Abstract
Idacorp will report its quarterly results on July 30, 2026 Pre-Market; this preview summarizes last quarter’s performance, current-quarter projections for revenue and earnings, and prevailing institutional views alongside the most important catalysts for the upcoming print.
Market Forecast
Based on the latest consolidated estimates, Idacorp’s current quarter revenue is projected at 508.46 million US dollars, a year-over-year decline of 4.26%. The consensus points to earnings per share of 1.77, implying a year-over-year change of -0.48%, while EBIT is projected at 118.73 million US dollars, down 9.51% year over year; margin forecasts were not disclosed in the returned data.
Within the company’s reported revenue mix from the prior quarter, the segment labeled “电动工具” contributed 402.76 million US dollars, with “Other” at 0.65 million US dollars; the mix appears concentrated in the primary segment and is likely to remain stable into the seasonal peak period.
The most promising contribution in the near term remains the company’s primary operating segment, with 402.76 million US dollars in revenue last quarter; year-over-year segment growth was not disclosed, but seasonal demand patterns and customer additions are likely to shape the quarter’s upside or downside versus estimates.
Last Quarter Review
In the last reported quarter, Idacorp delivered revenue of 403.41 million US dollars, a gross profit margin of 37.58%, GAAP net profit attributable to shareholders of 67.98 million US dollars, a net profit margin of 16.85%, and company-reported EPS of 1.21, up 10.00% year over year; adjusted EPS was not disclosed in the tool output.
A key highlight was the sharp improvement in profitability versus the prior quarter, with net profit rising by 55.89% quarter on quarter, and EPS above street expectations according to the coverage included in this period’s media roundup.
Regarding the main business, the revenue mix shows the segment labeled “电动工具” at 402.76 million US dollars and “Other” at 0.65 million US dollars; segment year-over-year comparisons were not disclosed, while total revenue declined 6.72% year over year in the quarter.
Current Quarter Outlook
Main business: core operations and revenue trajectory
The company’s topline this quarter is expected at 508.46 million US dollars, down 4.26% year over year based on the compiled estimates. That contraction suggests a backdrop in which usage, pricing, and pass-through components are unlikely to collectively match the prior-year comparison, even as seasonal conditions typically support elevated demand during the third quarter. The model-implied decline also aligns with a projected EBIT of 118.73 million US dollars, which is down 9.51% year over year; the larger drop at the EBIT line indicates margin headwinds from operating costs or mix.
From a margin perspective, the last quarter’s gross profit margin stood at 37.58% and net margin at 16.85%, providing a base to assess durability into the summer period. If fuel and purchased-input costs track below last year, nominal revenue could be lower while gross margin percentage can remain resilient or even improve if cost pass-throughs are neutral to margin rate. Conversely, higher operating and maintenance expenses or timing of depreciation and amortization tied to recently placed assets could weigh on EBIT, consistent with the forecasts that show a larger year-over-year decline at that line than at revenue.
Seasonal usage intensity and customer additions are likely to be the decisive drivers for the top line. A warmer-than-normal period, higher average usage per account, or modest customer growth would help mitigate the revenue decline implied by consensus. Alternatively, weather normalization or softer usage per account could leave revenue closer to the midpoint or lower end of internal trackers, reinforcing the modestly negative year-over-year trajectory that the current estimates already incorporate.
Most promising business: primary operating segment and potential upside levers
The company’s primary operating segment, labeled “电动工具” in the reported breakdown, contributed 402.76 million US dollars of last quarter revenue and remains the most consequential driver for near-term performance. While segment year-over-year data were not disclosed, its dominant share of the mix means incremental variations in pricing, volumes, or cost recovery within this segment will disproportionately influence consolidated results. With consensus looking for a slight EPS decline of 0.48% year over year this quarter, even small outperformance within the core segment could swing EPS above the 1.77 print embedded in expectations.
Two levers merit monitoring. First, customer additions and usage trends can lift volumes; if the period’s conditions nudge consumption above modeled levels, it would provide a straightforward revenue and margin benefit. Second, the timing of cost recognition and the efficiency of ongoing operations could support margin rates; if controllable expenses run tighter than anticipated, or if input costs come in lower without a proportionate reduction in billed revenue, the EBIT shortfall indicated by estimates might narrow.
