AMSC Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Business Outlook
Rhea-AI Summary
AMSC (Nasdaq: AMSC) reported third quarter fiscal 2025 results for the period ended December 31, 2025. Revenue rose to $74.5 million, up over 20% year-over-year, with gross margin above 30% and cash of $147.1 million. The quarter included a $113.1 million discrete tax benefit related to release of a valuation allowance. AMSC closed the acquisition of Comtrafo on December 5, 2025, contributing partial-quarter results and reported a 12-month backlog exceeding $250 million. For Q4 ending March 31, 2026, the company expects revenue >$80.0 million and GAAP net income >$3.0 million.
Positive
- Revenue +21% year-over-year to $74.5 million
- Gross margin greater than 30%
- Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $147.1 million
- 12-month backlog exceeding $250 million
- Completed acquisition of Comtrafo on December 5, 2025
Negative
- GAAP net income inflated by a $113.1 million discrete tax benefit
- Q4 guidance of >$3.0 million net income is modest versus Q3 results
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, AMSC declined 7.97%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +18.1% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 36 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $108M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.25B at that time. Trading volume was very high at 4.1x the daily average, suggesting heavy selling pressure.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05 | Earnings release | Positive | +5.6% | Q2 FY2025 revenue growth and profitability above prior-year levels. |
| Jul 30 | Earnings release | Positive | +29.4% | Q1 FY2025 revenue up 80% year-over-year with swing to net income. |
| May 21 | Earnings release | Positive | +4.1% | Strong FY2024 and Q4 results with higher revenue and net income. |
| Feb 05 | Earnings release | Positive | +34.2% | Q3 FY2024 revenue up 56% and second consecutive profitable quarter. |
| Oct 30 | Earnings release | Positive | +4.4% | Q2 FY2024 revenue up 60% with profitability and growing backlog. |
Earnings releases have consistently driven positive reactions, with prior five earnings events all followed by gains and an average move of about 15.53%.
Over the past few quarters, AMSC’s earnings reports have highlighted rapid revenue growth, improving profitability, and a strengthening cash position. Prior updates showed revenue surging from $54.5M to $72.4M and then $65.9M, with net income turning positive and non-GAAP profits expanding. Backlog and order growth have supported a multi-quarter uptrend. Today’s Q3 FY2025 report, with revenue of $74.5M and continued profitability, fits this pattern of scaling operations and reinforcing financial momentum.
Historical Comparison
In the past five earnings releases, AMSC saw average post-earnings moves of 15.53%, typically on strong revenue growth and improving profitability. Today’s Q3 FY2025 update continues that fundamental trend, with higher revenue and solid margins plus a large tax benefit.
Recent earnings show a progression from revenue recovery to sustained profitability, with multiple quarters of >30% gross margins, expanding cash balances, and rising backlog supporting ongoing growth across FY2024 and FY2025.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved -8.0% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite strong headline numbers would contrast with AMSC’s past earnings pattern, where average moves were around 15.53% on generally positive news. The quarter featured revenue of $74.5M, continued >30% gross margins, and a sizable $113.1M tax benefit, along with Q4 revenue guidance above $80.0M. Pressure could reflect concerns about the one-time nature of the tax benefit or expectations already embedded in the share price.
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AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Third Quarter Financial Highlights:
- Increased Revenue by Over
20% Year Over Year to More than$74 Million - Achieved Gross Margin Greater than
30% - Reported Record Profitability Driven by a Discrete Tax Benefit Reflecting our Strengthened Financial Position
Company to host conference call tomorrow, February 5th, at 10:00 am ET
AYER, Mass., Feb. 04, 2026 (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 protect and expand the capability and resiliency of our Navy’s fleet, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended December 31, 2025 of fiscal year 2025.
Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 were
Our third quarter fiscal 2025 net income and non-GAAP net income include a
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash on December 31, 2025, totaled
"AMSC delivered an outstanding third quarter," said Daniel P. McGahn, Chairman, President, and CEO, AMSC. "We grew revenue by more than
Business Outlook
For the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2026, AMSC expects that its revenues will exceed
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, February 5, 2026, 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 1-855-669-9658 and using conference passcode 1797046.
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 systems and is developing propulsion and power management solutions designed to help fleets increase system efficiencies, enhance power quality and boost operational safety. Through its Windtecc™ 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, Marinetec, 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 execution of our goals and strategies, including backlog; expectations regarding the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025; our expected GAAP and non-GAAP financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2026; 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. and Canadian governments are subject to audit, modification or termination by such governments and include certain other provisions in favor of the governments. The continued funding of such contracts may remain subject to annual legislative 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; 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; 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; 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 have had limited success marketing and selling our superconductor products and system-level solutions, and our failure to more broadly market and sell our products and solutions could lower our revenue and cash flow; 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; Uncertainty surrounding our prospects and financial condition may have an adverse effect on our customer and supplier relationships; 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; There are a number of technological challenges that must be successfully addressed before our superconductor products can gain widespread commercial acceptance, and our inability to address such technological challenges could adversely affect our ability to acquire customers for our products; 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 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Revenues | ||||||||||||||||
| Grid | $ | 63,187 | $ | 52,306 | $ | 177,616 | $ | 131,578 | ||||||||
| Wind | 11,342 | 9,097 | 35,133 | 24,585 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 74,529 | 61,403 | 212,749 | 156,163 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | 51,677 | 45,077 | 144,970 | 112,000 | ||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 22,852 | 16,326 | 67,779 | 44,163 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 3,543 | 3,000 | 11,577 | 7,932 | ||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 15,440 | 11,567 | 43,051 | 30,990 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | 510 | 444 | 1,184 | 1,289 | ||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | — | — | — | 6,682 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 19,493 | 15,011 | 55,812 | 46,893 | ||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 3,359 | 1,315 | 11,967 | (2,730 | ) | |||||||||||
| Interest income, net | 1,997 | 802 | 5,198 | 2,901 | ||||||||||||
| Other (expense)/income, net | 77 | 272 | 57 | (214 | ) | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income tax benefit | 5,433 | 2,389 | 17,222 | (43 | ) | |||||||||||
| Income tax benefit | (112,373 | ) | (76 | ) | (112,058 | ) | (4,871 | ) | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 117,806 | $ | 2,465 | $ | 129,280 | $ | 4,828 | ||||||||
| Net income per share of common stock | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 2.68 | $ | 0.07 | $ | 3.08 | $ | 0.13 | ||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 2.62 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 3.01 | $ | 0.13 | ||||||||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 43,957 | 37,661 | 42,036 | 36,766 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 44,939 | 38,463 | 42,975 | 37,457 | ||||||||||||
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 141,072 | $ | 79,494 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 62,581 | 46,186 | ||||||
| Inventory, net | 105,408 | 71,169 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 13,181 | 8,055 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 2,751 | 1,613 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 324,993 | 206,517 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 87,451 | 38,572 | ||||||
| Intangibles, net | 13,852 | 5,916 | ||||||
| Right-of-use assets | 3,655 | 3,829 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 166,373 | 48,164 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 3,288 | 4,274 | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets | 117,342 | 1,178 | ||||||
| Equity-method investments | 1,561 | 1,113 | ||||||
| Other assets | 1,019 | 958 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 719,534 | $ | 310,521 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 46,602 | $ | 32,282 | ||||
| Lease liability, current portion | 1,078 | 685 | ||||||
| Debt, current portion | 1,621 | — | ||||||
| Deferred revenue, current portion | 72,659 | 66,797 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 121,960 | 99,764 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue, long term portion | 16,704 | 9,336 | ||||||
| Lease liability, long term portion | 2,560 | 2,684 | ||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | — | 1,595 | ||||||
