Stabilis Solutions Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Stabilis Solutions (Nasdaq:SLNG) reported Q1 2026 results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Revenue was $10.4 million (down 40.2% YoY); net loss was ($4.1) million; Adjusted EBITDA was ($0.7) million. Cash flow from operations was $12.4 million, including $15.0 million of customer advance payments. The company secured a $200 million, 2-year LNG supply contract starting Q1 2027 and reported 31% YoY aerospace revenue growth. Stabilis continues development of the Galveston LNG project and is pursuing additional offtake to support FID.
Positive
- Secured $200M 2-year LNG supply contract commencing Q1 2027
- Cash flow from operations $12.4M including $15.0M customer advance
- Aerospace revenue +31% year-over-year in Q1 2026
- $13.7M cash on hand (including $10.6M restricted) and $3.5M credit availability
Negative
- Revenue -40.2% YoY to $10.4M in Q1 2026
- Net loss ($4.1M) versus ($1.6M) in Q1 2025
- Adjusted EBITDA ($0.7M) decline from $2.1M a year ago
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
SLNG fell 6.61% with slightly elevated volume. Among close peers, VIVK (-8.9%), CGBS (-39.67%) and SKYQ (-8.59%) were also down, while NFG gained 0.95%. Momentum scanner only flagged CRGY (-4.34%), so the move appears more stock-specific than a broad, synchronized sector rotation.
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 04 | Q4/FY 2025 earnings | Negative | -18.4% | Weaker Q4 and 2025 results as multi‑year marine and power contracts wound down. |
| Feb 17 | Prelim Q4 2025 | Positive | -9.9% | Preliminary Q4 results and announcement of major $200M data center LNG contract. |
| Nov 05 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | -4.0% | Q3 growth in revenue and EBITDA plus progress on Galveston expansion financing. |
| Aug 06 | Q2 2025 earnings | Neutral | -7.3% | Revenue decline after contract completion but growth in key markets and strong liquidity. |
| May 07 | Q1 2025 earnings | Negative | +2.5% | Lower revenue and shift to net loss, despite growth in marine and aerospace mix. |
Earnings releases have often coincided with negative or contrarian price moves; the last 5 earnings-tagged events show an average move of -7.42%, with only one clearly aligned reaction to weaker results.
Over the past year, SLNG’s earnings updates have featured contract roll-offs, shifting revenue mix, and major LNG contract announcements. Q1 2025 and Q2–Q4 2025 results showed revenue pressure and swings between profit and loss, while management highlighted growth in aerospace, marine and power, plus new multi‑year LNG agreements and the Galveston project. Today’s Q1 2026 release continues that transition theme, with revenue down, a larger net loss, and emphasis on a large data center LNG contract starting in 2027 and ongoing Galveston development.
Historical Comparison
In the past five earnings releases, SLNG’s average move was -7.42%. Today’s pre‑news position of -6.61% on Q1 2026 results sits broadly in line with that historical pattern of downside bias.
Earnings reports trace a transition from legacy marine and power contracts toward new LNG offtake and data center agreements and the planned Galveston expansion, with recurring emphasis on long‑term contracted growth offset by near‑term revenue pressure.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective S-3 shelf dated March 13, 2026 permits Stabilis to issue up to $100,000,000 of securities over time. The company has already begun utilizing this capacity via an at‑the‑market equity program disclosed in April 2026, providing flexible access to capital alongside the operational ramp tied to new LNG contracts and the Galveston project.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details a soft Q1 2026 with revenue of $10.4M, a net loss of ($4.1M), and negative Adjusted EBITDA of ($0.7M), alongside strong operating cash flow of $12.4M driven by $15.0M in customer advances. It reinforces the strategy of pivoting toward a $200M data center LNG contract and continued Galveston development. Investors may track future quarters for revenue recovery, progress on additional offtake, and use of the $100,000,000 shelf and at‑the‑market program to fund growth.
Key Terms
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HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2026 / Stabilis Solutions, Inc., ("Stabilis" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:SLNG), a leading provider of clean fueling, production, storage, and last mile delivery solutions, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
FIRST QUARTER 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
Secured a
$200 million , 2-year LNG supply contract for behind-the-meter power generation at a U.S. data center, commencing Q1 202731% year-over-year growth in aerospace revenuesMaintained development progress on the proposed Galveston LNG facility and dedicated Jones Act bunker barge while pursuing additional offtake to support FID
Revenues of
$10.4 million ; Net loss of ($4.1) million ; Adjusted EBITDA of ($0.7) million Cash flow from operations of
$12.4 million , including$15.0 million of advance payments from customers$13.7 million of cash (including$10.6 million restricted) and$3.5 million of availability under credit agreements as of March 31, 2026
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
"First quarter results were expectedly soft following the completion of two long-term contracts late last year; however, our commercial progress during the quarter gives us further confidence in the earnings trajectory of the business," stated Casey Crenshaw, Executive Chairman and Interim President & Chief Executive Officer. "We are building momentum in our core markets and expect results to significantly improve during the second half of 2026 as we capitalize on strong demand for our small-scale LNG and delivery solutions."
