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Sep 30, 2024

Emeren Group Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Emeren Group reported solid profitability despite softer-than-anticipated revenue due to project sales delays.

Key Takeaways

Emeren Group's Q3 2024 revenue reached $12.9 million, with a gross profit of $5.6 million and a gross margin of 43.8%. The company achieved an operating profit of $2.1 million and a net income of $4.8 million, supported by a foreign exchange gain. Focus remains on high-margin growth, with the IPP segment contributing significantly.

Revenue reached $12.9 million, impacted by delays in project sales closings.

Gross profit was $5.6 million, with a gross margin of 43.8%.

Net income was $4.8 million, supported by foreign exchange gains.

The Independent Power Producer (IPP) segment generated $9.4 million, driven by seasonal strength in European assets.

Total Revenue
$12.9M
Previous year: $13.9M
-7.8%
EPS
$0.09
Previous year: -$0.17
-152.9%
Gross Margin
43.8%
Previous year: 40.8%
+7.4%
Gross Profit
$5.6M
Previous year: $5.69M
-1.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$35.8M
Previous year: $69.3M
-48.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$9.77M
Previous year: -$6.16M
+58.6%
Total Assets
$470M
Previous year: $454M
+3.5%

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Emeren Group Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Emeren Group anticipates Q4 revenue between $40 and $45 million, with a projected gross margin of 20% to 25%. Adjusted full-year revenue guidance is $97 to $102 million, with an expected gross margin of approximately 30%. Expects to achieve EBITDA of $15 million to $20 million in 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong pipeline and favorable market conditions expected to drive substantial growth in Q4.
  • IPP revenue expected to be between $24 million and $26 million with gross margin of around 50% for 2024.
  • DSA expected to contribute more than $20 million in revenue during 2024.
  • EBITDA contributions from IPP and DSA segments are expected to exceed $50 million in 2025.
  • Strengthening presence in fast-growing solar and battery storage markets.

Challenges Ahead

  • Certain project sales in Europe may extend into 2025 due to delays in government approvals.
  • Full-year revenue guidance adjusted to a range of $97 to $102 million due to strategic move from sales to IPP for Hungarian projects and revised timing of project sales.
  • Revenue was lower than anticipated due to timing issues, particularly delays in government approvals for three projects in Europe.
  • Cash used in operating activities was $5.6 million.
  • Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $35.8 million compared to $50.8 million in Q2 2024.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income