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SunPower (SPWR) Q1 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Sales Top
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SunPower Corp. (SPWR - Free Report) incurred first-quarter 2018 adjusted loss of 20 cents per share, which came in narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate loss of 34 cents. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported loss of 36 cents per share.
Excluding one-time adjustments, the company incurred a GAAP loss of 83 cents per share, narrower than the year-ago loss of $1.58.
Operational Results
During the quarter, SunPower reported adjusted revenues of $399 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $340 million by 17.3%. However, the reported revenues declined 7.1% from the year-ago figure of $429.5 million.
Total operating expenses were up 47.7% to $144.3 million due to higher restructuring expenses and impairment of residential lease assets.
SunPower Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
SunPower had cash and cash equivalents of $260.7 million as of Mar 31, 2018 compared with $435.1 million as of Dec 31, 2017.
Long-term debt was $431.7 million as of Mar 31, 2018 compared with $430.6 million as of Dec 31, 2017.
In the first quarter, net cash outflow from operating activities was $233.3 million against cash outflow of $126.9 million in the year-ago quarter.
Guidance
The company expects adjusted revenues in the range of $375-$425 million for second-quarter 2018. Adjusted gross margin is estimated to be in the 6-8% range. The company expects to deploy 350-380 megawatts in the quarter.
SunPower continues to anticipate adjusted revenues for 2018 to lie in the range of $1.8-$2.2 billion.
First Solar (FSLR - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2018 earnings of 78 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 5 cents.
Enphase Energy (ENPH - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2018 loss of a penny, which came in narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate for loss of 3 cents.
Upcoming Solar Releases
Canadian Solar (CSIQ - Free Report) is scheduled to release 2018 first-quarter earnings on May 16. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at 38 cents.
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SunPower (SPWR) Q1 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Sales Top
SunPower Corp. (SPWR - Free Report) incurred first-quarter 2018 adjusted loss of 20 cents per share, which came in narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate loss of 34 cents. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported loss of 36 cents per share.
Excluding one-time adjustments, the company incurred a GAAP loss of 83 cents per share, narrower than the year-ago loss of $1.58.
Operational Results
During the quarter, SunPower reported adjusted revenues of $399 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $340 million by 17.3%. However, the reported revenues declined 7.1% from the year-ago figure of $429.5 million.
Total operating expenses were up 47.7% to $144.3 million due to higher restructuring expenses and impairment of residential lease assets.
SunPower Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
SunPower Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | SunPower Corporation Quote
Financial Position
SunPower had cash and cash equivalents of $260.7 million as of Mar 31, 2018 compared with $435.1 million as of Dec 31, 2017.
Long-term debt was $431.7 million as of Mar 31, 2018 compared with $430.6 million as of Dec 31, 2017.
In the first quarter, net cash outflow from operating activities was $233.3 million against cash outflow of $126.9 million in the year-ago quarter.
Guidance
The company expects adjusted revenues in the range of $375-$425 million for second-quarter 2018. Adjusted gross margin is estimated to be in the 6-8% range. The company expects to deploy 350-380 megawatts in the quarter.
SunPower continues to anticipate adjusted revenues for 2018 to lie in the range of $1.8-$2.2 billion.
Zacks Rank
SunPower currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Recent Solar Releases
First Solar (FSLR - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2018 earnings of 78 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 5 cents.
Enphase Energy (ENPH - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2018 loss of a penny, which came in narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate for loss of 3 cents.
Upcoming Solar Releases
Canadian Solar (CSIQ - Free Report) is scheduled to release 2018 first-quarter earnings on May 16. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at 38 cents.
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All
Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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