AMSC Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results and Business Outlook
- 53% year-over-year revenue growth to $222.8 million
- Turned $11.1M loss into $6.0M profit year-over-year
- Seven consecutive quarters of positive operating cash flow
- Strong order book of $320 million
- Healthy cash position of $85.4 million
- Third consecutive quarter of profitability
- None.
Insights
AMSC delivers exceptional fiscal 2024 performance with 53% revenue growth and return to profitability, supported by strong order backlog and cash position.
AMSC's fourth quarter and full-year results demonstrate remarkable financial transformation. The company achieved
The Q4 performance was particularly impressive with revenue of
Two key factors driving growth were the organic expansion of New Energy Power Systems revenues and the strategic acquisition of NWL, Inc. The company's diversification strategy appears effective, as evidenced by higher D-VAR and NEPSI revenues.
From a balance sheet perspective, AMSC has strengthened its financial foundation significantly. The
Perhaps most encouraging for future prospects is the
The company's transition from financial struggles to consistent profitability, combined with strong cash generation and record order backlog, suggests AMSC has successfully executed its turnaround strategy and positioned itself for sustainable growth in its power systems markets.
Business Highlights:
• Full year revenues increased
• Full year net income increased
• Generated
Company to host conference call tomorrow, May 22 at 10:00 am ET
AYER, Mass., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMSC (Nasdaq: AMSC), a leading system provider of megawatt-scale power resiliency solutions that orchestrate the rhythm and harmony of power on the grid™ and that protect and expand the capability and resiliency of our Navy’s fleet, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 ("fiscal 2024").
Revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 were
AMSC’s net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 was
Revenues for fiscal 2024 were
AMSC reported net income for fiscal 2024 of
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on March 31, 2025 totaled
"AMSC reported its strongest quarterly and annual performance in years," said Daniel P. McGahn, Chairman, President and CEO of AMSC. "Fiscal fourth quarter revenue grew sequentially to over
Business Outlook
For the first quarter ending June 30, 2025, AMSC expects that its revenues will be in the range of
Conference Call Reminder
In conjunction with this announcement, AMSC management will participate in a conference call with investors beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 22, 2025, to discuss the Company’s financial results and business outlook. Those who wish to listen to the live or archived conference call webcast should visit the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at https://ir.amsc.com. The live call can be accessed by dialing 1-844-481-2802 or 1-412-317-0675 and asking to join the AMSC call. A replay of the call may be accessed 2 hours following the call by dialing 1-877-344-7529 and using conference passcode 4917468.
About AMSC (Nasdaq: AMSC)
AMSC generates the ideas, technologies and solutions that meet the world’s demand for smarter, cleaner … better energy™. Through its Gridtec™ Solutions, AMSC provides the engineering planning services and advanced grid systems that optimize network reliability, efficiency and performance. Through its Marinetec™ Solutions, AMSC provides ship protection and is developing propulsion and power management solutions designed to help fleets increase system efficiencies, enhance power quality and boost operational safety. Through its Windtec™ Solutions, AMSC provides wind turbine electronic controls and systems, designs and engineering services that reduce the cost of wind energy. The Company’s solutions are enhancing the performance and reliability of power networks, increasing the operational safety of navy fleets, and powering gigawatts of renewable energy globally. Founded in 1987, AMSC is headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts with operations in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. For more information, please visit www.amsc.com.
