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Ormat
🇺🇸 NYSE:ORA
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Dec 31, 2024

Ormat Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Ormat reported a decline in Q4 2024 revenue but strong profitability improvements.

Key Takeaways

Ormat Technologies reported Q4 2024 revenue of $230.7 million, a 4.4% decline year-over-year, primarily due to lower electricity and product segment revenue. Net income increased by 14.3% to $40.8 million, with adjusted EPS rising to $0.72. Energy storage revenue grew significantly by 56.7%, reflecting the company's strategic focus on expanding capacity.

Total revenue decreased 4.4% year-over-year to $230.7 million.

Net income rose 14.3% to $40.8 million, driven by improved cost efficiencies.

Adjusted EPS increased 7.5% to $0.72 from $0.67 in Q4 2023.

Energy storage revenue surged 56.7%, supported by new capacity additions.

Total Revenue
$231M
Previous year: $241M
-4.4%
EPS
$0.72
Previous year: $0.67
+7.5%
Generating Capacity (MW)
1.54M
Product Segment Backlog
$340M
Gross Profit
$73.6M
Previous year: $78.5M
-6.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$94.4M
Previous year: $288M
-67.2%
Total Assets
$5.67B
Previous year: $5.21B
+8.8%

Ormat Revenue

Ormat EPS

Ormat Revenue by Segment

Ormat Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Ormat expects revenue growth in 2025, with total revenue projected between $935 million and $975 million, driven by expansions in electricity and energy storage segments.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected total revenue between $935 million and $975 million in 2025.
  • Electricity segment revenue projected to grow to $710 million - $725 million.
  • Energy storage revenues forecasted to rise to $53 million - $63 million.
  • Recent acquisitions and capacity expansions to support revenue growth.
  • Continued margin improvements from cost efficiencies and pricing adjustments.

Challenges Ahead

  • Declining revenue in the product segment due to project timing.
  • Potential disruptions from maintenance and transmission curtailments.
  • Dependency on regulatory and PPA pricing changes for future earnings.
  • Higher interest expenses impacting profitability.
  • Uncertainty around renewable energy policy and incentive changes.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income