"Demand remains robust in our aerospace and industrial markets, where we saw strong year-over-year growth in aerospace revenues in the first quarter," continued Crenshaw. "We are also finalizing several commercial opportunities, including additional behind-the-meter solutions for data centers that we expect to commence in the second quarter of this year. As we prepare for these and the ramp-up of our large data center contract in early 2027, we believe we are well positioned to serve this attractive market, which aligns closely with our LNG logistics, delivery and service capabilities."
"We believe that our Galveston LNG project will be among the lowest cost, and most shovel ready sources of LNG for Gulf Coast bunkering," concluded Crenshaw. "We remain committed to the project and are in active discussions with potential customers on additional offtake arrangements as we continue to advance the project. We continue to see substantial opportunities to create value with our existing asset base as we meet growing demand for small-scale LNG across a diverse set of end markets."
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was
Net loss for the first quarter of 2026 was (
Cash flow from operations was
FIRST QUARTER 2026 CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST
Stabilis will host a conference call on Thursday May 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET to review the Company's financial results and conduct a question-and-answer session.
A webcast of the conference call will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's corporate website at https://investors.stabilis-solutions.com/events. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download, and install any necessary audio software.
To participate in the live teleconference:
Domestic Live: | 833-316-1983 |
International Live: | 785-838-9310 |
Conference ID: | SLNGQ126 |
To listen to a replay of the teleconference, which will be available through May 14, 2026:
Domestic Live: | 800-839-2475 |
International Live: | 402-220-7220 |
ABOUT STABILIS SOLUTIONS
Stabilis Solutions is a leading provider of clean fueling, production, storage, and last mile delivery solutions to multiple end markets. To learn more, visit www.stabilis-solutions.com.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and within the meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21e of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projections presented or implied and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as "can," "believes," "feels," "anticipates," "expects," "could," "will," "plan," "may," "should," "predicts," "potential", "outlook" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.
Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect our current beliefs, based on information currently available. Most of these factors are outside our control and are difficult to predict. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such differences include, among other things: the future performance of Stabilis, future demand for and price of LNG, availability and price of natural gas, unexpected costs, availability, timing and terms of financing, ability to achieve the conditions precedent to the marine bunkering and other agreements, ability to achieve additional offtake necessary for FID for the planned LNG liquefaction facility and other commercial contracts, construction delays or cost overruns, regulatory or other legal impediments, and general economic conditions.
The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in the Risk Factors in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 5, 2026 which is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or on the Investors section of our website at www.stabilis-solutions.com. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning Stabilis, or other matters attributable to Stabilis, or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Stabilis does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in their expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.
Stabilis Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Selected Consolidated Operating Results
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | March 31, | ||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 10,379 | $ | 13,273 | $ | 17,338 | ||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | 10,012 | 9,994 | 12,788 | |||||||||
Change in unrealized gain on natural gas derivatives | - | (19 | ) | (84 | ) | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 2,796 | 2,342 | 4,933 | |||||||||
Gain from disposal of fixed assets | - | (38 | ) | (103 | ) | |||||||
Impairment | 71 | - | - | |||||||||
Depreciation expense | 1,785 | 1,776 | 1,867 | |||||||||
Total operating expenses | 14,664 | 14,055 | 19,401 | |||||||||
Loss from operations before equity income | (4,285 | ) | (782 | ) | (2,063 | ) | ||||||
Net equity income from foreign joint venture operations | 227 | 546 | 368 | |||||||||
Loss from operations | (4,058 | ) | (236 | ) | (1,695 | ) | ||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||
Interest income (expense), net | 25 | (87 | ) | 21 | ||||||||
Other income (expense), net | (37 | ) | 5 | (12 | ) | |||||||
Total other income (expense) | (12 | ) | (82 | ) | 9 | |||||||
Net loss before income tax expense (benefit) | (4,070 | ) | (318 | ) | (1,686 | ) | ||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 6 | (56 | ) | (88 | ) | |||||||
Net loss | $ | (4,076 | ) | $ | (262 | ) | $ | (1,598 | ) | |||
Net loss per common share: | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted per common share | $ | (0.22 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | |||
EBITDA | $ | (2,310 | ) | $ | 1,545 | $ | 160 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (672 | ) | $ | 1,526 | $ | 2,069 | |||||
Stabilis Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2026 | 2025 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,082 | $ | 7,459 | ||||
Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 10,636 | - | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 3,978 | 3,130 | ||||||
Inventories, net | 295 | 342 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,559 | 1,976 | ||||||
