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ICF Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
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— Favorable Business Mix and Higher Utilization Drove Strong EPS Performance —
— Record Business Development Pipeline of $10.5 Billion at Quarter-End —
— Increasing Full Year EPS and EBITDA Guidance Primarily to Reflect Mix Shift —
Second Quarter Highlights:
Revenue Increased 2% to $512 Million; Up 6% Excluding DivestituresNet Income Was $25.6 Million and GAAP EPS Was $1.36, Up 27% Non-GAAP EPS1 Was $1.69, Up 8%EBITDA1 Was $55.6 Million, Up 17%; Adjusted EBITDA1 Was $56.0 Million, Up 10%Contract Awards Were a Record $810 Million, Up 83% Year-on-Year for a TTM Book-to-Bill Ratio of 1.40
RESTON, Va., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI), a global consulting and technology services provider, reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
Commenting on the results, John Wasson, chair and chief executive officer, said, “We delivered strong performance across all key financial metrics in the second quarter, demonstrating the benefits of our diversified portfolio and reflecting continued favorable business mix. Revenues increased 2% year-on-year and increased 6% from last year’s levels adjusting for the divestiture of our commercial marketing business lines in 2023.
“Similar to the first quarter, our second quarter results were led by robust growth in higher-margin revenues from commercial energy clients. We experienced especially strong demand from our utility clients for ICF’s core energy efficiency programs as well as our expanded offerings in priority areas including grid resilience, electrification, decarbonization and flexible load management, all of which are particularly relevant given the growth in data center demand. Revenues from our Energy, Environment, Infrastructure and Disaster Recovery client market increased 14% to account for 45% of ICF’s second quarter revenues, compared to its 41% contribution to last year’s second quarter revenues.
“Margin expansion was a key driver of our strong second quarter earnings. In addition to favorable business mix and higher utilization, margin performance reflected lower facility costs, together with the benefits of our increased scale. Also, lower depreciation and amortization expense and lower interest expense enhanced our net income and earnings per share results for the period.
“This was a record second quarter of contract awards for ICF, which reached $810 million, representing a quarterly book-to-bill ratio of 1.58 and a trailing twelve-month book-to-bill ratio of 1.40. New business wins accounted for approximately 55% of our first half awards, demonstrating how well ICF’s capabilities are aligned with client spending priorities. Additionally, an increasing percentage of the value of our year-to-date awards represented contracts that include an AI component, a good indicator of our recognized expertise in this high-demand area.”
Second Quarter 2024 Results
Second quarter 2024 total revenue was $512.0 million, a 2.4% increase from the $500.1 million reported in the second quarter of 2023, and up 6.2% from last year’s second quarter revenues adjusted for the divestiture of our commercial marketing business lines. Subcontractor and other direct costs were 25.9% of total revenues compared to 27.5% in last year’s second quarter. Operating income was $42.4 million, up 32.3% from $32.0 million last year, and operating margin on total revenue expanded to 8.3% from 6.4%. Net income totaled $25.6 million, and GAAP EPS was $1.36 per share. This compares to net income and GAAP EPS of $20.3 million, and $1.07, respectively, reported in the second quarter of 2023, which included $3.5 million, or $0.13 per share of tax-effected special charges. In the 2024 second quarter, the company’s tax rate was 26.3% compared to 4.4% in the 2023 second quarter.
Non-GAAP EPS increased 7.6% to $1.69 per share, from $1.57 per share reported in the comparable period in 2023. EBITDA was $55.6 million, 17.2% above the $47.5 million reported in the year-ago period. Adjusted EBITDA increased 9.9% to $56.0 million from $51.0 million for the comparable period in 2023.
Backlog and New Business
Total backlog was $3.8 billion at the end of the second quarter of 2024. Funded backlog was $1.7 billion, or 45% of the total backlog. The total value of contracts awarded in the 2024 second quarter was $810 million, up 83% year-on-year for a book-to-bill ratio of 1.58, and trailing twelve-month contract awards totaled $2.8 billion, up 12% year-on-year for a book-to-bill ratio of 1.40.
