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Genie Energy (NYSE: GNE) trims 2026 EBITDA outlook after weak Q1 margins

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Genie Energy Ltd. reported mixed results for the first quarter of 2026. Total revenue rose to $142.3M from $136.8M, driven mainly by Genie Retail Energy and strong growth at Genie Renewables. However, higher commodity costs and greater customer acquisition spending significantly compressed profitability.

Gross profit fell to $29.8M from $37.4M, and income from operations dropped to $1.9M from $13.5M. Net income attributable to common stockholders declined to $2.8M with diluted EPS of $0.11, down from $0.40. Adjusted EBITDA decreased sharply to $2.8M from $14.4M.

Management lowered full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $32.5–$40M from a prior range of $40–$50M, citing margin pressure at GRE, increased acquisition spend, and solar inventory write-downs at Genie Renewables. Despite near-term headwinds, the company highlighted continued revenue growth and a cash and securities position of $199.8M as of March 31, 2026.

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  • Profitability deterioration and guidance cut: Q1 2026 income from operations dropped to $1.9M from $13.5M, Adjusted EBITDA fell to $2.8M from $14.4M, and full‑year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance was reduced to $32.5–$40M from $40–$50M.

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Revenue grew, but margins compressed and guidance was cut.

Genie Energy increased Q1 2026 revenue to $142.3M, yet gross margin slid to 20.9% and operating margin to 1.3%. Net income and Adjusted EBITDA fell sharply as commodity costs climbed and the company spent more to win customers.

Management reduced full‑year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $32.5–$40M from $40–$50M, directly acknowledging weaker profitability. This follows Q1 Adjusted EBITDA of $2.8M, down from $14.4M a year earlier, indicating a tougher earnings trajectory despite record quarterly revenue.

Balance sheet data show cash, restricted cash, and marketable equity securities totaling $199.8M as of March 31, 2026, versus liabilities of $131.2M. Future quarters will indicate whether margin recovery at GRE and improving profitability at Genie Renewables can support the new guidance range.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q1 2026 Revenue $142.3M Total revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2026
Q1 2025 Revenue $136.8M Prior-year quarter total revenues for comparison
Q1 2026 Net Income to common $2.8M Net income attributable to Genie Energy common stockholders
Q1 2026 Diluted EPS $0.11 Diluted earnings per share for the quarter
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $2.8M Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA vs $14.4M in Q1 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance $32.5M–$40M Updated full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA range
Cash & securities $199.8M Cash, restricted cash, and marketable equity securities as of March 31, 2026
Total liabilities $131.2M Liabilities as of March 31, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"we are lowering full year 2026 guidance from $40 to $50 million, to $32.5 to $40 million in Adjusted EBITDA"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Genie Retail Energy financial
"At GRE, challenging commodity market conditions in the first two months of the quarter compressed margins"
Genie Renewables financial
"At GREW, we ramped up investment in several early-stage growth initiatives and further wrote down our inventory of solar panels"
gross margin financial
"Gross margin 20.9 % 27.3 % (640 ) bps"
Gross margin is the difference between how much money a company makes from selling its products and how much it costs to produce them, expressed as a percentage of sales. It shows how efficiently a company is turning sales into profit before other expenses like marketing or salaries. Higher gross margin means the company keeps more money from each sale, which is a good sign of financial health.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"this Report and the press release contain statements intended as “forward-looking statements”"
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non-GAAP financial measure regulatory
"Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure"
A non-GAAP financial measure is a way companies present their financial results that excludes certain expenses or income to show how they believe their core business is performing. It matters because it can give a clearer picture of how the company is really doing, but it can also be used to make results look better than they actually are.
Revenue $142.3M up from $136.8M in Q1 2025
Net income attributable to common stockholders $2.8M down from $10.4M in Q1 2025
Diluted EPS $0.11 down from $0.40 in Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA $2.8M down from $14.4M in Q1 2025
Guidance

Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance reduced to $32.5–$40M from $40–$50M.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 8-K
 

