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Dec 31, 2021

Ameresco Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Reported strong Q4 performance capping another year of robust growth and profitability.

Key Takeaways

Ameresco reported a strong fourth quarter and full year 2021, with revenue up 32% and net income attributable to common shareholders up 20% for the quarter. The company's record total backlog and recurring revenue streams provide multi-year revenue visibility of over $5 billion.

Revenues of $415.9 million, up 32%.

Net income attributable to common shareholders of $28.2 million, up 20%.

GAAP EPS of $0.53, up 13%.

Non-GAAP EPS of $0.50, up 6%.

Total Revenue
$416M
Previous year: $314M
+32.3%
EPS
$0.5
Previous year: $0.47
+6.4%
Gross Profit
$71.3M
Previous year: $58.2M
+22.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$50.5M
Previous year: $66.4M
-24.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$58.7M
Previous year: -$19M
+208.4%
Total Assets
$2.22B
Previous year: $1.75B
+26.8%

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Ameresco Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Ameresco expects another year of strong growth in 2022, with revenues in the range of $1.83 billion to $1.87 billion and Non-GAAP EPS to range from $1.85 to $1.95.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue between $1.83 billion and $1.87 billion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA between $200 million and $210 million.
  • Non-GAAP EPS between $1.85 and $1.95.
  • Placing between 60 and 80 MWe of energy assets in service.
  • Investing approximately $225 million to $275 million in capital.

Challenges Ahead

  • First quarter revenue will be sequentially flat with Q4 2021.
  • Total gross margin at approximately 14.5% for Q1.
  • Revenue from the SCE BESS project is expected to peak during the second quarter.
  • Total gross margin for the second quarter expected to be closer to 14.0%.
  • Third quarter total revenue is expected to look similar to the first quarter.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income