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Fuelcell Energy Inc

NASDAQ: FCEL Electrical Equipment & Parts
$15.89
▲ $0.30 (+1.92%) today
Markets closed · 12:44am ET

Q1 2025 Earnings

Reported Mar 11, 2025, 7:35am ET · SEC source
$-1.42
Miss −4.98%
EPS · est. $-1.35
$19.0M
Miss −43.28%
Revenue · est. $33.5M
−34.9%
Trailing market
FCEL vs S&P since report
2 quarters
Consecutive EPS misses

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
0+6%+12%Mar 11Mar 12report 7:35am ETearnings−0.4%+15.6%
0+6%+12%Mar 11Mar 12earnings−0.4%+15.6%
FCEL +15.6%S&P 500 −0.4%
0+6%+12%Mar 11Mar 12report 7:35am ETearnings+0.6%+15.6%
0+6%+12%Mar 11Mar 12earnings+0.6%+15.6%
FCEL +15.6%NASDAQ +0.6%
−12%−6%0+6%Mar 10Mar 19report 7:35am ETearnings−0.3%−10.3%
−12%−6%0+6%Mar 10Mar 19earnings−0.3%−10.3%
FCEL −10.3%S&P 500 −0.3%
−12%−6%0+6%Mar 10Mar 19report 7:35am ETearnings+0.0%−10.3%
−12%−6%0+6%Mar 10Mar 19earnings+0.0%−10.3%
FCEL −10.3%NASDAQ +0.0%
+3.63%
Day of report
+4.42%
Next session
−15.09%
One week
−40.55%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: −5.64%.

Did FCEL Beat Earnings? Q1 2025 Results

FuelCell Energy delivered a bruising first quarter for fiscal 2025, missing Wall Street expectations on both the top and bottom lines as investors sent shares tumbling nearly 12% in pre-market trading. Revenue came in at $19.00 million, a 13.8% improvement over the year-ago period but a steep 43.28% short of the $33.49 million consensus, while the loss per share of $1.42 missed the $1.35 estimate by 4.98%. The shortfall traced most directly to delayed module shipments under the GGE Korea long-term service agreement, which weighed heavily on product revenue and pushed unrestricted cash down to $98.07 million from $148.13 million at fiscal year-end. Still, the underlying cost story showed progress; gross loss narrowed to $5.20 million from $11.72 million a year earlier, and adjusted EBITDA improved to negative $21.07 million from negative $29.14 million. CEO Jason Few framed the quarter as the revenue trough for fiscal 2025, pointing to anticipated Korea shipments and a $1.31 billion backlog, up 28% year-over-year, as the foundation for improvement ahead.

Key Takeaways
  • Derby Fuel Cell Project and SCEF project contributed $1.7 million incremental generation revenue
  • Advanced Technologies revenue growth driven by Esso Rotterdam project ($3.5M) and ExxonMobil JDA ($1.2M)
  • Derivative gain of $1.8 million on natural gas contracts improved gross loss
  • Restructuring reduced administrative and selling expenses from $16.4M to $15.0M
  • R&D expenses decreased from $14.4M to $11.1M due to reduced solid oxide development spending

“We've made measurable strides since our global restructuring was announced early in the first fiscal quarter. Our cost-saving initiatives are already yielding positive outcomes, and our commitment to uncovering and capitalizing on growth opportunities is paying off. Compared to the first quarter of last fiscal year, our revenue has grown while our expenses have declined, significantly narrowing our operating losses and accelerating our journey towards profitability. Looking ahead, we expect this quarter will be the low-water mark for our quarterly revenue for fiscal year 2025 based on our expected production and module shipment schedule, especially as it relates to our module deliveries to our customers in Korea.”

FuelCell Energy CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

CEO Jason Few stated Q1 fiscal 2025 is expected to be the low-water mark for quarterly revenue in fiscal 2025, with improvement anticipated from module shipments to Korea under the GGE long-term service agreement. The company expects to recognize revenue from GGE module shipments in fiscal 2025 and 2026. Operating costs are targeted to decline approximately 15% in fiscal 2025 versus fiscal 2024. Capital expenditure target range is $20-25 million and R&D expenditure target is $40-45 million for fiscal 2025. The company sees significant opportunity to boost both product and generation revenue while maintaining cost controls. Post-quarter strategic announcements include a planned partnership with Diversified Energy and TESIAC to supply up to 360 MW of electricity for data centers, and a joint development agreement with MMHE for large-scale electrolysis systems across Asia, New Zealand, and Australia.

FCEL YoY Financials

Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024 · SEC filings Q1 2024 Q1 2025
$-80,000,000$-40,000,000$0$16.7M$19.0MRevenue$-3,344,043$-5,204,000Gross Profit$-26,782,162$-32,851,000Operating Income$-89,021,440$-32,386,000Net Income
$-80,000,000$-40,000,000$0RevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

FCEL Revenue by Segment

Product$72,000
Generation$11.3M+8.1%
Service Agreements$1.8M+14.3%
Advanced Technologies$5.7M+25.1%
Service

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.