FuelCell Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) reported second quarter of fiscal 2014 adjusted loss of 4 cents per share, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 3 cents per share. The company reported a loss of 4 cents per share in the prior-year quarter.
On a GAAP basis, the company's loss was 7 cents per share compared with a loss of 4 cents per share. The variance between GAAP and adjusted loss was due to a non-cash embedded derivative adjustment related to conversions of the senior unsecured convertible notes.
Revenue
In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, FuelCell Energy's total revenues were $38.3 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $45 million by 14.9%. Total revenues decreased 9.7% from $42.4 million a year ago.
Lower contribution from the company's product sales and advanced technologies contract revenues primarily led to a drop in quarterly revenues. This was partially offset by higher service agreements and license revenues as a result of an increase in base installation.
Highlights of the Release
In the quarter under review, FuelCell Energy's total cost of revenues was $36.7 million, down 8.5% from $40.1 million in the prior-year quarter.
The company reported quarterly gross profit of $1.6 million compared with $2.3 million a year ago.
Total operating expenses in the quarter was $10.4 million, up 9.5% from the year-ago figure primarily due to higher administrative and selling, and research and development expenses.
FuelCell Energy's interest expenses increased 56.1% year over year to $0.89 million from $0.57 million a year ago.
In the quarter, total backlog decreased 16.4% to $342.8 million from $410 million in the prior-year quarter. Product sales, service and advanced technologies contracts backlog was $146.6 million, $181.9 million and $14.3 million, respectively.
Fuel cell shipments during the quarter were 15.7 megawatts (NYSE: MW) compared with 12.6 MW a year ago.
Financial Condition
As of Apr 30, 2014, FuelCell Energy reported cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $89.4 million, up from $77.7 million as of Oct 31, 2013.
Total liabilities were $128.1 million as of Apr 30, 2014 compared with $191 million as of Oct 31, 2013.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, FuelCell Energy's net cash used by operating activities was $10.6 million.
The company spent $1.1 million in the quarter as capital expenditure.
Guidance
For the second half of 2014, FuelCell Energy expects average quarterly revenues in the range of $50 - $60 million, considering present production level.
Other Earnings Releases
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) posted first-quarter 2014 loss of 6 cents per share, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 5 cents. The company reported a loss of 14 cents per share in the prior-year quarter.
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDP) reported first-quarter 2014 loss of 3 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 4 cents. The company reported a loss of 7 cents per share a year ago.
Zacks Rank
FuelCell Energy currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). However, a better-ranked stock in the same industry is Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE: CVA), carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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