Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was $1.91 billion, down 33% sequentially and down 40% year over year [21] - Net loss was approximately $100 million for the first quarter [7] - Gross margin decreased both sequentially and year over year, primarily due to a decrease in the average selling price (ASP) of solar modules [21] - Total operating expenses were $350 million, down 8% sequentially and down 18% year over year [22] - The asset liability ratio was approximately 74%, down from nearly 75% at the end of the first quarter last year [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total shipments reached 19.1 gigawatts, with module shipments accounting for approximately 90% [13] - Shipments to overseas markets accounted for around 70%, with significant growth in the Indo Pacific and North Asia markets [14] - Shipments to the Indo Pacific market grew by nearly 10% year over year and 150% sequentially [14] - Shipments of energy storage systems (ESS) exceeded 300 megawatt hours, with expectations of around 6 gigawatt hours for the full year 2025 [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - New installations in China in the first quarter amounted to 59.7 gigawatts, an increase of 31% year over year [7] - The global module demand is expected to remain about 700 gigawatts in 2025, with strong growth anticipated in Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East [18] - The U.S. market is expected to see a wave of early purchases of cells and modules due to a shortage in local production capacity and the impact of reciprocal tariffs [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain a leading position in the industry by optimizing market strategies and supply chain management while improving technology and product competitiveness [12] - The focus is on high-efficiency cell capacity and high-power products, with expectations of a competitive advantage in the market [10] - The company plans to explore innovative business models that integrate solar and storage solutions to provide high-efficiency and smart green energy solutions [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the current market environment is challenging due to low prices across the solar supply chain and disruptions from international trade policies [7] - There is optimism about long-term demand in the U.S. market despite current uncertainties [18] - Management expects gross margins to improve slightly in the second quarter due to an upward trend in module prices driven by demand from China and other regions [34] Other Important Information - The company expects annual production capacity for mono wafers, solar cells, and solar modules to reach 120, 95, and 130 gigawatts, respectively, by the end of 2025 [12] - Confirmed orders for energy storage systems accounted for 50% to 60%, with another 20% to 30% showing strong potential for signing [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide details on ESS shipments and sourcing of battery cells? - ESS shipments are mainly targeted at the Asia Pacific, Europe, and emerging markets, with challenges in extending the ESS business in the U.S. due to trade barriers [27] Question: What are the expectations for margins in Q2 and Q3? - Short-term expectations are for gross margins to improve slightly in Q2, with potential stabilization in the second half of the year [34] Question: What are the plans for U.S. cell manufacturing given the tariffs? - Local production in the U.S. is seen as a long-term trend, but current uncertainties make short-term plans difficult [38] Question: What is the expected gross margin for ESS? - The target gross margin for ESS is expected to be in the range of 5% to 10% [45] Question: What is the U.S. shipment target for this year? - The U.S. shipment target is approximately 5% to 10% of total shipments, with a low case of around 5% [50] Question: How does the company plan to manage shareholder returns? - The company plans to buy back shares and defer dividends, with an initial plan of at least $100 million for dividends and repurchases [56]

JinkoSolar (JKS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Stella Wang - Investor RelationsGener Miao - Chief Marketing OfficerMengmeng Li - Chief Financial OfficerTyler Bisset - Equity Research AssociateHaiyun Cao - DirectorRajiv Chaudhri - President Conference Call Participants Philip Shen - Managing Director, Senior Research AnalystAlan Lau - Analyst Operator a reminder, today's conference call is being recorded. I would now like to turn the meeting over to your host for today ...

