That was some reversal in First Solar (FSLR) after hours! The stock ran up to over $190 following the headline results of the quarter in which the company absolutely destroyed estimates, but reversed sharply after the company revealed pricing pressure and financing constraints in Germany. Frankly, I don’t understand the magnitude of the reversal after hours with the stock now down about 4% from the close. Granted, Germany is an important market, but the company … Read the rest
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UQM Technologies (UQM) Posts Narrower Loss, Files To Offer 15 Million Shares
With a development stage company like UQM Technologies (UQM), it’s never about quarterly earnings, it’s ALWAYS about the news. We certainly saw that a couple days ago as the stock rocketed higher on the Coda Motors news. Earnings aren’t all that important at this stage, but I’ll report them anyway. The company posted a narrower loss this quarter of .02/share vs the .04/loss posted a year ago.
“During the first quarter we continued to experience … Read the rest
Evergreen Solar (ESLR) Matches Estimates, Shares Down AH
Evergreen Solar (ESLR) posted a non GAAP EPS loss of .08/share which matched analyst estimates on revenue that was slightly higher than estimates at $63.8 million. Considering the company nearly tripled revenues over the previous quarter, it looks like traders expected a better EPS. This is a company that clearly needs to get costs under control.
Some highlights from the CEO:
– continuing to ramp up production at Devens
– identifying cost cutting programs that … Read the rest
First Solar (FSLR) Blows It Out, Smashes Estimates With EPS Of 2.11, UP 10% AH
Wow, what a tremendous quarter once again out of First Solar (FSLR). The company not only smashed analyst estimates of $1.63, but smashed the whisper number of $1.85 by posting an EPS of 2.11, nearly a 150% surge over the year ago quarter. Sales came in at $526 million which doubles the year ago period. More details to come within this post and a summary of the conference call tonight or in the morning.
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Canaccord Adams Downgrades Rubicon (RBCN): "Add to Position On Pull Backs"
Canaccord Adams has downgraded Rubicon Technology (RBCN) from Speculative Buy to Hold but increased the price target to $11 following earnings
Hat tip to StreetInsider.com for the following analyst comments:
“While we continue to find Rubicon an attractive way for investors to gain exposure to the exciting LED industry, we feel that a lack of near-term catalysts, visibility into pricing,
capacity expansion and relatively rich valuation cause us to step to the sidelines. We would … Read the rest
Comverge (COMV) Snags Deal With Virginia Utility
Comverge just announced that its demand-response software has been chosen by a Virginia utility. The utility and Comverge have signed a multi-faceted agreement which includes the following elements:
A 5-year, 117 megawatt (MW) commercial and industrial (C&I) Virtual Peaking Capacity((R)) (VPC) contract
An agreement for Comverge to supply the utility with 150,000 advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)-enabled energy management devices to be used it its customer’s homes.
An license for the utility to use Comverge’s Apollo((TM)) … Read the rest
EMCORE Corporation (EMKR) Awarded Solar Contract By Boeing (BA)
EMCORE just announced that it is working with Boeing Corporation and other leading companies on the Fast Access Spacecraft Testbed (FAST) program for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The project aims to develop a power generation system capable of creating 175 kilowatts of power. The system would be used to power spacecraft for ultra-high-power communications, space radar, satellite transfer and servicing missions. EMCORE will supply solar components for the system. Other companies on … Read the rest
Ener1 (HEV) And Nissan Working Together For Research
Ener1 just announced that its subsidiary, Enerdel, will be working with Nissan to research a new type of electrical conductive material. The material will be used to make better batteries for hybrids. The companies will research a new type of electrolyte at the Argonne National Laboratory.
In a press release, Ener1 executives commented on the project:
“This project is about continuing the evolution of a critical technology,” said Charles Gassenheimer, CEO and Chairman of … Read the rest
Energy Focus, Inc (EFOI) Gets $1.4 Million Navy Contract
Energy Focus, Inc just announced that it has signed a $1.4 million contract with the US Navy. Under the contract, Energy Focus will develop, produce and supply LED lighting fixtures to be used on Virginia Class attack submarines. The lights will replace existing fluorescent tube lights used in submarines and must meet strict standards set by the Navy.
In a press release, executives from Energy Focus commented on the contract:
“We feel confident that … Read the rest
American Superconductor (AMSC) Smashes Estimates, Issues Strong Guidance
More good news on AMSC. I reported last night that they have increased the size of their contract with Sinovel. This morning, American Superconductor (AMSC) reported another very strong quarter, smashing estimates on both EPS and revenue. The company posted .12/share on the EPS side vs the expectations for a flat quarter on revenues of $73 million (83% increase over year ago quarter), better than $12 million ahead of the estimate. It’s also increasing … Read the rest