NASDAQ$ERII
Energy Recovery Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Achieved product revenue growth and record revenue despite the pandemic, launched new Ultra PX™ and announced share buyback program.
Energy Recovery reported a strong finish to 2020 with a 26% increase in product revenue for the fiscal year, driven by a 27% growth in the core seawater desalination business. The company also launched the new Ultra PX™ energy recovery device and approved a $50 million share repurchase program.
- Product revenue increased by 67% compared to Q4 2019.
- The company reported a net income of $3.5 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter.
- Water desalination business growth was driven by strong performance in the megaproject (MPD) channel.
- Operating expenses decreased by $1.5 million due to lower R&D expenditures.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Energy Recovery · Revenue · Quarterly
$26.4M
Revenue by segment
Energy Recovery · $26.4M total across 3 segments · Q4 2020
- Megaproject$19.6M—74.2%
- OEM$4.1M—15.5%
- Aftermarket$2.7M—10.2%
Forward guidance
The company anticipates growth in 2021 and 2022, which is expected to increase cash balances. Key steps include demonstrating the value proposition of VorTeq and extending the service life of VorTeq cartridges. They are also working on pressure exchanger capabilities to handle gases and address challenges in industrial and commercial refrigeration.
Tailwinds
- Projected growth in 2021 and 2022 will increase the Company’s cash balances.
- Deployment of the VorTeq at a live well will help demonstrate the value proposition of the VorTeq.
- The Company will be able to develop the pressure exchanger’s capabilities to handle gases.
- The Company will be able to develop products to address challenges faced in industrial and commercial refrigeration.
- The Company will be able to drive shareholder value.
Headwinds
- The Company will ever commercialize the VorTeq remains uncertain.
- The Company will be able to extend the service life of the VorTeq cartridges remains uncertain.
- Potential risks and uncertainties include any other factors that may have been discussed herein regarding the risks and uncertainties of the Company’s business.
- Risks discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
- Forward-looking statements are based on information currently available and on management’s beliefs, assumptions, estimates, or projections and are not guarantees of future events or results.
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 Q4 2020
-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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