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Oct 31, 2019

FuelCell Energy Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Reported a decrease in revenue due to deemphasizing product sales, offset by increased generation and advanced technologies contract revenues, and experienced a gross loss primarily due to noncash charges.

Key Takeaways

FuelCell Energy reported a decrease in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2019, driven by a strategic shift away from product sales. The company faced a gross loss due to noncash charges related to project operations and PPA termination. Operating expenses decreased, but administrative costs increased due to restructuring initiatives. The company is focusing on its project backlog to generate recurring cash flow.

Revenue decreased by 38% year-over-year to $11.0 million due to a focus on PPA opportunities.

Gross loss totaled $(23.4) million, compared to a gross profit of $1.1 million in the same quarter last year, impacted by noncash charges.

Operating expenses decreased by 26% to $9.6 million, while administrative and selling expenses increased due to restructuring costs.

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders was $(0.23), compared to $(2.31) in the prior year.

Total Revenue
$11M
Previous year: $17.9M
-38.3%
EPS
-$3.6
Previous year: -$68.4
-94.7%
Gross Profit
-$23.4M
Previous year: $1.14M
-2147.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$9.4M
Previous year: $39.3M
-76.1%
Total Assets
$333M
Previous year: $340M
-2.0%

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Forward Guidance

FuelCell Energy is focused on executing its project commitments and positioning the Company to deliver positive earnings.