The chart below shows how CSIQ performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CSIQ sees a -0.06% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -1.99% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.10%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Solar and Energy Storage Shipment: In the third quarter, we shipped 8.4 gigawatts of solar modules and 1.8 gigawatt hours of battery and energy storage solutions.
Revenue and Gross Margin: Revenue totaled US $1.5 billion and gross margin surpassed guidance at 16.4%.
Operating Income Achievement: CSI Solar delivered an operating income of $111 million.
Significant Investment Milestone: We successfully closed the previously announced $500 million investment from BlackRock, marking an important milestone.
Solar Module Shipment Forecast: We anticipate solar module shipments by CSI Solar to be in a range of 8 to 8.5 gigawatts, including approximately 500 megawatts for our own projects.
Negative
Revenue and Gross Margin: Revenue totaled US $1.5 billion and gross margin surpassed guidance at 16.4%.
Gross Margin Contraction: Gross margin contracted by 80 basis points quarter over quarter, primarily reflecting lower third party battery energy storage volumes and reduced module margins.
Quarterly Operating Expenses: Operating expenses for the quarter totaled $247 million.
Net Loss Reported: We reported a total net loss of $6 million, while the net loss attributable to Canadian Solar was $14 million or $0.31 per diluted share.
Record Backlog Achievement: We have now grown our backlog to a record $3.2 billion as of November 30.
Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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