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Jan 31, 2020

FuelCell Energy Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Reported a decrease in revenue but an improvement in gross margin and operating loss compared to the same quarter last year.

Key Takeaways

FuelCell Energy reported a decrease in revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, but showed improvements in gross margin and reduced operating expenses, leading to a smaller operating loss. The company also highlighted an increase in backlog and cash reserves.

Revenues decreased by 9% to $16.3 million compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2019.

Gross margin improved to 20.2% compared to (12.4%) in the prior-year quarter.

Operating expenses decreased by 51% compared to the prior-year quarter.

Backlog increased to $1.36 billion as of January 31, 2020, a 9% improvement from January 31, 2019.

Total Revenue
$16.3M
Previous year: $17.8M
-8.5%
EPS
-$6
Previous year: -$64.8
-90.7%
Backlog
$1.36B
Previous year: $1.25B
+9.1%
Gross Margin
$20.2
Previous year: -$12.4
-262.9%
Gross Profit
$3.28M
Previous year: -$2.21M
-248.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$38.3M
Previous year: $27.8M
+37.9%
Total Assets
$391M
Previous year: $346M
+13.1%

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