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- **Data Center Growth**: 600 MW demand by 2030, contributing >10% to EPS from 2028; 3 GW pipeline under negotiation.
- **Project Milestones**: Ready Wyoming transmission project completed; Lange II generation project on track for 2026 in-service.
- **Merger Momentum**: Black Hills and NorthWestern Energy merger filings submitted; targeting 2026 completion.
- **Financial Strength**: 2026 EPS guidance of $4.25-$4.45 (6% growth); strong balance sheet with 55% net debt to capital ratio.
- **Operational Excellence**: Top quartile reliability, 55th consecutive dividend increase, and $4.10 adjusted EPS in 2025.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Achieved 2025 financial targets, including midpoint of earnings guidance and 55th consecutive dividend increase.
- Data center pipeline expanded to over 3 GW, with 600 MW expected to be served by 2030 through market energy procurement.
- Completed 260-mile Ready Wyoming transmission project and broke ground on 99 MW Lange II generation project.
- Announced merger with NorthWestern Energy, targeting 2026 completion to enhance scale and customer diversity.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- 2025 GAAP EPS: $3.98; adjusted EPS: $4.10 (5% YoY growth).
- 2026 EPS guidance: $4.25-$4.45 (6% YoY growth), driven by customer growth and data center demand.
- Financial position: 55% net debt to capital, 14% FFO to debt ratio, and $700M liquidity.
- Minimal capital investment needed for 600 MW data center demand, with potential upside from additional pipeline.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Data Center Pipeline Timing**: 600 MW expected by 2030; negotiations for remaining 2.4 GW in progress.
- **Merger Progress**: Regulatory filings submitted; discovery phase ongoing in Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
- **LPCS Tariff Application**: Fees based on peak demand, with risk-adjusted returns for utility investments.
- **Equipment Queues**: Both Black Hills and customers are in transmission and generation equipment queues.
- **Regulatory Filings**: Robinson substation CPCN filed to support 1.8 GW Crusoe-Tallgrass project; additional T&D investments may be required beyond current plan.

Black Hills Corporation (BKH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **EPS Guidance Confirmed**: $4.00-$4.20 for 2025 (5% growth), with data centers targeting >10% EPS contribution by 2028.
- **Merger Progress**: Regulatory filings complete, targeting H2 2026 close with NorthWestern Energy.
- **Capital Execution**: $4.7B 2025-2029 plan fully funded; Wyoming transmission expansion on track for Q4 2025 in-service.
- **Data Center Upside**: 3GW pipeline could add $1.50 EPS, with 500MW expected to contribute >10% of EPS by 2028.
- **Financial Strength**: 55% net debt/total capital, 14% FFO/debt (100bps above downgrade threshold).

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Reaffirmed 2025 adjusted EPS guidance of $4.00-$4.20, reflecting 5% growth vs. 2024. 
- Highlighted progress on $4.7B 2025-2029 capital plan, including $350M Wyoming transmission expansion (on track for Q4 2025 in-service).
- Merger with NorthWestern Energy progressing: filed regulatory applications in Q3, targeting H2 2026 close. 
- Data center pipeline expanded to 3GW (from 1.2GW), with 500MW expected to contribute >10% of EPS by 2028.
- Nebraska rate case settlement adds $23.9M annual revenue, effective Q1 2026.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 2025 adjusted EPS: $0.45 (vs. $0.35 prior year), driven by:
  - $0.21 from new rates/rider recovery
  - $0.07 weather headwind (Nebraska irrigation)
  - $0.08 O&M increase (merger costs)
- Full year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance maintained at $4.00-$4.20.
- Strong balance sheet: 55% net debt/total capital, 14% FFO/debt (100bps above downgrade threshold).
- 2025 capital plan fully funded with $220M equity issuance, $450M debt issuance.

**【Chief Utility Officer Update】**
- Data center growth: 
  - Meta AI data center in Cheyenne transitioning to permanent service Q4 2025
  - 500MW demand by 2029, >10% EPS contribution by 2028
  - 3GW pipeline (including 2 new Cheyenne sites)
- Operational highlights:
  - 260-mile Wyoming transmission expansion on track for Q4 2025 in-service
  - 99MW Lange II generation project (SD) on track for H2 2026
  - Colorado battery storage project approved (50MW)

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Data Center Pipeline**: CFO confirms directional math of $1.50 EPS upside for 1.8GW pipeline, but notes contract terms vary by customer.
- **Merger Risk**: CEO confident in Montana regulatory process, no delays expected.
- **Economic Resilience**: No signs of weakness in service territories; customer growth driven by data centers, economic development.
- **Coal Mine Strategy**: Monitoring rare earth potential in fly ash, but no immediate monetization plans.