Core Viewpoint - JinkoSolar reported a challenging first quarter of 2025, with significant declines in revenue and profitability due to low module prices and disruptions in demand from international trade policy changes, resulting in a net loss of US$181.7 million [4][30]. Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were RMB13.84 billion (US$1.91 billion), down 33.0% sequentially and 39.9% year-over-year [11]. - Gross loss was RMB352.9 million (US$48.6 million), compared to a gross profit of RMB2.74 billion in Q1 2024 [12]. - Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB1.32 billion (US$181.7 million), a significant increase from a net income of RMB609.4 million in Q1 2024 [30]. - Basic and diluted losses per ordinary share were RMB6.40 (US$0.88) [32]. Operational Highlights - Module shipments reached 17.5 GW, ranking first in the industry, with total shipments of 19,130 MW [6][35]. - The company became the first module manufacturer to deliver over 320 GW of solar modules globally [6]. - The order book visibility for 2025 is currently at 60% to 70%, with certain regions exceeding 80% [7]. Market Dynamics - New installations in China for Q1 2025 amounted to 59.7 GW, a 31% increase year-over-year, indicating resilience in domestic demand [5]. - Average monthly bidding prices for solar modules in China have started to recover, returning to more rational levels [5]. Research and Development - The N-type TOPCon-based perovskite tandem solar cell achieved a record conversion efficiency of 34.22% [6][8]. - The company expects its annual production capacity for mono wafers, solar cells, and solar modules to reach 120.0 GW, 95.0 GW, and 130.0 GW, respectively, by the end of 2025 [10][38]. Energy Storage Developments - Shipments of energy storage systems exceeded 300 MWh in Q1 2025, with expectations of around 6 GWh for the full year [9]. - Confirmed orders for energy storage systems account for 50% to 60%, with an additional 20% to 30% showing strong potential for signing [9].

Core Viewpoint - JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, with the SEC, highlighting its position as a leading solar module manufacturer [1]. Company Overview - JinkoSolar is recognized as one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers globally, distributing products and services to a diverse international customer base across multiple countries [3]. - The company operates over 10 production facilities and has more than 20 overseas subsidiaries in various countries, including Japan, South Korea, and the United States, as of March 31, 2025 [4]. Financial Reporting - The annual report on Form 20-F includes audited consolidated financial statements and is accessible on the company's website and the SEC's website [2]. - Shareholders can request a hard copy of the annual report, which contains complete audited financial statements, free of charge [2].

Financial Performance - The company recognized an impairment loss of RMB 1,242.2 million for long-lived assets, reflecting the excess of carrying values over fair value [657]. - The company recorded net foreign exchange gains of RMB 1.03 billion, RMB 0.94 billion, and RMB 484.4 million (US$66.4 million) in 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively [806]. - Inflation in China was reported at 2.0%, 0.2%, and 0.2% for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, with no material impact on the company's operations [803]. Cash and Borrowings - As of December 31, 2024, the company held RMB 25.05 billion (US$3.43 billion) in cash and cash equivalents, with RMB 5.83 billion (US$799.2 million) denominated in U.S. dollars [807]. - The company has short-term borrowings of RMB 6.93 billion (US$949.9 million) and long-term borrowings of RMB 20.64 billion (US$2.83 billion) as of December 31, 2024, with average interest rates of 2.7% [809]. - The company has a credit agreement with Wells Fargo, with a total credit facility of US$75.0 million under negotiation for renewal [810]. Risk Management - The company has entered into foreign exchange forward contracts with notional values of US$940.0 million and €330.0 million, maturing within 12 months [805]. - The company estimates a 1% expected failure rate for solar modules over the warranty period, with significant judgments applied in estimating warranty costs [653]. - The company’s allowance for credit losses is assessed quarterly, with estimates based on past collection experience and current economic conditions [647]. - The company’s accrued warranty liability would increase by RMB 38.4 million if the expected failure rate and replacement cost assumptions increased by 5% [656].

Market Overview - US stock index futures are all down before the market opens, with Dow futures down 0.06%, S&P 500 futures down 0.12%, and Nasdaq futures down 0.07% [1] - Major European indices show positive performance, with Germany's DAX up 0.52%, UK's FTSE 100 up 0.11%, France's CAC40 up 0.72%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 up 0.50% [2][3] - WTI crude oil is down 0.33% at $62.81 per barrel, while Brent crude oil is down 0.36% at $65.56 per barrel [3][4] Economic Data and Corporate Earnings - The upcoming week is significant for economic data and corporate earnings, with the April non-farm payroll report and Q1 inflation data being key focuses [5] - 180 S&P 500 companies are set to report quarterly earnings, with major companies like Apple, Amazon, Coca-Cola, Eli Lilly, Meta, Microsoft, and Chevron in the spotlight [5] Corporate Actions - Spirit AeroSystems has reached an agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of certain assets, with Boeing repurchasing its previously divested business for $4.7 billion in stock [8] - Merck has announced a $3.9 billion acquisition of SpringWorks Therapeutics to enhance its oncology drug portfolio, with the deal valued at approximately $3.4 billion in enterprise value [9] - Amazon has seen prices of nearly 1,000 products rise by an average of 30% due to the impact of tariffs, affecting various categories from electronics to clothing [10] Earnings Forecast - Upcoming earnings reports include companies such as NXP Semiconductors, AstraZeneca, BP, Novartis, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Coca-Cola, Pfizer, UPS, General Motors, Daqo New Energy, and JinkoSolar [11]

