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JinkoSolar(JKS) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-08-14 15:44
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 14, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Stella Wang - Investor Relations Li Xiande - Chief Executive Officer Gener Miao - Chief Marketing Officer Pan Li - Chief Financial Officer Charlie Cao - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Rajiv Chaudhri - Sunsara Capital Alan Lau - Jefferies Operator Hello, ladies and gentlemen and thank you for standing by for JinkoSolar Holdings Co. Ltd. Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Co ...
JinkoSolar(JKS) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-13 16:00
Exhibit 99.2 JinkoSolar Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results 08/14/2023 SHANGRAO, China, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Second Quarter 2023 Business Highlights ● Leveraging our outstanding global supply chain management, high quality products and extensive ...
JinkoSolar(JKS) - 2023 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-04-28 17:14
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS) Q1 2023 Results Conference Call April 28, 2023 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Stella Wang - Investor Relations Li Xiande - Chief Executive Officer Gener Miao - Chief Marketing Officer Pan Li - Chief Financial Officer Charlie Cao - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Brian Lee - Goldman Sachs & Company Philip Shen - ROTH MKM Alan Lau - Jefferies Operator Hello, thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Q1 2023 JinkoSolar Holding Company Limited Ea ...
JinkoSolar(JKS) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-04-27 16:00
Table of Contents New York Stock Exchange Ordinary shares, par value US$0.00002 per share* * Not for trading, but only in connection with the listing of the American depositary shares on New York Stock Exchange. Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: | --- | --- | --- | |----------------------------------|-------------------|--------------------------------| | | | | | | | Name of each exchange on which | | Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | registered | | Amer ...
JinkoSolar(JKS) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-04-27 16:00
First Quarter 2023 Overview [Business Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=First%20Quarter%202023%20Business%20Highlights) JinkoSolar saw strong Q1 2023 module demand, achieving over **60% YoY shipment growth** and advancing **N-type technology** - Polysilicon price decline stimulated module demand in Q1 2023[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Quarterly module shipments increased by more than **60% year-over-year**, with shipments to the Chinese market increasing by over **2 times year-over-year**[2](index=2&type=chunk) - N-type module shipments were approximately **6 GW** and retained a competitive premium over P-type modules[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Mass production efficiency of N-type TOPCon cells reached **25.3%**[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Jiangxi Jinko issued **RMB10 billion** in convertible bonds to support capacity expansion for advanced N-type technology[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Operational and Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=First%20Quarter%202023%20Operational%20and%20Financial%20Highlights) JinkoSolar achieved robust Q1 2023 year-over-year growth in key operational and financial metrics, improving gross margin Q1 2023 Key Operational & Financial Metrics | Metric | Q1 2023 (RMB) | Q4 2022 (RMB) | Q1 2022 (RMB) | Sequential Change | Year-over-Year Change | | :-------------------------------- | :------------ | :------------ | :------------ | :---------------- | :-------------------- | | Quarterly Shipments (MW) | 14,490 | - | - | -12.8% | +72.7% | | Total Revenues | 23.33 billion | 30.00 billion | 14.76 billion | -22.2% | +58.0% | | Gross Profit | 4.04 billion | 4.21 billion | 2.23 billion | -4.0% | +81.5% | | Gross Margin | 17.3% | 14.0% | 15.1% | +3.3 pp | +2.2 pp | | Net Income Attributable to JKS | 788.7 million | 665.0 million | 28.9 million | +18.6% | +2629.0% | | Adjusted Net Income Attributable to JKS | 836.4 million | 267.8 million | 328.4 million | +212.3% | +154.7% | | Basic EPS (RMB) | 3.91 | 3.31 | 0.15 | +18.1% | +2506.7% | | Diluted EPS (RMB) | 3.74 | 1.25 | 0.15 | +199.2% | +2393.3% | [Management Commentary](index=1&type=section&id=Mr.