Government Revenue Second Quarter 2024 Highlights
Revenue from government clients was $387.0 million, up 1.8% year-over-year.
U.S. federal government revenue was $273.5 million, an increase of 0.2% compared to the $273.1 million reported in the second quarter of 2023 and was unfavorably impacted by a year-over-year decrease in revenues from subcontractor and other direct costs of $9.1 million in the quarter. Federal government revenue accounted for 53.4% of total revenue, compared to 54.6% of total revenue in the second quarter of 2023.U.S. state and local government revenue increased 4.7% to $84.8 million, from $81.1 million in the year-ago quarter. State and local government clients represented 16.6% of total revenue, up from 16.2% from the second quarter of 2023.International government revenue was $28.7 million, up 9.5% from the $26.2 million reported in the year-ago quarter. International government revenue represented 5.6% of total revenue, compared to 5.2% in the second quarter of 2023.
Key Government Contracts Awarded in the Second Quarter 2024
Notable government contract awards won in the second quarter of 2024 included:
Health and Social Programs
A recompete contract with a value of $236.8 million with the U.S. Agency for International Development Bureau for Global Health to continue to deliver the Demographic and Health Surveys Program.Two recompete framework contracts with a combined value of $6.5 million with a directorate general of the European Commission to provide evaluation services.
IT Modernization
A new subcontract with a value of $87.7 million to continue modernizing and executing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Quality Payment Program.A contract extension with a value of $29.8 million with a U.S. federal agency to continue to provide digital modernization services.A new contract with a value of $16.8 million with the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to build a cloud-based data exchange platform to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of FEMA’s disaster response and recovery efforts.A contract extension with a value of $15.2 million with a U.S. federal agency to continue to provide digital modernization and maintenance services.
Disaster Management and Mitigation
A recompete contract with a value of $84.1 million with the Government of Puerto Rico’s Public-Private Partnership Authority to continue supporting long-term disaster recovery and mitigation efforts across the territory.
Climate, Energy and Environment
A recompete contract with a ceiling of $17.1 million with The Los Angeles County Southern California Regional Energy Network to design and deliver their full portfolio of residential energy efficiency programs.A recompete master services agreement with a ceiling of $11.7 million with a Western U.S. state transportation department to provide on-call environmental services.A contract modification with a value of $7.6 million with a Northwest U.S. public utility to support its public electric vehicle charging program.
Commercial Revenue Second Quarter 2024 Highlights
Commercial revenue was $125.0 million, compared to $119.8 million reported in the second quarter of 2023, up 22.6% compared to revenues of $101.9 million excluding divestitures in 2023.
Energy markets revenue, which includes energy efficiency programs, increased 24.8% and represented 86.6% of commercial revenue.Commercial revenue accounted for 24.4% of total revenue compared to 23.9% of total revenue in the 2023 second quarter.
Key Commercial Contracts Awarded in the Second Quarter of 2024
Notable commercial awards won in the second quarter of 2024 included:
Energy Markets
A large multimillion-dollar recompete contract with a Northeastern U.S. utility to provide program implementation services for its residential energy efficiency portfolio.A new contract with a Northeastern U.S. utility to provide program implementation services for its residential and commercial and industrial (C&I) energy efficiency programs.A contract modification with a Northeastern U.S. utility to continue to serve as the utility’s agency of record for its energy efficiency programs.A new contract with a Northwestern U.S. utility to support its portfolio of energy efficiency products programs.A subcontract modification to administer a Midwestern U.S. utility’s pilots program.A new contract with an Eastern U.S. utility to provide program implementation services for its residential and C&I energy efficiency programs.
Dividend Declaration
On August 1, 2024, ICF declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share, payable on October 11, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 6, 2024.
