NASDAQ$NFE

New Fortress Energy Inc. · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

New Fortress Energy reported a net loss for Q1 2021, with revenue remaining stable and the formation of a joint venture focused on renewable and clean fuels.

New Fortress Energy reported first quarter 2021 financial results, which included revenue stability compared to the previous quarter but a significant net loss increase primarily due to higher LNG costs and acquisition-related expenses. The company highlighted the formation of a joint venture, Zero Parks, focused on renewable and low-carbon fuels, and declared a dividend of $0.10 per share.

  • Closed acquisitions of Hygo Energy Transition Ltd. and Golar LNG Partners LP for $5.1 billion enterprise value.
  • Development projects are advancing on budget and schedule, with Mexico and Nicaragua terminals expected to be operational in Q2 2021.
  • Launched Zero Parks, a joint venture with Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure focused on renewable and low-carbon fuels.
  • Completed a private offering of $1.5 billion of senior secured notes due 2026 and closed a $200 million senior secured Revolving Credit Facility.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$146M

Previous: $74.5M+95.5%
EPS (adj)

-$0.21

Previous: -$0.32+34.4%
Capital Expenditures

-$80.8M

Previous: -$56.1M-44.1%
Free Cash Flow

-$119M

Previous: -$64.4M-84.3%
Net Income

-$37.9M

Previous: -$8.3M-356.8%
Operating Income

-$22.3M

Previous: -$36M+38.0%
Gross Profit

$49M

Previous: $6.31M+676.3%
Cash & Equivalents

$360M

Previous: $233M+54.8%
Total Assets

$1.83B

Previous: $1.49B+23.0%
Stock-Based Comp

$1.77M

Previous: $2.51M-29.4%

Revenue & EPS history

New Fortress Energy · Revenue · Quarterly

$146M

Q1 2021+95.5%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 5 of 12 quarters(42%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

New Fortress Energy · $250M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023

  • Terminals & Infra
    $195M-22.6%
  • Ships
    $54.9M-37.5%

Forward guidance

The company is focused on expanding its infrastructure and logistics to deliver integrated energy solutions and transitioning to clean energy.

Tailwinds

  • Advancing development projects on budget and schedule.
  • Expecting Mexico and Nicaragua terminals to be operational in Q2 2021.
  • Making progress on Fast LNG asset for stable supply at rates below market prices.
  • Actively engaging with gas suppliers for long-term, fixed-price feedstock.
  • Zero Parks aims to reach FID on its first two projects in 90-120 days.

Headwinds

  • Limited operating history
  • Inability to refinance outstanding indebtedness
  • Cyclical changes in demand for and price of LNG and natural gas
  • Competition from third parties
  • Failure to obtain and maintain approvals and permits from governmental and regulatory agencies

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 Q1 2021

Historical avgQ1 2021

-0.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.7%

Avg return

5 days after

-0.3%

Avg return

30 days after

52%

15 / 29 earnings

Positive

+25.3%

Q4 2020

Best reaction

-63.3%

Q1 2025

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+3.4%-8.4%-27.9%
Q4 2025+1.9%-9.0%-15.6%
Q3 2025-4.3%-17.1%+12.1%
Q1 2025-63.3%-54.9%-59.6%
Q4 2024-9.6%-1.3%-14.3%
Q3 2024-5.7%-2.1%+29.4%
Q2 2024-17.1%-18.0%-35.0%
Q1 2024+5.2%+3.7%-10.9%
Q4 2023+8.7%+5.7%-3.4%
Q3 2023+21.9%+22.7%+37.0%
Q2 2023+5.4%+2.5%+10.9%
Q1 2023+11.0%+9.2%+5.0%
Q4 2022-13.9%-6.7%-26.7%
Q3 2022-15.9%-13.8%-22.6%
Q2 2022-1.7%+5.4%+11.1%
Q1 2022+8.4%-2.9%+17.4%
Q4 2021+24.7%+34.1%+52.9%
Q3 2021-4.3%-5.5%-21.6%
Q2 2021+1.3%-0.9%-1.5%
Q1 2021-3.2%-8.5%-2.5%
Q4 2020+25.3%+20.4%+9.3%
Q3 2020-18.9%-18.3%+3.3%
Q2 2020+8.1%+15.0%+33.5%
Q1 2020+4.7%+8.5%+11.8%
Q4 2019+7.3%+6.5%-37.7%
Q3 2019-4.1%-6.8%-2.3%
Q2 2019+14.4%+27.7%+29.0%
Q1 2019-0.1%+14.8%-10.2%
Q4 2018-3.5%+18.6%+22.0%
Q3 2018
Q2 2018
Q1 2018
Q4 2017

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