UGI Corporation Reports Fiscal 2024 Financial Results, Provides 2025 Guidance

UGI Corporation

VALLEY FORGE, PAUGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, reporting significant improvements over the previous year. The company also issued guidance for fiscal 2025 as it looks to build on its recent progress and strategic initiatives.

For fiscal 2024, UGI posted GAAP net income of $269 million, a stark turnaround from the prior year’s GAAP net loss of $1.5 billion. Adjusted net income increased to $658 million compared to $613 million in fiscal 2023. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.25, with adjusted diluted EPS at $3.06, up from $2.84 the previous year.

Operating performance for the year showed robust growth, with earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rising to $1.18 billion, compared to $1.16 billion in fiscal 2023. The company also achieved a $75 million reduction in operating and administrative expenses across all segments, bolstering its financial flexibility.

Capital deployment remained a strategic focus, with UGI investing approximately $900 million during the year. Of this, nearly 80% was allocated to regulated utilities, primarily for infrastructure improvements, and to the Midstream and Marketing segment. UGI continued its long tradition of returning value to shareholders, paying dividends for the 140th consecutive year and achieving a 10-year compound annual growth rate of 6% for dividends.

“Fiscal 2024 was a pivotal year for UGI as we embarked on a multi-year journey to unlock greater value for shareholders,” said Mario Longhi, Chair of UGI’s Board. “Strong execution against our strategy led to record EBIT from our natural gas businesses, sustainable cost reductions, disciplined capital deployment, and improved financial flexibility. We have laid a solid foundation for the future.”

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Looking ahead, UGI has provided adjusted diluted EPS guidance for fiscal 2025 in the range of $2.75 to $3.05, assuming normal weather conditions and the current tax regime. The company aims to continue advancing its value creation strategy under the leadership of President and CEO Robert Flexon.

“Fiscal 2025 will be an important year as we continue to reset the business and better position UGI for sustainable growth,” Flexon said. “We are focused on leveraging our asset base, enhancing operational capabilities, and driving meaningful financial improvements.”

UGI’s Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 per share, payable on January 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 16, 2024.

With a sharper focus on operational excellence and strategic investments, UGI is setting the stage for continued growth and enhanced shareholder value.

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