Clearway Energy, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Clearway Energy (NYSE: CWEN) reported Q1 2026 results with Net Loss $68M, Adjusted EBITDA $257M, Cash from Operations $401M, and CAFD $70M. The company reaffirmed 2026 CAFD guidance of $470M–$510M, closed the Cardinal acquisition, completed Honeycomb Phase I (320 MW BESS), and approved public share simplification.
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Positive
- Adjusted EBITDA of $257 million in Q1 2026
- Cash from Operating Activities of $401 million in Q1 2026
- Honeycomb Phase I reached substantial completion: 320 MW BESS with $97 million capital investment
- Late-stage pipeline expanded to 12.7 GW of corporate opportunity
- Public share simplification approved, converting Class A into Class C shares
Negative
- Net loss of $68 million in Q1 2026
- CAFD of $70 million in Q1 2026, slightly below prior-year quarter ($77 million) due to timing of cash receipts
- Lower wind resource at certain facilities partially offset growth contributions
News Market Reaction – CWEN
On the day this news was published, CWEN gained 0.05%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +2.0% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 8 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $2M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $4.93B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
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CWEN fell about 1.1% while key renewable peers were mostly positive: BEPC +1.19%, ENLT +1.25%, RNW +1.68%, CEG +0.74%, with only ORA down 1.6%. This points to a stock-specific reaction rather than a broad sector move.
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23 | Full-year 2025 earnings | Positive | -3.1% | Reported FY 2025 at top end of guidance and reaffirmed 2026 CAFD range. |
| Nov 04 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | +6.7% | Strong Q3 2025 metrics and narrowed 2025 CAFD guidance with 2026 targets set. |
| Aug 05 | Q2 2025 earnings | Positive | -4.4% | Q2 2025 growth initiatives and dividend increase alongside updated CAFD guidance. |
| Apr 30 | Q1 2025 earnings | Neutral | -1.3% | Mixed Q1 2025 results with maintained CAFD guidance and portfolio acquisitions. |
| Feb 24 | Full-year 2024 earnings | Positive | +2.5% | FY 2024 results with higher CAFD, new investments, and reaffirmed 2025 CAFD range. |
Earnings releases have produced mixed reactions: some strong rallies on solid results and guidance, but also notable selloffs even when guidance was reaffirmed. The stock does not show a consistent positive reaction to earnings strength.
Recent earnings for Clearway show recurring net losses but solid cash metrics and reaffirmed CAFD guidance. Full year 2024 and 2025 results highlighted higher Adjusted EBITDA, CAFD of $425M–$430M, and reiterated CAFD guidance ranges into 2026. Quarterly updates through 2025 featured dividend increases, acquisitions, and long-term PPAs. Market reactions have alternated between rallies (e.g., Q3 2025) and declines (e.g., Q2 2025, FY 2025), indicating that investors weigh dilution, capital deployment, and growth visibility alongside headline results.
Historical Comparison
Earnings headlines over the past five events saw an average move of 0.05, with both rallies and selloffs despite generally constructive CAFD guidance. Today’s modest move fits that historically mixed pattern.
Across recent earnings, Clearway has repeatedly reported net losses but rising Adjusted EBITDA and CAFD, while reaffirming CAFD guidance from $400M–$440M for 2025 up to $470M–$510M for 2026, signaling a steady build-out of contracted cash flows.
Regulatory & Risk Context
The company has an effective S-3ASR shelf registration filed on 2025-08-06 with at least one recorded usage via a 424B5 prospectus, providing flexibility to issue securities in the future subject to market conditions.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlighted Q1 2026 results with Net Loss of $68M, Adjusted EBITDA of $257M, Cash from Operations of $401M, and CAFD of $70M, while reaffirming 2026 CAFD guidance of $470M–$510M. It also detailed liquidity of $1,229M, completion of the 320 MW Honeycomb Phase 1 BESS portfolio, and the $324M Cardinal acquisition. Investors may focus on execution of the 12.7 GW late-stage pipeline and stability of CAFD over time.