 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2026
 
GENIE ENERGY LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

 
Delaware
 
1-35327
 
45-2069276
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
520 Broad Street
Newark, New Jersey
 
07102
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (973) 438-3500
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 

 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)-2 of the Exchange Act:
 
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class B common stock, par value $.01 per share
 
GNE
 
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On May 14, 2026, the Registrant distributed over a wire service and posted to the investor relations page of its website (www.genie.com), an earnings release announcing its results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the earnings release concerning the foregoing results is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
The Registrant is furnishing the information contained in this Report, including Exhibit 99.1, pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This information shall not be deemed to be “filed” with the SEC or incorporated by reference into any other filing with the SEC unless otherwise expressly stated in such filing. In addition, this Report and the press release contain statements intended as “forward-looking statements” that are subject to the cautionary statements about forward-looking statements set forth in the press release. 
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)
Exhibits.
 
Exhibit No.
 
Document
99.1
 
Press Release, dated May 14, 2026, reporting the results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
104
 
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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
GENIE ENERGY LTD.
   
 
By:
/s/ Michael Stein
   
Name:  
Michael Stein
   
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
 
Dated: May 14, 2026
 
 

 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
Number
 
Document
99.1
 
Press Release, dated May 14, 2026, reporting the results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
104
 
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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Genie Energy Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

 

 

Newark, NJ  May 14, 2026:   Genie Energy, Ltd. (NYSE: GNE), a leading retail energy and renewable energy solutions provider, today announced results for the first quarter of 2026

 

Michael Stein, Chief Executive Officer of Genie Energy, commented: 

 

Genie's first quarter results were mixed as investments in customer acquisition at GRE and in new business initiatives combined with weakness in retail margins to impact our bottom line despite record quarterly revenue. As a result, we are lowering full year 2026 guidance from $40 to $50 million, to $32.5 to $40 million in Adjusted EBITDA. 

 

At GRE, challenging commodity market conditions in the first two months of the quarter compressed margins before rebounding in March.  We also increased our customer acquisition spend this quarter, reflecting increases in the rate of new customer acquisition and in the cost of acquisition per customer.  At GREW, we ramped up investment in several early-stage growth initiatives and further wrote down our inventory of solar panels.

 

Despite the tough first quarter, we expect to see significant improvement as we progress through the remainder of the year.  GRE is a resilient business that, by its nature, will have episodes of margin compression like this one but also opportunities for exceptional profitability. 

 

At GREW, all three primary areas of business are in good shape.  Diversegy continues to grow its book of business and generate cash. Genie Solar is on track to be profitable for the remainder of the year and beyond.  And we expect that our key earlier-stage initiatives, collectively, will gradually pivot towards profitability as they gain scale in the coming quarters.

 

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

 

(Unless otherwise noted, results are for 1Q26 and are compared to 1Q25).

 

 

Revenue increased 4.0% to $142.3 million - a record quarterly level for Genie - from $136.8 million;

 

 

Gross profit decreased 20.2% to $29.8 million from $37.4 million; Gross margin decreased to 20.9% from 27.3%;  

 

 

Income from operations decreased to $1.9 million from $13.5 million;

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA1 decreased to $2.8 million from $14.4 million; 

 

 

Net income attributable to Genie common stockholders and income per diluted share (EPS) attributable to Genie common stockholders of $2.8 million and $0.11 compared to $10.4 million and $0.40, respectively;

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, short and long-term restricted cash, and marketable equity securities totaled $199.8 million at March 31, 2026;

 

 

Genie will pay a $0.075 per share quarterly dividend to Class A and Class B common stockholders on or about June 2nd with a record date of May 22nd.

 

1

Adjusted EBITDA for all periods presented is a non-GAAP measure intended to provide useful information that supplements the core operating results in accordance with GAAP for Genie Energy or the relevant segment. Please refer to the Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures at the end of this release for an explanation of this non-GAAP metric, as well as reconciliations to its most directly comparable GAAP measures.