Summary and Outlook
“Following our strong year-to-date performance and based on our current visibility for continued favorable business mix and utilization metrics, we are pleased to increase our earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA guidance for full year 2024. Our revised guidance is for GAAP EPS in the range of $5.60 to $5.90 and Non-GAAP EPS of $6.95 to $7.25, up $0.35 from prior guidance and representing year-on-year growth of 32.2% and 9.2%, respectively, at the midpoints. Adjusted EBITDA is now expected to range between $225 million and $235 million, up from our prior guidance of $220 million to $230 million. The midpoint of this range will result in ICF achieving the three-year EBITDA objective we provided at our 2022 Investor Day adjusted for the 2023 divestitures, and we expect to accomplish this with substantially fewer acquisitions than originally contemplated.
“Our first half results have put us on track to achieve our full year revenue guidance for 2024. Based on our current visibility, we expect our Energy, Environment, Infrastructure and Disaster Recovery client market to show robust growth in the second half of this year, continuing to more than offset results in our Health and Social Programs client market, where gross revenue comparisons have been impacted by lower pass-through revenues. Operating cash flow guidance remains at approximately $155 million.
“A growing backlog and our record business development pipeline of $10.5 billion at the end of the second quarter support our expectations for continued strong growth in 2024 and give us confidence in ICF’s ability to continue to grow at a high single-digit rate in the coming years. We are experiencing high demand from commercial clients for our energy and environmental expertise and implementation skills. We have excellent credentials to assist state and local government clients in meeting their planning, resilience and mitigation objectives, as well as supporting their disaster recovery efforts. We also have significantly expanded our capabilities in areas in the federal government that have bipartisan support, particularly IT modernization, which remains an area of priority spending.
“We appreciate the tremendous contributions of our staff in driving the success of ICF by supporting our clients with multi-disciplinary advisory work and cross-cutting implementation skills. Their passion for their work and for the impact it has on society is ICF’s ‘secret sauce’,” Mr. Wasson concluded.
1 Non-GAAP EPS, EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measurements. A reconciliation of all non-GAAP measurements to the most applicable GAAP number is set forth below. GAAP EPS refers to U.S. GAAP Diluted EPS. Non-GAAP EPS refers to Non-GAAP Diluted EPS. Special charges are items that were included within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income but are not indicative of ongoing performance and have been presented net of applicable U.S. GAAP taxes. The presentation of non-GAAP measurements may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.
Caution Concerning Forward-looking Statements
Statements that are not historical facts and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may concern our current expectations about our future results, plans, operations and prospects and involve certain risks, including those related to the government contracting industry generally; our particular business, including our dependence on contracts with U.S. federal government agencies; and our ability to acquire and successfully integrate businesses. These and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those indicated in forward-looking statements that are included in the “Risk Factors” section of our securities filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date hereof, and we specifically disclaim any obligation to update these statements in the future.
Note on Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Measures
The company does not reconcile its forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, due to the variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections and because not all of the information necessary for a quantitative reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures (such as the effect of share-based compensation or the impact of future extraordinary or non-recurring events like acquisitions) is available to the company without unreasonable effort. For the same reasons, the company is unable to estimate the probable significance of the unavailable information. The company provides forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures that it believes will be achievable, but it cannot accurately predict all of the components of the adjusted calculations, and the U.S. GAAP financial measures may be materially different than the non-GAAP financial measures.