Total current assets | 19,550 | 12,907 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment: | ||||||||
Cost | 130,567 | 125,613 | ||||||
Less accumulated depreciation | (74,448 | ) | (72,666 | ) | ||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 56,119 | 52,947 | ||||||
Goodwill | 4,314 | 4,314 | ||||||
Investments in foreign joint ventures | 12,628 | 11,946 | ||||||
Right-of-use assets and other noncurrent assets | 22,549 | 996 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 115,160 | $ | 83,110 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 5,008 | $ | 4,750 | ||||
Accrued liabilities | 3,133 | 2,859 | ||||||
Current portion of long-term notes payable | 1,643 | 1,931 | ||||||
Current portion of finance and operating lease obligations | 11,189 | 417 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 20,973 | 9,957 | ||||||
Long-term notes payable, net of current portion and debt issuance costs | 5,458 | 5,755 | ||||||
Deferred revenue, noncurrent | 14,667 | - | ||||||
Long-term portion of operating lease obligations | 11,056 | 726 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 52,154 | 16,438 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
Common stock; | 19 | 19 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 103,644 | 103,644 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 420 | 10 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (41,077 | ) | (37,001 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 63,006 | 66,672 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 115,160 | $ | 83,110 | ||||
Stabilis Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, in thousands)
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | March 31, | ||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (4,076 | ) | $ | (262 | ) | $ | (1,598 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 1,785 | 1,776 | 1,867 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | - | - | 447 | |||||||||
Provision for credit losses | - | - | 7 | |||||||||
Gain on disposal of assets | - | (38 | ) | (103 | ) | |||||||
Income from equity investment in joint venture | (267 | ) | (546 | ) | (417 | ) | ||||||
Impairment | 71 | - | - | |||||||||
Amortization of debt issuance cost | 27 | 27 | 20 | |||||||||
Cash settlements from natural gas derivatives, net | - | - | 163 | |||||||||
Realized and unrealized gains on natural gas derivatives, net | - | - | (84 | ) | ||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | (848 | ) | 3,770 | 1,540 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 458 | (135 | ) | 423 | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 398 | (3,972 | ) | (1,229 | ) | |||||||
Deferred revenue | 15,000 | - | - | |||||||||
Other | (131 | ) | 49 | (11 | ) | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 12,417 | 669 | 1,025 | |||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||||
Acquisition of fixed assets | (5,268 | ) | (3,142 | ) | (487 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | - | - | 211 | |||||||||
Proceeds from notes receivable, related to prior sale of Brazil operations | - | 226 | - | |||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (5,268 | ) | (2,916 | ) | (276 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||||
Payments on short- and long-term notes payable and finance leases | (805 | ) | (603 | ) | (671 | ) | ||||||
Payment of debt issuance costs | (84 | ) | - | (42 | ) | |||||||
Employee tax payments from stock-based withholding | - | - | (17 | ) | ||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (889 | ) | (603 | ) | (730 | ) | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (1 | ) | 4 | (3 | ) | |||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents | 6,259 | (2,846 | ) | 16 | ||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 7,459 | 10,305 | 8,987 | |||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 13,718 | $ | 7,459 | $ | 9,003 | ||||||
Non-GAAP Measures
Our management uses EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to assess the performance and operating results of our business. EBITDA is defined as Earnings before Interest (includes interest income and interest expense), Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA further adjusted for certain special items that occur during the reporting period, as noted below. We include EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to provide investors with a supplemental measure of our operating performance. Neither EBITDA nor Adjusted EBITDA is a recognized term under generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP"). Accordingly, they should not be used as an indicator of, or an alternative to, net income (loss) as a measure of operating performance. In addition, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not intended to be measures of free cash flow available for management's discretionary use, as they do not consider certain cash requirements, such as debt service requirements. Because the definition of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may vary among companies and industries, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. The following table provides a reconciliation of net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands).
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | March 31, | ||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (4,076 | ) | $ | (262 | ) | $ | (1,598 | ) | |||
Depreciation | 1,785 | 1,776 | 1,867 | |||||||||
Interest expense (income), net | (25 | ) | 87 | (21 | ) | |||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | 6 | (56 | ) | (88 | ) | |||||||
EBITDA | (2,310 | ) | 1,545 | 160 | ||||||||
Extraordinary vessel charter costs, net | 1,491 | - | - | |||||||||
Impairment and other | 147 | - | - | |||||||||
Executive severance costs | - | - | 2,096 | |||||||||
Gain on disposal of fixed assets or settlement | - | - | (103 | ) | ||||||||
Change in unrealized loss (gain) on natural gas derivatives | - | (19 | ) | (84 | ) | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (672 | ) | $ | 1,526 | $ | 2,069 | |||||
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Investor Contact:
Andrew Puhala
Chief Financial Officer
832-456-6502
ir@stabilis-solutions.com
SOURCE: Stabilis Solutions
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