Looking back on renewable energy stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC) and its peers.

Renewable energy companies are buoyed by the secular trend of green energy that is upending traditional power generation. Those who innovate and evolve with this dynamic market can win share while those who continue to rely on legacy technologies can see diminishing demand, which includes headwinds from increasing regulation against “dirty” energy. Additionally, these companies are at the whim of economic cycles, as interest rates can impact the willingness to invest in renewable energy projects.

The 17 renewable energy stocks we track reported a mixed Q4. As a group, revenues missed analysts’ consensus estimates by 4.6% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 0.6% above.

Amidst this news, share prices of the companies have had a rough stretch. On average, they are down 24.3% since the latest earnings results.

American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC)

Founded in 1987, American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC) has shifted from superconductor research to developing power systems, adapting to changing energy grid needs and naval technology requirements.

American Superconductor reported revenues of $61.4 million, up 56% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 8.4%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

"AMSC delivered the best quarterly results in years. Fiscal third quarter revenue surpassed $60 million, that’s revenue growth of 56% when compared to the same period last year, and net income exceeded $2 million, making it our second consecutive quarter of reporting net income,” said Daniel P. McGahn, Chairman, President and CEO, AMSC.American Superconductor Total Revenue

The stock is down 28.1% since reporting and currently trades at $18.40.

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Best Q4: Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE)

Working in stealth mode for eight years, Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) designs, manufactures, and markets solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation.

Bloom Energy reported revenues of $572.4 million, up 60.4% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 12.8%. The business had an incredible quarter with a solid beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.Bloom Energy Total Revenue

Bloom Energy pulled off the biggest analyst estimates beat, fastest revenue growth, and highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. The stock is down 25.5% since reporting. It currently trades at $17.15.

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Weakest Q4: TPI Composites (NASDAQ:TPIC)

Founded in 1968, TPI Composites (NASDAQ:TPIC) manufactures composite wind turbine blades and provides related precision molding and assembly systems.

TPI Composites reported revenues of $346.5 million, up 16.7% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 5%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted full-year revenue guidance missing analysts’ expectations.

As expected, the stock is down 49.8% since the results and currently trades at $0.73.

Read our full analysis of TPI Composites’s results here.

SolarEdge (NASDAQ:SEDG)

Established in 2006, SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG) creates advanced systems to improve the efficiency of solar panels.

SolarEdge reported revenues of $196.2 million, down 37.9% year on year. This print topped analysts’ expectations by 4%. Aside from that, it was a decent quarter as it also produced an impressive beat of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.

The stock is down 25.3% since reporting and currently trades at $12.65.

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Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN)

Helping homeowners use solar energy to power their homes, Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) provides residential solar electricity, specializing in panel installation and leasing services.

Sunrun reported revenues of $518.5 million, flat year on year. This number came in 3% below analysts' expectations. It was a slower quarter as it also logged a significant miss of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.

The company added 32,932 customers to reach a total of 1.05 million. The stock is down 13.3% since reporting and currently trades at $6.85.

Read our full, actionable report on Sunrun here, it’s free.

Market Update

In response to the Fed’s rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has been gradually trending down from its post-pandemic peak, trending closer to the Fed’s 2% target. Despite higher borrowing costs, the economy has avoided flashing recessionary signals. This is the much-desired soft landing that many investors hoped for. The recent rate cuts (0.5% in September and 0.25% in November 2024) have bolstered the stock market, making 2024 a strong year for equities. Donald Trump’s presidential win in November sparked additional market gains, sending indices to record highs in the days following his victory. However, debates continue over possible tariffs and corporate tax adjustments, raising questions about economic stability in 2025.

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