SunPower (SPWR) Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Rise Y/Y

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SunPower Corporation (SPWR - Free Report) reported a second-quarter 2023 adjusted loss of 13 cents per share compared to earnings of a cent per share in the prior-year period. The loss came in wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 3 cents per share.

Including one-time adjustments, the company reported a GAAP loss of 17 cents per share compared with the prior-year quarter’s loss of 24 cents.

Operational Results

During the quarter under review, SunPower’s adjusted revenues came in at $461.3 million, while its GAAP revenues were $463.9 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at $478 million. The adjusted top line improved by 8.5% from the year-ago quarter’s $425 million.

Total operating expenses in the quarter decreased 10.2% year over year to $89.3 million. Lower SG&A expenses, and research and development expenses led to the downside.

Financial Position

SunPower had cash and cash equivalents of $114.1 million as of Jul 2, 2023 compared with $377 million as of Jan 1, 2023. The long-term debt was $305.7 million as of Jul 2, 2023 compared with $308 million as of Jan 1, 2023.

2023 Outlook

SunPower updated 2023 guidance. For 2023, SPWR now expects adjusted EBITDA in the range of $55-$75 million, down from the previous guidance range of $125-$155 million. Meanwhile, residential customers are now projected in the range of 70,000-90,000, down from the previously announced expectation in the band of 90,000-110,000.

Zacks Rank

SunPower currently has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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First Solar’s second-quarter net sales were $810.7 million, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $720 million by 12.6%. The top line improved by 30.6% from the year-ago quarter’s $620.9 million.

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