The chart below shows how ASPN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ASPN sees a -1.29% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +19.78% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.36%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Remarkable Revenue Surge: 1. Significant Revenue Growth: Aspen Aerogels reported Q3 2024 revenue of $117.3 million, reflecting a remarkable 93% year-over-year growth, with an annual revenue run rate of approximately $470 million.
Gross Profit Margin Improvement: 2. Improved Gross Profit Margins: The company achieved a gross profit margin of 42% in Q3, resulting in a gross profit of $49 million, which is a $35.2 million improvement compared to the same quarter last year.
Adjusted EBITDA Improvement: 3. Increased Adjusted EBITDA: Aspen's adjusted EBITDA for Q3 was $25.4 million, a significant turnaround from a negative $7.3 million in the same period last year, resulting in a 22% adjusted EBITDA margin.
2024 Financial Outlook Increase: 4. Raised 2024 Financial Outlook: The company raised its 2024 revenue guidance to $450 million and adjusted EBITDA to $90 million, reflecting an increase of $100 million and $60 million, respectively, since the initial outlook.
Cash Flow Strength: 5. Strong Cash Position: Aspen ended Q3 with over $113 million in cash and generated $21 million in operating cash flow, demonstrating robust financial health and flexibility for future growth.
Negative
Energy Industrial Revenue Decline: 1. Declining Energy Industrial Revenue: Revenue for the Energy Industrial segment decreased by 4% year-over-year and 27% quarter-over-quarter, totaling $26.8 million, which was significantly impacted by a five-week operational turnaround.
Net Loss Amid Revenue Growth: 2. Net Loss Despite Revenue Growth: The company reported a net loss of $13 million in Q3 2024, only slightly improved from a net loss of $13.1 million in Q3 2023, indicating ongoing financial challenges despite revenue increases.
Interest Expense Impact: 3. High Interest Expenses: Interest and financing-related expenses amounted to $31.3 million in Q3, which included a $27.5 million loss on extinguishment of debt, significantly impacting net income.
Operational Improvement Effects: 4. Operational Turnaround Impact: The operational improvement turnaround in the Energy Industrial segment dampened Q3 results, with management estimating that revenues could have been at least $10 million higher without the shutdown.
Rising Plant Cost Estimates: 5. Increased CAPEX for Plant 2: The estimated cost for the Statesboro plant has risen to between $800 million and $960 million, up from a previous estimate of $710 million, indicating potential financial strain and project delays.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (ASPN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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