ZACKSยท2025-08-01 13:56Core Insights - Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP) reported a second-quarter 2025 operating loss of 22 cents per unit, which is wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 19 cents, and compared to a loss of 28 cents per unit in the same quarter last year [1][10] Total Revenues of BEP - BEP's total revenues reached $974 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $979 million by 0.5%, but representing a 17.3% increase from $830 million in the year-ago quarter [2] Highlights of BEP's Q2 Earnings Release - The firm generated record Funds From Operations (FFO) of $371 million, up 10% year over year, attributed to strong underlying operating results and stable, inflation-linked cash flows [3][10] - The hydroelectric segment delivered FFO of $205 million, reflecting over 50% year-over-year growth, driven by strong performance in the U.S. and Colombian fleets [4] - The wind and solar segments generated a combined FFO of $184 million, with growth from development and acquisitions offsetting the sale of one business [4] - The distributed energy, storage, and sustainable solutions segments generated a combined FFO of $118 million, up 40%, benefiting from increased global demand for nuclear energy [5] Strategic Developments - BEP secured contracts to deliver an incremental 4,300 gigawatt hours per year and signed a Hydro Framework Agreement with Google to provide up to 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric capacity in the U.S. [6] - The firm executed its asset recycling program, generating $1.5 billion in expected proceeds since the start of the second quarter, with $400 million net to Brookfield Renewable [7] Financial Position - As of June 30, 2025, BEP had cash and cash equivalents of $1.91 billion, down from $3.14 billion as of December 31, 2024, and available liquidity of nearly $4.7 billion [8] - Year to date, BEP has completed $19 billion of financings, extending maturities and optimizing its capital structure [8]