$NextEra Energy Partners LP(NEP)$ stock was heavily beaten down after their earnings release where it reported a negative Net Income of -$40 million for 3Q24, which is a 175% drop from 3Q23. Their EPS was also reported in the negative at -$0.43, a 191% decline compared to 3Q23. These are very alarming numbers, and many investors likely rushed to sell their holdings without hesitation. It is important to note the discussion in the article below published previously, which covers the reliability of Net Earnings and EPS numbers specifically in the case of $NextEra Energy Partners LP(NEP)$ . Is NEP lying about its EPS numbers? By analyzing

Consolidated numbers $Verizon(VZ)$ Earnings per Share (EPS) were at $1.19 compared to the $(0.64) loss in 4Q23. It is important to note that there was a 5.8 billion goodwill impairment charge that impacted their numbers in 4Q23. Quarter over quarter (QoQ), their EPS increased by 52% from $0.78, primarily driven by higher earnings in wireless equipment revenues due to increased upgrade volumes, along with an increase in their Other Income category (by 1006% to $797 million, yes you read that right) resulting from a revaluation of their pension and OPEB liabilities, making their future obligations less costly now. Verizon reported an EBITDA of $12.7 billion, an increase of 21% QoQ, due to Wireless service revenue growth and a higher provision for inco

As predicted in my last article, the dividend cut has severely punished $XPLR Infrastructure, LP(XIFR)$ (previously $NextEra Energy Partners LP(NEP)$) share prices. They announced an indefinite 100% cut in dividend distributions, and the prices dropped by a whopping 48%. Since the last all-time high, the total losses have amounted to ~87% trading price as of the publishing date of this article. This article will be a wild ride since there is a LOT to cover about their 4Q24 report, so grab your popcorn! Name Change & Corporate Reorganization Let’s start with the elephant in the room, NextEra Energy Partners has rebranded to XPLR In

I was struck by something quite unexpected when $NextEra Energy Partners LP(NEP)$ reported a shocking 73% decrease in their EPS for the Six Months Ended June 30 compared to 2023. This caught my interest as most analysts usually focus on Earnings Per Share (EPS) and income numbers when screening stocks. Inspecting their balance sheet, I stumbled upon something rather intriguing. NEP categorizes their interest expense as "Other Income," a practice uncommon among most companies since it normally goes under “Expenses”. This strongly suggests that their net interest income may have outperformed their interest costs. In my opinion, when this occurs, it should be rightly labeled as "interest income". However, the twist lies in the fact that the reported n

Is $NextEra LP(NEP)$ in the Renewable Energy sector the new "Gold Mine" stock? If you're considering investing in the renewable energy sector, specifically in NEP, I've conducted a SWOT analysis to help us understand the business's challenges and opportunities. While NEP pays an unusually high dividend yield, it is critical to know where you're getting your self into. This is not financial advice and I'm not a financial advisor. SWOT ANALYSIS INTERNAL – STRENGHTS Higher growth potential: - NEP strategy is centered on expanding ownership of long-term contracted projects in renewable energy. The global emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and transition to greener energy sources is a key driver for the industry expansion. High and stable cash dis

$Verizon(VZ)$ 2Q24 Report – New Branding, Continuous drop in the Business segment, and drop in EPS Verizon's operations are divided into two segments: Consumer and Business. When conducting a balance sheet analysis, it is crucial to examine these segments separately before drawing any conclusions. Business Segment: There has been a significant decline in the Business segment, raising concerns about its future. In the year-to-date numbers, the operating income decreased by 17.1%, and when compared with the 2022 numbers, the decline was 33%. There hasn't been much explanation as to what is planned for the segment, and we can see that there has been a strong decrease in broadband revenue. It is important to remember that there was a $5.8 billion g

$Northwest Bancshares(NWBI)$ 2Q24 Report – Financial Instability with EPS at $0.04? NWBI reported its earnings for 2Q24 on July 23, and the share price increased by 4.5% immediately after. You may be asking what caused such a positive response from the public and in short, they beat the Earnings Per Share (EPS) estimate by 21.8% at 0.27. However, it is important to note that the amount that beat expectations excludes a significant loss on the sale of investments of $28 million plus $1 million of restructuring expenses. This means that their actual EPS was $0.04. If you look at the photograph rather than the video, you will think this was horrible for the bank, selling investments at a loss can mean that NWBI is signaling financial instability, suc