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Genie Energy Ltd. reports news on its retail energy and renewable energy operations. The company operates through Genie Retail Energy, which resells electricity and natural gas to residential and commercial customers, and Genie Renewables, which includes solar generation, solar project activity and the Diversegy energy brokerage business.
Recurring updates cover quarterly financial and operating results, customer meter and RCE trends, wholesale power cost pressures, solar portfolio and development pipeline activity, dividends, share repurchases, annual meeting matters and business outlook commentary. Recent company communications also address financial statement restatements, delayed annual reporting and NYSE continued-listing compliance tied to SEC filing timing.
Genie Energy, Ltd. (NYSE: GNE, GNE.PRA) reported a strong financial performance for Q4 and full-year 2022. Q4 operating income surged 167% year-over-year to $15.5 million, with revenue up 17.6% to $81.4 million. Full-year operating income reached a record $77.8 million, and adjusted EBITDA was $83.2 million. The company experienced growth in its retail energy segment, strategically reducing customer acquisition during volatile pricing to bolster financial results. Genie Renewables also made strides with significant revenue growth and advancements in solar projects, while maintaining its dividend payments and simplifying capital structure by redeeming $8.4 million of preferred stock.
Genie Energy Ltd. (NYSE: GNE, GNEPRA) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial and operational results on March 13, 2023, at 7:30 AM Eastern Time. The earnings release will be available via a wire service and on the company's Investors webpage. A conference call with management will follow at 8:30 AM to discuss results and future strategies. Investors can join the call by dialing specified numbers and using access codes. A replay will be available post-call until March 27, 2023, and will also be posted on their website.
Genie Energy Ltd. (NYSE: GNE, GNEPRA) announced that CFO Avi Goldin will present at the Third Annual Winter Wonderland - Best Ideas Investor Conference on February 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. ET. Investors can register for the event here. One-on-one meetings are scheduled for February 23 and 24, 2023. Genie Energy specializes in providing retail and renewable energy solutions, supplying electricity and natural gas to residential and small business customers in the U.S. The MicroCap Rodeo conference showcases the top 37 investment ideas, recommended by qualified institutional investors.
Montclair State University has signed a renewable energy agreement with ENGIE Resources LLC lasting through 2025. The deal allows the University to purchase Green-e™ certified Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from various sustainable projects across the U.S. The RECs are expected to support CO2 emissions avoidance by over 7,600 metric tons and match 100% of the University’s retail electricity consumption. This initiative aligns with the University's sustainability objectives, enhancing its commitment to operational sustainability. Diversegy, a subsidiary of Genie Energy (NYSE: GNE), serves as the advisor for this agreement.
Genie Energy Ltd. (NYSE: GNE, GNE.PRA) announced it has received a notice to proceed for its first community solar project, a 4-megawatt farm in Upstate New York. This marks a significant step in the company's vertically-integrated solar strategy, with construction expected to start in Q1 2023, pending utility approvals. Additionally, Genie Solar anticipates an NTP for a second 6-megawatt project in early 2023. CEO Michael Stein highlighted the project’s environmental benefits and the economic advantages of community solar, asserting the company is well-positioned to manage all aspects of project development.
On December 1, 2022, Genie Energy Ltd. (NYSE: GNE, GNE.PRA) announced that its CFO, Avi Goldin, will present at the Sidoti December Small-Cap Virtual Conference on December 8 at 10:00 AM ET. The presentation will cover the company’s strategy, outlook, and results. Additionally, CEO Michael Stein and Goldin will hold virtual one-on-one investor meetings on December 7 and December 8. Interested parties can contact Brian Siegel at HaydenIR for arrangements. More details are available on the Genie Energy website.
On November 30, 2022, Genie Energy Ltd. (NYSE: GNE, GNEPRA) announced the acquisition of a portfolio of residential and small commercial customer contracts from Mega Energy, covering approximately 11,000 meters across seven states. CEO Michael Stein noted that favorable market conditions allow for portfolio expansion, leveraging Genie’s strong balance sheet and cash reserves. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive and will enhance service offerings to customers. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Genie Energy reported strong financial results for Q3 2022, highlighting record gross profit of $43.1 million and net income of $18.3 million, translating to diluted EPS of $0.70. Despite a 7.3% revenue decline to $81.3 million, the company achieved a significant 24.7% increase in gross profit, driven primarily by strength in its Genie Retail Energy segment. Genie also redeemed $1 million in preferred stock and announced a $0.075 dividend for shareholders. Furthermore, the company acquired rights for 64MW of solar projects, signaling expansion in the renewable sector.
On October 27, 2022, Genie Energy Ltd. (NYSE: GNE, GNEPRA) announced an accelerated redemption of its Series 2012-A Preferred Stock. The company will redeem 986,400 shares at a price of $8.50 each, totaling approximately $8.3 million, in addition to unpaid accrued dividends, effective November 15, 2022. This redemption significantly exceeds the previous plan of redeeming $1 million per quarter. Post-redemption, 983,358 shares of Preferred Stock will remain outstanding. Further details were filed in a Form 8-K with the SEC.
Genie Energy Ltd. (NYSE: GNE, GNE.PRA) set to release its third-quarter financial results on November 7, 2022, at 7:30 AM Eastern. An earnings report will be available via wire service and on their website. A conference call will follow at 8:30 AM Eastern for management to discuss results and outlook. To join, call 1-877-545-0523 for US or 1-973-528-0011 internationally with access code 643413. A replay will be accessible shortly after via 1-877-481-4010 (US) or 1-919-882-2331 (international), with availability until November 21.