Why FuelCell Energy Shares Are Sliding Today
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
FuelCell Energy Inc (FCEL) reported a 43% year-over-year decline in Q4 FY23 revenue to $22.46 million, missing consensus estimates. EPS loss improved to $(0.07), beating estimates. Gross and operating losses narrowed, and adjusted EBITDA loss improved. The company's backlog decreased by 5.7% YoY. FCEL began commercial operations of a hydrogen tri-generation platform in Long Beach, and Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) plans to build a pilot plant using FCEL's technology. FCEL shares dropped by 5.22%.
December 19, 2023 | 3:26 pm
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FuelCell Energy reported lower Q4 revenues and a reduced backlog, but improved EPS and operational progress. Shares fell by 5.22%.
The revenue miss and decline in backlog are negative indicators for the company's short-term financial health, which likely contributed to the stock's decline. However, the improvement in EPS and operational achievements may provide some positive sentiment.
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Exxon Mobil plans to build a pilot plant using FuelCell Energy's technology, indicating a partnership between the two companies.
The announcement of Exxon Mobil's plan to build a pilot plant using FCEL's technology is a positive development for FCEL, suggesting a potential partnership. This could be seen as a positive for XOM as well, as it aligns with environmental initiatives.
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RELEVANCE 50