Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI) told investors the fundamentals of its business remain strong months after deadly wildfires on Maui that are alleged to have started after it failed to de-energize its power lines.
Reporting third-quarter results, Hawaii’s largest supplier of electricity said while it suffered utility equipment damage and lost the branch of its ASB subsidiary in the town of Lahaina in the August fires, both its electric utility and the bank have made the necessary adjustments to continue serving the people of Maui.
“Our hearts are with the people of Maui, and we remain committed to supporting the recovery and rebuild effort,” HEI president and CEO Scott Seu commented in a statement.
“We have a long road ahead as we work towards recovery and restoration, and we can only be successful by working closely together as a community.”
HEI reported a 13.5% decline in total revenues to $902 million for the quarter to September 30, 2023, weighed down by a decline at its electric utility.
Earnings per share fell 35% to $0.37, while adjusted earnings per share declined by 1.8% to $0.56, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
The company booked $27.6 million of pre-tax Maui wildfire-related expenses for the quarter.
Ahead of the opening bell, its shares were down 9.3% at $12.71.
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