The chart below shows how EE performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, EE sees a +0.00% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +6.82% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.23%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Record Adjusted EBITDA Achievement: Excelerate Energy achieved record adjusted EBITDA of $348 million for 2024, exceeding the high end of their guidance range.
Net Income Increase: Net income for 2024 was $153 million, reflecting a 21% year-over-year increase, showcasing the strength of their business model.
Fleet Reliability Achievement: The company maintained a reliability rate of 99.9% across its fleet, marking the highest reliability in its history.
Milestone in LNG Operations: Excelerate completed its 3,000th LNG ship-to-ship cargo transfer, demonstrating operational excellence and commitment to safety.
FSRU Hull 3407 Delivery: The construction of a new FSRU, Hull 3407, is on track for delivery in 2026, which will enhance their fleet and operational capabilities.
Strong Financial Position: The company has a strong balance sheet with $538 million in cash and cash equivalents and $327 million of available capacity on their revolving credit facility.
Quarterly Cash Dividend Announcement: Excelerate announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, consistent with previous dividends, reflecting their commitment to returning value to shareholders.
2025 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance: The guidance for 2025 expects adjusted EBITDA to range between $340 million to $360 million, indicating confidence in their core business and growth opportunities.
Negative
Net Income Stability: For the fourth quarter of 2024, net income was $46 million, which was essentially flat compared to the third quarter, indicating a lack of growth momentum in the short term.
Earnings Impact from Transition: The transition of the FSRU Sequoia from gas sales in Brazil to a 10-year time charter party agreement negatively impacted earnings, suggesting potential revenue loss from this change.
Drydock Disruption Impact: The anticipated off-hire time for the drydocks of FSRUs Exemplar and Explorer is estimated to range between 40 to 50 days per vessel, which could disrupt operations and revenue generation in the second half of 2025.
Capital Allocation Uncertainty: The capital associated with the expected LNG carrier purchase is not included in the committed capital guidance, indicating uncertainty in future capital allocation and potential delays in growth initiatives.
Excelerate Energy, Inc. (EE) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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