The segment’s sensitivity to seasonal conditions also implies asymmetric outcomes. A supportive weather pattern through the bulk of the quarter would enhance throughput and lift revenue from the primary segment, while less supportive patterns could cap utilization and leave results aligned with or just below the midpoint of market expectations. Because the revenue mix is concentrated, even moderate positive surprises here can meaningfully offset underperformance elsewhere.
Key stock-price swing factors this quarter
The first swing factor is the balance between revenue mix and cost timing. Consensus revenue implies a 4.26% year-over-year decline, which can still be compatible with stable or only modestly compressed margin rates if pass-through costs trend down. If fixed and semi-fixed cost absorption is less favorable or if controllable O&M expenses rise faster than anticipated, EBIT could track closer to the projected 118.73 million US dollars, reinforcing a cautious operating margin narrative.
The second factor is execution on capital and operating plans that influence near-term earnings cadence. The prior quarter’s 37.58% gross margin and 16.85% net margin show a solid base; sustaining similar rates depends on efficient deployment and timely recovery of costs. If commissioning timelines, maintenance windows, or cost-control programs track favorably, the company can defend margin rates even if nominal revenue lags the prior year. Conversely, slippage in schedules or elevated short-term costs would likely flow through to EBIT and EPS, consistent with the year-over-year declines implied in current estimates.
The third factor is the earnings translation from operating line items to per-share delivery. Consensus EPS of 1.77 suggests only a 0.48% year-over-year decline, a much smaller change than the projected 9.51% drop in EBIT, implying possible offsets such as interest expense trends, tax rate variability, or share count effects. If non-operating items or tax rate dynamics are more favorable than modeled, EPS can decouple positively from EBIT, offering a cushion relative to headline operating pressures. On the other hand, any unfavorable non-operating variance could pull EPS back toward or below the implied run-rate, raising the bar for revenue or cost outperformance to meet or exceed the 1.77 mark.
Analyst Opinions
Among the institutional views collected from January 1, 2026 to July 23, 2026, the ratio of bullish to bearish opinions is 100% to 0%, pointing to a clear bullish majority. Bank of America Securities maintained a Buy rating and lifted its price target to 163 US dollars, while Barclays reiterated a Buy rating with a 167 US dollars target. Additional aggregated coverage shows the stock with an average “overweight” stance and a mean price target of 155.44 US dollars in the recent period.
The bullish consensus coalesces around steady earnings quality, supportive per-share delivery, and reaffirmed full-year guidance. On April 30, 2026, Idacorp reported company-reported EPS of 1.21 for the first quarter, which topped street expectations and marked a 10.00% year-over-year increase; the company also reaffirmed a full-year 2026 EPS range of 6.25 to 6.45 per diluted share. This guidance underpins confidence that the modest year-over-year EPS dip implied for the upcoming quarter is neither structural nor indicative of a full-year reset, especially if seasonal demand and cost timing normalize through the second half.
Strategists highlighting upside potential point to the capacity for slight positive surprises on revenue or operating costs to swing EPS above the 1.77 figure reflected in current models. The projected 4.26% revenue decline and 9.51% EBIT decline set a manageable hurdle, especially if seasonal throughput and customer additions nudge volumes above plan. In that scenario, modest incremental contribution from the primary segment could amplify earnings due to operating leverage, allowing per-share results to land near the upper bound of internal trackers and maintain alignment with the full-year range.
Price targets at 163 and 167 US dollars contemplate a path where execution stays on course and non-operating items remain supportive enough to keep EPS outcomes close to the guided band. Analysts emphasizing this viewpoint expect the company to continue demonstrating expense discipline and operational stability, mitigating the drag of lower nominal revenue year over year in the upcoming quarter. Even as EBIT is projected to be lower versus last year’s comparable period, the combination of seasonal dynamics, cost management, and balanced non-operating effects provides a credible basis for EPS delivery near consensus, reinforcing the bullish skew in institutional views this season.Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.
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