Black Hills Corporation (BKH) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **EPS growth on track**: Q2 EPS of $0.38; reaffirmed $4-$4.20 2025 guidance (5% growth). 
- **Data center boom**: Meta data center to add load in 2026; data center contribution to EPS >10% by 2028. 
- **Regulatory momentum**: 7 rate reviews since 2024 to recover $1.3B in investments. 
- **Capital discipline**: $1B 2025 capital spend; 3.5% CAGR O&M growth target. 
- **Wildfire resilience**: PSPS program launched; 3.5% vegetation outage rate (industry avg 20%).

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Strong financial performance**: Q2 EPS of $0.38 (vs. $0.33 in Q2 2024), with new margins offsetting higher O&M and financing costs. Full-year guidance reaffirmed at $4-$4.20 EPS (5% growth vs. 2024). 
- **Data center growth driver**: Meta's new data center to begin load in 2026; data center contribution to EPS expected to exceed 10% by 2028. Pipeline includes over 1 GW of potential demand.
- **Regulatory progress**: Kansas Gas rate review approved with $10.8M annual revenue increase; Nebraska interim rates effective Aug 1. 7 rate reviews since 2024 to recover $1.3B in investments.
- **Capital investments**: $1B in 2025 capital spend, including $350M Ready Wyoming transmission project (on track for 2025 completion) and 99MW Lange II generation (in service H2 2026).

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Year-to-date financials**: $2.24 EPS (vs. $2.19 in 2024), driven by $0.49 in new rates/rider recovery. O&M growth rate managed to 3.5% CAGR vs. 2023 levels.
- **Liquidity and capital structure**: $600M+ liquidity; 2025 equity issuance expected to be $215-$235M (issued $65M YTD). FFO/debt target of 14-15% maintained.
- **Insurance cost stability**: 2025-2026 insurance rates flat vs. prior year after significant increases in 2024.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Industrial growth outlook**: 19% Q2 growth not linear; growth rate will vary by project type (data center vs. blockchain). New Wyoming data center is incremental to existing 500MW pipeline.
- **Wildfire risk mitigation**: Launched PSPS program; vegetation-caused outage rate at 3.5% (vs. 20% industry average). Colorado and South Dakota wildfire legislation in progress.
- **Unplanned outages**: $5M pretax O&M impact in 2025, but no further outages assumed for remainder of year. Spare parts investments mitigate future risk.


Black Hills Corporation (BKH) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **EPS Guidance Reaffirmed**: $4.00-$4.20 for 2025 (5% growth), targeting upper half of 4%-6% long-term CAGR.
- **Data Center Growth**: 500MW+ demand by 2029 (10%+ EPS contribution), 1GW+ pipeline over 10 years.
- **Capital Plan Execution**: $4.7B 2025-2029 investments, including $350M Wyoming transmission and 99MW Lange II generation.
- **Financial Strength**: $700M liquidity, 14%-15% FFO/debt ratio, 55+ years of dividend growth.
- **Operational Momentum**: 90% completion of Wyoming transmission, 350MW renewables progressing in Colorado.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- **2025 Earnings Guidance**: Reaffirmed $4.00-$4.20 EPS (5% growth vs. 2024), targeting upper half of 4%-6% long-term CAGR starting in 2026.
- **Key Growth Drivers**: New base rates ($1.3B+ system investments recovered), rider mechanisms (e.g., $40M phase of $350M Wyoming transmission), and 10%+ customer demand growth.
- **Data Center Expansion**: 500MW+ demand by 2029 (10%+ EPS contribution), with 1GW+ pipeline over 10 years driven by Cheyenne's reliability and incentives.
- **Capital Plan**: $4.7B 2025-2029 investments in safety, modernization, and infrastructure (e.g., $350M Wyoming transmission, 99MW Lange II generation).

**【CFO Financial Update】**
- **Q1 2025 Results**: EPS of $1.08 (vs. $0.89 in Q1 2024), driven by $0.29 new margins from rates/riders and customer growth.
- **O&M Expense Management**: Q1 O&M up $0.24 due to timing effects, but targeting 3.5% annual growth vs. 2023 base.
- **Capital Structure**: $700M liquidity, $215-$235M equity issuance for 2025 capital plan, maintaining FFO/debt ratio of 14%-15%.
- **Dividend Policy**: 55%-65% payout ratio, 55+ years of consecutive increases.

