NASDAQ$WKHS

Workhorse Group Inc · Q3 2023 earnings

Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Workhorse experienced an increase in sales driven by reversal of sales allowance and made progress in its commercial EV, drone, and last mile delivery product roadmaps. However, HVIP voucher delays significantly impacted financial results and outlook for the year.

Workhorse Group Inc. reported a net loss of $30.6 million on revenue of $3.0 million for the third quarter of 2023. The company made progress on its product roadmap, including beginning production of the W56 and increasing production of the W750. However, HVIP voucher delays in California significantly impacted the company's financial results.

  • Began production of W56 stripped chassis and step van models.
  • Increased production and completed customer demonstrations of W750 step van.
  • Added two new certified dealers to the commercial vehicle network.
  • Received IRS approval as a qualified manufacturer for the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$3.03M

Previous: $1.55M+95.5%
EPS (adj)

-$2.80

Previous: -$4.40+36.4%
Capital Expenditures

-$16.5M

Previous: -$9.71M-70.2%
Free Cash Flow

-$47.2M

Previous: -$45.1M-4.6%
Net Income

-$30.6M

Previous: -$35.4M+13.4%
Operating Income

-$21.1M

Previous: -$48.8M+56.9%
Gross Profit

-$3.53M

Previous: -$7.97M+55.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$38.9M

Previous: $120M-67.6%
Total Assets

$146M

Previous: $202M-27.5%
R&D Expense

$5.77M

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$3.52M

Previous: $2.99M+17.9%

Revenue & EPS history

Workhorse · Revenue · Quarterly

$3.03M

Q3 2023+95.5%vs Q3 2022
Beat estimate in 2 of 14 quarters(14%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Workhorse · $4.33M total across 3 segments · Q1 2026

  • Vehicles
    $4.27M
  • Extended Warranty
    $29K
  • Services, Parts and Accessories
    $26K

Forward guidance

Workhorse now expects 2023 full year revenues to be in the range of $10 million to $15 million.

Tailwinds

  • Positive resolution of the HVIP voucher issue.
  • Meaningful momentum exiting 2023.
  • Advanced discussions with third parties to obtain additional financing.
  • Evaluating other options to strengthen our liquidity position.
  • CARB Clean Fleet mandates in 2024 and beyond.

Headwinds

  • Financial results and outlook for the year were significantly impacted by the HVIP voucher delays.
  • Market disruption due to HVIP voucher delays.
  • Delayed timing for access of our products to the California market.
  • Significantly reducing our revenue outlook for the remainder of 2023.
  • Need to strengthen financial position and ensure runway to execute strategic and future product plans.

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 Q3 2023

Historical avgQ3 2023

-1.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

-5.9%

Avg return

5 days after

-6.4%

Avg return

30 days after

26%

16 / 62 earnings

Positive

+201.1%

Q1 2019

Best reaction

-55.1%

Q1 2011

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+2.8%-20.1%-15.9%
Q4 2025+5.8%-9.6%-1.0%
Q3 2025-1.9%-21.3%-30.8%
Q2 2025-7.4%-20.9%-35.0%
Q1 2025-9.8%-11.8%-1.5%
Q4 2024-5.2%-30.9%-43.8%
Q3 2024-12.5%-8.3%-36.9%
Q2 2024-27.9%-35.7%-35.9%
Q1 2024-11.3%-10.4%-60.8%
Q4 2023-15.0%-15.8%-35.8%
Q3 2023+2.5%-6.5%-5.0%
Q2 2023-12.7%-23.9%-48.3%
Q1 2023-3.7%-1.2%+8.6%
Q4 2022-9.0%-8.3%-35.4%
Q3 2022-3.3%+1.8%-31.5%
Q2 2022-13.9%-2.7%-31.5%
Q1 2022-8.7%+11.0%+15.7%
Q4 2021+21.1%+17.6%+59.7%
Q3 2021-3.6%+4.1%-25.8%
Q2 2021+1.7%-6.8%-11.8%
Q1 2021-14.5%-16.0%+75.3%
Q4 2020-0.2%-15.1%-14.8%
Q3 2020+9.8%+11.2%+21.7%
Q2 2020-7.3%-7.6%+43.0%
Q1 2020-8.8%-8.5%+0.0%
Q4 2019-11.6%-33.2%-23.2%
Q3 2019-8.0%-16.9%-8.1%
Q2 2019-11.8%-15.3%-7.3%
Q1 2019+201.1%+106.8%+136.4%
Q4 2018-10.7%-11.1%-40.7%
Q3 2018-1.6%-0.5%-34.5%
Q2 2018-15.3%-28.0%-21.0%
Q1 2018-8.0%-8.0%-19.4%
Q4 2017-1.7%-3.5%-5.9%
Q3 2017+5.7%+5.0%+1.5%
Q2 2017-0.8%+4.9%+33.8%
Q1 2017-13.4%+5.1%+28.8%
Q4 2016-16.8%-14.2%-29.6%
Q3 2016-1.1%+2.6%-6.1%
Q2 2016+4.9%+7.9%+15.3%
Q1 2016-3.5%
Q4 2015-2.1%
Q3 2015+22.7%
Q2 2015+0.0%
Q1 2015+3.4%
Q4 2014-2.7%
Q3 2014+11.4%
Q2 2014+27.7%
Q4 2013+0.0%
Q3 2013+0.7%
Q2 2013-4.0%
Q1 2013+20.5%
Q4 2012+0.0%
Q3 2012-28.0%
Q2 2012-33.3%
Q1 2012-13.8%
Q4 2011-8.3%
Q1 2011-55.1%
Q3 2011+0.0%
Q2 2010+0.0%
Q4 2010+12.5%
Q3 2010-9.7%
Q1 2010

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