Core Insights - FuelCell Energy, Inc. has partnered with the University of Connecticut (UConn) to implement solid oxide fuel cell technology at UConn's Innovation Partnership Building, enabling independent power generation and thermal energy support [1][4] - UConn aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, with the FuelCell Energy project being a significant part of its sustainable energy initiatives [2][3] - The project will be executed in two phases, with a total of four 250-kilowatt fuel cells providing a combined capacity of one megawatt [1][5] Company Overview - FuelCell Energy is a global leader in sustainable energy technologies, holding 531 fuel cell technology patents and providing solutions for businesses, utilities, and municipalities [7][8] - The company's solid oxide fuel cell system operates on various fuels, including 100% hydrogen, and is designed for high efficiency and low emissions [7] University of Connecticut Initiatives - UConn is recognized for its commitment to sustainable energy and innovation, with plans to transform its Storrs campus to carbon neutral by 2030 [2][3] - The university will oversee technical work for regional groups in a Department of Energy decarbonization project, positioning its campus as a key support center [3] Project Details - The FuelCell Energy project will integrate into a building microgrid, allowing for the export of unused power to the local utility grid [5] - Each fuel cell unit will operate in combined heat and power mode, enhancing energy efficiency within the existing thermal system [5][6]

Core Insights - FuelCell Energy reported disappointing Q2/FY2024 results, characterized by negative gross margins and significant cash burn [3][23] - The company continues to face relentless dilution of common shares due to high cash usage and ongoing financing needs [5][23] - Preferred shares offer a 13.2% annualized dividend yield, making them attractive for income-oriented investors despite the company's operational challenges [21][23] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q2/FY2024 was $22.4 million, a decrease from $44 million in Q1/FY2024 [4] - Gross margin was -31.6%, significantly lower than the company's typical range of 40%-50% [4][14] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2/FY2024 was -26.5 million, indicating ongoing operational losses [4] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company reported a negative cash flow from operations of $37.1 million for Q2/FY2024 [4] - Unrestricted cash and short-term investments decreased to $260.1 million, with additional liquidity available through an amended sales agreement [6][9] - The company raised $31.7 million from selling 38.6 million shares after the quarter-end, indicating ongoing reliance on equity financing [5][7] Backlog and Future Prospects - The backlog increased slightly to $1,061.5 million, supported by a new long-term service agreement with Gyeonggi Green Energy worth approximately $160 million [11][15] - The service agreement is expected to generate revenue starting in FY2025, with commissioning of new fuel cell modules scheduled between 2024 and 2026 [19][18] - The company has reduced its FY2024 spending plans by $30 million, primarily due to project delays [9] Market Position and Strategy - FuelCell Energy's generation segment saw revenue growth to $14.1 million in Q2/FY2024, although gross margins remained negative [14] - The company is focusing on expanding its manufacturing capacity and R&D investments, with capital expenditures targeted between $45 million and $60 million [10] - The ability to issue additional common shares remains crucial for maintaining liquidity and funding ongoing operations [9][23]

FuelCell Energy TodayFCELFuelCell Energy$0.98 +0.11 (+12.66%) 52-Week Range$0.64▼$2.94Price Target$1.83Add to WatchlistFuelCell Energy NASDAQ: FCEL is up a solid 20% following its latest earnings release on dubious news and hope. The move confirms a technical reversal in the share price, but the report's detail belies the technical outlook. The downtrend will likely continue because the stock is well below its downtrend line, with losses widening. The takeaway is that FuelCell Energy's stock price is headin ...

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FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCEL) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call June 10, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Tom Gelston - Senior Executive Vice President, Finance & Investor Relations Jason Few - President & Chief Executive Officer Mike Bishop - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Mark Feasel - Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer Conference Call Participants George Gianarikas - Canaccord Genuity Saumya Jain - UBS Ryan Pfingst - B Riley Noel Parks - Touhy Bro ...