%20Xiande%20Li%2C%20JinkoSolar's%20Chairman%20and%20Chief%20Executive%20Officer%2C%20commented) Management noted strong Q1 2023 year-over-year growth, driven by N-type products and cost control, while investing in N-type R&D - Delivered year-over-year improvements in module shipments, total revenues, and gross margin[4](index=4&type=chunk) - Adjusted supply chain strategy to effectively control costs amidst polysilicon price volatility[4](index=4&type=chunk) - N-type products shipment ratio approached nearly **50% of total module shipments**, contributing to profitability[4](index=4&type=chunk) - Profitability in Q1 remained under pressure from demurrage costs in the U.S. market, but measures are being taken to improve customs clearance and shipment efficiency[4](index=4&type=chunk) - Optimistic about global market demand and opportunities from new technology in 2023, with continued investment in R&D and advanced N-type capacity[5](index=5&type=chunk) Market Dynamics and Technology Advancement [Global PV Market Trends](index=1&type=section&id=Global%20PV%20Market%20Trends) Global PV demand remained strong in Q1 2023, with China's installations surging **154.8% YoY**, anticipating further market stimulation - Growth in PV demand remained strong in Q1 2023 despite seasonal factors[5](index=5&type=chunk) - China's new PV installations reached **33.7 GWac**, an increase of **154.8% year-over-year**, making PV the second-largest power source in China[5](index=5&type=chunk) - Total overseas shipments of modules and cells from China reached **US$13.1 billion** in Q1, representing a **15.3% increase year-over-year**[5](index=5&type=chunk) - Polysilicon supply shortages are expected to ease, and price declines will release large market demand[5](index=5&type=chunk) [N-type Technology and Product Development](index=1&type=section&id=N-type%20Technology%20and%20Product%20Development) JinkoSolar's 11 GW TOPCon cell capacity reached full production, with **182mm N-type TOPCon cell efficiency at 25.3%**, and expects **N-type cell capacity to exceed 70%** by year-end - The second phase of **11 GW TOPCon cell capacity** in Jianshan has reached full production[6](index=6&type=chunk) - Average mass-produced efficiency of **182 mm N-type TOPCon cells** reached **25.3%**[6](index=6&type=chunk) - Accumulated N-type module shipments exceeded **16 GW** by the end of Q1 2023[8](index=8&type=chunk) - Launched the Second-Generation Tiger Neo panel family in January 2023, with module efficiencies up to **23.23%**[8](index=8&type=chunk) - Expects mass-produced N-type cell efficiency to reach **25.8%** by the end of 2023[8](index=8&type=chunk) - Expects N-type cell capacity to account for over **70% of total solar cell capacity** by the end of 2023[9](index=9&type=chunk) Detailed Financial Results for Q1 2023 [Total Revenues](index=3&type=section&id=Total%20Revenues) Total revenues in Q1 2023 were **RMB23.33 billion**, a **22.2% sequential decrease** but a **58.0% year-over-year increase** Total Revenues (RMB billions) | Period | Amount | Sequential Change | Year-over-Year Change | | :----- | :----- | :---------------- | :-------------------- | | Q1 2023 | 23.33 | -22.2% | +58.0% | | Q4 2022 | 30.00 | - | - | | Q1 2022 | 14.76 | - | - | - Sequential decrease mainly attributable to a decrease in solar module shipments[10](index=10&type=chunk) - Year-over-year increase mainly attributable to an increase in solar module shipments due to increasing global market demand[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Gross Profit and Gross Margin](index=3&type=section&id=Gross%20Profit%20and%20Gross%20Margin) Gross profit for Q1 2023 was **RMB4.04 billion**, with gross margin improving to **17.3%** due to decreased polysilicon costs Gross Profit and Gross Margin | Metric | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q1 2022 | Sequential Change | Year-over-Year Change | | :----------- | :------ | :------ | :------ | :---------------- | :-------------------- | | Gross Profit (RMB billion) | 4.04 | 4.21 | 2.23 | -4.0% | +81.5% | | Gross Margin | 17.3% | 14.0% | 15.1% | +3.3 pp | +2.2 pp | - Sequential and year-over-year increases in gross margin were mainly due to a decrease in the cost of polysilicon[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Operating Income and Expenses](index=3&type=section&id=Income%20from%20Operations%20and%20Operating%20Margin) Income from operations significantly increased to **RMB1.21 billion** in Q1 2023, with operating profit margin rising to **5.2%**, despite increased operating expenses year-over-year Operating Income and Margin | Metric | Q1 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q1 2022 | Sequential Change | Year-over-Year Change | | :----------------------- | :------ | :------ | :------ | :---------------- | :-------------------- | | Income from Operations (RMB