Q1 FY27
Filed Jul 30, 2026Nextpower Reports Q1 Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results Record quarterly revenue and backlog driven by strong customer demand and disciplined execution; continued expansion of power technology platform
Q1 FY27 revenue, gross profit, net income, adjusted EBITDA, and backlog were described as record or grew versus both Q4 FY26 and Q1 FY26, while the company raised the lower end of its FY2027 revenue, GAAP net income, GAAP diluted EPS, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted diluted EPS outlook ranges.
Actuals vs. the company’s prior outlook
from its previous release| Metric | Guided | Reported | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.0 to $4.4 billion | $935 million | n/a |
| GAAP Net Income | $507 to $573 million | $165 million | n/a |
| GAAP Diluted EPS | $3.22 to $3.64 | $1.07 | n/a |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $845 to $930 million | $233 million | n/a |
| Adjusted Diluted EPS | $4.30 to $4.73 | $1.20 | n/a |
Key metrics
as reported| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| RevenueGAAP | $935 million | – | – |
| Cost of salesGAAP | 599,317 (In thousands) | – | – |
| Gross profitGAAP | $336 million | – | – |
| Gross marginGAAP | 35.9 % | – | – |
| Selling, general and administrative expensesGAAP | 100,438 (In thousands) | – | – |
| Research and developmentGAAP | 44,508 (In thousands) | – | – |
| Operating incomeGAAP | 190,907 (In thousands) | – | – |
| Interest expenseGAAP | 253 (In thousands) | – | – |
| Other income, netGAAP | (8,271) (In thousands) | – | – |
| Income before income taxesGAAP | 198,925 (In thousands) | – | – |
| Provision for income taxesGAAP | 33,570 (In thousands) | – | – |
| Net incomeGAAP | $165 million | – | – |
| Net income marginGAAP | 17.7 % | – | – |
| Basic earnings per shareGAAP | $1.10 | – | – |
| Diluted earnings per shareGAAP | $1.07 | – | – |
| Weighted-average shares used in computing basic per share amountsGAAP | 150,778 (In thousands) | – | – |
| Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted per share amountsGAAP | 155,142 (In thousands) | – | – |
| Adjusted gross profitnon-GAAP | $342 million | – | – |
| Adjusted gross marginnon-GAAP | 36.6 % | – | – |
| Adjusted EBITDAnon-GAAP | $233 million | – | – |
| Adjusted EBITDA marginnon-GAAP | 24.9 % | – | – |
| Adjusted net incomenon-GAAP | $186 million | – | – |
| Adjusted diluted EPSnon-GAAP | $1.20 | – | – |
| IRA 45X advanced manufacturing tax credit vendor rebates and tariffs, netother | approximately $99 million | – | – |
FY2027 Annual Outlook outlook
- Revenue$4.1 to $4.4 billion
- NoteGAAP Net Income $540 to $573 million
- NoteGAAP Diluted EPS $3.42 to $3.64
- NoteAdjusted EBITDA $870 to $930 million
- NoteAdjusted Diluted EPS $4.42 to $4.73
- NoteUpdated outlook includes planned incremental costs of approximately $50 million related to the acceleration of our entry into the power conversion market.
- NoteAdjusted EBITDA range of $870 million to $930 million excludes approximately $199 million for stock-based compensation, net intangible amortization, and acquisition related costs.
- NoteAdjusted Diluted EPS range of $4.42 to $4.73 excludes approximately $1.05 for stock-based compensation, net intangible amortization, and acquisition related costs, net of impacts for tax.
What drove it
- Backlog grew to more than $5.5 billion, reflecting strong customer demand and bookings momentum across core tracker products and accelerating growth in complementary platform technologies.
- Prevalon, closed in July 2026, adds incremental backlog significantly above $300 million.
- The company delivered record quarterly eBOS bookings, and stated that eBOS revenue is on track to exceed well over $100 million for the year.
- Nextpower achieved UL certification of NX PowerMerge and grew cumulative PowerMerge bookings to over 850 MW.
- The company expanded its clean power technology platform through the Prevalon energy storage business acquisition, Apex Power, and key assets of Zigor Corporation’s inverter business.
Concerns
- Q1 FY27 results include approximately $99 million of IRA 45X advanced manufacturing tax credit vendor rebates and tariffs, net.
- Updated FY2027 outlook includes planned incremental costs of approximately $50 million related to acceleration of entry into the power conversion market.
- The proposed acquisition of Zimmermann PV-Steel Group remains subject to closing conditions, including requisite government approvals.
- Forward-looking risks cited include integration of recently completed acquisitions, realization of anticipated benefits and synergies, market demand, ability to deliver products and solutions, macro-economic trends, and legislative, regulatory, and economic developments.
What to watch
- Conversion of more than $5.5 billion of backlog into revenue.
- eBOS revenue progress toward exceeding well over $100 million for the year and further PowerMerge bookings after cumulative bookings exceeded 850 MW.