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- Fleet Enhancement program advancing with all repowerings for 2026/2027 on schedule, new long-term hyperscaler PPA at Mesquite Sky, and further project contract enhancements in process
- Sponsor-enabled growth program accelerating with late-stage pipeline now at 12.7 GW, and Honeycomb Phase I funded
- Third-party M&A program continuing rigorous execution, with on-time closing of Cardinal operating solar portfolio in 1Q26 and operating performance of earlier 2025 asset acquisitions on-track
- Upside opportunity from digital infrastructure complexes also advancing, as Clearway Group completed first generator equipment purchases for first generation in 2028 and established delivery partnership with Quanta/Blattner; 500 MW of PPAs signed and awarded at Montana complex to date
- Public share simplification proposal approved at 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
- Reaffirming 2026 financial guidance
PRINCETON, N.J., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CWEN, CWEN.A) today reported first quarter 2026 financial results, including Net Loss of
“Our diversified fleet remains on track to deliver on our financial guidance for the year. Looking further out, we have increased the total corporate capital investment opportunities we are targeting through 2029 by
Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Available for Distribution used in this press release are non-GAAP measures and are explained in greater detail under “Non-GAAP Financial Information” below.
Overview of Financial and Operating Results
Segment Results
Table 1: Net Income/(Loss)
| ($ millions) | Three Months Ended | |||||||
| Segment | 3/31/26 | 3/31/25 | ||||||
| Flexible Generation | (2 | ) | 2 | |||||
| Renewables & Storage | (15 | ) | (70 | ) | ||||
| Corporate | (51 | ) | (36 | ) | ||||
| Net Income/(Loss) | $ | (68 | ) | $ | (104 | ) | ||
Table 2: Adjusted EBITDA
| ($ millions) | Three Months Ended | |||||||
| Segment | 3/31/26 | 3/31/25 | ||||||
| Flexible Generation | 49 | 44 | ||||||
| Renewables & Storage | 218 | 219 | ||||||
| Corporate | (10 | ) | (11 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 257 | $ | 252 | ||||
Table 3: Cash from Operating Activities and Cash Available for Distribution (CAFD)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| ($ millions) | 3/31/26 | 3/31/25 | ||||||
| Cash from Operating Activities | $ | 401 | $ | 95 | ||||
| Cash Available for Distribution (CAFD) | $ | 70 | $ | 77 | ||||
For the first quarter of 2026, the Company reported Net Loss of
Operational Performance
Table 4: Selected Operating Results1
| (MWh in thousands) | Three Months Ended | |||||||
| 3/31/26 | 3/31/25 | |||||||
| Flexible Generation Equivalent Availability Factor | 88.7 | % | 89.3 | % | ||||
| Solar MWh generated/sold | 2,118 | 1,738 | ||||||
| Wind MWh generated/sold | 2,709 | 2,743 | ||||||
| Renewables & Storage generated/sold2 | 4,827 | 4,481 | ||||||
Generation in the Renewables & Storage segment during the first quarter of 2026 was
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Table 5: Liquidity
| ($ millions) | 3/31/2026 | 12/31/2025 | ||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents: | ||||||||
| Clearway Energy, Inc. and Clearway Energy LLC, excluding subsidiaries | $ | 92 | $ | 37 | ||||
| Subsidiaries | 233 | 194 | ||||||
| Restricted Cash: | ||||||||
| Operating accounts | 141 | 146 | ||||||
| Reserves, including debt service, distributions, performance obligations and other reserves | 214 | 441 | ||||||
| Total Cash | 680 | 818 | ||||||
| Revolving credit facility availability | 549 | 243 | ||||||
| Total Liquidity | $ | 1,229 | $ | 1,061 | ||||
Total liquidity as of March 31, 2026, was
As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s liquidity included
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility and
Potential future sources of liquidity include excess operating cash flow, availability under the revolving credit facility, asset dispositions, and, subject to market conditions, new corporate debt and equity financings.
