut rates by 25 basis points.

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Blum downgrades Plains All American (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $22 to $20.

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Wells Fargo Downgrades Plains All American to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $20

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Shares of energy and oil stocks are trading higher amid a rise in the price of oil, which gained on Russia-Ukraine tensions and a Norway oilfield shutdown.

RBC Capital analyst Elvira Scotto reiterates Plains All American (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $19 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Plains All American, Maintains $19 Price Target

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) reported third-quarter revenue growth of 5.6% year-over-year to $12.743 billion, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g41841233/plains-all-american-reports-third-quarter-2024-results">missing the consensus of $13.087 billion.</a>
Adjusted EPS was 37 cents, up from 35 cents a year ago, beating the consensus of 31 cents.
The company reported an operating income of $347 million, compared to $234 million a year ago. The margin expanded by 80 bps to 2.7%.
The adjusted EBITDA attributable to PAA remained relatively flat on year at $659 million.
The Crude Oil Segment Adjusted EBITDA rose 4% YoY to $577 million on higher tariff volumes, escalations, and acquisitions despite fewer market opportunities. NGL segment Adjusted EBITDA fell 26% YoY to $73 million due to lower frac spreads.
The company ended the quarter with a 3.0x leverage ratio, beating the target range of 3.25x to 3.75x. PAA&#8217;s operating cash for the nine months ended September 2024 was $1.763 billion compared to $1.716 billion. Adjusted free cash flow was $882 million.
2024 Outlook: Full-year Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 is projected at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">high end of the $2.725 &#8211; $2.775 billion range.</a>
The company expects Adjusted Free Cash Flow to reach around $1.45 billion (down from the prior view of $1.55 billion), excluding asset/liability changes but including acquisition costs and legal settlements.
&#8220;We delivered solid operational and financial results in the third quarter and we continue to make progress on our efficient growth strategy, which includes generating multi-year Free Cash Flow, maintaining capital discipline and returning capital to our investors while preserving financial flexibility,&#8221; said Willie Chiang, Chairman and CEO of Plains.
&#8220;Our company is well positioned, and we have grown increasingly confident in both the durability and cash generating potential of the asset base. The improved outlook for the year provides more confidence in our long-term return of capital framework, which should continue creating value for our unitholders.&#8221;
Price Action: PAA shares are trading lower by 2.76% at $17.29 at the last check Friday.

Plains All American Pipeline Q3 Earnings: Revenue Miss, EPS Beat, Revised Annual Outlook & More

Plains All American (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.31 by 19.35 percent. This is a 5.71 percent increase over earnings of $0.35 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $12.743 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $13.087 billion by 2.63 percent. This is a 5.57 percent increase over sales of $12.071 billion the same period last year.

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Plains All American Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.37 Beats $0.31 Estimate, Sales $12.743B Miss $13.087B Estimate

Plains All American (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Friday, 2024-11-08. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Plains All American will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.30.
Anticipation surrounds Plains All American's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
The company's EPS missed by $0.00 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.0% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Plains All American's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.31</td>
<td>0.38</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>0.26</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.31</td>
<td>0.41</td>
<td>0.42</td>
<td>0.35</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
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<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730988245_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Plains All American Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Plains All American were trading at $17.43 as of November 05. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 14.3%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PAA/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Plains All American visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Uncovering Potential: Plains All American's Earnings Preview

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Shares of oil and fossil fuel companies are trading higher following the US presidential election. Investors may be weighing the potential impact of Donald Trump's energy policies on the sector.

Morgan Stanley analyst Robert Kad downgrades Plains All American (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $22 to $19.

Morgan Stanley Downgrades Plains All American to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $19

Looking into the current session, Plains All American Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) shares are trading at $17.05, after a 0.35% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 5.40%, but over the past year, it actually went up by 10.29%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729625455_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Plains All American P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 16.37 in the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry, Plains All American Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 15.41. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729625455_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Shares of oil gas companies are trading lower amid reports suggesting Saudi Arabia may raise output.

