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Jan 31, 2024

FuelCell Energy Q1 2024 Earnings Report

FuelCell Energy reported a decrease in revenue compared to the previous year, with a significant gross loss due to unfavorable generation margins, while also focusing on commercializing technologies and expanding manufacturing capacity.

Key Takeaways

FuelCell Energy reported a revenue of $16.7 million, a gross loss of $11.7 million, and a net loss per share of $(0.05) for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The company is focused on commercializing technologies and expanding solid oxide manufacturing capacity.

Revenues decreased to $16.7 million compared to $37.1 million year-over-year.

Gross loss was $11.7 million compared to a gross profit of $5.2 million in the prior year.

Operating loss increased to $(42.5) million from $(22.5) million year-over-year.

Net loss per share remained at $(0.05) compared to the same quarter last year.

Total Revenue
$16.7M
Previous year: $37.1M
-55.0%
EPS
-$1.5
Previous year: -$1.5
+0.0%
Backlog
$1.03B
Gross Margin
-$70
Gross Profit
-$11.7M
Previous year: $5.24M
-323.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$297M
Previous year: $315M
-5.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$68.8M
Total Assets
$923M
Previous year: $892M
+3.5%

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Forward Guidance

FuelCell Energy anticipates 2024 to be a year of transition, with expectations of growth in the later part of the fiscal year.

Positive Outlook

  • Increase in operational generation assets during the quarter.
  • Expected product sales over the balance of the fiscal year.
  • Prioritizing commercialization of technologies.
  • Accelerating global sales closure pace.
  • Repowering service efforts in Korea.

Challenges Ahead

  • This quarter's performance is expected to be the low water mark of the fiscal year.
  • Lower revenues compared to the comparable prior-year quarter.
  • Gross loss due to unfavorable margins for generation.
  • Increase in operating expenses.
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased compared to the prior year.

Revenue & Expenses

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