Growth Investments and Strategic Updates
Honeycomb Phase 1
On May 1, 2026, the Honeycomb Portfolio BESS facilities, four BESS facilities in Utah, representing 320 MW of capacity, reached substantial completion. The portfolio is underpinned by 20-year tolling agreements with an investment grade utility. The Company’s total capital investment was
Public Share Simplification
On April 29, 2026, the Company announced at its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders that its proposal to simplify its public share class structure into a single share class was approved. On May 1, 2026, the Company amended and restated the Company’s certificate of incorporation (the Charter Amendment) that converted each share of the Company’s Class A common stock, par value
Mesquite Sky PPA Restructuring
On March 27, 2026, the Company restructured its existing energy-related commodity contract associated with the Mesquite Sky wind facility, which resulted in an in-substance financing to settle existing derivative liabilities over time. In connection with the restructuring, the Company also entered into a 15-year PPA with an investment-grade hyperscaler, which replaces the volumetric and price exposure of Mesquite Sky’s energy-related commodity contract with more favorable pricing.
Cardinal Acquisition [formerly Deriva]
On March 30, 2026, the Company, through its indirect subsidiaries, completed the acquisition of the Cardinal Portfolio for total cash consideration of
Quarterly Dividend
On May 6, 2026, Clearway Energy, Inc.’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on Class C common stock, including shares that were received in the Class A Conversion, of
Seasonality
Clearway Energy, Inc.’s quarterly operating results are impacted by seasonal factors, as well as weather variability which can impact renewable energy resource throughout the year. Most of the Company's revenues are generated from the months of May through September, as contracted pricing and renewable resources are at their highest levels in the Company’s portfolio. Factors driving the fluctuation in Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Cash from Operating Activities, and CAFD include the following:
- Higher summer capacity and energy prices from flexible generation assets;
- Higher solar insolation during the summer months;
- Higher wind resources during the spring and summer months;
- Renewable energy resource throughout the year;
- Debt service payments which are made either quarterly or semi-annually;
- Timing of maintenance capital expenditures and the impact of both unforced and forced outages; and
- Timing of distributions from unconsolidated affiliates.
The Company takes into consideration the timing of these factors to ensure sufficient funds are available for distributions and operating activities on a quarterly basis.
Financial Guidance
The Company is reaffirming its 2026 full year CAFD guidance range of
Earnings Conference Call
On May 7, 2026, Clearway Energy, Inc. will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results. Investors, the news media and others may access the live webcast of the conference call and accompanying presentation materials by logging on to Clearway Energy, Inc.’s website at http://www.clearwayenergy.com and clicking on “Presentations & Webcasts” under “Investor Relations.”
About Clearway Energy, Inc.
Clearway Energy, Inc. is one of the largest owners of clean energy generation assets in the U.S. Our portfolio comprises approximately 13.6 GW of gross capacity in 27 states, including approximately 10.8 GW of wind, solar and battery energy storage systems and approximately 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. Through our diversified and primarily contracted clean energy portfolio, Clearway Energy endeavors to provide its investors with stable and growing dividend income. Clearway Energy, Inc.’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CWEN. Clearway Energy, Inc. is sponsored by its controlling investor, Clearway Energy Group LLC. For more information, visit investor.clearwayenergy.com.
Safe Harbor Disclosure
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and typically can be identified by the use of words such as “expect,” “estimate,” "target," “anticipate,” “forecast,” “plan,” “outlook,” “believe” and similar terms. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding, the Company’s dividend expectations and its operations, its facilities and its financial results, statements regarding the anticipated consummation of the transactions described above, the anticipated benefits, opportunities, and results with respect to the transactions, including the Company’s future relationship and arrangements with Global Infrastructure Partners, TotalEnergies, and Clearway Energy Group, as well as the Company's Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Cash from Operating Activities, Cash Available for Distribution, the Company’s future revenues, income, indebtedness, capital structure, strategy, plans, expectations, objectives, projected financial performance and/or business results and other future events, and views of economic and market conditions.