Investor Contacts:
Lynn Morgen, ADVISIRY PARTNERS, lynn.morgen@advisiry.com +1.212.750.5800
David Gold, ADVISIRY PARTNERS, david.gold@advisiry.com +1.212.750.5800
Company Information Contact:
Lauren Dyke, ICF, lauren.dyke@ICF.com +1.571.373.5577
ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenue
$ 512,029
$ 500,085
$ 1,006,465
$ 983,367
Direct costs
329,331
325,404
639,864
637,969
Operating costs and expenses:
Indirect and selling expenses
127,091
126,522
256,185
250,255
Depreciation and amortization
4,909
6,826
10,483
13,135
Amortization of intangible assets
8,291
9,286
16,582
18,510
Total operating costs and expenses
140,291
142,634
283,250
281,900
Operating income
42,407
32,047
83,351
63,498
Interest, net
(7,703)
(10,132)
(15,941)
(19,589)
Other income (expense)
36
(677)
1,666
(1,235)
Income before income taxes
34,740
21,238
69,076
42,674
Provision for income taxes
9,129
926
16,148
5,964
Net income
$ 25,611
$ 20,312
$ 52,928
$ 36,710
Earnings per Share:
Basic
$ 1.37
$ 1.08
$ 2.82
$ 1.95
Diluted
$ 1.36
$ 1.07
$ 2.80
$ 1.94
Weighted-average Shares:
Basic
18,738
18,791
18,748
18,785
Diluted
18,861
18,919
18,912
18,942
Cash dividends declared per common share
$ 0.14
$ 0.14
$ 0.28
$ 0.28
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
(343)
3,151
341
1,817
Comprehensive income, net of tax
$ 25,268
$ 23,463
$ 53,269
$ 38,527
ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures (2)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Reconciliation of Revenue, Adjusted for Impact of Exited Business
Revenue
$ 512,029
$ 500,085
$ 1,006,465
$ 983,367
Less: Revenue from exited business (3)
—
(17,831)
—
(46,148)
Total Revenue, Adjusted for Impact of Exited Business
$ 512,029
$ 482,254
$ 1,006,465
$ 937,219
Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (4)
Net income
$ 25,611
$ 20,312
$ 52,928
$ 36,710
Interest, net
7,703
10,132
15,941
19,589
Provision for income taxes
9,129
926
16,148
5,964
Depreciation and amortization
13,200
16,112
27,065
31,645
EBITDA
55,643
47,482
112,082
93,908
Impairment of long-lived assets (5)
—
—
—
894
Acquisition and divestiture-related expenses (6)
—
2,103
66
2,906
Severance and other costs related to staff realignment (7)
370
1,365
735
3,860
Charges for facility consolidations and office closures (8)
—
—
—
359
Pre-tax gain from divestiture of a business (9)
—
—
(1,715)
—
Total Adjustments
370
3,468
(914)
8,019
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 56,013
$ 50,950
$ 111,168
$ 101,927
Net Income Margin Percent on Revenue (10)
5.0 %
4.1 %
5.3 %
3.7 %
EBITDA Margin Percent on Revenue (11)
10.9 %
9.5 %
11.1 %
9.5 %
Adjusted EBITDA Margin Percent on Revenue (11)
10.9 %
10.2 %
11.0 %
10.4 %
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Diluted EPS (4)
U.S. GAAP Diluted EPS
$ 1.36
$ 1.07
$ 2.80
$ 1.94
Impairment of long-lived assets
—
—
—
0.05
Acquisition and divestiture-related expenses
—
0.11
—
0.15
Severance and other costs related to staff realignment
0.02
0.07
0.04
0.20
Expenses related to facility consolidations and office closures (12)
—
—
0.04
0.02
Pre-tax gain from divestiture of a business
—
—
(0.09)
—
Amortization of intangibles
0.44
0.49
0.88
0.98
Income tax effects of the adjustments (13)
(0.13)
(0.17)
(0.21)
(0.34)
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS
$ 1.69
$ 1.57
$ 3.46
$ 3.00
(2) These tables provide reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most applicable GAAP numbers. While we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in evaluating our financial information, they should be considered supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may define similarly titled non-GAAP measures differently and, accordingly, care should be exercised in understanding how we define these measures.
(3) Revenue from the exited U.K. commercial marketing business (June 30, 2023), U.S. commercial marketing business (September 11, 2023), and Canadian mobile text aggregation business (November 1, 2023).
(4) Reconciliations of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Non-GAAP Diluted EPS were calculated using numbers as reported in U.S. GAAP.
(5) Represents impairment of an intangible asset associated with the exit of our commercial marketing business in the United Kingdom in 2023.
(6) These are primarily third-party costs related to acquisitions and potential acquisitions, integration of acquisitions, and separation of discontinued businesses or divestitures.
