Exhibit 99.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Investor Relations: Sam Ramraj, (626) 302-2540 |
| Media Contact: Jeff Monford, (626) 476-8120 |
Edison International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2021 Results
| ● | Fourth Quarter 2021 GAAP earnings per share of $1.38; Core EPS of $1.16 |
| ● | Full-Year 2021 GAAP EPS of $2.00; Core EPS of $4.59 exceeds guidance |
| ● | Edison International declares quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share; annualized rate of $2.80 per share |
| ● | EIX announces 2022 EPS guidance of $4.40–4.70 and reiterates long-term EPS growth rate target of 5–7% |
ROSEMEAD, Calif., February 24, 2022 — Edison International (NYSE: EIX) today reported fourth quarter 2021 net income of $523 million, or $1.38 per share, compared to net income of $526 million, or $1.39 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2020. As adjusted, fourth quarter 2021 core earnings were $440 million, or $1.16 per share, compared to core earnings of $451 million, or $1.19 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Southern California Edison’s (SCE) fourth quarter 2021 core earnings per share (EPS) increased year-over-year primarily due to higher revenue from the 2021 General Rate Case (GRC) final decision and income tax benefits from the settlement of 2007 – 2012 California tax audits, partially offset by higher operation and maintenance expenses and higher net financing costs.
Edison International Parent and Other's fourth quarter 2021 loss per share increased year-over-year primarily due to higher preferred dividends as a result of preferred equity issuances in 2021.
“We delivered solid 2021 results with EPS exceeding the guidance range. Additionally, SCE continues to significantly reduce wildfire risk and the utility’s ongoing and planned mitigation actions give us increased confidence of further risk reduction,” said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International.
Pizarro added, “SCE sees substantial investment opportunities over the next several years to bolster grid safety and resiliency. Furthermore, with one of the strongest electrification profiles in the industry, SCE is accelerating economywide electrification with investments in transportation and building electrification to help meet California’s climate goals. All these initiatives give us high confidence in achieving EPS growth of 5 to 7% from 2021 to 2025. Combined with the 4%+ current dividend yield, we see strong potential for double-digit total return for EIX shares — before potential P/E multiple expansion to recognize significant utility and government risk reduction progress to-date and yet ahead.”
Full-Year Earnings
For 2021, Edison International reported net income of $759 million, or $2.00 per share, compared to $739 million, or $1.98 per share, for 2020. As adjusted, Edison International's core earnings were $1,741 million, or $4.59 per share, compared to $1,686 million, or $4.52 per share, in 2020.
SCE's full-year core EPS was higher due to higher revenue from the 2021 GRC final decision, higher FERC revenue and income tax benefits from the settlement of 2007 – 2012 California tax audits, partially offset by lower insurance benefits and higher property taxes.