The chart below shows how STEM performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, STEM sees a +6.25% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -12.22% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.12%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Gross Margin Performance: Strong GAAP gross margin of 21% and record non-GAAP gross margin of 46%, reflecting a larger contribution from high margin software and services revenue.
ARR Increase in Q3: In the third quarter, we increased ARR by over $3 million split roughly evenly between solar and storage assets.
Edge Devices and Software Growth: We delivered a record amount of edge devices from our facility in Longmont, Colorado and reported strong growth in software revenues 10% quarter-over-quarter and 19% year-over-year.
Record Services Revenue Growth: We reported record services revenue of $22 million this quarter, up 33% year-over-year, which included a little over $5 million of DevCo revenue.
Predictable Revenue Growth: We expect our refined strategy to accelerate the growth of more predictable revenue from software and services.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: Revenues were $29 million, a sharp decline year-over-year, driven by lower hardware resale revenue.
Gross Margin Performance: We reported a strong GAAP gross margin of 21% and a record non-GAAP gross margin of 46%, reflecting a much larger contribution from high margin software and services revenue.
Receivables Value Reduction: We reduced the value of receivables associated with those guarantees to zero on the balance sheet.
Receivables Impairment Adjustment: We impaired the remaining receivables by a little over $100 million and also adjusted revenue by $5.6 million.
Bookings Forecast Adjustment: We have lowered our bookings forecast to $100 million to $500 million.
Stem, Inc. (STEM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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