Although Clearway Energy, Inc. believes that the expectations are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct, and actual results may vary materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated above include, among others, the Company's ability to maintain and grow its quarterly dividend, impacts related to COVID-19 (including any variant of the virus) or any other pandemic, risks relating to the Company's relationships with its sponsors, the failure to identify, execute or successfully implement acquisitions or dispositions (including receipt of third party consents and regulatory approvals), the Company's ability to acquire assets from its sponsors, the Company’s ability to borrow additional funds and access capital markets due to its indebtedness, corporate structure, market conditions or otherwise, hazards customary in the power industry, weather conditions, including wind and solar performance, the Company’s ability to operate its businesses efficiently, manage maintenance capital expenditures and costs effectively, and generate earnings and cash flows from its asset-based businesses in relation to its debt and other obligations, the willingness and ability of counterparties to the Company’s offtake agreements to fulfill their obligations under such agreements, the Company's ability to enter into new contracts as existing contracts expire, changes in government regulations, operating and financial restrictions placed on the Company that are contained in the project-level debt facilities and other agreements of the Company and its subsidiaries, and cyber terrorism and inadequate cybersecurity. Furthermore, any dividends are subject to available capital, market conditions, and compliance with associated laws and regulations.
Clearway Energy, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The Cash Available for Distribution are estimates as of today’s date, May 7, 2026, and are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable as of this date. Clearway Energy, Inc. expressly disclaims any current intention to update such guidance. The foregoing review of factors that could cause Clearway Energy, Inc.’s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements included in this news release should be considered in connection with information regarding risks and uncertainties that may affect Clearway Energy, Inc.’s future results included in Clearway Energy, Inc.’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. In addition, Clearway Energy, Inc. makes available free of charge at www.clearwayenergy.com, copies of materials it files with, or furnishes to, the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Contacts:
| Investors: | Media: | |
| Akil Marsh | Julia Poska | |
| investor.relations@clearwayenergy.com | Julia.Poska@Clearwayenergy.com | |
| 609-608-1500 | 202-836-5754 | |
| CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC. | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
| (In millions, except per share amounts) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Operating Revenues | ||||||||
| Total operating revenues | $ | 354 | $ | 298 | ||||
| Operating Costs and Expenses | ||||||||
| Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion shown separately below | 134 | 122 | ||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 182 | 163 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 11 | 10 | ||||||
| Transaction and integration costs | 7 | 3 | ||||||
| Total operating costs and expenses | 334 | 298 | ||||||
| Operating Income | 20 | — | ||||||
| Other Income (Expense) | ||||||||
| Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| Other income, net | 8 | 7 | ||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | (2 | ) | — | |||||
| Interest expense | (101 | ) | (116 | ) | ||||
| Total other expense, net | (90 | ) | (104 | ) | ||||
| Loss Before Income Taxes | (70 | ) | (104 | ) | ||||
| Income tax benefit | (2 | ) | — | |||||
| Net Loss | (68 | ) | (104 | ) | ||||
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests | 95 | (101 | ) | |||||
| Net Loss Attributable to Clearway Energy, Inc. | $ | (163 | ) | $ | (3 | ) | ||
| Loss Per Share Attributable to Clearway Energy, Inc. Class A and Class C Common Stockholders | ||||||||
| Weighted average number of Class A common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 35 | 35 | ||||||
| Weighted average number of Class C common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 86 | 83 | ||||||
| Loss Per Weighted Average Class A and Class C Common Share - Basic and Diluted | $ | (1.35 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | ||
| Dividends Per Class A Common Share | $ | 0.4602 | $ | 0.4312 | ||||
| Dividends Per Class C Common Share | $ | 0.4602 | $ | 0.4312 | ||||
| CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC. | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Net Loss | $ | (68 | ) | (104 | ) | |||
| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ||||||||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCI/OCL, net of income tax benefit of | 10 | (5 | ) | |||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 10 | (5 | ) | |||||
