Shoals Technologies (US:SHLS) Globenewswire·2025-05-06 11:00Core Insights - Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. reported a quarterly revenue of $80.4 million, a decrease of 11.5% compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to strategic pricing actions and customer mix [5][8] - The company achieved a gross margin of 35.0%, down from 40.2% in the prior-year period, reflecting similar challenges as revenue [6][8] - The net loss for the quarter was $(0.3) million, compared to a net income of $4.8 million in the prior-year period [8][10] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $12.8 million from $20.5 million year-over-year [8][10] - The backlog and awarded orders increased by 5% year-over-year to $645.1 million, indicating strong demand for the company's products [11] Financial Performance - Revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was $80.4 million, down from $90.8 million in the same quarter of 2024 [5][31] - Gross profit was $28.1 million, compared to $36.5 million in the prior-year period, with a gross profit margin of 35.0% [6][31] - General and administrative expenses decreased to $21.7 million from $22.8 million, primarily due to a reduction in legal expenses [7][31] - The company reported an adjusted net income of $5.2 million, down from $12.6 million in the prior-year period [10][42] Backlog and Orders - The backlog and awarded orders as of March 31, 2025, were $645.1 million, reflecting a 4.9% increase year-over-year and a 1.6% increase sequentially from December 31, 2024 [11] - Approximately $500 million of the backlog is scheduled for the upcoming four quarters, indicating strong future revenue potential [2][11] Market Outlook - The company provided an outlook for the second quarter and full year 2025, citing near-term uncertainty in the utility-scale solar market [13][17] - Despite current market volatility, the company believes the fundamentals of its industry remain strong, with ongoing projects and positive business opportunities [3][11]