(7) These costs are mainly due to involuntary employee termination benefits for our officers, and employees who have been notified that they will be terminated as part of a business reorganization or exit.
(8) These are exit costs associated with terminated leases or full office closures that we either (i) will continue to pay until the contractual obligations are satisfied but with no economic benefit to us, or (ii) paid upon termination and ceasing to use the leased facilities.
(9) Pre-tax gain resulting from the release of an escrow related to the 2023 divestiture of our U.S. commercial marketing business.
(10) Net Income Margin Percent on Revenue was calculated by dividing net income by revenue.
(11) EBITDA Margin Percent and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Percent on Revenue were calculated by dividing the non-GAAP measure by the corresponding revenue.
(12) These are exit costs related to actual office closures (previously included in Adjusted EBITDA) and accelerated depreciation related to fixed assets for planned office closures.
(13) Income tax effects were calculated using the effective tax rate, adjusted for certain discrete items, if any, of 26.3% and 25.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 23.4% and 24.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 4,056
$ 6,361
Restricted cash
712
3,088
Contract receivables, net
209,351
205,484
Contract assets
222,767
201,832
Prepaid expenses and other assets
23,116
28,055
Income tax receivable
4,589
2,337
Total Current Assets
464,591
447,157
Property and Equipment, net
72,357
75,948
Other Assets:
Goodwill
1,219,083
1,219,476
Other intangible assets, net
78,321
94,904
Operating lease – right-of-use assets
124,637
132,807
Other assets
46,788
41,480
Total Assets
$ 2,005,777
$ 2,011,772
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$ 12,375
$ 26,000
Accounts payable
110,704
134,503
Contract liabilities
20,102
21,997
Operating lease liabilities
21,176
20,409
Finance lease liabilities
2,567
2,522
Accrued salaries and benefits
93,834
88,021
Accrued subcontractors and other direct costs
52,661
45,645
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
78,624
79,129
Total Current Liabilities
392,043
418,226
Long-term Liabilities:
Long-term debt
421,560
404,407
Operating lease liabilities – non-current
166,178
175,460
Finance lease liabilities – non-current
12,577
13,874
Deferred income taxes
16,421
26,175
Other long-term liabilities
53,673
56,045
Total Liabilities
1,062,452
1,094,187
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.001 per share; 5,000,000 shares
authorized; none issued
—
—
Common stock, par value $.001; 70,000,000 shares authorized; 24,130,664 and 23,982,132 shares
issued at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively; 18,757,022 and 18,845,521 shares
outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
24
24
Additional paid-in capital
432,402
421,502
Retained earnings
822,784
775,099
Treasury stock, 5,373,642 and 5,136,611 shares at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
(300,341)
(267,155)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(11,544)
(11,885)
Total Stockholders’ Equity
943,325
917,585
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
$ 2,005,777
$ 2,011,772
ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income
$ 52,928
$ 36,710
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses
1,552
837
Deferred income taxes and unrecognized income tax benefits
(10,233)
(4,823)
Non-cash equity compensation
8,225
6,688
Depreciation and amortization
27,066
31,646
Gain on divestiture of a business
(1,715)
—
Other operating adjustments, net
470
128
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions:
Net contract assets and liabilities
(23,561)
(38,332)
Contract receivables
(5,828)
8,856
Prepaid expenses and other assets
3,787
13,864
Operating lease assets and liabilities, net
(399)
2,894
Accounts payable
(23,569)
(22,742)
Accrued salaries and benefits
5,905
405
Accrued subcontractors and other direct costs
7,335
(2,173)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
13,075
(18,311)
Income tax receivable and payable
(3,633)
3,999
Other liabilities
(770)
233
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
50,635
19,879
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software
(10,392)
(13,139)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
—
(32,664)
Proceeds from divestiture of a business
1,715
—
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
(8,677)
(45,803)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Advances from working capital facilities
660,396
669,437
Payments on working capital facilities
(657,420)
(624,553)
Proceeds from other short-term borrowings
36,783
7,632
Repayments of other short-term borrowings
(46,933)
(2,483)
Receipt of restricted contract funds
1,269
4,940
Payment of restricted contract funds
