Fluence Energy Inc (FLNC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Tariff Challenges and ...

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  • Revenue: $432 million in Q2 2025, with year-to-date revenue at approximately $618 million.

  • Adjusted Gross Profit Margin: Approximately 10.4% for the quarter.

  • Backlog: Approximately $4.9 billion, with $1.9 billion scheduled for delivery this fiscal year.

  • Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): Increased to $110 million.

  • Liquidity: More than $1.1 billion, including $610 million in total cash.

  • Adjusted EBITDA: Negative $30 million for the quarter.

  • Revised Revenue Guidance for 2025: Midpoint lowered to $2.7 billion.

  • Revised Adjusted EBITDA Guidance for 2025: Midpoint lowered to $10 million.

  • Operating Expenses: Increased by $10 million year-over-year to $84 million.

Release Date: May 08, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Fluence Energy Inc (NASDAQ:FLNC) reported $432 million in revenue for Q2 2025, exceeding expectations due to early project milestone achievements.

  • The company achieved a double-digit adjusted gross profit margin for the seventh consecutive quarter.

  • Fluence Energy Inc (NASDAQ:FLNC) has a robust backlog of approximately $4.9 billion, providing a solid foundation for future growth.

  • The company ended the quarter with over $1 billion in liquidity, including $610 million in cash, demonstrating strong financial health.

  • Fluence Energy Inc (NASDAQ:FLNC) launched its innovative Smartstack technology, receiving positive feedback and securing its first contract, which is expected to enhance customer value and operational efficiency.

Negative Points

  • The recent increase in US tariffs on Chinese imports has introduced significant economic uncertainty, impacting near-term customer decision-making and project execution.

  • Fluence Energy Inc (NASDAQ:FLNC) revised its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance downward by $700 million due to tariff-related headwinds.

  • The company reported a negative adjusted EBITDA of $30 million for the quarter, attributed to fixed operating costs and backend-loaded revenue.

  • There is a pause in the execution of some US contracts and the signing of new ones due to tariff uncertainties, affecting the company's revenue outlook.

  • Fluence Energy Inc (NASDAQ:FLNC) faces challenges in the global supply chain, with a heavy reliance on Chinese battery production, limiting diversification options.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you clarify the capacity expectations for the ASC facility in Tennessee? A: Each line at the ASC facility has a capacity of 3 to 3.5 gigawatt hours. By mixing domestically produced batteries with imported ones, we can achieve a total of 12 gigawatt hours. This assumes a 50/50 mix of domestic and imported batteries, which will depend on final tariff levels. (Julian Nebreda, CEO)