| Comprehensive Loss | (58 | ) | (109 | ) | ||||
| Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests | 100 | (104 | ) | |||||
| Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Clearway Energy, Inc. | $ | (158 | ) | $ | (5 | ) | ||
| CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC. | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| (In millions, except shares) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 325 | $ | 231 | ||||
| Restricted cash | 355 | 587 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable — trade | 198 | 162 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable — affiliates | — | 1 | ||||||
| Inventory | 87 | 75 | ||||||
| Derivative instruments | 32 | 29 | ||||||
| Prepayments and other current assets | 60 | 67 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 1,057 | 1,152 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 11,816 | 11,596 | ||||||
| Other Assets | ||||||||
| Equity investments in affiliates | 362 | 291 | ||||||
| Intangible assets for power purchase agreements, net | 2,375 | 2,294 | ||||||
| Other intangible assets, net | 67 | 66 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | — | 172 | ||||||
| Derivative instruments | 130 | 127 | ||||||
| Right-of-use assets, net | 773 | 714 | ||||||
| Other non-current assets | 351 | 243 | ||||||
| Total other assets | 4,058 | 3,907 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 16,931 | $ | 16,655 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | $ | 612 | $ | 708 | ||||
| Accounts payable — trade | 123 | 95 | ||||||
| Accounts payable — affiliates | 74 | 32 | ||||||
| Derivative instruments | 34 | 52 | ||||||
| Accrued interest expense | 43 | 52 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 69 | 79 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 955 | 1,018 | ||||||
| Other Liabilities | ||||||||
| Long-term debt | 8,504 | 7,898 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 155 | 45 | ||||||
| Derivative instruments | 169 | 308 | ||||||
| Long-term lease liabilities | 826 | 796 | ||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 754 | 676 | ||||||
| Total other liabilities | 10,408 | 9,723 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | 11,363 | 10,741 | ||||||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries | 65 | 103 | ||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, | — | — | ||||||
| Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D common stock, | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,768 | 1,715 | ||||||
| (Accumulated deficit) Retained earnings | (6 | ) | 213 | |||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | — | (5 | ) | |||||
| Noncontrolling interest | 3,740 | 3,887 | ||||||
| Total Stockholders’ Equity | 5,503 | 5,811 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 16,931 | $ | 16,655 | ||||
| CLEARWAY ENERGY, INC. | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||||||
| Net Loss | $ | (68 | ) | $ | (104 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | (5 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||
| Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | 9 | 8 | ||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 182 | 163 | ||||||
| Amortization of financing costs and debt discounts | 4 | 3 | ||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 49 | 43 | ||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | 2 | — | ||||||
| Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets | 4 | 4 | ||||||
| Changes in deferred income taxes | (1 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
| Changes in derivative instruments and amortization of accumulated OCI/OCL | (30 | ) | 45 | |||||
| Proceeds from transferable tax credits | 282 | — | ||||||
| Changes in other working capital | (27 | ) | (60 | ) | ||||
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 401 | 95 | ||||||
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||||||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (228 | ) | — | |||||
| Acquisition of Drop Down Assets, net of cash acquired | — | (4 | ) | |||||
| Capital expenditures | (75 | ) | (56 | ) | ||||
| Payments for equipment deposits and asset purchases from affiliate | (70 | ) | — | |||||
| Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliates | 5 | 6 | ||||||
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | (76 | ) | — | |||||
| Other | 3 | 8 | ||||||
| Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (441 | ) | (46 | ) | ||||
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||||||
| (Distributions to) Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net | (248 | ) | 44 | |||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of Class C common stock | 50 | — | ||||||
| Payments of dividends and distributions | (95 | ) | (87 | ) | ||||
| Buyout of noncontrolling interest | (3 | ) | — | |||||
| Payments for the revolving credit facility | (361 | ) | — | |||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt | 882 | 35 | ||||||