 

Select Financial Metrics

 

(in millions except for EPS)*

 

1Q26

   

1Q25

   

Change

 

Total revenue

  $ 142.3     $ 136.8       4.0 %

Genie Retail Energy

  $ 134.8     $ 132.5       1.7 %

Electricity

  $ 99.4     $ 104.1       (4.5 )%

Natural gas

  $ 35.4     $ 28.4       24.4 %

Others

  $     $ 0.0       (100.0 )%

Genie Renewables

  $ 7.5     $ 4.3       74.2 %

Gross profit

  $ 29.8     $ 37.4       (20.2 )%

Gross margin

    20.9 %     27.3 %     (640 ) bps

Genie Retail Energy

    21.6 %     27.1 %     (550 ) bps

Genie Renewables

    9.9 %     33.7 %     (2,390 ) bps

Income from operations

  $ 1.9     $ 13.5       (86.3 )%

Operating margin

    1.3 %     9.9 %     120  bps

Net income from continuing operations

  $ 2.5     $ 10.2       (75.3 )%

Net income attributable to Genie common stockholders

  $ 2.8     $ 10.4       (73.4 )%

Diluted earnings per share

  $ 0.11     $ 0.40     $ (0.29 )

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 2.8     $ 14.4       (80.4 )%

Cash flow (used in) from continuing operating activities

  $ (6.5 )   $ 13.5       (148.2 )%

 

 

 

Segment Highlights

 

Genie Retail Energy (GRE)

GRE's 1Q26 revenue increased 1.7% to $134.8 million from $132.5 million in 1Q25 primarily reflecting volatility in energy commodity markets resulting in higher energy prices. Income from operations decreased 60.6% to $6.6 million from $16.9 million, and Adjusted EBITDA decreased 59.1% to $7.0 million from $17.1 million.  The decreases primarily reflect increased commodity cost and increased customer acquisition expense compared to 1Q25.

 

GRE Operational Metrics

 

(RCEs and Meters in thousands at end of period)*

 

1Q26

   

1Q25

   

Change

 

RCEs

    354       402       (11.7 )%

Electricity

    273       318       (14.3 )%

Natural gas

    81       84       (4.3 )%

Meters

    364       413       (11.8 )%

Electricity

    272       325       (16.1 )%

Natural gas

    92       88       4.0 %

Gross meter additions during the period

    84       61       38.2 %

Churn**

    5.8 %     5.5 %     30 bps  

 

*

Numbers may not add due to rounding

**

Excludes the impacts of aggregation deal expirations

 

Genie Renewables (GREW)

 

GREW's 1Q26 revenue increased 74.3% to $7.6 million from $4.3 million in 1Q25, driven by sales from Genie Solar's inventory of solar panels as well as by expansion of some of the segment's new initiatives.  GREW's 1Q26 loss from operations increased to $(2.4) million from $(0.9) million in 1Q25 reflecting a write down of the carrying value of the remaining solar panel inventory and increased investment in new business initiatives.

 

Genie Solar completed and powered up its Lansing, NY community solar project in 4Q25 and expects to complete construction and turn on its remaining pre-operational community solar project in 2Q26.  Genie Solar is expected to be profitable throughout the remainder of 2026.

 

Balance Sheet Highlights

 

As of March 31, 2026, Genie reported cash and cash equivalents, short and long-term restricted cash, and marketable equity securities of $199.8 million.

 

Total assets as of March 31, 2026 were $376.5 million. Liabilities totaled $131.2 million, and working capital (current assets less current liabilities) totaled $188.4 million. 

