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Dec 31, 2023

Genie Energy Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Genie Energy reported record fourth quarter and full-year revenue, with full-year adjusted EBITDA exceeding prior guidance and cash and cash equivalents increasing year-over-year.

Key Takeaways

Genie Energy reported a strong finish to the year with record fourth quarter and full-year revenue. The company's customer acquisition strategy led to growth in both RCEs and meters by over 30%. However, the company experienced a loss from operations due to a one-time non-cash charge for a loss reserve at Genie's newly established captive insurance operations.

Revenue increased by 28.9% to $104.9 million.

Gross profit decreased by 3.1% to $33.6 million.

The company reported a loss from operations of $34.2 million, which includes a one-time $45.1 million non-cash charge.

Cash and cash equivalents increased to $163.4 million.

Total Revenue
$105M
Previous year: $81.4M
+28.9%
EPS
$0.37
Previous year: $0.61
-39.3%
Average Monthly Churn
5.4%
Total Meters
361K
Total RCEs
350K
Gross Profit
$33.6M
Previous year: $34.7M
-3.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$108M
Previous year: $98.6M
+9.2%
Free Cash Flow
$9.97M
Total Assets
$331M
Previous year: $278M
+19.1%

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Forward Guidance

Genie Energy anticipates Adjusted EBITDA to be within the $40 to $50 million range, which will allow for cash reserve building, strategic investments, and continued dividend payments. GRE is expected to continue growing its customer base and generate Adjusted EBITDA above historical norms. GREW will initially fund its solar projects with cash and expects to benefit from organizational upgrades.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted EBITDA expected to be within $40 to $50 million range.
  • GRE is likely to continue growing customer base and generate Adjusted EBITDA above historical norms.
  • GREW will initially fund construction of solar projects with cash on hand.
  • Expect to benefit from recent changes implemented to upgrade solar organization and improve efficiency.
  • Diversegy expects to see significant growth in recurring revenue.

Revenue & Expenses

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