million) | 1,211.75 | 614.4 | 40.8 | +97.2% | +2870.0% | | Operating Profit Margin | 5.2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | +3.2 pp | +4.9 pp | Total Operating Expenses (RMB billion) | Period | Amount | Sequential Change | Year-over-Year Change | | :----- | :----- | :---------------- | :-------------------- | | Q1 2023 | 2.83 | -21.3% | +29.4% | | Q4 2022 | 3.59 | - | - | | Q1 2022 | 2.19 | - | - | - Sequential decrease in operating expenses mainly due to a decrease in shipping costs for solar modules and a decrease in impairment loss on property, plant and equipment[11](index=11&type=chunk) - Year-over-year increase in operating expenses mainly attributable to an increasing loss of disposal on property, plant and equipment and an increase in demurrage charges[11](index=11&type=chunk) [Other Income and Expenses](index=3&type=section&id=Other%20Income%20and%20Expenses) Jink
JinkoSolar(JKS) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-03-10 19:03
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd (NYSE:JKS) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call March 10, 2023 7:30 AM ET Company Participants Stella Wang – Investor Relations Li Xiande – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Pan Li – Chief Financial Officer Gener Miao – Chief Marketing Officer Charlie Cao – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Philip Shen – ROTH MKM Rajiv Chaudhri – Sunsara Capital Alan Lau – Jefferies Operator Hello, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by for JinkoSolar Holding Compan ...
JinkoSolar(JKS) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-03-10 18:16
JINKOSOLAR HOLDING CO., LTD. Q4 2022 EARNINGS CALL PRESENTATION Disclaimer ThispresentationdoesnotconstituteanoffertosellorissueorthesolicitationofanoffertobuyoracquiresecuritiesofJinkoSolarHoldingCo., Ltd. (the “Company”) in any jurisdiction or an inducement to enter into investment activity, nor may it or any part of it form the basis of or be reliedoninconnectionwithanycontractorcommitmentwhatsoever. The information herein has been prepared by the Company solely for use in this presentation. The informat ...
JinkoSolar(JKS) - 2022 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-10-28 16:14
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total solar shipments in Q3 2022 were approximately 10.92 gigawatts, doubling year-over-year [6] - Total revenues reached $2.74 billion, an increase of 127.8% year-over-year [6] - Gross margin improved to 15.7% from 14.7% in the previous quarter [7] - Net income was $77.3 million, up 183.1% year-over-year, with adjusted net income of $60.1 million, improving 16.1% sequentially [7][18] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q3 were $2.1 billion, slightly down from the previous quarter but up from $1.1 billion year-over-year [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Shipments of N-type modules were approximately 3 gigawatts in Q3, an increase of nearly 160% sequentially [9][12] - The second phase of 8-gigawatt TOPCon cell capacity is ramping up smoothly, with an additional 11-gigawatt capacity expected to start production by year-end [10][11] - The company expects N-type products to account for about 60% of total shipments in 2023 [14][52] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Solar module shipments to the Chinese market increased fivefold year-over-year, while emerging markets grew approximately 180% [12] - The European market saw over 60% growth in solar module shipments [12] - The company anticipates that the Chinese market will contribute significantly to total installations, expecting over 40 gigawatts in Q4 2022 [7][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing a globalization strategy while enhancing resource input in key markets [8] - Plans to control inventory turnover at a reasonable level through efficient supply chain management [8] - The company aims for around 50% growth in shipments in 2023 compared to 2022, maintaining a solid global competitive position [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted strong demand in the China market, supported by renewable consumption packages and utility-scale projects [7] - The company expects polysilicon prices to fall in 2023, stimulating pent-up demand [8] - Management expressed optimism about the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on U.S. capacity expansion [23] Other Important Information - The company reported a net foreign exchange gain of approximately $73 million in Q3 2022 [18] - Total debt at the end of Q3 was about $4.2 billion, up from $3.8 billion [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the strategy regarding U.S. capacity expansion in