It's only thanks to the magic of stock dilution that FuelCell's losses seemed to decline.FuelCell Energy (FCEL 17.36%) stock roared ahead 13% through 10:35 a.m. ET Monday after the renewable energy company beat analyst forecasts for the second quarter of 2024.Heading into the quarter, Wall Street expected FuelCell to lose $0.08 per share on $21.4 million in sales. FuelCell did lose money, but only $0.07 per share. Its sales of $22.4 million likewise exceeded expectations. FuelCell's Q2 earningsDespite inves ...

FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) stock is in the green despite reporting a 42% revenue drop in its fiscal second-quarter earnings. Revenue tallied in at $22.4 million compared to $38.3 million a year ago. Furthermore, FuelCell remains unprofitable with a net loss of $37.65 million compared to a loss of $33.91 million a year ago. Net loss attributable to common stockholders improved to $32.94 million from $35.10 million.The green hydrogen company’s revenue is composed of four segments: service agreements, gener ...

FuelCell Energy (FCEL) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.07 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.08. This compares to loss of $0.09 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 12.50%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this fuel cell power plant maker would post a loss of $0.08 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.05, delivering a surprise of 37.50%.Over the last four quarters, the ...

Financial Performance - Total revenues for the three months ended April 30, 2024, were $22.4 million, a decrease of $15.9 million (42%) from $38.3 million in the same period of the prior year[144]. - Cost of revenues for the three months ended April 30, 2024, was $29.5 million, down $14.9 million (34%) from $44.4 million for the same period in the prior year[144]. - The gross loss for the three months ended April 30, 2024, was $7.1 million, compared to a gross loss of $6.1 million in the same period of the prior year, reflecting an increase of $981,000 (16%) in losses[144]. - Loss from operations for the three months ended April 30, 2024 was $41.4 million, an increase from $35.9 million in the prior year, driven by higher operating expenses[169]. - Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $32.9 million for the three months ended April 30, 2024, compared to $35.1 million in the prior year, with a net loss per common share of $0.07[178]. - Total revenues for the six months ended April 30, 2024, were $39.1 million, a decrease of $36.3 million (48%) from $75.4 million in the same period last year[180]. - Product revenues were $0 for the six months ended April 30, 2024, compared to $9.1 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a 100% decrease[182]. - Service agreements revenues decreased by $37.1 million (93%) to $3.0 million for the six months ended April 30, 2024, down from $40.1 million in the prior year[185]. - Generation revenues increased by $6.6 million (37%) to $24.6 million for the six months ended April 30, 2024, compared to $18.0 million for the same period in 2023[189]. - Advanced Technologies contract revenues rose to $11.5 million for the six months ended April 30, 2024, an increase of $3.3 million (39%) from $8.3 million in the prior year[197]. - Loss from operations for the six months ended April 30, 2024, was $83.8 million, an increase of $25.5 million from a loss of $58.3 million in the same period last year[200]. - For the six months ended April 30, 2024, net loss attributable to common stockholders was $53.5 million, a slight decrease from $54.5 million in the same period of 2023, with net loss per common share improving from $0.13 to $0.12[208]. Revenue Breakdown - Service agreements revenues for the three months ended April 30, 2024 decreased by $24.8 million (95%) to $1.4 million from $26.2 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to no module exchanges during the quarter[152]. - Cost of service agreements revenues decreased by $18.8 million (94%) to $1.3 million for the three months ended April 30, 2024, reflecting lower costs as there were no module exchanges[153]. - Gross profit from service agreements revenues was $0.1 million for the three months ended April 30, 2024, down from $6.1 million in the prior year, resulting in a gross margin of 7.5% compared to 23.2%[154]. - Generation revenues increased by $5.7 million (67%) to $14.1 million for the three months ended April 30, 2024, driven by new projects including the Toyota Project and Derby Projects[157]. - Cost of generation revenues rose by $4.3 million (25%) to $21.4 million for the three months ended April 30, 2024, due to the increased size of the installed fleet[158]. Expenses - Administrative