| Payments of debt issuance costs | (25 | ) | — | |||||
| Payments for long-term debt | (298 | ) | (63 | ) | ||||
| Net Cash Used in Financing Activities | (98 | ) | (71 | ) | ||||
| Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | (138 | ) | (22 | ) | ||||
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period | 818 | 733 | ||||||
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period | $ | 680 | $ | 711 | ||||
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | Noncontrolling Interest | Total Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2025 | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | 1,715 | $ | 213 | $ | (5 | ) | $ | 3,887 | $ | 5,811 | ||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | — | — | — | (163 | ) | — | 133 | (30 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCL, net of tax | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Distributions to CEG, net of contributions, cash | — | — | — | — | — | (64 | ) | (64 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net of contributions, cash | — | — | — | — | — | (178 | ) | (178 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Transfers of assets under common control | — | — | — | — | — | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Cardinal Portfolio acquisition | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Buyout of noncontrolling interest | — | — | 2 | — | — | (5 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of Class C common stock | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock dividends and distributions to CEG unit holders | — | — | — | (56 | ) | — | (39 | ) | (95 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Balances at March 31, 2026 | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | 1,768 | $ | (6 | ) | $ | — | $ | 3,740 | $ | 5,503 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Noncontrolling Interest | Total Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||
| Balances at December 31, 2024 | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | 1,805 | $ | 254 | $ | 3 | $ | 3,501 | $ | 5,564 | |||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | — | (3 | ) | — | (101 | ) | (104 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on derivatives and changes in accumulated OCI, net of tax | — | — | — | — | (2 | ) | (3 | ) | (5 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Distributions to CEG, net of contributions, cash | — | — | — | — | — | (2 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net of distributions, cash | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | 51 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests, non-cash | — | — | — | — | — | (4 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Transfers of assets under common control | — | — | (89 | ) | — | (1 | ) | 79 | (11 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Non-cash adjustments for change in tax basis | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock dividends and distributions to CEG unit holders | — | — | — | (51 | ) | — | (36 | ) | (87 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | — | — | — | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Balances at March 31, 2025 | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | 1,735 | $ | 200 | $ | — | $ | 3,484 | $ | 5,420 | |||||||||||
Appendix Table A-1: Three Months Ended March 31, 2026, Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and provides a reconciliation to Net Income/(Loss):
| ($ in millions) | Flexible Generation | Renewables & Storage | Corporate | Total | ||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | (2 | ) | $ | (15 | ) | $ | (51 | ) | $ | (68 | ) | ||||
| Plus: | ||||||||||||||||
| Income Tax Benefit | — | — | (2 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||||||||
| Interest Expense, net | 7 | 51 | 34 | 92 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation, Amortization and ARO | 28 | 153 | 1 | 182 | ||||||||||||
| Contract Amortization | 5 | 45 | — | 50 | ||||||||||||
| Loss on Debt Extinguishment | — | 2 | — | 2 | ||||||||||||
| Mark to Market (MtM) Losses/(Gains) on economic hedges | 7 | (37 | ) | — | (30 | ) | ||||||||||
| Transaction and Integration costs | — | — | 7 | 7 | ||||||||||||
| Other Non-recurring | 1 | 10 | — | 11 | ||||||||||||
| Adjustments to reflect CWEN’s pro-rata share of Adjusted EBITDA from Unconsolidated Affiliates | 3 | 9 | — | 12 | ||||||||||||
| Non-Cash Equity Compensation | — | — | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 49 | $ | 218 | $ | (10 | ) | $ | 257 | |||||||
Appendix Table A-2: Three Months Ended March 31, 2025, Segment Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
The following table summarizes the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and provides a reconciliation to Net Income/(Loss):
| ($ in millions) | Flexible Generation | Renewables & Storage | Corporate | Total | ||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | 2 | $ | (70 | ) | $ | (36 | ) | $ | (104 | ) | |||||
