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PG&E Corp 2026 Q1 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026, for PG&E Corporation (the holding company) and its primary operating subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (the Utility). The Utility is a regulated public utility serving northern and central California, providing electricity and natural gas. The filing highlights ongoing regulatory proceedings, wildfire mitigation efforts, and the financial impact of past wildfire events.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total operating revenues increased by $898 million (15%) year-over-year. This was driven by $620 million in revenues authorized in the 2023 Wildfire Mitigation and Catastrophic Events (WMCE) final decision and higher costs of electricity passed through to customers.
• Profitability: Net income for the Utility rose 37% to $954 million, primarily due to the absence of $49 million in wildfire-related claims recorded in Q1 2025 (related to the Kincade fire) and increased operating income.
• Expense Increases: Operating and maintenance expenses increased by $466 million (18%), largely due to the recognition of $400 million in previously deferred expenses authorized in the 2023 WMCE decision. Wildfire Fund expense increased 34% to $102 million due to accelerated amortization linked to a competitor's wildfire disclosure.
• Cash Flow: Operating cash flow decreased by $367 million (12%) due to higher electric procurement costs, increased collateral postings, and wildfire claim payments. Investing cash outflows increased by $38 million, driven by a $721 million rise in capital expenditures focused on transmission, distribution, and wildfire mitigation.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Wildfire Liabilities: As of March 31, 2026, aggregate liability estimates remain at $1.325 billion for the 2019 Kincade fire, $2.15 billion for the 2021 Dixie fire, and $400 million for the 2022 Mosquito fire. The Utility has recorded receivables for regulatory recovery and Wildfire Fund reimbursements, but recovery is subject to CPUC prudency reviews.
• Regulatory Matters: The CPUC issued a final decision in February 2026 authorizing $1.9 billion of the $2.18 billion requested in the 2023 WMCE application; the Utility filed for rehearing in March 2026. The NRC approved a 20-year license renewal for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) in April 2026.
• Capital Plan: The Utility estimates 2026 capital expenditures at $12.4 billion. PG&E Corporation does not expect equity issuances through 2030.
• Dividends: PG&E Corporation targets a dividend payout ratio of approximately 20% of core earnings by 2028. A quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share was declared for Q1 2026.
• Risks: Significant risks include the timing and outcome of ratemaking proceedings, the sufficiency of the Wildfire Fund and Continuation Account, potential liabilities from future wildfires, and the impact of severe weather events on operations.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Wildfire Fund Durability: Verify the remaining balance of the Wildfire Fund and the impact of other utilities' claims (e.g., SCE's Eaton fire) on PG&E's ability to recover costs.
• Regulatory Recovery Status: Monitor the outcome of the rehearing for the 2023 WMCE application and the CPUC's review of Kincade and Dixie fire costs under AB 1054.
• Capital Expenditure Execution: Confirm the pace of spending on wildfire mitigation (undergrounding, vegetation management) against the $12.4 billion 2026 guidance.
• Debt Maturities and Ratings: Review upcoming debt maturities and credit rating agency actions, as the Utility's below-investment-grade rating with one agency impacts collateral requirements.
• Legal Proceedings: Track the status of the proposed $100 million settlement for wildfire-related securities litigation and ongoing inverse condemnation claims.