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Sep 30, 2023

Stem Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Announced third quarter 2023 results, featuring record bookings and strategic partnerships.

Key Takeaways

Stem reported a strong third quarter with record bookings of $676.4 million, a significant increase in contracted backlog to $1.84 billion, and growth in contracted storage and solar monitoring AUM. Revenue increased to $133.7 million, but was impacted by a $37.4 million reduction. The company is optimistic about achieving adjusted EBITDA positive in 2024 and highlighted a major technology and commercial alliance with SB Energy.

Record Q3 bookings of $676.4 million, approximately 2x the guidance.

Contracted backlog reached a record of $1.84 billion.

Contracted storage AUM increased to 5.0 GWh.

CARR increased to $87.5 million.

Total Revenue
$134M
Previous year: $99.5M
+34.4%
EPS
-$0.49
Previous year: -$0.22
+122.7%
Contracted Backlog
$1.84B
Previous year: $817M
+124.7%
Contracted AUM
5
Previous year: 2.4
+108.3%
Bookings
$676M
Previous year: $223M
+203.5%
Gross Profit
-$20.3M
Previous year: $9.13M
-322.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$97.1M
Previous year: $100M
-3.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$2.25M
Total Assets
$1.4B
Previous year: $1.42B
-1.3%

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Forward Guidance

Stem is updating its full-year 2023 guidance.The Company expects to achieve adjusted EBITDA positive in 2H 2023 and full year adjusted EBITDA positive in 2024, with no expectation of a need for additional equity issuance to achieve goal.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue growth poised for strong momentum.
  • Q3 2023 bookings of $676.4 million (~2x guidance for the quarter).
  • Solar asset performance management backlog up +41% YoY.
  • Service revenue growth expected to accelerate; SB Energy agreement on software and services for multi-GWh development pipeline.
  • Engaged with supply chain partners, including U.S. domestic manufacturers, with expected double-digit declines in costs and improved payment terms.

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