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Ballard Reports Q4 2025 and Full Year Results
Prnewswire· 2026-03-12 11:30
Core Insights - Ballard Power Systems reported a significant turnaround in financial performance for Q4 2025 and the full year, achieving positive cash flow from operating activities, the highest in a decade, and a 43% increase in annual revenue to $99.4 million [1][2] Financial Performance - Q4 2025 total revenue reached $33.6 million, a 37% increase year-over-year, with heavy-duty mobility revenue up 70% to $28.6 million, driven by bus and rail sales [1][2] - Full-year revenue for 2025 was $99.4 million, up 43% from 2024, attributed to record engine deliveries, with nearly 800 engines delivered [1][2] - Gross margin improved to 17% in Q4, a 30-point increase year-over-year, and 5% for the full year, a 37-point improvement from 2024 [1][2] Cost Management - Cash operating costs were reduced by 41% in Q4 compared to the same period in 2024, and full-year cash operating costs decreased by 32% [1][2] - Total operating expenses for 2025 were $108.9 million, down 32% from $161.3 million in 2024 [2][3] Strategic Developments - The company secured a significant agreement with New Flyer for 50 MW of fuel cell engines, marking a key commercial milestone [1] - Ballard is focusing on enhancing customer relationships and developing competitive stationary power solutions, which include primary and backup power offerings [1][2] Future Outlook - The company expects 2026 revenue to be back-half weighted and has provided guidance for total operating expenses between $65 million and $75 million, and capital expenditures between $5 million and $10 million [1][2]