Dec 31, 2020

New Fortress Energy Q4 2020 Earnings Report

New Fortress Energy reported mixed Q4 2020 results with increased revenue but a slight net loss.

Key Takeaways

New Fortress Energy reported a record quarterly revenue of $145.7 million, an increase of $8.8 million from Q3 2020. The company's net loss was $0.5 million, a significant improvement from the Q3 2020 net loss of $36.7 million. Operating Margin was over $60 million, representing 42% of revenue.

Record quarterly revenue of $145.7 million, up from Q3 2020.

Net loss significantly reduced to $0.5 million from $36.7 million in Q3 2020.

Operating Margin was over $60 million, representing 42% of revenue in Q4 2020.

Announced FID on 'Fast LNG' solution expected to be operational by end of 2022.

Total Revenue
$146M
Previous year: $49.7M
+193.4%
EPS
$0.00099
Previous year: -$0.3
-100.3%
Adjusted EBITDA
$60.9M
Previous year: $1.33M
+4490.3%
Gross Profit
$60.9M
Previous year: $1.33M
+4490.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$602M
Previous year: $27.1M
+2119.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$51M
Previous year: -$161M
-68.3%
Total Assets
$1.91B
Previous year: $1.12B
+69.8%

New Fortress Energy

New Fortress Energy

Forward Guidance

New Fortress Energy is focused on expanding its LNG infrastructure and operations. The company is developing long-term fixed price LNG supply and expects its projects in Mexico and Nicaragua to be operational in Q2 2021. NFE is also developing a 'Fast LNG' project anticipated to be operational by the end of 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Developing long-term fixed price LNG supply through Golar Hilli LLC acquisition.
  • Announced FID on floating liquefaction solution ('Fast LNG') expected to be Operational by end of 2022.
  • Projects in Mexico and Nicaragua are expected to be Operational in Q2 2021.
  • Awarded supply contract by CFE to supply ~250k gallons per day (GPD) of LNG.
  • Finalizing a framework agreement for a terminal in Southeast Asia expected to begin operations in 2H 2021.

Challenges Ahead

  • Risk that development, construction, or commissioning schedules will take longer than expected.
  • Risk that volumes sold are less than expected due to decreased customer demand or inability to supply.
  • Risk that expectations about LNG purchase price, selling price, production cost, shipping cost, and margin are not met.
  • Risk that the Fast LNG project may not be developed on the expected timeline or at all.
  • Risk that operating or other costs will increase, and expected project funding may not be possible.