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Investing.com -- Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) saw its shares soar 12.7% after the energy solutions provider reported better-than-expected first quarter results and reaffirmed its full-year outlook. The company beat analyst estimates on both earnings per share and revenue, while offering solid guidance for the year ahead.
For the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, Ameresco reported adjusted earnings per share of -$0.11, surpassing the analyst consensus of -$0.16. Revenue came in at $352.8 million, exceeding expectations of $333.33 million and representing an 18% increase YoY.
The company’s Projects segment led growth with a 23% revenue increase to $251.5 million. Energy Assets revenue jumped 31% to $56.7 million, benefiting from an increased number of operating assets placed in service.
"The first quarter represented an excellent start to the year with both our Projects and Energy Assets businesses delivering strong double-digit growth," said CEO George Sakellaris. He noted the company added over $367 million to awarded backlog while converting $334 million of awards into contracts.
Ameresco reiterated its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting revenue between $1.85 billion and $1.95 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $225 million to $245 million. For the second quarter, the company expects revenue in the range of $400 million to $425 million.
The strong results and outlook appear to have resonated with investors, as evidenced by the significant stock price jump following the earnings release. Ameresco’s total project backlog grew 22% YoY to $4.9 billion, while contracted backlog surged 78% to $2.6 billion, providing increased visibility for future revenue.
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