NASDAQ$ERII
Energy Recovery Inc · Q1 2023 earnings
Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
Energy Recovery reported a challenging first quarter with revenue of $13.4 million, aligning with guidance. The company faced a net loss of $6.3 million due to lower gross margin and the timing of megaproject shipments. Despite the loss, operating cash flow was positive at $8.7 million, driven by strong collections.
- Revenue reached $13.4 million, meeting the February 2023 guidance.
- Gross margin decreased to 60.9%, impacted by changes in revenue mix across different channels.
- Operating expenses increased by 6% compared to Q4 2022, driven by sales and marketing investments.
- Net loss amounted to $6.3 million, primarily due to lower revenue and gross margin from timing of megaproject shipments.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Energy Recovery · Revenue · Quarterly
$13.4M
Revenue by segment
Energy Recovery · $33.6M total across 3 segments · Q4 2021
- Megaproject$25.1M+28.1%74.7%
- OEM$5.7M+39.0%17.0%
- Aftermarket$2.8M+3.7%8.3%
Forward guidance
Desalination revenue for 2023 will be heavily weighted to the second half of this year due to the expected timing of megaproject shipments. Desalination business is expected to grow between 3-7% this year. Wastewater business to double in 2023 and 2024.
Tailwinds
- Desalination revenue expected to be strong in the second half of 2023.
- Desalination business projected to grow between 3-7% this year.
- Increasing demand for wastewater products.
- Expanding sales and marketing capabilities to address wastewater opportunities.
- First deployment in a food manufacturing plant this summer.
Headwinds
- Timing of megaproject shipments is causing revenue to be heavily weighted to the second half of the year.
- Lower gross margin due to an increase in pump and hydraulic turbocharger revenue and a decrease in PX® Pressure Exchanger® revenue.
- Loss from operations primarily attributable to lower revenue and gross margin.
- Net loss and adjusted EBITDA primarily attributed to lower revenue and gross margin.
- Operating expenses grew 6% in the first quarter.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2023
-1.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.1%
Avg return
30 days after
49%
32 / 65 earnings
Positive
+34.9%
Q4 2013
Best reaction
-35.4%
Q4 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.7% | -23.1% | -29.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -35.4% | -36.6% | -38.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -16.0% | -18.6% | -14.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | -18.5% | -18.5% | -16.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +2.5% | +3.7% | +8.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +1.6% | +5.3% | -11.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | +21.6% | +10.8% | +12.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | -12.5% | -9.9% | -9.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.6% | -2.4% | -2.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | +16.5% | +19.1% | +24.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | -15.0% | -9.5% | -17.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | +4.7% | +6.0% | +13.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +3.4% | +2.8% | +2.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | -30.1% | -28.5% | -11.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | +2.8% | +2.3% | +3.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.7% | -6.1% | +14.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | +4.5% | +1.4% | +7.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | +5.5% | +7.8% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | -2.1% | -3.0% | +17.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | -0.8% | -15.4% | -3.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | +6.8% | +0.2% | +3.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | +9.9% | +11.0% | +23.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | -4.3% | -3.2% | +6.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | -6.9% | -6.1% | -8.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | +6.3% | -8.9% | -29.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +2.1% | +0.2% | -7.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | +1.6% | -9.7% | -11.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +10.7% | +6.0% | -2.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +11.6% | +3.8% | +16.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +22.4% | +21.9% | +8.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | +13.8% | +20.8% | +20.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.6% | +9.7% | +7.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | +13.3% | +26.3% | +19.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +12.3% | +27.9% | +42.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | -10.7% | -12.3% | -14.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -10.3% | -9.2% | -11.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | -7.3% | -10.4% | -7.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | -24.8% | -16.8% | -14.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | +12.5% | +22.1% | +15.7% | |
| Q1 2016 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +15.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -14.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -7.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -8.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +34.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -19.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -7.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -7.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -11.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -10.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -10.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -14.5% | — | — |
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