**【Operational Update (Marne Jones)】**
- **Ready Wyoming Transmission**: 260-mile project 90% complete, on track for 2025 in-service with $40M phase 1 rider recovery.
- **Colorado Clean Energy Plan**: 350MW renewables (100MW solar, 50MW battery, 200MW PPA) progressing, battery storage project CPCN filing expected Q2.
- **South Dakota Lange II**: 99MW natural gas generation project filed for CPCN, targeting 2026 in-service.
- **Regulatory Progress**: New Colorado electric rates ($17.5M annual revenue), Kansas gas rate review ($17.2M), Nebraska gas rate review ($34.9M).

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Colorado Rate Case**: Reaffirmed $17.5M annual revenue after Triple-R decision, no material impact on 2025 guidance.
- **Pueblo Franchise**: Vote to extend franchise through 2030, focusing on affordability and economic development.
- **Equity Timing**: Q1 issued $46M of $215-$235M target, 2026+ equity needs expected to decline due to project in-service timing.
- **Wildfire Mitigation**: Wyoming legislation provides liability protection; Colorado and SD legislation efforts ongoing.
- **Data Center Strategy**: Capital-light model (market purchases) for 500MW+ by 2029, evaluating infrastructure investments for future growth.


Black Hills Corporation (BKH) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **EPS Growth**: 4.3% in 2024, guiding to 5% in 2025 ($4.00-$4.20 EPS). 
- **Data Center Expansion**: 1GW+ pipeline, 500MW+ to be served by 2029 with minimal capital. Data center contribution to EPS >10% by 2029.
- **Capital Plan**: 5-year plan increased to $4.7B (10% growth), driven by inflation, financing costs, and organic demand.
- **Wildfire Mitigation**: PSPS program launching mid-2025. Actively supporting state and federal wildfire liability legislation.
- **Federal Support**: Potential infrastructure permitting efficiencies for transmission projects under new administration.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Salvador Diaz welcomed participants and introduced executives: Linn Evans (CEO), Kimberly Nooney (CFO), and Marne Jones (SVP, Utilities). The call followed the earnings release and materials available on the company’s website. Forward-looking statements were noted, with risks outlined in regulatory filings.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **2024 Performance**: Delivered 4.3% EPS growth vs. 2023 guidance midpoint of $3.75. 2025 guidance set at $4.00-$4.20 EPS (5% growth). 
- **Strategic Investments**: $800M+ invested in 2024 for customer needs, including data center infrastructure. 
- **Data Center Growth**: 1GW+ pipeline from existing customers, with 500MW expected to be served by 2029. Data center contribution to EPS expected to exceed 10% by 2029.
- **Regulatory Progress**: Constructive settlements in Arkansas Gas and Iowa Gas rate reviews. Colorado Clean Energy Plan approved for 350MW renewables.
- **Capital Plan**: 5-year plan increased to $4.7B (2025-2029), up 10% from prior plan. Includes Wyoming transmission, South Dakota generation, and Colorado renewables.
- **Dividend Growth**: 4% dividend increase, marking 55 consecutive years of growth.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **2024 Financial Results**: GAAP EPS of $3.93, within guidance range. Non-GAAP EPS of $3.93 also met expectations.
- **Key Drivers**: 
  - $0.74 EPS from new margins (rate reviews, customer growth)
  - $0.08 EPS from customer growth
  - Partially offset by $0.20 from mild weather and $0.15 from unplanned outages
- **Expense Management**: O&M expenses grew <1% vs. 3.5% target, driven by cost control.
- **2025 Outlook**: 
  - EPS guidance of $4.00-$4.20
  - O&M expense growth ~3.5%
  - Equity issuance of $215M-$235M
  - Effective tax rate of 13%
- **Balance Sheet**: Maintained investment-grade credit ratings. Net debt to capitalization at 55%, near 14%-15% FFO to debt target.

**【Operational Update (Marne Jones)】**
- **Data Center Strategy**: Serve ~1GW demand by 2030 via innovative tariff model requiring minimal capital. 500MW+ expected by 2029.
- **Projects**: 
  - Wyoming transmission expansion ($350M) on track for 2026 in-service
  - Colorado Clean Energy Plan (350MW renewables) approved
  - South Dakota Lange 2 generation project (99MW) targeting 2026 in-service
- **Wildfire Mitigation**: PSPS program expected in mid-2025. Actively supporting wildfire liability legislation in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Capital Spending**: 2024 CapEx of $798M vs. $840M target due to timing; $840M+ expected in 2025. 5-year plan increased by $400M due to inflation, financing costs, and organic growth.
- **Data Center Timing**: 10%+ EPS contribution by 2029 (previously 2028) reflects back-end growth acceleration. Potential for incremental capital beyond 5-year plan to serve >500MW demand.
- **Wildfire Legislation**: Actively engaged in state-level efforts. Federal legislation via EEI partnership could provide permitting efficiencies for transmission projects.
- **Colorado Clean Energy Plan**: Contract negotiations ongoing; timing now 2026-2028 vs. prior 2026-2028. Federal infrastructure support could impact renewable project economics.