Plains All American's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NYSE">PAA</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.99% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.65 million shares sold short, which is 2.3% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.76 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Plains All American Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726590622_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Plains All American has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Plains All American's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Plains All American's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.20%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About Plains All American?

Ratings for Plains All American (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) were provided by 4 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Plains All American, presenting an average target of $20.0, a high estimate of $22.00, and a low estimate of $19.00. Marking an increase of 2.56%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $19.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725462051_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Plains All American is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Elvira Scotto</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
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<td>Elvira Scotto</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
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<td>Shneur Gershuni</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
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<td>Robert Kad</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Plains All American. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Plains All American compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Plains All American's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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For valuable insights into Plains All American's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PAA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Plains All American analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Plains All American</h2>
Plains All American provides transportation, storage, processing, fractionation, and marketing services for crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, liquefied petroleum gas, and related products. Plains' assets span the United States and Alberta, Canada, but are heavily concentrated in the Permian Basin.
<h3>Plains All American's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Plains All American displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 11.47%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Plains All American's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 1.39%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Plains All American's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.75%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Plains All American's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.66%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Plains All American's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.8.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

The Analyst Landscape: 4 Takes On Plains All American

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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading lower following reports suggesting an impending deal will restart Libyan oil production and exports.

Units of Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/et#NYSE">ET</a>) have rallied 21.8% year to date compared with its industry&#39;s growth of 20.8%. The oil and gas midstream firm owns a wide network of pipelines across the United States and is pursuing opportunities to serve growing power loads from new demand centers across its network.
The firm is also a top exporter of liquefied petroleum gas and is working to expand natural gas liquids export facilities to cater to the rising demand for NGL globally.
The ET stock has also outperformed its sector and the S&amp;P 500 in the year-to-date period.
<h2>Price Performance YTD</h2>
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<h2>Factors Acting as Tailwinds for ET Stock</h2>
Energy Transfer owns more than 130,000 miles of pipelines across the United States and is expanding its operation through organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions. ET&#39;s operations are spread across 44 states. The firm has been making one large accretive acquisition each year since 2021. The WTG acquisition closed earlier this year expanded ET&#39;s natural gas pipeline and processing network in the Permian Basin.
Energy Transfer has a well-balanced asset mix that provides strong earnings support. ET&#39;s oil and gas pipelines, gathering and processing, and storage assets are spread in major U.S. basins and growing demand markets. The firm will invest $3-3.2 billion in 2024 to further expand and strengthen its asset base.
Energy Transfer has a NGL and Crude oil export capacity of more than 1.1 million barrels per day and 1.9 million barrels, respectively. The firm is working to increase its NGL export capabilities through the expansion of Marcus Hook and Nederland export terminals. The company&#39;s market share of worldwide NGL exports remains around 20%.
<h2>Management Ownership in ET Rises</h2>
ET&#39;s management and insiders own a sizeable chunk of its units. Management members and independent board members continue to purchase units of the firm. Energy Transfer insiders bought more than 44 million units worth $468 million since January 2021. The increasing ownership of insiders indicates bright prospects and sustainable growth amid the rising demand in the midstream space.
<h2>ET&#39;s Earnings Estimates Suggest Y/Y Rise</h2>
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Energy Transfer&#39;s 2024 and 2025 earnings per unit indicates year-over-year growth of 28.4% and 12.6%, respectively.
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<h2>ET&#39;s Units are Undervalued</h2>
Energy Transfer units are somewhat inexpensive on a relative basis, with its current trailing 12-month Enterprise Value/Earnings before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortization (EV/EBITDA) being 10.32 compared with the industry average of 11.62.
Another firm operating in this space, Plains All American Pipeline (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/paa#NASDAQ">PAA</a>), is also trading at a discount on an EV/EBITDA basis compared with its industry.
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<h2>Summing Up</h2>
Entergy Transfer, with more than 130,000 miles of pipeline and related infrastructure in 44 states, is poised well to benefit from the improving oil, natural gas and NGL production volumes in the United States.
This can be a favorable entry point for investors, given the positive movement in earnings estimates and the firm trading at a discount. The increasing insider ownership in the firm also signals sustainable growth.
Those who already own this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock would do well to retain it in their portfolios.
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Plains All American's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NYSE">PAA</a>) short percent of float has fallen 20.22% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.03 million shares sold short, which is 2.17% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.91 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Plains All American Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723492816_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Plains All American has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Plains All American's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Plains All American's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.83%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(PAA) - Analyzing Plains All American's Short Interest

