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Mar 31, 2024

Genie Energy Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Genie Energy reported record first quarter revenue and gross profit, driven by Genie Retail Energy and Genie Renewables.

Key Takeaways

Genie Energy reported a strong first quarter in 2024, with record revenue and gross profit. Genie Retail Energy and Genie Renewables drove the overall business growth. The company also repurchased 250,000 shares of its Class B Common stock and continued its quarterly dividend.

Revenue increased by 13.7% to $119.7 million.

Gross profit increased by 1.5% to $33.8 million.

Income from operations was $9.8 million.

Earnings per diluted share was $0.30.

Total Revenue
$120M
Previous year: $105M
+13.7%
EPS
$0.33
Previous year: $0.54
-38.9%
Adjusted EBITDA
$11.7M
Gross Profit
$33.8M
Previous year: $33.3M
+1.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$162M
Previous year: $105M
+54.3%
Free Cash Flow
$11.7M
Previous year: $11.1M
+5.2%
Total Assets
$328M
Previous year: $293M
+12.0%

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Forward Guidance

Genie Energy expects to generate attractive returns with its strong retail customer base and continue to move Company-owned solar projects forward in its pipeline. The company also anticipates returning cash to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases.

Positive Outlook

  • Energy markets have remained relatively stable.
  • Company is well positioned with a strong retail customer base.
  • Company continues to move Company-owned solar projects forward in pipeline.
  • Two projects in New York State entering the construction phase.
  • Company is evaluating additional opportunities to grow pipeline more efficiently.

Challenges Ahead

  • Some irregular weather patterns were experienced.
  • First quarter income from operations decreased 13.4% to $14.2 million from $16.4 million for Genie Retail Energy.
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased 13.1% to $14.6 million from $16.8 million for Genie Retail Energy.
  • Gross Adds decreased to 70 from 129 for Genie Retail Energy.
  • Churn increased to 5.5% from 4.4% for Genie Retail Energy.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income