NASDAQ$WKHS
Workhorse Group Inc · Q4 2022 earnings
Q4 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Workhorse's financial results for Q4 2022 were reported, showing increased sales and reduced cost of sales compared to the same period last year, alongside a net loss and ongoing progress in product development and strategic initiatives.
Workhorse Group reported Q4 2022 sales of $3.4 million, a significant increase from the previous year's $(2.0) million. The company's cost of sales decreased to $21.2 million from $99.9 million year-over-year. Despite these improvements, Workhorse reported a net loss of $38.7 million for the quarter. The company is focused on ramping up production and deliveries of its W4 CC, W750, and W56 product lines.
- Sales increased to $3.4 million, compared to $(2.0) million in the same period last year, driven by increased W4 CC vehicle sales.
- Cost of sales decreased to $21.2 million from $99.9 million year-over-year, due to non-cash charges related to the discontinued C1000 program.
- Net loss was $38.7 million, a significant improvement compared to the $156.1 million loss in the same period last year.
- The company is on track to ramp up production and deliveries across its W4 CC, W750 and W56 products in 2023.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Workhorse · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.45M
Revenue by segment
Workhorse · $4.33M total across 3 segments · Q1 2026
- Vehicles$4.27M—98.7%
- Extended Warranty$29K—0.7%
- Services, Parts and Accessories$26K—0.6%
Forward guidance
Workhorse anticipates significant revenue growth in 2023, with expected revenue in the range of $75 million to $125 million.
Tailwinds
- Focus on manufacturing and operational excellence to support increased production.
- Strategic plan to enable Workhorse to achieve its goals.
- Expected ramp-up in sales, production, and deliveries of commercial vehicles and drones.
- Anticipated momentum from exiting 2022 to prepare for expanded operations in 2023.
- Confidence in having necessary cash and access to capital to meet objectives.
Headwinds
- No specific negative guidance was provided in the earnings report.
- Risks associated with supply chain disruptions, including constraints on steel, semiconductors and other material inputs and resulting cost increases.
- Risks associated with Workhorse's ability to develop and manufacture its new product portfolio, including the W4 CC, W750, W56 and WNext platforms.
- Risks associated with Workhorse's ability to attract and retain customers for its existing and new products.
- Risks associated with obtaining orders and executing upon such orders.
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 2022
-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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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