Enviva Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA) received unanimous approval from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for a construction permit for its Bond, Mississippi facility. This plant is set to produce approximately 1.2 million oven dried tons (ODT) of wood pellets annually with advanced emission control technologies. CEO Thomas Meth emphasized the company’s commitment to air quality and community engagement. The facility is projected to create around 350 jobs and bolster the local wood market. Enviva aims to enhance economic development while maintaining environmental leadership in Stone County and Mississippi.

Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA) will present its strategy and financial outlook for 2023 on April 3, 2023, in New York City. Senior management, including CEO Thomas Meth and CFO Shai Even, will discuss the sustainable bioenergy market, global wood pellet growth, and regulatory frameworks affecting operations. The event, lasting from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, will be accessible via webcast. Enviva operates ten plants with a production capacity of approximately 6.2 million metric tons per year and is set to build additional facilities in Alabama and Mississippi.

Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA) has received the “Innovation in Recycling, Reusing, or Repurposing” award from the Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council for recycling over 79,000 pounds of conveyor belt material at its Port of Chesapeake in Virginia. The award was presented during the 39th Annual Environmental Awards Luncheon on March 8, 2023. Enviva has also been recognized as a “River Star Business” and actively participates in the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Oyster Restoration Program. These initiatives demonstrate the company's commitment to environmental sustainability and community involvement.

Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA) has announced definitive agreements for a $250 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) with insiders and board members, set to close by March 20, 2023. The PIPE, led by major stakeholders Riverstone Holdings and Inclusive Capital Partners, is priced at the market close price on March 1, 2023. Net proceeds of approximately $247 million will be utilized for growth capital, debt repayment under its revolving credit facility, and general corporate purposes. Enviva is the largest producer of industrial wood pellets globally, with extensive operations across multiple states and plans for future growth.

Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA) reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 financial results, highlighting a record delivery of 1.5 million metric tons in Q4 2022, a 35% increase from Q3 2022. The company announced three new long-term take-or-pay contracts with European industrial customers transitioning from coal. However, financial results were affected by deferred gross margin transactions, resulting in a Q4 net loss of $77.4 million and adjusted EBITDA of $18.6 million. For 2023, Enviva expects a net loss of $48 million but reaffirms a dividend of $3.62 per share and anticipates $305-$335 million in adjusted EBITDA.

Enviva's Forest Conservation Fund has facilitated the permanent protection of six tracts along North Carolina's Chowan River, totaling 421 acres. This initiative, supported by a grant, aims to conserve high-ecological-value cypress gum swamp habitat, benefiting various migratory species including the federally threatened Northern Long-Eared Bat. As the fund approaches its eighth year, it has committed over $3.2 million to 31 conservation projects, targeting the protection of approximately 31,000 acres of sensitive wetland forests. The project highlights the successful collaboration with local landowners for conservation efforts.

Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA) has scheduled a conference call on March 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 financial results. The call will be accessible via telephone by dialing (877) 883-0383 in the United States or +1 (412) 902-6506 internationally. Participants can also join via webcast on Enviva's Investor Relations website. Replays of the call will be available for a year on the same site. Enviva is the largest producer of industrial wood pellets globally, operating ten plants with a total production capacity of 6.2 million metric tons per year.

Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.905 per share for Q4 2022, reflecting a 5.2% increase from Q4 2021. This dividend will be paid on February 24, 2023, to shareholders on record as of February 21, 2023. For the full-year 2022, the total dividend declared is $3.62 per share, marking a 9.7% increase from 2021. CEO Thomas Meth emphasized the company's strong revenue backlog and pipeline of new customers, positioning Enviva for durable cash flow and long-term growth.

Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA) and the U.S. Industrial Pellet Association have welcomed a peer-reviewed study published in Nature, confirming that the U.S. Southeast wood pellet industry achieved forest carbon neutrality from 2000 to 2019. This study analyzed over 19,000 forest inventory tracts and concluded that sustainable biomass practices can positively impact climate and environment. Enviva aims to uphold high sustainability standards and plays a significant role in renewable energy strategies, particularly for hard-to-decarbonize industries. The Biden administration also reaffirmed forest bioenergy's carbon neutrality, supporting increased use of sustainably sourced biomass.