The chart below shows how PPSI performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, PPSI sees a -4.42% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +9.12% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +3.03%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
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Business Sale Completion: Pioneer Power successfully closed the sale of its Pioneer customer electrical products business for $50 million in cash and equity, receiving approximately $48 million in cash proceeds from the sale.
Critical Power Income Improvement: The Critical Power segment generated operating income of $211,000, a significant improvement compared to an operating loss of $621,000 in the same quarter last year, marking an increase of approximately $832,000.
Critical Power Revenue Surge: The Critical Power segment's revenue for the third quarter was $6.4 million, compared to $2.8 million in the year-ago quarter, reflecting an increase of approximately 130%.
e-Boost Revenue Surge: The e-Boost business delivered outstanding year-over-year revenue growth of 130% and generated positive operating income for the first time since the introduction of the e-Boost platform in November 2021.
Special Cash Dividend Announcement: Pioneer Power's board declared a one-time special cash dividend of $1.50 per share to be paid on January 7, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 17, 2024.
Negative
Critical Power Revenue Surge: Pioneer Power's critical power business segment generated revenue of $6.4 million in Q3 2024, a significant increase from $2.8 million in the same quarter last year, but still reflects a reliance on a single operating unit after the sale of PCEP.
Critical Power Backlog Increase: The backlog for the critical power segment reached approximately $24 million, an increase of about 45% compared to the year-end 2023, indicating potential challenges in meeting demand.
Critical Power Segment Performance: Operating income for the critical power segment was $211,000, a stark contrast to an operating loss of $621,000 in Q3 2023, highlighting ongoing volatility in profitability despite revenue growth.
E-Boost Revenue Projections: The company expects revenue for 2025 to be primarily derived from sales and rental of its e-Boost product line, with guidance set between $27 million and $29 million, reflecting uncertainty in achieving higher sales targets.
Critical Power Margin Decline: The critical power segment's gross profit was $1.5 million, representing a gross margin of approximately 24%, down from a gross profit of $439,000 or about 16% of revenue in the same quarter last year, indicating pressure on margins.
Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (PPSI) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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