AMSC, American Superconductor, D-VAR, D-VAR VVO, Gridtec, Marintec, Windtec, Neeltran, NEPSI, NWL, Smarter, Cleaner … Better Energy and Orchestrate the Rhythm and Harmony of Power on the Grid are trademarks or registered trademarks of American Superconductor Corporation. All other brand names, product names, trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Any statements in this release regarding our goals and strategies; business diversification; order pipeline; long-term success, including through expanding end markets, broadening offerings, entering new sectors; strengthening customer relationships; strong momentum; building a more resilient and profitable company; our expected GAAP and non-GAAP financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2025; and other statements containing the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "will" and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. There are a number of important factors that could materially impact the value of our common stock or cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These important factors include, but are not limited to: We have not been historically profitable, which may recur in the future. Our operating results may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter and may fall below expectations in any particular fiscal quarter; While we generated positive operating cash flow in fiscal 2024 and the prior year, we have a history of negative operating cash flows, and we may require additional financing in the future, which may not be available to us; Our technology and products could infringe intellectual property rights of others, which may require costly litigation and, if we are not successful, could cause us to pay substantial damages and disrupt our business; Changes in exchange rates could adversely affect our results of operations; If we fail to maintain proper and effective internal control over financial reporting, our ability to produce accurate and timely financial statements could be impaired and may lead investors and other users to lose confidence in our financial data; We may be required to issue performance bonds, which restricts our ability to access any cash used as collateral for the bonds; We may not realize all of the sales expected from our backlog of orders and contracts; If we fail to implement our business strategy successfully, our financial performance could be harmed; We rely upon third-party suppliers for the components and subassemblies of many of our Grid and Wind products, making us vulnerable to supply shortages and price fluctuations, which could harm our business; Our contracts with the U.S. government are subject to audit, modification or termination by the U.S. government and include certain other provisions in favor of the government. The continued funding of such contracts remains subject to annual congressional appropriation, which, if not approved, could reduce our revenue and lower or eliminate our profit; Changes in U.S. government defense spending could negatively impact our financial position, results of operations, liquidity and overall business; Our business and operations may be materially adversely impacted in the event of a failure or security breach of our or any critical third parties' IT Systems or Confidential Information; Failure to comply with evolving data privacy and data protection laws and regulations or to otherwise protect personal data, may adversely impact our business and financial results; Our success is dependent upon attracting and retaining qualified personnel and our inability to do so could significantly damage our business and prospects; A significant portion of our Wind segment revenues are derived from a single customer. If this customer’s business is negatively affected, it could adversely impact our business; Our success in addressing the wind energy market is dependent on the manufacturers that license our designs; We may acquire additional complementary businesses or technologies, which may require us to incur substantial costs for which we may never realize the anticipated benefits; Many of our revenue opportunities are dependent upon subcontractors and other business collaborators; Problems with product quality or product performance may cause us to incur warranty expenses and may damage our market reputation and prevent us from achieving increased sales and market share; Many of our customers outside of the United States may be either directly or indirectly related to governmental entities, and we could be adversely affected by violations of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar worldwide anti-bribery laws outside the United States; We or third parties on whom we depend may be adversely affected by natural disasters, including events resulting from climate change, and our business continuity and disaster recovery plans may not adequately protect us or our value chain from such events; Pandemics, epidemics, or other public health crises may adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations; Adverse changes in domestic and global economic conditions could adversely affect our operating results; Our international operations are subject to risks that we do not face in the United States, which could have an adverse effect on our operating results; Our products face competition, which could limit our ability to acquire or retain customers; We have operations in, and depend on sales in, emerging markets, including India, and global conditions could negatively affect our operating results or limit our ability to expand our operations outside of these markets. Changes in India’s political, social, regulatory and economic environment may affect our financial performance; Industry consolidation could result in more powerful competitors and fewer customers; Our success could depend upon the commercial adoption of the REG system, which is currently limited, and a widespread commercial market for our REG products