- Execution and costs associated with the power conversion market entry, for which the outlook includes approximately $50 million of planned incremental costs.
- Integration and expected benefits of Prevalon, Apex Power, Zigor Corporation inverter assets, and the proposed Zimmermann PV-Steel Group acquisition.
- Progress toward FY2027 revenue of $4.1 to $4.4 billion, GAAP net income of $540 to $573 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $870 to $930 million.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- Cash and cash equivalents: $ 1,213,898 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; $ 1,094,976 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2,164 and $2,078, respectively: 444,711 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 417,043 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Contract assets: 607,382 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 533,257 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Inventories: 261,625 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 262,276 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Section 45X credit receivable: 311,560 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 352,598 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Total current assets: 3,028,246 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 2,846,556 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Property and equipment, net: 89,183 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 78,356 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Goodwill: 488,950 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 488,950 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Other intangible assets, net: 80,640 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 78,046 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Deferred tax assets: 509,009 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 511,815 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Other assets: 66,179 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 69,489 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Total assets: $ 4,262,207 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; $ 4,073,212 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Accounts payable: $ 535,974 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; $ 533,490 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Accrued expenses: 112,955 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 130,133 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Deferred revenue: 319,837 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 307,492 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Total current liabilities: 1,126,362 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 1,163,862 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Tax receivable agreement (TRA) liability: 373,811 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 372,659 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Long-term deferred revenue: 113,007 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 102,493 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Other liabilities: 91,924 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 99,801 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Total liabilities: 1,705,104 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 1,738,815 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Total stockholders’ equity: 2,557,103 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; 2,334,397 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
- Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity: $ 4,262,207 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026; $ 4,073,212 (In thousands) as of March 31, 2026.
Analysis
Nextpower reported Q1 FY27 revenue of $935 million, compared with $881 million in Q4 FY26 and $864 million in Q1 FY26. GAAP gross profit was $336 million and GAAP gross margin was 35.9 %, versus $297 million and 33.8 % in Q4 FY26 and $282 million and 32.6 % in Q1 FY26. The company characterized the quarter as record quarterly revenue and cited strong customer demand and bookings momentum.
GAAP operating income was 190,907 (In thousands), GAAP net income was $165 million, and GAAP diluted EPS was $1.07. Adjusted EBITDA was $233 million, with a 24.9 % adjusted EBITDA margin, while adjusted diluted EPS was $1.20. The quarter included approximately $99 million of IRA 45X advanced manufacturing tax credit vendor rebates and tariffs, net.
The reported demand indicators extended beyond revenue. Backlog grew to more than $5.5 billion, and Prevalon, which closed in July 2026, adds incremental backlog significantly above $300 million. Nextpower also reported record quarterly eBOS bookings, stated eBOS revenue is on track to exceed well over $100 million for the year, and reported cumulative PowerMerge bookings of over 850 MW.
The company is expanding from its core tracker offering through the Prevalon energy storage business acquisition, Apex Power, and key assets of Zigor Corporation’s inverter business. It also announced an agreement to acquire Zimmermann PV-Steel Group. The balance sheet showed cash and cash equivalents of $ 1,213,898 (In thousands) as of July 3, 2026, and total stockholders’ equity of 2,557,103 (In thousands).
Management raised the lower end of its FY2027 outlook for revenue to $4.1 to $4.4 billion, GAAP net income to $540 to $573 million, GAAP diluted EPS to $3.42 to $3.64, adjusted EBITDA to $870 to $930 million, and adjusted diluted EPS to $4.42 to $4.73. The updated outlook includes planned incremental costs of approximately $50 million related to accelerated entry into the power conversion market. Execution against the raised outlook, backlog conversion, acquisition integration, and the impact of these incremental costs are the central reported items to monitor.
Management, verbatim
Nextpower delivered record quarterly revenue and backlog, with strong bookings momentum across our business.
Dan Shugar, CEO and founder
These results confirm that customers are responding positively to our expanding clean power technology platform, including strong adoption of eBOS and growing traction across the broader product portfolio.
Dan Shugar, CEO and founder
This quarter’s financial performance and strong cash generation reinforce the durability of our business model and the execution of our operating platform.
Chuck Boynton, CFO of Nextpower
Not in the filing
stated, not guessed- Operating cash flow for Q1 FY27 and Q1 FY26 is not available because the provided cash-flow schedule is truncated after the heading.
- Free cash flow is not reported in the provided filing text.
- Capital expenditures are not reported in the provided filing text.
- Debt is not separately reported in the provided balance-sheet excerpt.
- Share repurchases and dividends are not reported in the provided filing text.
- Segment revenue and segment profitability are not reported in the provided filing text.
- FY2027 gross-margin guidance is not reported.
- FY2027 operating-expense guidance is not reported.
- FY2027 tax-rate guidance is not reported.
- Percentage changes for individual financial metrics are not printed in the provided filing text.
- The prior annual outlook and Q1 FY27 actual results cover different periods; therefore, a numerical above, in line, or below comparison is not applicable.
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