Capstone Energy+ (CEPL) lifts margins and turns operating profit in Q1 2027
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Capstone Energy+, Inc. reported fiscal first quarter 2027 results for the period ended June 30, 2026. Revenue was $24.9 million, down from $27.9 million a year earlier, mainly due to timing of large product orders, project milestones, shipment schedules and lower rental utilization.
Despite lower revenue, gross profit rose 16% to $8.8 million and gross margin expanded to 35% from 27%, driven by a favorable product mix, cost-reduction initiatives and Distribution Services. Income from operations was $1.0 million versus a prior operating loss of $0.2 million. Net income was $0.04 million, compared with a net loss of $0.7 million, although PIK dividends on preferred stock resulted in a net loss available to common shareholders of $0.9 million and a reported net loss per share of $0.03.
Adjusted EBITDA was $2.7 million, flat year over year. Cash and restricted cash totaled $32.3 million at June 30, 2026, up from $28.9 million at March 31, 2026. Net cash provided by operating activities was $5.4 million, versus net cash used of $1.6 million in the prior-year quarter, benefiting from a $3.7 million customer deposit tied to an order scheduled for year-end delivery.
Positive
- Gross profit and margin improved materially, with gross profit up to $8.8 million and gross margin expanding to 35% from 27%, reflecting better mix and cost controls.
- Return to operating profitability, shifting from a $0.2 million operating loss in Q1 2026 to $1.0 million of income from operations in Q1 2027.
- Strong operating cash flow swing, from net cash used of $1.6 million to $5.4 million provided by operating activities, boosting cash and restricted cash to $32.3 million.
Negative
- Revenue declined over 10%, falling to $24.9 million from $27.9 million, driven by order timing and weaker rental utilization.
- Common shareholders still incur losses, with net loss available to common and non-voting common stockholders of $0.9 million and a basic and diluted net loss per share of $0.03.
- Balance sheet remains highly leveraged, with total liabilities of $85.1 million, redeemable preferred stock of $74.9 million, and a stockholders’ deficit of $45.2 million.
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