 

 

 

 

 

Trended Financial Information*

 

(in millions except EPS)**

 

1Q25

   

2Q25

   

3Q25

   

4Q25

   

1Q26

   

2024

   

2025

 

Total Revenue

  $ 136.8     $ 105.3     $ 138.3     $ 121.6     $ 142.3     $ 425.2     $ 502.0  

Genie Retail Energy

  $ 132.5     $ 99.0     $ 132.4     $ 114.6     $ 134.8     $ 403.3     $ 478.5  

Electricity

  $ 104.1     $ 89.9     $ 126.6     $ 92.3     $ 99.4     $ 350.5     $ 412.8  

Natural gas

  $ 28.4     $ 9.1     $ 5.8     $ 22.4     $ 35.4     $ 52.1     $ 65.7  

Others

  $ 0.0     $     $     $     $     $ 0.7     $ 0.0  

Genie Renewables

  $ 4.3     $ 6.3     $ 6.0     $ 7.0     $ 7.5     $ 21.9     $ 23.5  

Gross Profit

  $ 37.4     $ 23.5     $ 30.0     $ 33.8     $ 29.8     $ 138.5     $ 124.7  

Genie Retail Energy

  $ 35.9     $ 21.3     $ 27.6     $ 33.8     $ 29.1     $ 132.2     $ 118.5  

Genie Renewables

  $ 1.5     $ 2.2     $ 2.5     $ 0.1     $ 0.7     $ 6.3     $ 6.1  

Gross Margin

    27.3 %     22.3 %     21.7 %     27.8 %     20.9 %     32.6 %     24.8 %

Genie Retail Energy

    27.1 %     21.5 %     20.8 %     29.5 %     21.6 %     32.8 %     24.8 %

Genie Renewables

    33.7 %     34.5 %     41.3 %     1.0 %     9.9 %     29.0 %     26.1 %

Income from operations

  $ 13.5     $ 2.3     $ 7.4     $ 4.6     $ 1.9     $ 44.9     $ 27.7  

Operating margin

    9.9 %     2.2 %     5.3 %     3.8 %     1.3 %     10.6 %     5.5 %

Net income attributable to Genie common stockholders

  $ 10.4     $ 2.3     $ 6.4     $ 4.8     $ 2.8     $ 35.5     $ 24.0  

Diluted earnings per share

  $ 0.40     $ 0.09     $ 0.25     $ 0.16     $ 0.11     $ 1.31     $ 0.90  

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 14.4     $ 3.0     $ 8.2     $ 6.9     $ 2.8     $ 48.5     $ 32.6  

 

 

*

Genie Retail Energy International (GREI) operations have been classified as a discontinued operation and their results excluded from current and historical results

 

**

Numbers may not add due to rounding

 

 

 

Earnings Announcement and Annual Stockholders Meeting

 

At 8:30 AM Eastern this morning, Genie Energy’s management will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial and operational results, business outlook, and strategy. The call will begin with management’s remarks, followed by Q&A with investors. 

 

To participate in the conference call, dial 1-888-506-0062 (toll-free from the US) or 1-973-528-0011 (international) and provide the following participant access code: 359213. 

 

Approximately three hours after the call, a call replay will be accessible by dialing 1-877-481-4010 (toll-free from the US) or 1-919-882-2331 (international) and providing the replay passcode: 53980. The replay will remain available through Thursday, May 28, 2026.  In addition, a recording of the call will be available for playback through the Genie Energy website. 

 

The date of the Genie Energy, Ltd., Annual Meeting of Stockholders has been changed from June 3, 2026 to June 10, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at Genie's offices at 520 Broad Street, 4th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102.

 

About Genie Energy Ltd.

Genie Energy Ltd., (NYSE: GNE) is a leading retail energy and renewable energy solutions provider. The Genie Retail Energy division (GRE) supplies electricity, including electricity from renewable resources, and natural gas to residential and small business customers in the United States. The Genie Renewables division (GREW) holds Genie’s energy brokerage and advisory business, a portfolio of solar generation assets, and early stage growth initiatives. For more information, visit https://genie.com/

 

In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate, "target" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those described in our most recent report on SEC Form 10-K (under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"), which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K. We are under no obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Contact

 

Bill Ulrey

Investor Relations

Genie Energy, Ltd.

wulrey@genie.com

 

 

 

GENIE ENERGY LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

   

March 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 
   

(Unaudited)

         

Assets

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 185,876     $ 203,516  

Restricted cash—short-term

    8,735       7,936  

Marketable equity securities

    5,219       409  

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $8,259 and $7,876 at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

