SunPower Corp.
SPWR
reported second-quarter 2021 adjusted earnings of 6 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 3 cents by 100%. The bottom line also improved against loss of 10 cents incurred a year ago.
Excluding one-time adjustments, GAAP earnings were 40 cents per share, up from the prior-year quarter’s earnings of 31 cents.
Operational Results
During the quarter under review, SunPower’s revenues came in at $308.9 million, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $329 million by 6.1%. The top line improved 41.9% from the year-ago quarter’s $217.7 million. The year-over-year upside in revenues can be attributed to higher sales of solar power systems, components as well as residential leasing. Also, higher revenues earned from solar services contributed to quarterly revenue growth.
SunPower Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Furthermore, total operating expenses in the quarter increased 83% year over year to $60.3 million. Notably, higher sales, general and administrative expenses led to the increase.
Financial Position
SunPower had cash and cash equivalents of $140.5 million as of Jul 4, 2021, compared with $232.8 million as of Jan 3, 2021.
Long-term debt was $58.2 million as of Jul 4, 2021, compared with $56.4 million as of Jan 3, 2021.
During the first half of 2021, net cash outflow from operating activities totaled $18.4 million compared with the year-ago quarter’s $158.8 million.
Q3 & 2021 Outlook
For third-quarter 2021, the company expects to generate adjusted revenues of $325-$375 million.
For 2021, the company expects to generate adjusted revenues of $1.41-$1.49 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2021 revenues, pegged at $1.45 billion, is in line with the midpoint of the company guided range.
Zacks Rank
SunPower currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see
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