Ormat Technologies Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ora#NYSE">ORA</a>) reported second-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share of 40 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 37 cents by 8.1%. The bottom line was on par with the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported actuals.
The adjusted earnings benefited from higher revenues and improved margins, offset by higher interest expenses.
The company reported GAAP earnings of 37 cents per share compared with 40 cents in the year-ago quarter.
The year-over-year deterioration can be attributed to after-tax write-offs related to the decommissioning of OREG 4, the Recovered Energy Generation facility and an unsuccessful exploration activity.
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<h3>Ormat Technologies, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise</h3>
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<h3>Revenues</h3>
ORA generated revenues of $213 million, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.9%. The top line also rose 9.3% year over year, driven by higher revenues from all three of its segments.
<h3>Segmental Revenues</h3>
Electricity: Revenues in this segment amounted to $166.2 million, up 7% year over year. This upside was primarily driven by revenue contributions from its newly acquired Enel assets, a step up in operating performance and power generation at Puna, and the resumption of Heber 1 operations.
Product: This segment&#39;s revenues improved a solid 13.1% to reach $37.8 million from the year-ago quarter&#39;s level. The improvement can be attributed to a higher backlog, enhanced revenue recognition and increased profitability from ORA&#39;s contracts.
Energy: Revenues in this division amounted to $8.9 million, up 48.1% from the prior-year quarter&#39;s figure. This was driven by improved prices from the company&#39;s Pomona 2 tolling agreement, combined with higher merchant prices.
<h3>Operational Update</h3>
Ormat&#39;s total operating expenses were $26.3 million, which increased 3.9% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s level.
The operating income rose 45% year over year to $35.1 million.
The total cost of revenues was $151.6 million, up 4.3% year over year.
Net interest expenses were $33.7 million, up 38.2% year over year.
<h3>Financial Condition</h3>
ORA had cash and cash equivalents of $66.3 million as of Jun 30, 2024, compared with $195.8 million as of Dec 31, 2023.
<h3>2024 Guidance</h3>
The company updated its guidance for 2024. It now expects to generate revenues in the range of $875-$910 million, narrower than the prior guidance of $860-$910 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $881.9 million, lower than the mid-point of the newly guided range.
Revenues for the Electricity segment are now anticipated to be in the band of $710-$720 million compared with the prior expectation of $710-$730 million. Product segment revenues are now expected to be in the range of $130-$145 million compared with the earlier projection of $115-$135 million. ORA continues to expect revenues from the Energy Storage segment between $35 million and $45 million.
The annual adjusted EBITDA is projected to be in the band of $520-$550 million, up from the prior guidance of $515-$545 million.
<h3>Zacks Rank</h3>
Ormat currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
<h3>Recent Sector Releases</h3>
Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/enph#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) reported second-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of 43 cents per share, highlighting a 70.7% decline from $1.47 reported in the prior-year quarter. The bottom line also lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents by 12.2%.
Enphase Energy&#39;s second-quarter revenues of $303.5 million missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $314 million by 1.8%. The top line also declined 57.3% from the prior-year quarter&#39;s reported figure of $711.1 million.
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/paa#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) reported second-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of 31 cents per unit, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 33 cents by 6.1%. However, the bottom line improved 24% from 25 cents in the year-ago quarter.
Net sales of $12.93 billion beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $12.91 billion by 0.2%. The top line also increased 11.5% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s figure of $11.6 billion.
NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nep#NYSE">NEP</a>) recorded second-quarter 2024 operating earnings of 66 cents per unit, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 70 cents by 5.7%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 earnings is pegged at $1.81 per share, which implies a year-over-year increase of 432.4%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for sales is pegged at $1.25 billion.
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