may not develop; Increasing focus and scrutiny on environmental sustainability and social initiatives could adversely impact our business and financial results; Growth of the wind energy market depends largely on the availability and size of government subsidies, economic incentives and legislative programs designed to support the growth of wind energy; Lower prices for other energy sources may reduce the demand for wind energy development, which could have a material adverse effect on our ability to grow our Wind business; We may be unable to adequately prevent disclosure of trade secrets and other proprietary information; Our patents may not provide meaningful or long-term protection for our technology, which could result in us losing some or all of our market position; Third parties have or may acquire patents that cover the materials, processes and technologies we use or may use in the future to manufacture our Amperium products, and our success depends on our ability to license such patents or other proprietary rights; Our common stock has experienced, and may continue to experience, market price and volume fluctuations, which may prevent our stockholders from selling our common stock at a profit and could lead to costly litigation against us that could divert our management’s attention; Unfavorable results of legal proceedings could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition;and the other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in Part 1. Item 1A of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, and our other reports filed with the SEC. These important factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements made herein and presented elsewhere by management from time to time. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
| UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| March 31, | March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||||||
| Grid | $ | 55,592 | $ | 34,211 | $ | 187,170 | $ | 122,065 | |||||||
| Wind | 11,063 | 7,817 | 35,648 | 23,574 | |||||||||||
| Total revenues | 66,655 | 42,028 | 222,818 | 145,639 | |||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | 48,964 | 31,598 | 160,964 | 110,356 | |||||||||||
| Gross margin | 17,691 | 10,430 | 61,854 | 35,283 | |||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 3,493 | 2,298 | 11,425 | 7,991 | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 12,101 | 7,953 | 43,091 | 31,600 | |||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition related intangibles | 444 | 538 | 1,733 | 2,152 | |||||||||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | — | 1,870 | 6,682 | 4,922 | |||||||||||
| Restructuring | — | — | — | (14 | ) | ||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 16,038 | 12,659 | 62,931 | 46,651 | |||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 1,653 | (2,229 | ) | (1,077 | ) | (11,368 | ) | ||||||||
| Interest income, net | 807 | 784 | 3,708 | 1,302 | |||||||||||
| Other expense, net | (49 | ) | (117 | ) | (265 | ) | (736 | ) | |||||||
| Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense | 2,411 | (1,562 | ) | 2,366 | (10,802 | ) | |||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | 1,204 | 17 | (3,667 | ) | 309 | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 1,207 | $ | (1,579 | ) | $ | 6,033 | $ | (11,111 | ) | |||||
| Net income (loss) per common share | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.03 | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | 0.16 | $ | (0.37 | ) | |||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.03 | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | 0.16 | $ | (0.37 | ) | |||||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 37,672 | 33,139 | 36,990 | 29,825 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 38,516 | 33,139 | 37,718 | 29,825 | |||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | |||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||
| March 31, | March 31, | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 79,494 | $ | 90,522 | |||
| Accounts receivable, net | 46,186 | 26,325 | |||||
| Inventory, net | 71,169 | 41,857 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 8,055 | 7,295 | |||||
| Restricted cash | 1,613 | 468 | |||||
| Total current assets | 206,517 | 166,467 | |||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 38,572 | 10,861 | |||||
| Intangibles, net | 5,916 | 6,369 | |||||
| Right-of-use assets | 3,829 | 2,557 | |||||
| Goodwill | 48,164 | 43,471 | |||||
| Restricted cash | 4,274 | 1,290 | |||||
| Deferred tax assets | 1,178 | 1,119 | |||||
| Equity-method Investments | 1,113 | — | |||||
| Other assets | 958 | 637 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 310,521 | $ | 232,771 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 32,282 | $ | 24,235 | |||
| Lease liability, current portion | 685 | 716 | |||||
| Debt, current portion | — | 25 | |||||
| Contingent consideration | — | 3,100 | |||||
| Deferred revenue, current portion | 66,797 | 50,732 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 99,764 | 78,808 | |||||
| Deferred revenue, long term portion | 9,336 | 7,097 | |||||
| Lease liability, long term portion | 2,684 | 1,968 | |||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 1,595 | 300 | |||||
| Other liabilities | 28 | 27 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 113,407 | 88,200 | |||||
| Stockholders' equity: | |||||||
| Common stock, | 399 | 373 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,259,540 | 1,212,913 | |||||
| Treasury stock, at cost, 403,351 and 397,631 at March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively | (3,765 | ) | (3,639 | ) | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 1,565 | 1,582 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (1,060,625 | ) | (1,066,658 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders' equity | 197,114 | 144,571 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 310,521 | $ | 232,771 | |||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||