    65,637       70,062  

Inventory

    12,140       12,370  

Prepaid expenses

    14,444       10,567  

Other current assets

    17,265       17,154  

Current assets of discontinued operations

    1,332       1,419  

Total current assets

    310,648       323,433  

Property and equipment, net

    27,075       28,303  

Goodwill

    13,173       12,978  

Other intangibles, net

    1,730       1,804  

Deferred income tax assets, net

    2,309       2,309  

Other assets

    21,522       20,553  

Total assets

  $ 376,457     $ 389,380  

Liabilities and equity

               

Current liabilities:

               

Trade accounts payable

  $ 26,427     $ 41,094  

Accrued expenses

    54,466       50,782  

Income taxes payable

    30,401       28,851  

Current debt, net

    370       2,139  

Due to IDT Corporation, net

    168       112  

Other current liabilities

    7,489       10,052  

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

    2,970       2,996  

Total current liabilities

    122,291       136,026  

Noncurrent debt, net

    6,468       6,529  

Other liabilities

    2,393       2,379  

Total liabilities

    131,152       144,934  

Commitments and contingencies

           

Equity:

               

Genie Energy Ltd. stockholders’ equity:

               

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized shares—10,000:

               

Series 2012-A, designated shares—8,750; at liquidation preference, consisting of 0 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025

           

Class A common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized shares—35,000; 1,574 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025

    16       16  

Class B common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized shares—200,000; 29,356 and 29,339 shares issued and 24,826 and 24,847 shares outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

    293       293  

Additional paid-in capital

    158,533       157,763  

Treasury stock, at cost, consisting of 4,530 and 4,492 shares of Class B common stock at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025

    (48,791 )     (48,274 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    5,032       4,921  

Retained earnings

    136,942       136,183  

Total Genie Energy Ltd. stockholders’ equity

    252,025       250,902  

Noncontrolling interests:

               

Noncontrolling interests

    (6,720 )     (6,034 )

Receivable from issuance of equity

          (422 )

Total noncontrolling interests

    (6,720 )     (6,456 )

Total equity

    245,305       244,446  

Total liabilities and equity

  $ 376,457     $ 389,380  

 

 

 

GENIE ENERGY LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

    2026       2025  
                 

Revenues:

               

Electricity

  $ 99,411     $ 104,063  

Natural gas

    35,352       28,409  

Other

    7,549       4,335  

Total revenues

    142,312       136,807  

Cost of revenues

    112,491       99,444  

Gross profit

    29,821       37,363  

Operating expenses:

               

Selling, general and administrative

    27,949       23,887  

Income from operations

    1,872       13,476  

Interest income

    1,651       1,981  

Interest expense

    (124 )     (189 )

Other income, net

    710       162  

Income before income taxes

    4,109       15,430  

Provision for income taxes

    (1,585 )     (5,212 )

Net income from continuing operations

    2,524       10,218  

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes

    (10 )     (104 )

Net income

    2,514       10,114  

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests, net

    (264 )     (329 )

Net income attributable to Genie Energy Ltd. common stockholders

  $ 2,778     $ 10,443  
                 

Net income (loss) attributable to Genie Energy Ltd. common stockholders

               

Continuing operations

  $ 2,788     $ 10,547  

Discontinued operations

    (10 )     (104 )

Net income attributable to Genie Energy Ltd. common stockholders

  $ 2,778     $ 10,443  

Earnings per share attributable to Genie Energy Ltd. common stockholders:

               

Basic:

               

Continuing operations

  $ 0.11     $ 0.40  

Discontinued operations

           

Earnings per share attributable to Genie Energy Ltd. common stockholders

  $ 0.11     $ 0.40  

Diluted

               

Continuing operations

  $ 0.11     $ 0.40  

Discontinued operations

           

Earnings per share attributable to Genie Energy Ltd. common stockholders

  $ 0.11     $ 0.40  
                 

Weighted-average number of shares used in calculation of earnings per share:

