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MGE Energy reports Q2 2026 earnings rise driven by renewables and investment gains

Aug 5, 2026, 9:45 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The firm beat year-ago earnings, highlighted renewables-driven electric-rate base growth, and recorded meaningful investment gains, all of which can support a near-term stock re-rating. Absence of guidance is a caveat, but the combination of higher EPS and asset-base expansion is typically favorably viewed by utility investors.

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MGEE reported Q2 2026 GAAP earnings of $33.4 million, or $0.89 per share, up from $26.5 million and $0.72 in the year-ago quarter. The electric segment benefited from renewable-project investments that expanded rate base, while venture-capital gains of about $3.9 million supported profits, underscoring MGEE’s diversified earnings mix.

Q2 2026 GAAP earnings: $33.4M, $0.89/share.
Electric segment earnings up $3.0M due to renewable projects.
Investment gains about $3.9M from venture-capital funds.
Six months ended June 30: operating revenues $403.9M vs $378.4M.

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