and selling expenses increased to $17.7 million for the three months ended April 30, 2024, up from $15.1 million in the prior year, primarily due to increased compensation expenses[167]. - Research and development expenses rose to $16.6 million for the three months ended April 30, 2024, compared to $14.7 million in the prior year, reflecting increased spending on commercial development efforts[168]. - Administrative and selling expenses increased to $34.1 million for the six months ended April 30, 2024, up from $30.1 million in the prior year, primarily due to increased compensation expenses[196]. - Research and development expenses increased to $31.0 million for the six months ended April 30, 2024, compared to $27.4 million in the same period last year, driven by higher spending on ongoing development efforts[199]. Cash and Financing - As of April 30, 2024, unrestricted cash and cash equivalents totaled $158.8 million, down from $250.0 million as of October 31, 2023[210]. - The company raised approximately $6.3 million in gross proceeds from the sale of 6.5 million shares of common stock at an average price of $0.98 per share between April 10, 2024, and April 30, 2024[213]. - The company completed a tax equity financing transaction with Franklin Park totaling $30.2 million for two fuel cell power plant installations, with $21.1 million received during the six months ended April 30, 2024[215]. - Net cash used in operating activities was $95.4 million for the six months ended April 30, 2024, compared to $88.7 million for the same period in 2023[272]. - Net cash used in investing activities was $27.4 million for the six months ended April 30, 2024, a significant decrease from $111.6 million in the same period in 2023[274]. - Net cash provided by financing activities was $35.2 million during the six months ended April 30, 2024, compared to a net cash outflow of $4.0 million in the same period in 2023[275]. Backlog and Future Projects - Service agreements backlog increased to $145.1 million as of April 30, 2024, up from $73.7 million a year earlier, driven by a 14-year service agreement with Noeul Green Energy valued at approximately $75.6 million[234]. - Generation backlog decreased to $852.9 million as of April 30, 2024, compared to $926.0 million as of April 30, 2023[234]. - Overall backlog increased by approximately 3.8% to $1.06 billion as of April 30, 2024, compared to $1.02 billion a year earlier[236]. - The company is continually assessing various means to accelerate growth, including potential acquisitions and partnerships for geographic or manufacturing expansion[221]. - The company is focused on advancing sustainable clean energy technologies to address critical challenges in energy access and environmental stewardship[135]. Manufacturing and Production - The annualized production rate at the Torrington, CT manufacturing facility increased to approximately 30.9 MW for the three months ended April 30, 2024, compared to 28.7 MW for the same period in the prior year[150]. - Annualized production rate at the Torrington manufacturing facility was approximately 31.8 MW for the six months ended April 30, 2024, down from 33.4 MW for the same period in 2023[242]. - The solid oxide production capacity expansion in Calgary is expected to increase from 4 MW to 40 MW per year of SOEC production by the end of calendar year 2025[253]. - The maximum annualized capacity of the carbonate platform at the Torrington facility is currently 100 MW, with potential expansion to 200 MW with additional investment[253]. - The company plans to add an additional 400 MW of solid oxide manufacturing capacity in the U.S., contingent on market demand[262]. Financial Obligations - The company has a total of $314,130,000 in various financial obligations, including purchase commitments and lease payments[280]. - Total purchase commitments amount to $80,371,000, with $70,751,000 due within one year[280]. - The company has secured term loans totaling $147,143,000, with $17,786,000 due within one year[280]. - Operating lease commitments total $18,530,000, with $1,346,000 due within one year[280]. - The company is required to maintain a debt service coverage ratio of not less than 1.20:1.00, tested every six months[308].

Exhibit 99.1 FuelCell Energy Reports Second Quarter of Fiscal 2024 Results Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Summary (All comparisons are year-over-year unless otherwise noted) ● Revenue of $22.4 million, compared to $38.3 million ● Gross loss of $(7.1) million compared to $(6.1) million ● Loss from operations of $(41.4) million compared with $(35.9) million ● Net loss per share was $(0.07) compared with $(0.09) DANBURY, Conn., June 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) -- a global lead ...