light of the IRA? - Management views the IRA positively and is evaluating potential expansion of module capacity in the U.S. [23] Question: How much of the gross margin improvement is attributed to N-type shipments? - N-type shipments accounted for around 30% of total shipments, contributing to a higher gross margin compared to P-type [25] Question: What are the CapEx plans for 2022 and G&A expenses in Q3? - CapEx for the year is maintained at $3 billion, with G&A expenses around 4-5% of total revenues [26] Question: What is the outlook for gross margin in the next quarter? - Gross margin is expected to continue expanding due to increased N-type shipments and market share in China [47] Question: When will shipping costs be reflected in the numbers? - Shipping costs are expected to positively impact results starting from next year, though the effect in Q4 may be limited due to long-term contracts [58] Question: When do you expect polysilicon costs to start coming down? - Polysilicon prices are anticipated to trend downward starting in December, with significant capacity ramp-up expected in 2023 [60] Question: What percentage of Q4 shipments will be to China? - China is expected to account for around 50% to 55% of Q4 shipments due to strong demand from utility-scale developers [66]
JinkoSolar(JKS) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-26 15:54
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total solar shipments in Q2 2022 were 10.5 GW, with module shipments at 10.2 GW, representing a sequential increase of approximately 27% [6] - Total revenues reached US$2.81 billion, up 27.6% sequentially and a significant increase of 137% year-over-year [19] - Gross margin was 14.7%, relatively flat compared to Q1 2022, but down from 17.1% in Q2 2021 [19] - Adjusted net income for Q2 was US$55 million, improving sequentially [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The proportion of large-sized product shipments increased to nearly 90% in Q2 2022, optimizing the product structure [17] - The company achieved mass production efficiency of over 24.8% for its TOPCon cell capacity, which reached full production at the end of Q2 [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - China's solar PV installations in the first half of 2022 reached 30.9 GW, a year-over-year increase of 136% [8] - Exports of modules from China in the first half of the year reached 8.7 GW, a year-over-year increase of 2%, with exports to Europe increasing by 137% [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its N-type module production, expecting to complete its four-year N-type shipment goal [12] - Adjustments to capacity expansion for wafer cell and modules have been made in response to current supply chain conditions, with annual production capacity expected to reach 55 GW for mono wafer cells and 65 GW for modules by the end of 2022 [13] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that polysilicon prices are expected to peak in Q3 2022 before moderating as production ramps up in Q4 [8] - The company is optimistic about global PV development despite short-term volatility, expecting to achieve shipment growth that exceeds market growth [18] Other Important Information - The company is actively monitoring the impact of power rationing measures in Sichuan province on its operations and financial performance [9] - Total operating expenses for Q2 were US$457 million, up 40% sequentially, primarily due to increased shipping costs and share-based compensation [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of Sichuan power shutoff on capacity - Management estimated a 5% impact on Q3 grid capacity due to power cuts, affecting approximately 700 MW of wafer production [24][25] Question: Purchase of external wafers to meet shipment guidance - Management confirmed no plans to purchase external wafers, as guidance already accounts for the situation [26] Question: Recovery indicators for Sichuan power situation - Recovery is linked to water levels, with expectations for full capacity in the coming days [28] Question: Expectations for TOPCon product pricing - The expected premium for TOPCon products is around US$0.01 to US$0.015 compared to PERC [38] Question: Outlook on polysilicon prices - Management anticipates polysilicon prices will begin to drop in the coming quarters as supply stabilizes [77] Question: Gross margin expectations for upcoming quarters - Management expects slight expansion in gross margin in the second half of the year due to improved product mix and TOPCon contributions [79] Question: Operating expenses expectations - Operating expenses are expected to be slightly lower as a percentage of revenue in the second half of the year [81]