(3,583)
(3,962)
Dividends paid
(5,257)
(5,271)
Net payments for stockholder issuances and share repurchases
(30,618)
(20,588)
Other financing, net
(1,145)
(905)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities
(46,508)
24,247
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
(131)
179
Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
(4,681)
(1,498)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash, Beginning of Period
9,449
12,968
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash, End of Period
$ 4,768
$ 11,470
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest
$ 15,270
$ 19,129
Income taxes
$ 31,107
$ 8,450
ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Schedule (14)
Revenue by client markets
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Energy, environment, infrastructure, and disaster recovery
45 %
41 %
45 %
40 %
Health and social programs
38 %
41 %
39 %
41 %
Security and other civilian & commercial
17 %
18 %
16 %
19 %
Total
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
Revenue by client type
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
U.S. federal government
53 %
55 %
54 %
55 %
U.S. state and local government
17 %
16 %
16 %
16 %
International government
6 %
5 %
6 %
5 %
Total Government
76 %
76 %
76 %
76 %
Commercial
24 %
24 %
24 %
24 %
Total
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
Revenue by contract mix
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Time-and-materials
42 %
42 %
42 %
42 %
Fixed-price
46 %
45 %
46 %
45 %
Cost-based
12 %
13 %
12 %
13 %
Total
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
(14) As is shown in the supplemental schedule, we track revenue by key metrics that provide useful information about the nature of our operations. Client markets provide insight into the breadth of our expertise. Client type is an indicator of the diversity of our client base. Revenue by contract mix provides insight in terms of the degree of performance risk that we have assumed.
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DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) (“Solidion Technology” or “the Company”), an advanced battery technology provider, today reported its Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results. The condensed consolidated financial statements of Solidion Technology and additional information can be found in Solidion Technology’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2026 (the “Form 10-Q”). This earnings release should be read together with the information contained in the Form 10-Q.
Solidion Technology maintained a healthy cash balance of approximately $26.2 million, reduced total liabilities by approximately 40% compared to year-end 2025, and reported positive net income for the quarter.
Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Corporate Highlights
Strong Liquidity: Maintained cash and cash equivalents of $26.2 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $27.7 million at June 30, 2026.Positive Working Capital: Working capital of $19.6 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to a deficit of $11.2 million at December 31, 2025.Reduced Liabilities: Total liabilities declined approximately 40% to $7.5 million, compared to $12.0 million at December 31, 2025.Positive Net Income: Reported quarterly net income of approximately $244,000, compared to a net loss of $4.1 million in the prior-year period.Strengthened Stockholders’ Equity: Stockholders’ equity reached $23.8 million, compared to a deficit of $7.2 million at year-end 2025.Financial Flexibility: The Company believes its capital position supports continued investment in its technology portfolio and evaluation of strategic acquisition opportunities.Board Governance: On August 31, 2026, the Company expanded its Board of Directors with the appointment of three independent directors, Mark Schwartz, Kimi L. Ellen and Dante W. Robinson.Share Repurchase Program: On September 13, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 million of the Company’s common stock.
TABLE 1: QUARTERLY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Metric
Q3 2026
Q3 2025
Revenue
$41,638
$9,350
Cost of revenue
$120,000
$4,321
Selling, general and administrative, Research and Development
$2,240,915
$1,747,929
Total other income (expense)
$2,563,700
$(2,349,245)
Basic earnings (loss) per share
$0.02
$(1.33)
“During the third quarter, we continued strengthening Solidion Technology’s financial foundation while positioning the Company for its next phase of growth,” said Jaymes Winters, Chief Executive Officer of Solidion Technology. “We remain disciplined and opportunistic in our approach to acquisitions. Our healthy cash position and improved balance sheet provide us with the flexibility to continue to pursue opportunities that complement our existing technology and manufacturing capabilities.”
