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Bloom Energy (BE) Q2 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Sales Beat
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Bloom Energy Corporation (BE - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2020 loss of 38 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 59 cents. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported a loss of 59 cents.
Total Revenues
Its total second-quarter 2020 revenues were $187.9 million, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $169 million by 11.2%. Total revenues, however, declined 6.2% year over year.
Highlights of the Release
During the reported quarter, the business was strong despite COVID-19 impacts. Acceptance (100kW) improved 12.9% year over year to 306. Bloom Energy’s systems favorable power density compared with other clean energy sources has been making it popular for providing on-site power solutions to customers, resulting in increasing acceptance. An acceptance occurs when the system is turned on and produces full power for customers.
Total operating expenses amounted to $41.8 million, decreasing 17.7% from the year-ago period.
Bloom Energy Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Bloom Energy had cash and cash equivalents of $144.1 million as of Jun 30, 2020, down from $202.8 million on Dec 31, 2019.
Total liabilities as of Jun 30, 2020 were $1,528.1 million, reflecting a 2.5% increase from $1,490.5 million on Dec 31, 2019.
The company's net cash (used in) provided from operating activities during first-half 2020 was ($40.2) million compared with $103.6 million in the comparable prior-year period.
Zacks Rank
Bloom Energy currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
TC Energy Corporation (TRP - Free Report) is scheduled to release second-quarter results on Jul 30. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings for the quarter is currently pegged at 67 cents per share.
Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC - Free Report) is scheduled to release second-quarter results on Aug 3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly earnings is currently pegged at 10 cents per share.
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA - Free Report) is scheduled to release second-quarter results on Aug 4. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s earnings is currently pegged at 38 cents per share.
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Bloom Energy (BE) Q2 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Sales Beat
Bloom Energy Corporation (BE - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2020 loss of 38 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 59 cents. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported a loss of 59 cents.
Total Revenues
Its total second-quarter 2020 revenues were $187.9 million, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $169 million by 11.2%. Total revenues, however, declined 6.2% year over year.
Highlights of the Release
During the reported quarter, the business was strong despite COVID-19 impacts. Acceptance (100kW) improved 12.9% year over year to 306. Bloom Energy’s systems favorable power density compared with other clean energy sources has been making it popular for providing on-site power solutions to customers, resulting in increasing acceptance. An acceptance occurs when the system is turned on and produces full power for customers.
Total operating expenses amounted to $41.8 million, decreasing 17.7% from the year-ago period.
Bloom Energy Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Financial Position
Bloom Energy had cash and cash equivalents of $144.1 million as of Jun 30, 2020, down from $202.8 million on Dec 31, 2019.
Total liabilities as of Jun 30, 2020 were $1,528.1 million, reflecting a 2.5% increase from $1,490.5 million on Dec 31, 2019.
The company's net cash (used in) provided from operating activities during first-half 2020 was ($40.2) million compared with $103.6 million in the comparable prior-year period.
Zacks Rank
Bloom Energy currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Upcoming Releases
TC Energy Corporation (TRP - Free Report) is scheduled to release second-quarter results on Jul 30. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings for the quarter is currently pegged at 67 cents per share.
Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC - Free Report) is scheduled to release second-quarter results on Aug 3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly earnings is currently pegged at 10 cents per share.
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA - Free Report) is scheduled to release second-quarter results on Aug 4. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s earnings is currently pegged at 38 cents per share.
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