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Apr 30

FuelCell Energy Q2 2025 Earnings Report

FuelCell Energy reported a higher revenue and a narrower net loss compared to the prior year period.

Key Takeaways

FuelCell Energy increased its revenue by 67% year-over-year in Q2 2025 while narrowing its net loss. The company initiated a global restructuring plan to cut costs and sharpen focus on its carbonate platform. Despite continued losses, adjusted EBITDA improved significantly.

Revenue grew to $37.4 million from $22.4 million in Q2 2024, driven by product and service growth.

Net loss narrowed to $37.7 million from $37.7 million in the prior year quarter.

A global restructuring plan was announced, including a 22% workforce reduction.

Backlog rose to $1.26 billion, supported by new agreements in Korea and Hartford, CT.

Total Revenue
$37.4M
Previous year: $22.4M
+66.8%
EPS
-$1.79
Previous year: -$2.1
-14.8%
Backlog
$1.26B
Previous year: $1.06B
+18.7%
Gross Margin
-$9.44M
Previous year: -$7.07M
+33.4%
Gross Profit
-$9.44M
Previous year: -$7.07M
+33.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$116M
Previous year: $159M
-26.9%
Total Assets
$884M
Previous year: $917M
-3.6%

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Forward Guidance

FuelCell Energy expects to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA in the future by cutting costs and prioritizing its carbonate platform. Near-term production may decline due to realigned operations.

Positive Outlook

  • Focused strategy on carbonate platform targeting AI data centers and microgrids.
  • New long-term contracts including the GGE agreement and Hartford project.
  • Addition of a Chief Commercial Officer to boost go-to-market efforts.
  • Significant year-over-year improvement in adjusted EBITDA.
  • Continued support from partnerships like Dedicated Power Partners.

Challenges Ahead

  • Solid oxide R&D paused, potentially delaying tech diversification.
  • Net loss still remains significant despite cost-cutting.
  • Short-term production may decline due to restructuring.
  • Cash burn remains high with a drop in unrestricted cash.
  • No clear guidance on revenue or earnings trajectory beyond cost reductions.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income