Origin Materials Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Origin Materials posted $5.4M in revenue for Q1 2025, driven by its supply chain activation program. The company reported a net loss of $26.4M, impacted by a $16.6M non-cash impairment charge. Operating income declined significantly as commercial PET cap revenues were deferred. Cash reserves stood at $83M.
Revenue was $5.4M, primarily from the supply chain activation program.
Net loss widened to $26.4M due to increased operating expenses and a large impairment charge.
Company reaffirmed positive Adjusted EBITDA run-rate guidance by end of 2026, despite revenue delays.
Customer interest in PET caps remains strong with over 20 companies in qualification phase.
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Forward Guidance
Origin updated its guidance to reflect delays in PET cap commercialization and tariff impacts, while maintaining long-term profitability targets.
Positive Outlook
- Signed strategic customer agreement for large format PET closures.
- First customer pilot launch expected in Q3 2025.
- Strong customer pipeline with over 65 new inquiries in the last six weeks.
- Throughput of new CapFormer lines expected to double or triple Line 1's output.
- Investments in PET extruders and CapFormer add-ons to improve margins.
Challenges Ahead
- Commercial-scale PET cap revenue delayed by one to three quarters.
- Macroeconomic uncertainty from global supply chain disruptions and tariffs.
- 10% assumed tariff on imported European equipment impacting deployment plans.
- Significant Q1 non-cash impairment charge due to contract reevaluation.
- Increased operating expenses impacting near-term profitability.