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Black Hills (BKH)-8 Feb 24-2023 Q4 Earnings call transcript

- **Q3 Strong Performance**: EPS of $0.67 vs. $0.54 in 2022, driven by rate increases and expense control.
- **Top-End Guidance**: Confident in delivering at the top of the 2023 EPS range ($3.75 midpoint).
- **Long-Term Growth**: 4-6% EPS target supported by $3.5B capital plan and 500 MW renewable investments.
- **Customer Expansion**: 75 MW blockchain customer and 70% peak load growth in Cheyenne since 2013.
- **Credit Strength**: Net debt to capitalization reduced to 57.8%, with $108M equity issued year-to-date.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Introduced the leadership team and highlighted the upcoming Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Financial Conference in November.
- Noted the availability of the investor presentation on the company’s website prior to the conference.

**【CEO Commentary】**
- Reported strong third-quarter performance, including operational excellence and industry recognition for reliability.
- Confirmed guidance to deliver at the top end of the 2023 earnings range ($3.75 EPS midpoint) with solid expense management and regulatory progress.
- Highlighted growth in data center and blockchain customers, with a 75 MW blockchain customer expansion.
- Emphasized long-term growth through renewable investments and transmission projects.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 EPS of $0.67 (vs. $0.54 in 2022), driven by new rates, rider recovery, and expense control.
- Year-to-date O&M expenses up 2.1% due to inflation, offset by asset sales.
- Improved credit metrics: net debt to total capitalization reduced to 57.8% (from 60.8% in 2022).
- Issued $108 million in equity year-to-date, targeting $140-160 million for 2023.
- Reaffirmed 2023 guidance and 4-6% long-term EPS growth target.

**【Marne Jones - Operational Update】**
- Advanced 500 MW renewable resource plan: 100 MW build-transfer in South Dakota (Q1 2024 filing) and 400 MW in Colorado (Q4 2023 RFP evaluation).
- Ready Wyoming transmission project underway, targeting 2025 completion.
- Wildfire mitigation programs include asset hardening, undergrounding, and operational response.

**【Todd Jacobs - Regulatory & Growth Strategy】**
- Regulatory progress: Wyoming gas rate settlement ($13.9M new revenue), Colorado gas RFP evaluation, and Arkansas gas filing planned.
- Updated strategic priorities: growth, operational excellence, transformation, and culture.
- $3.5B 5-year capital plan (2023-2027) with $700M annual core investments in safety, reliability, and growth.
- Pursuing transmission, RNG, and blockchain opportunities for incremental margin.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **2024 Outlook**: Confidence in 4-6% EPS growth driven by cost control, customer load growth, and regulatory clarity.
- **Renewable Ownership**: South Dakota build-transfer model preferred for cost certainty; Colorado RNG ownership capped at 50% per statute.
- **Equity Use**: ATM program and block trades to maintain BBB+ credit quality while funding growth projects.
- **Load Growth**: Cheyenne data center and blockchain customers driving 70% peak load increase since 2013.


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Forecast											1.6158	0.3031	0.5186	1.1458	1.6614	0.3775	0.6439	1.26	1.6533	0.4017	0.5807	1.1683	1.6733	0.375	0.5075	1.0775	1.6967	0.29	0.492	1.3388	1.9425	0.36	0.3948	1.3919
Surprise	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	-1.60%	+8.87%	+11.84%	+7.35%	-7.31%	+5.96%	+8.71%	-11.90%	+10.08%	+29.45%	-7.01%	-4.99%	+3.39%	-6.67%	+32.02%	+8.58%	+10.21%	+13.79%	-28.86%	+2.33%	-3.73%	+5.56%	+13.98%	+1.30%

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Forecast	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	633.11M	395.88M	398.40M	593.74M	607.11M	382.36M	386.72M	488.00M	633.29M	405.54M	413.37M	523.36M	748.13M	552.13M	579.85M	863.67M	683.00M	498.00M	446.34M	881.35M	706.11M	442.70M	445.48M	648.22M
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