“We believe our strategy positions Solidion Technology to capitalize on opportunities across the energy storage industry, while maintaining our commitment to long-term shareholder value.”
Business Highlights
Technology and Commercialization
PEAK Series UPS for AI Data Centers: Solidion has developed its PEAK Series uninterruptible power supply system using its 5500 silicon-carbon anode cell. Based on Company testing, the system is designed to reduce UPS footprint by up to 30%, while the cell is designed to last up to three times longer than conventional backup battery systems.High-Power Battery Cells: Solidion has developed its high-energy 5.5Ah 21700 cylindrical cell, with an energy density of 305 Wh/kg and continuous charge/discharge capability exceeding 2C.Government Research Programs: Solidion is conducting research under two U.S. Department of Energy grants, both conducted jointly with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Company’s partner on its 2025 R&D 100 Award. The Company is also performing research under a firm-fixed-price U.S. Army STTR contract to develop a flexible, fiber-based rechargeable battery system.
Strategic Priorities
For the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, Solidion Technology intends to remain an opportunistic and disciplined acquirer of revenue-generating assets and businesses in the battery storage sector that amplify its existing technology and IP portfolio while simultaneously advancing its commercialization initiatives and strengthening its manufacturing and commercial capabilities.
About Solidion Technology, Inc.
Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) is an advanced battery technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with R&D and manufacturing operations in Dayton, Ohio. Solidion develops silicon-rich anodes, solid-state batteries, and fire-retardant electrolytes designed to deliver higher energy density, improved safety, and lower cost for the electric vehicle, energy storage, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, and AI data center markets, including next-generation backup power for data center operators. The Company is backed by a global portfolio of over 385 patents covering innovations such as high-capacity, silane gas-free, and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, and advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal technologies. Solidion also pursues a disciplined acquisition strategy focused on opportunities that complement its platform and create long-term shareholder value.
For more information, please visit www.ir.solidiontech.com or contact Investor Relations.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Solidion Technology Inc., (NASDAQ: STI) (the “Company,” “Solidion,” “we,” “our” or “us”) desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “forecasts” “believe,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “position,” “is likely,” “expect” and similar expressions or the negative thereof, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example, statements about our financial and business performance and statements about our business, expansion plans and opportunities. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the inability of our batteries to perform as expected, including design or manufacturing defects; competition in the evolving battery cell market and the selection of other battery cell technologies by OEMs; the need for additional safety testing of our battery technology before it can be installed in electric vehicles; reliance on complex production equipment, and operational and cost uncertainty in production; the performance of licensed technologies that have not been commercialized, or have only been commercialized to a limited extent; raw material and component price increases, supply constraints, and our ability to control costs and achieve cost advantages at scale; the pace of consumer adoption of electric vehicles; the unavailability of government incentives and subsidies; our ability to attract customers and to accurately forecast supply, demand and manufacturing requirements; our ability to attract and retain key employees and qualified personnel; our limited operating history and untested business model; our history of losses; our ability to obtain additional capital on commercially reasonable terms, or at all; our ability to manage growth and build our brand; the accuracy of assumptions and estimates behind our technical and production timelines and our financial statements; material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting; product liability claims, litigation, regulatory actions and government investigations; substantial and changing regulations; cybersecurity incidents, security breaches, and data privacy compliance; tariffs and trade tensions, including a potential global trade war; and other risks detailed in our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings, particularly in the section titled “Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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Solidion Technology (NASDAQ: STI) Reports Third Quarter Financial Results, Highlighting Strong Cash Balance, Reduction in Liabilities and Positive EPS
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Company Maintains Strong Cash Position of $26.2 Million, Reduces Total Liabilities by Approximately 40%, and Reports Positive Earnings per Share (EPS) of $0.02
DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) (“Solidion Technology” or “the Company”), an advanced battery technology provider, today reported its Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results. The condensed consolidated financial statements of Solidion Technology and additional information can be found in Solidion Technology’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2026 (the “Form 10-Q”). This earnings release should be read together with the information contained in the Form 10-Q.
