Canada's Ballard Power Q4 revenue beats on record annual engine shipments

Overview

• Canada fuel cell maker's Q4 revenue grew 37% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations

• Gross margin improved to 17% in Q4, driven by cost reductions and restructuring

• Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed in Q4, reflecting improved operational efficiency

Outlook

• Ballard expects 2026 revenue to be back-half weighted

• Company sees 2026 total operating expense at $65-$75 mln and capital expenditure at $5-$10 mln

Result Drivers

• ENGINE DELIVERIES - Nearly 40% yr/yr growth in megawatts delivered and record annual engine shipments drove revenue gains

• COST REDUCTIONS - Gross margin improvement attributed to product cost reduction initiatives and lower manufacturing overhead from restructuring

• RESTRUCTURING IMPACT - Operating expenses and cash operating costs fell sharply due to restructuring activities

Company press release: ID:nCNWsLFQLa

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