FTC Solar(US:FTCI) Globenewswireยท2025-11-12 11:30Core Insights - FTC Solar reported strong financial results for Q3 2025, with revenue increasing nearly 160% year-over-year, reaching $26.0 million, the highest level in eight quarters [2][3][7] - The company achieved a gross profit of $1.6 million, marking a significant improvement from a gross loss of $3.9 million in the previous quarter [4][6] - Operating expenses were reduced to $9.3 million, down from $10.7 million in the prior quarter, indicating improved cost management [5][6] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $26.0 million, representing a 30.2% increase from the previous quarter and a 156.8% increase from Q3 2024 [3][6] - GAAP gross margin improved to 6.1%, compared to a gross margin loss of 19.6% in the prior quarter [4][6] - Non-GAAP gross profit was $2.0 million, or 7.7% of revenue, a return to positive gross margin for the first time since late 2023 [4][6] Operating Metrics - The company reported a net loss of $23.9 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $15.4 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, in the prior quarter [6][7] - Adjusted EBITDA loss was $4.0 million, an improvement from losses of $10.4 million in the previous quarter and $12.2 million in the year-ago quarter [6][7] - The contracted backlog, excluding the Levona agreement, stands at approximately $462 million [9] Strategic Developments - FTC Solar secured a $75 million strategic financing facility, with $37.5 million already closed, to support its growth initiatives [10][11] - The company announced a one-gigawatt tracker supply agreement with Levona Renewables, with the first project expected to start construction in early 2026 [8][9] - FTC Solar plans to acquire a 55% interest in Alpha Steel, LLC for approximately $2.7 million, enhancing its manufacturing capabilities [11] Outlook - For Q4 2025, the company expects revenue to increase by approximately 25% compared to Q3 2025, with guidance set between $30.0 million and $35.0 million [12][13]