               

Basic

    26,050       26,338  

Diluted

    26,145       26,612  
                 

Dividends declared per common share

  $ 0.075     $ 0.075  

 

 

 

GENIE ENERGY LTD. 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited) 

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 
                 

Operating activities

               

Net income

  $ 2,514     $ 10,114  

Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

    (10 )     (104 )

Net income from continuing operations

    2,524       10,218  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:

               

Stock-based compensation

    720       739  

Provision for credit losses

    485       309  

Depreciation and amortization

    356       235  

Unrealized gain on marketable equity securities and investments and other, net

    (635 )     (171 )

Inventory valuation allowance

    939        

Changes in assets and liabilities:

               

Trade accounts receivable

    3,940       (2,668 )

Inventory

    1,125       (1,538 )

Prepaid expenses

    (3,878 )     390  

Other current assets and other assets

    (224 )     (209 )

Trade accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

    (13,467 )     981  

Due to IDT Corporation, net

    55       1  

Income taxes payable

    1,550       5,232  

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations

    (6,510 )     13,519  

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations

    (5 )     1,830  

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

    (6,515 )     15,349  

Investing activities

               

Capital expenditures

    (887 )     (1,773 )

Purchases of marketable equity securities and other investments

    (5,027 )      

Improvements in investment property

    (43 )     (370 )

Proceeds from return of investments

    11       50  

Net cash used in investing activities

    (5,946 )     (2,093 )

Financing activities

               

Dividends paid

    (2,019 )     (2,026 )

Repurchases of Class B common stock from employees

    (517 )     (462 )

Payment of debt

    (1,839 )      

Repurchases of Class B common stock

          (1,887 )

Net cash used in financing activities

    (4,375 )     (4,375 )

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

    (20 )     (80 )

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

    (16,856 )     8,801  

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (including cash held at discontinued operations) at beginning of period

    212,438       201,958  

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (including cash held at discontinued operations) at end of the period

    195,582       210,759  

Less: Cash of discontinued operations at end of period

    971       933  

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (excluding cash held at discontinued operations) at end of period

  $ 194,611     $ 209,826  

 

 

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the First Quarter of 2026

 

In addition to disclosing financial results that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP), Genie Energy discloses Adjusted EBITDA for GRE and on a consolidated basis. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure.

 

Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

 

Genie’s measure of consolidated Adjusted EBITDA starts with income from operations and adds back depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation and deducts impairment of assets and equity in the loss of equity method investees, net.

 

Management believes that Genie’s measure of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses that may not be indicative of Genie’s or GRE’s core operating results. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA, among other measures, as relevant indicators of core operational strengths in its financial and operational decision-making.

 

Management also uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate operating performance in relation to Genie’s competitors. Disclosure of Adjusted EBITDA may be useful to investors in evaluating performance and allows for greater transparency to the underlying supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. In addition, Genie Energy has historically reported Adjusted EBITDA and believes it is commonly used by readers of financial information in assessing performance. Therefore, the inclusion of comparative numbers provides consistency in financial reporting at this time.

 

Management refers to Adjusted EBITDA as well as the GAAP measures revenue, gross profit, and income from operations, as well as net income, on a consolidated level to facilitate internal and external comparisons to Genie's historical operating results, in making operating decisions, for budget and planning purposes, and to form the basis upon which management is compensated.

 

Although depreciation and amortization are considered operating costs under GAAP, they primarily represent the non-cash current period allocation of costs associated with long-lived assets acquired or constructed in prior periods. Genie’s operating results exclusive of depreciation and amortization are therefore useful indicators of its current performance.

 

Stock-based compensation recognized by Genie Energy and other companies may not be comparable because of the various valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions, and the variety of types of awards that are permitted under GAAP. Stock-based compensation is excluded from Genie’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA because management believes this allows investors to make more meaningful comparisons of the operating results of Genie’s core business with the results of other companies. However, stock-based compensation will continue to be a significant expense for Genie Energy for the foreseeable future and an important part of employees’ compensation that impacts their performance. 

