NASDAQ$FCEL
FuelCell Energy Inc · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported a decrease in revenue due to deemphasizing product sales, offset by increased generation and advanced technologies contract revenues, and experienced a gross loss primarily due to noncash charges.
FuelCell Energy reported a decrease in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2019, driven by a strategic shift away from product sales. The company faced a gross loss due to noncash charges related to project operations and PPA termination. Operating expenses decreased, but administrative costs increased due to restructuring initiatives. The company is focusing on its project backlog to generate recurring cash flow.
- Revenue decreased by 38% year-over-year to $11.0 million due to a focus on PPA opportunities.
- Gross loss totaled $(23.4) million, compared to a gross profit of $1.1 million in the same quarter last year, impacted by noncash charges.
- Operating expenses decreased by 26% to $9.6 million, while administrative and selling expenses increased due to restructuring costs.
- Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders was $(0.23), compared to $(2.31) in the prior year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
FuelCell Energy · Revenue · Quarterly
$11M
Revenue by segment
FuelCell Energy · $35.6M total across 4 segments · Q2 2026
- Product$18M—50.6%
- Generation$8.68M—24.4%
- Advanced Technologies$4.72M—13.2%
- Service$4.18M—11.7%
Forward guidance
FuelCell Energy is focused on executing its project commitments and positioning the Company to deliver positive earnings.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2019
-2.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
-3.4%
Avg return
5 days after
-5.7%
Avg return
30 days after
30%
20 / 67 earnings
Positive
+29.6%
Q1 2020
Best reaction
-38.9%
Q4 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | -10.4% | -2.1% | — | |
| Q1 2026 | -2.9% | -12.8% | -15.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | +22.5% | +11.3% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | +23.3% | +62.8% | +134.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.0% | +0.8% | -12.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | +3.6% | -2.4% | -38.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +6.1% | +5.7% | -2.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +6.4% | +4.9% | -14.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +6.1% | -5.7% | -31.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.4% | -13.1% | -7.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.2% | +7.8% | -25.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | -6.3% | -13.9% | -4.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | -2.1% | +17.2% | -12.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | -6.1% | -5.2% | -27.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -17.2% | -18.1% | -4.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | +6.3% | +3.3% | -22.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -7.6% | -18.4% | +6.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | +6.2% | -7.1% | -14.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | -9.2% | -1.5% | -37.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +9.3% | +16.5% | +28.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | -6.1% | -18.3% | -28.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | -7.8% | -12.1% | -43.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | +8.2% | +29.1% | +20.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | -17.5% | -8.0% | -0.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | -0.4% | -7.5% | +20.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +29.6% | +6.1% | +33.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | -38.9% | -46.5% | -12.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | +6.0% | +0.0% | -22.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | -13.5% | -44.4% | -16.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | -12.7% | -16.7% | -35.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -6.8% | +0.0% | -19.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | -6.7% | -11.7% | -13.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -8.9% | -4.7% | -27.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +6.4% | +5.3% | +5.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | +7.0% | +5.4% | -10.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | -0.7% | +0.0% | +50.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +1.9% | +5.6% | +15.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -6.7% | -10.0% | +6.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | -2.6% | -7.7% | -23.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.2% | -3.4% | -1.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | -19.7% | -29.0% | -24.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -14.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -9.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -7.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -20.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +10.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -4.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -11.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -15.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -9.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -5.2% | — | — |
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