Record Earnings Per Share Growth
IDACORP's third quarter 2024 diluted earnings per share were $2.12 compared to $2.07 for the same period last year. Earnings per share for the first 9 months increased to $4.82 from $4.53 in the previous year.
Increased Earnings Guidance
The company raised the lower end of its full-year 2024 earnings guidance to a range of $5.35 to $5.45 per diluted share.
Customer Growth and Economic Expansion
Customer base grew by 2.6% since last year's third quarter, with residential customers increasing by 2.9%, contributing to a robust energy demand.
Significant Infrastructure Development
IDACORP is under contract to purchase and own a 300-megawatt wind generation facility, marking its first company-owned wind project.
Strong Cash Flow Improvement
Cash flow from operations improved by nearly $300 million compared to last year, supported by rate changes and moderated power supply costs.
Sustainable Tax Credit Management
Additional tax credit amortization reached $22.5 million by Q3, reducing tax credit usage expectations to preserve future credits.