 

Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, revenue, gross profit, income from operations, cash flow from operating activities, net income, basic and diluted earnings per share or other measures of liquidity and financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, Genie’s measurement of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

 

 

 

Impairment of assets is a component of income (loss) from operations that is excluded from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA. The impairment of assets is primarily dictated by events and circumstances outside the control of management that trigger an impairment analysis. While there may be similar charges in other periods, the nature and magnitude of these charges can fluctuate markedly and do not reflect the performance of Genie's continuing operations. 

 

Following are the reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis and for GRE to its most directly comparable GAAP measure, income from operations. 

 

Non-GAAP Reconciliation - Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA

 

(in millions)

 

1Q25

   

2Q25

   

3Q25

   

4Q25

   

1Q26

   

2024

   

2025

 

Income from operations

  $ 13.5     $ 2.3     $ 7.4     $ 4.6     $ 1.9     $ 44.9     $ 27.7  

Add back

                                                       

Depreciation and amortization

  $ 0.2     $ 0.2     $ 0.3     $ 0.3     $ 0.4     $ 0.9     $ 1.0  

Non-cash compensation

  $ 0.7     $ 0.6     $ 0.6     $ 0.6     $ 0.7     $ 2.3     $ 2.5  

Impairment

  $ 0.0     $ 0.0     $ 0.0     $ 1.6     $ 0.0     $ 0.2     $ 1.6  

Equity in net loss (income) of equity method investees

  $ (0.0 )   $ (0.1 )   $ (0.0 )   $ (0.1 )   $ (0.1 )   $ 0.1     $ (0.3 )

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 14.4     $ 3.0     $ 8.2     $ 6.9     $ 2.8     $ 48.5     $ 32.6  

 

Non-GAAP Reconciliation - GRE Adjusted EBITDA

 

(in millions)

 

1Q26

   

1Q25

 

Income from operations

  $ 6.6     $ 16.8  

Add back

               

Depreciation and amortization

  $ 0.1     $ 0.1  

Stock-based compensation

  $ 0.3     $ 0.3  

Equity in the income of equity method investees

  $     $ (0.1 )

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 7.0     $ 17.1  

 

 

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FAQ

How did Genie Energy (GNE) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Genie Energy’s Q1 2026 revenue increased to $142.3 million from $136.8 million, but profits fell. Gross profit declined to $29.8 million and income from operations dropped to $1.9 million, reflecting higher commodity costs and increased customer acquisition spending.

What were Genie Energy (GNE) earnings and EPS for Q1 2026?

Genie Energy reported Q1 2026 net income attributable to common stockholders of $2.8 million, down from $10.4 million in Q1 2025. Diluted earnings per share were $0.11, compared with $0.40 a year earlier, showing significantly reduced profitability despite higher revenue.

Did Genie Energy (GNE) change its 2026 guidance in this 8-K?

Yes. Management lowered full‑year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $32.5–$40 million from a prior range of $40–$50 million. The reduction reflects Q1 margin compression at Genie Retail Energy and investment and inventory write‑downs at Genie Renewables.

How did Genie Retail Energy (GRE) perform in Q1 2026?

Genie Retail Energy grew Q1 2026 revenue to $134.8 million from $132.5 million, mainly on higher energy prices. However, income from operations decreased to $6.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA to $7.0 million, primarily due to increased commodity costs and higher customer acquisition expenses.

What were the Q1 2026 results for Genie Renewables (GREW)?

Genie Renewables Q1 2026 revenue rose to $7.6 million from $4.3 million, driven by solar panel sales and new initiatives. Loss from operations widened to $(2.4) million, reflecting a write‑down of remaining solar panel inventory and higher investment in early‑stage growth projects.

What is Genie Energy’s (GNE) cash and debt position as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, Genie Energy reported $199.8 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable equity securities. Total liabilities were $131.2 million, including current and noncurrent debt of about $6.8 million, supporting a solid liquidity position.

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