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Mar 31, 2024

Ameresco Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Ameresco's first quarter results for 2024 demonstrated solid execution with growth across all business lines.

Key Takeaways

Ameresco reported a 10.1% increase in total revenue to $298.4 million, driven by growth in Projects, Energy Assets, and O&M revenue. The company's total Project Backlog exceeded $4 billion, a 35% increase year-over-year. However, the company reported a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $2.9 million, with a GAAP EPS of ($0.06) and Non-GAAP EPS of ($0.10).

Total revenue increased 10.1% to $298.4 million.

Net loss attributable to common shareholders was $2.9 million, with GAAP EPS of ($0.06) and Non-GAAP EPS of ($0.10).

Adjusted EBITDA increased 12.6% to $30.8 million.

Total Project Backlog exceeded $4 billion, a 35% increase year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$298M
Previous year: $271M
+10.1%
EPS
-$0.1
Previous year: $0.03
-433.3%
Total Project Backlog
$4.02B
Previous year: $2.97B
+35.3%
Energy Assets in Development
762
Gross Profit
$47M
Previous year: $49.9M
-5.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$77.7M
Previous year: $179M
-56.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$91.1M
Previous year: $57.1M
-259.6%
Total Assets
$3.8B
Previous year: $2.97B
+28.2%

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Forward Guidance

Ameresco reaffirms its full year 2024 guidance, expecting revenue between $1.60 billion and $1.70 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA between $210 million and $240 million. The company expects to place approximately 200 MWe of energy assets in service for all of 2024, with an expected capex of $350 million to $400 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected revenue growth of 20% at the midpoints.
  • Expected Adjusted EBITDA growth of 38% at the midpoints.
  • Plans to place approximately 200 MWe of energy assets in service for all of 2024.
  • Strong projects backlog metrics.
  • Substantial asset portfolio and growing O&M backlog provide Ameresco with multi-year visibility on profitable revenue growth.

Challenges Ahead

  • Significant uncertainties with respect to the impact of accounting for our redeemable non-controlling interests and taxes.
  • Commissioning activities have begun on the third project, which was significantly impacted by the heavy rainfall in California in 2023.
  • Ability to perform under signed contracts without delay and in accordance with their terms and related liquidated and other damages we may be subject to.
  • The fiscal health of the government and the risk of government shutdowns.
  • Our ability to complete and operate our projects on a profitable basis and as committed to our customers.

Revenue & Expenses

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