The earnings call reflected a challenging environment for Ballard Power Systems with significant revenue and market challenges, particularly in China and the truck and marine markets. However, the company remains financially robust with a strong cash position and significant new orders in the bus market, alongside efforts to reduce operating costs through restructuring.
Company Guidance
In the recent Q3 2024 earnings call for Ballard Power Systems (BLDP.TO), significant guidance was provided amidst challenging industry conditions. The company announced a global restructuring aiming to reduce total annualized operating costs by more than 30%, with major savings expected in 2025. This restructuring involves workforce reductions and rationalization of product development programs. Ballard reported a $16.1 million restructuring charge and non-cash goodwill and PP&E impairments of approximately $147 million. The company experienced weak revenue and low new order intake of $7.1 million in Q3, but anticipates improvement in Q4. Notably, Ballard secured a substantial order from New Flyer for 200 fuel cell engines and another order from a European bus OEM. Despite these challenges, Ballard maintains a strong cash position of approximately $635.1 million and plans to defer its Texas gigafactory expansion decision to 2026, preserving $94 million in government funding.
Strong Cash Position
Ballard Power Systems ended the quarter with approximately $635.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, providing a robust financial foundation amid industry challenges.
Significant Bus Orders
Received a new order from New Flyer for 200 fuel cell engines, the largest order in the history of the industry for fuel cell engines in the North American bus market, and a repeat order from a European bus OEM.
Bus Revenue Increase
Bus revenue increased by 33% to $11.2 million in Q3, indicating growth in this sector despite overall revenue challenges.
Reduction in Operating Costs
Global restructuring is expected to reduce total annualized operating costs by more than 30%, with significant savings to be realized in 2025.
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Ballard Power Systems (GB:0QY5) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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GB:0QY5 Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 05, 2024
C$2.46
C$2.15
-12.58%
Aug 12, 2024
C$2.65
C$2.65
0.00%
May 07, 2024
C$3.46
C$3.46
0.00%
Mar 11, 2024
C$4.33
C$4.33
0.00%
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FAQ
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Ballard Power Systems (GB:0QY5) is schdueled to report earning on Mar 06, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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