Overview
* FTC Solar ( FTCI ) Q2 revenue rises 74.9% y/y but misses analyst expectations
* Adjusted EPS for Q2 misses estimates, reflecting ongoing financial challenges
* Co secures $75 mln strategic financing facility, enhancing financial stability
Outlook
* Company expects Q3 revenue to rise approximately 5% from Q2
* FTC Solar ( FTCI ) anticipates significant revenue ramp in Q4
* Company sees Q3 revenue between $18 mln and $24 mln
* Introduction of extra-long tracker for 2,000-volt systems to reduce costs
Result Drivers
* COST EFFICIENCIES - Operating expenses reduced to multi-year low, contributing to improved financial position
* HIGHER PRODUCT VOLUMES - Revenue growth of 74.9% y/y driven by increased product volumes
Key Details
Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu
s s
Estimate
Q2 Miss $19.99 $21.10
Revenue mln mln (3
Analysts
)
Q2 Miss -$0.86 -$0.72
Adjusted (3
EPS Analysts
)
Q2 Miss -$11.21 -$9.76
Adjusted mln mln (3
Net Analysts
Income )
Q2 Beat -$10.36 -$11.90
Adjusted mln mln (2
Income Analysts
From )
Operatio
ns
Q2 -17.4%
Adjusted
Gross
Margin
Analyst Coverage
* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
* The average consensus recommendation for the electrical components & equipment peer group is "buy"
* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for FTC Solar Inc ( FTCI ) is $4.40, about 50.2% below its August 4 closing price of $6.61
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