| Year Ended March 31, | |||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 6,033 | $ | (11,111 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operations: | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 5,560 | 4,494 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 7,794 | 4,652 | |||||
| Provision for excess and obsolete inventory | 1,532 | 1,970 | |||||
| Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets | 976 | 321 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | (4,304 | ) | 65 | ||||
| Earnings from equity method investments | 132 | — | |||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | 6,682 | 4,922 | |||||
| Other non-cash items | (587 | ) | 44 | ||||
| Unrealized foreign exchange gain on cash and cash equivalents | (41 | ) | (2 | ) | |||
| Changes in operating asset and liability accounts: | |||||||
| Accounts receivable | (3,213 | ) | 4,340 | ||||
| Inventory | (7,707 | ) | (6,841 | ) | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 543 | 5,992 | |||||
| Operating leases | (1,563 | ) | (327 | ) | |||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 3,209 | (13,498 | ) | ||||
| Deferred revenue | 13,239 | 7,117 | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 28,285 | 2,138 | |||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (2,415 | ) | (934 | ) | |||
| Cash paid to settle NWL contingent consideration liability | (3,278 | ) | — | ||||
| Cash paid for NWL Acquisition, net of cash acquired | (29,577 | ) | — | ||||
| Change in other assets | 64 | (27 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (35,206 | ) | (961 | ) | |||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
| Repurchase of treasury stock | (126 | ) | — | ||||
| Repayment of debt | (25 | ) | (65 | ) | |||
| Cash paid related to registration of common stock shares | (148 | ) | — | ||||
| Proceeds from public equity offering, net | — | 65,227 | |||||
| Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options and ESPP | 307 | 279 | |||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 8 | 65,441 | |||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 14 | (13 | ) | ||||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (6,899 | ) | 66,605 | ||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year | 92,280 | 25,675 | |||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year | $ | 85,381 | $ | 92,280 | |||
| RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS) TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME | |||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | Year Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 1,206 | $ | (1,579 | ) | $ | 6,033 | $ | (11,111 | ) | |||||
| Stock-based compensation | 2,855 | 1,044 | 7,794 | 4,652 | |||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | 706 | 538 | 2,433 | 2,158 | |||||||||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | — | 1,870 | 6,682 | 4,922 | |||||||||||
| Acquisition costs | — | — | 1,095 | — | |||||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income | 4,767 | 1,873 | 24,037 | 621 | |||||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income per share - basic | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.65 | $ | 0.02 | |||||||
| Non-GAAP net income per share - diluted | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.64 | $ | 0.02 | |||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | 37,672 | 33,139 | 36,990 | 29,825 | |||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | 38,516 | 34,447 | 37,718 | 30,909 | |||||||||||
| Reconciliation of Forecast GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income | |||
| (In millions, except per share data) | |||
| Three months ending | |||
| June 30, 2025 | |||
| Net income | $ | 1.0 | |
| Stock-based compensation | 2.6 | ||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | 0.4 | ||
| Non-GAAP net income | $ | 4.0 | |
| Non-GAAP net income per share | $ | 0.10 | |
| Shares outstanding | 38.7 | ||
Note: Non-GAAP net income (loss) is defined by the Company as net income (loss) before; stock-based compensation; amortization of acquisition-related intangibles; changes in fair value of contingent consideration; acquisition costs; other non-cash or unusual charges, and the tax effect of adjustments calculated at the relevant rate for our non-GAAP metric. The Company believes non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share assist management and investors in comparing the Company’s performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding these non-cash, non-recurring or other charges that it does not believe are indicative of its core operating performance. Actual GAAP and non-GAAP net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2025, including the above adjustments, may differ materially from those forecasted in the table above, including as a result of changes in the fair value of contingent consideration.
Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position or cash flow that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP measures included in this release, however, should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, operating income or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP net income (loss) is set forth in the table above. Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share is defined as non-GAAP net income (loss) divided by shares outstanding.
AMSC Contacts
Investor Relations Contact:
Carolyn Capaccio, CFA
Phone: 212-838-3777
amscIR@allianceadvisors.com
AMSC Director, Communications:
Nicol Golez
978-399-8344
Nicol.Golez@amsc.com
Public Relations Contact:
RooneyPartners
Joe Luongo
(914) 906-5903
jluongo@rooneypartners.com
FAQ
What was AMSC's revenue growth in fiscal year 2024?
How much profit did AMSC report for fiscal 2024?
What is AMSC's revenue guidance for Q1 2025?
What is AMSC's current order backlog?
How much cash does AMSC have on its balance sheet?
