Fluence Energy Inc (NASDAQ:FLNC) reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter, which ended December 31, 2025, delivering explosive revenue growth but a wider-than-expected loss, sending its shares lower in after-hours trading.
The global energy storage and software company posted quarterly revenue of $475.2 million, a staggering 154% increase compared to the $186.8 million reported in the same quarter last year. This top-line figure narrowly surpassed analyst expectations, which had called for revenue of approximately $471.8 million.
However, the bottom line told a different story. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $62.6 million, or $0.34 per share. This loss per share was significantly deeper than the $0.21 loss per share that analysts had anticipated. The market reaction was swift and negative, with the stock falling approximately 8.2% in after-hours trading following the release.
Quarterly Financial Snapshot
The first quarter results present a classic growth-stage narrative: soaring sales paired with ongoing investments and operational challenges that pressure profitability.
- Revenue: $475.2 million, up 154.4% year-over-year.
- GAAP EPS: A loss of $0.34 per share.
- Analyst Expectations: Revenue of ~$471.8 million; EPS of -$0.21 per share.
- Gross Margin: GAAP gross profit margin was approximately 4.9%. The company noted this was impacted by additional estimated costs on two specific projects, a majority of which it expects to recover later in the fiscal year.
- Order Intake & Backlog: The company signed over $750 million in new orders during the quarter, bringing its total backlog to a record $5.5 billion.
- Liquidity: Total liquidity remained strong at approximately $1.1 billion as of December 31.
Management Outlook and Market Positioning
A key focal point for investors was the company's reaffirmed guidance for the full 2026 fiscal year. Management expressed confidence based on its covered backlog and visibility into project costs.
- Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance (Reaffirmed):
- Revenue: $3.2 billion to $3.6 billion (midpoint of $3.4 billion).
- Adjusted EBITDA: $40 million to $60 million (midpoint of $50 million).
- Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): Approximately $180 million by year-end.
The midpoint of the revenue guidance, $3.4 billion, sits slightly above the current analyst consensus estimate of $3.407 billion for the full year. In the earnings release, CEO Julian Nebreda highlighted a growing global pipeline, now estimated at $30 billion, driven by accelerating data center growth, utility demand, and rising industrial loads. CFO Ahmed Pasha emphasized that the revenue expectation is "fully covered by orders in backlog," providing a degree of predictability.
Market Reaction and Investor Sentiment
The immediate negative stock price reaction appears to be primarily driven by the significant earnings miss, overshadowing the revenue beat and robust backlog growth. Investors in high-growth sectors like clean energy often tolerate losses when paired with exceptional growth, but the magnitude of the EPS shortfall likely raised concerns about the near-term path to profitability and margin execution.
The reaffirmed guidance, while slightly above estimates, may have been insufficient to offset disappointment in the quarterly profitability metrics. The market is now likely to scrutinize the company's ability to improve gross margins and control costs as it scales to meet its full-year targets.
Looking Ahead
For the upcoming second quarter of fiscal 2026, analysts are currently modeling for revenue of approximately $668.2 million and a loss per share of $0.13. Fluence's ability to convert its industry-leading backlog into revenue while demonstrating sequential margin improvement will be critical for rebuilding investor confidence in the quarters ahead.
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