| Debt, long-term portion | 6,124 | — | ||||||
| Contingent consideration | 34,737 | — | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 613 | 28 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 182,698 | 113,407 | ||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
| Common stock, | 480 | 399 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,475,792 | 1,259,540 | ||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost, 403,351 at December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 | (3,765 | ) | (3,765 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (4,326 | ) | 1,565 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (931,345 | ) | (1,060,625 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 536,836 | 197,114 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 719,534 | $ | 310,521 | ||||
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) | ||||||||
| Nine Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 129,280 | $ | 4,828 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,184 | 3,984 | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 12,114 | 4,933 | ||||||
| Provision for excess and obsolete inventory | 2,162 | 1,186 | ||||||
| Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets | 825 | 753 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | (113,769 | ) | (5,171 | ) | ||||
| Earnings from equity method investments | (449 | ) | (152 | ) | ||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | — | 6,682 | ||||||
| Other non-cash items | 97 | (177 | ) | |||||
| Changes in operating asset and liability accounts: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (12,462 | ) | (1,650 | ) | ||||
| Inventory | (8,824 | ) | (10,836 | ) | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 1,581 | (1,658 | ) | |||||
| Operating leases | (381 | ) | (1,531 | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 5,972 | 118 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | (6,469 | ) | 20,686 | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 13,861 | 21,995 | ||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (3,099 | ) | (1,376 | ) | ||||
| Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired | (72,096 | ) | (29,577 | ) | ||||
| Change in other assets | (75 | ) | 167 | |||||
| Cash paid to settle Megatran contingent consideration liability | — | (3,278 | ) | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (75,270 | ) | (34,064 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Repurchase of treasury stock | — | (126 | ) | |||||
| Repayment of debt | (883 | ) | (25 | ) | ||||
| Employee taxes paid related to net settlement of equity awards | — | (148 | ) | |||||
| Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options and ESPP | 242 | 157 | ||||||
| Proceeds from public equity offering, net of offering expenses | 124,501 | — | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 123,859 | (142 | ) | |||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (720 | ) | (29 | ) | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 61,730 | (12,240 | ) | |||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 85,381 | 92,280 | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 147,111 | $ | 80,040 | ||||
| RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME (In thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Nine Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 117,806 | $ | 2,465 | $ | 129,280 | $ | 4,828 | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 3,822 | 2,861 | 12,114 | 4,933 | ||||||||||||
| Acquisition costs | 1,286 | 15 | 1,285 | 1,095 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | 618 | 706 | 1,292 | 1,727 | ||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | — | — | — | 6,682 | ||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income | $ | 123,532 | $ | 6,047 | $ | 143,971 | $ | 19,265 | ||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income per share - basic | $ | 2.81 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 3.42 | $ | 0.52 | ||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income per share - diluted | $ | 2.75 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 3.35 | $ | 0.51 | ||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | 43,957 | 37,661 | 42,036 | 36,766 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | 44,939 | 38,463 | 42,975 | 37,457 | ||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of Forecast GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income (In millions, except per share data) | ||||
| Three Months Ending | ||||
| March 31, 2026 | ||||
| Net income | $ | 3.0 | ||
| Stock-based compensation | 3.9 | |||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | 1.1 | |||
| Non-GAAP net income | $ | 8.0 | ||
| Non-GAAP net income per share | $ | 0.17 | ||
| Shares outstanding | 45.9 | |||
Note: Non-GAAP net income is defined by the Company as net income before stock-based compensation; acquisition costs; amortization of acquisition-related intangibles; change in fair value of contingent consideration, 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 and non-GAAP net income 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 for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2026, including the above adjustments, may differ materially from those forecasted in the table above. 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 measure included in this release, however, should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, net income or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP net income is set forth in the table above.
Contacts:
AMSC Director, Communications:
Nicol Golez
978-399-8344
Nicol.Golez@amsc.com
Investor Relations:
Carolyn Capaccio
Phone: (212) 838-3777
amscIR@allianceadvisors.com
Public Relations:
Joe Luongo
(914) 906-5903
jluongo@rooneypartners.com
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