| Plus: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest Expense, net | 8 | 79 | 22 | 109 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation, Amortization and ARO | 28 | 135 | — | 163 | ||||||||||||
| Contract Amortization | 5 | 39 | — | 44 | ||||||||||||
| Mark to Market (MtM) Losses/(Gains) on economic hedges | (2 | ) | 13 | — | 11 | |||||||||||
| Transaction and Integration costs | — | — | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| Other Non-recurring | — | 15 | — | 15 | ||||||||||||
| Adjustments to reflect CWEN’s pro-rata share of Adjusted EBITDA from Unconsolidated Affiliates | 3 | 8 | — | 11 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 44 | $ | 219 | $ | (11 | ) | $ | 252 | |||||||
Appendix Table A-3: Cash Available for Distribution Reconciliation
The following table summarizes the calculation of Cash Available for Distribution and provides a reconciliation to Cash from Operating Activities:
| Three Months Ended | |||||||
| ($ in millions) | 3/31/26 | 3/31/25 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 257 | $ | 252 | |||
| Cash interest paid | (106 | ) | (99 | ) | |||
| Changes in prepaid and accrued liabilities for tolling agreements | (10 | ) | (10 | ) | |||
| Adjustments to reflect sale-type leases | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Pro-rata Adjusted EBITDA from unconsolidated affiliates | (17 | ) | (15 | ) | |||
| Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | 9 | 8 | |||||
| Proceeds from transferable tax credits3 | 3 | — | |||||
| Changes in working capital and other | 263 | (43 | ) | ||||
| Cash from Operating Activities | 401 | 95 | |||||
| Changes in working capital and other | (263 | ) | 43 | ||||
| Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliates | 5 | 6 | |||||
| Net distributions (to)/from non-controlling interest4 | (3 | ) | (13 | ) | |||
| Cash receipts from notes receivable | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Maintenance capital expenditures | (5 | ) | (1 | ) | |||
| Principal amortization of indebtedness5 | (67 | ) | (58 | ) | |||
| Cash Available for Distribution before Adjustments | $ | 69 | $ | 73 | |||
| Net impact of drop downs from timing of construction debt service | 1 | 4 | |||||
| Cash Available for Distribution | $ | 70 | $ | 77 | |||
Appendix Table A-4: Three Months Ended March 31, 2026, Sources and Uses of Liquidity
The following table summarizes the sources and uses of liquidity in 2026:
| Three Months Ended | ||||
| ($ in millions) | 3/31/26 | |||
| Sources: | ||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt | 882 | |||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 401 | |||
| Proceeds from the issuance of Class C common stock | 50 | |||
| Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliates | 5 | |||
| Uses: | ||||
| Payments for the revolving credit facility | (361 | ) | ||
| Payments for long-term debt | (298 | ) | ||
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net of contributions | (248 | ) | ||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (228 | ) | ||
| Payments of dividends and distributions | (95 | ) | ||
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | (76 | ) | ||
| Capital expenditures | (75 | ) | ||
| Payments for equipment deposits and asset purchases from affiliate | (70 | ) | ||
| Payments of debt issuance costs | (25 | ) | ||
| Change in total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | $ | (138 | ) | |
Appendix Table A-5: Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Available for Distribution Guidance
| ($ in millions) | 2026 Full Year Guidance Range | |
| Net Loss | (44) - (4) | |
| Income Tax (Benefit) Expense | 5 | |
| Interest Expense, net | 395 | |
| Depreciation, Amortization, Contract Amortization and ARO Expense | 1,022 | |
| Adjustment to reflect CWEN share of Adjusted EBITDA in unconsolidated affiliates | 59 | |
| Non-Cash Equity Compensation | 4 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 1,441 - 1,481 | |
| Cash interest paid | (383 | ) |
| Changes in prepaid and accrued liabilities for tolling agreements | (3 | ) |
| Adjustments to reflect sale-type leases and payments for lease expenses | 6 | |
| Pro-rata Adjusted EBITDA from unconsolidated affiliates | (82 | ) |
| Cash distributions from unconsolidated affiliates6 | 43 | |
| Income Tax Payments | — | |
| Cash from Operating Activities | 1,022 - 1,062 | |
| Net distributions to non-controlling interest7 | (149 | ) |
| Cash receipts from notes receivable | 13 | |
| Maintenance capital expenditures | (32 | ) |
| Principal amortization of indebtedness8 | (384 | ) |
| Cash Available for Distribution | 470 - 510 | |
1 Excludes equity method investments
2 Generation sold excludes MWh that are reimbursable for economic curtailment
3 2026 excludes
4 2026 excludes
5 2026 excludes
6 Distribution from unconsolidated affiliates can be classified as Return of Investment on Unconsolidated Affiliates when actuals are reported. This is below cash from operating activities
7 Includes tax equity proceeds and distributions to tax equity partners
8 Excludes maturities assumed to be refinanced