Core Viewpoint - JinkoSolar plans to release its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2025 on April 29, 2025, before U.S. market opening [1] Group 1: Earnings Conference Call - JinkoSolar's management will host an earnings conference call on April 29, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time [2] - Participants must register in advance to receive dial-in numbers, passcode, and unique access PIN [2] - A telephone replay of the call will be available starting 2 hours after the conclusion of the conference until May 6, 2025 [3] Group 2: Company Overview - JinkoSolar is one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers globally, distributing products to a diverse international customer base [4] - The company operates over 10 production facilities and has more than 20 overseas subsidiaries in various countries [5]

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Industry Overview - The solar industry is experiencing a significant impact from fluctuating solar panel prices, which are currently lower, affecting companies like Canadian Solar and JinkoSolar [1]. Company Analysis - Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) and JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) are both facing challenges due to the cyclical nature of the solar market, characterized by periods of high demand followed by downturns [1].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's annual module shipments increased by 18.3% year-over-year to approximately 93 gigawatts, ranking first in the industry [9] - Gross margin dropped to 10.9% in 2024 from 16% in 2023, while net income fell by 98% year-over-year to $7.9 million [10] - In Q4, gross margin was 3.6%, down from 15.7% in Q3, with a net loss of $64.9 million compared to net income of $3.2 million in Q3 [11][33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total module shipments for Q4 were approximately 25.2 gigawatts, with over 50% shipped to domestic markets where prices were lower [11] - The proportion of higher-priced overseas orders declined sequentially, leading to decreased average selling price (ASP) and profits [11] - The N-type Tiger Neo series accounted for over 95% of shipments in Q4 and nearly 90% for the full year [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Newly added installations in China reached 277 gigawatts in 2024, a 28% increase year-over-year, setting a record high [12] - China's module exports reached 236 gigawatts in 2024, an increase of 13% year-over-year [12] - The global PV industry maintained fast growth momentum, with expectations for newly added installations in China to be around 270 gigawatts or higher in 2025 [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is committed to maintaining technology leadership through continuous R&D investments and mass production of innovative products [15] - A cautious approach to capacity expansion is being taken, with no new capacity added aside from upgrades to TOPCon technology [24] - The company aims to optimize its asset and liability structure while maintaining healthy cash reserves to strengthen resilience to risks [25][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the industry may have entered a deep adjustment period, with companies lacking competitive costs likely to be phased out [21] - In the medium to long term, renewable energy is expected to supply half of global electricity demand by 2030, highlighting the growth potential of the PV industry [22] - The company expects module shipments to be between 16 to 18 gigawatts for Q1 2025 and between 85 and 100 gigawatts for the full year [24] Other Important Information - The company received a BBB rating for the second consecutive year in the MSCI ESG ratings, reflecting its commitment to ESG [18] - A strong patent portfolio was built, including 462 granted TOPCon patents, making the company a leading holder of such patents globally [19] - The company is actively responding to patent infringement claims from competitors, asserting that the allegations lack merit [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of increased import tariffs from Vietnam on margins and pricing strategy - Management indicated that they have prepared solutions for AD/CVD tariffs and do not expect a significant negative impact on margins [45] Question: Expectations for U.S. shipments and potential pullback due to higher tariffs - Management stated it is too early to define shipment volumes to the U.S. due to uncertain policies [48] Question: Q1 margin expectations - Management expects Q1 margins to be lower than Q4 due to lower prices from previous orders [58] Question: CapEx expectations for 2025 - Management expects CapEx to be much lower than the previous year, approximately RMB4 billion to RMB5 billion [65] Question: Updates on Saudi capacity and operational timeline - The Saudi Super Factory is in early preparation, with ground-breaking targeted by the end of Q2 and full operational status expected by the end of next year [82] Question: Market share expectations for 2025 - Management anticipates a slight decrease in market share this year due to industry consolidation but expects to be in a good position for future growth [89]