Solidion Technology maintained a healthy cash balance of approximately $26.2 million, reduced total liabilities by approximately 40% compared to year-end 2025, and reported positive net income for the quarter.
Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Corporate Highlights
Strong Liquidity: Maintained cash and cash equivalents of $26.2 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $27.7 million at June 30, 2026.Positive Working Capital: Working capital of $19.6 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to a deficit of $11.2 million at December 31, 2025.Reduced Liabilities: Total liabilities declined approximately 40% to $7.5 million, compared to $12.0 million at December 31, 2025.Positive Net Income: Reported quarterly net income of approximately $244,000, compared to a net loss of $4.1 million in the prior-year period.Strengthened Stockholders’ Equity: Stockholders’ equity reached $23.8 million, compared to a deficit of $7.2 million at year-end 2025.Financial Flexibility: The Company believes its capital position supports continued investment in its technology portfolio and evaluation of strategic acquisition opportunities.Board Governance: On August 31, 2026, the Company expanded its Board of Directors with the appointment of three independent directors, Mark Schwartz, Kimi L. Ellen and Dante W. Robinson.Share Repurchase Program: On September 13, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 million of the Company’s common stock.
TABLE 1: QUARTERLY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Metric
Q3 2026
Q3 2025
Revenue
$41,638
$9,350
Cost of revenue
$120,000
$4,321
Selling, general and administrative, Research and Development
$2,240,915
$1,747,929
Total other income (expense)
$2,563,700
$(2,349,245)
Basic earnings (loss) per share
$0.02
$(1.33)
“During the third quarter, we continued strengthening Solidion Technology’s financial foundation while positioning the Company for its next phase of growth,” said Jaymes Winters, Chief Executive Officer of Solidion Technology. “We remain disciplined and opportunistic in our approach to acquisitions. Our healthy cash position and improved balance sheet provide us with the flexibility to continue to pursue opportunities that complement our existing technology and manufacturing capabilities.”
“We believe our strategy positions Solidion Technology to capitalize on opportunities across the energy storage industry, while maintaining our commitment to long-term shareholder value.”
Business Highlights
Technology and Commercialization
PEAK Series UPS for AI Data Centers: Solidion has developed its PEAK Series uninterruptible power supply system using its 5500 silicon-carbon anode cell. Based on Company testing, the system is designed to reduce UPS footprint by up to 30%, while the cell is designed to last up to three times longer than conventional backup battery systems.High-Power Battery Cells: Solidion has developed its high-energy 5.5Ah 21700 cylindrical cell, with an energy density of 305 Wh/kg and continuous charge/discharge capability exceeding 2C.Government Research Programs: Solidion is conducting research under two U.S. Department of Energy grants, both conducted jointly with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Company’s partner on its 2025 R&D 100 Award. The Company is also performing research under a firm-fixed-price U.S. Army STTR contract to develop a flexible, fiber-based rechargeable battery system.
Strategic Priorities
For the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, Solidion Technology intends to remain an opportunistic and disciplined acquirer of revenue-generating assets and businesses in the battery storage sector that amplify its existing technology and IP portfolio while simultaneously advancing its commercialization initiatives and strengthening its manufacturing and commercial capabilities.
About Solidion Technology, Inc.
Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) is an advanced battery technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with R&D and manufacturing operations in Dayton, Ohio. Solidion develops silicon-rich anodes, solid-state batteries, and fire-retardant electrolytes designed to deliver higher energy density, improved safety, and lower cost for the electric vehicle, energy storage, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, and AI data center markets, including next-generation backup power for data center operators. The Company is backed by a global portfolio of over 385 patents covering innovations such as high-capacity, silane gas-free, and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, and advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal technologies. Solidion also pursues a disciplined acquisition strategy focused on opportunities that complement its platform and create long-term shareholder value.
For more information, please visit www.ir.solidiontech.com or contact Investor Relations.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Solidion Technology Inc., (NASDAQ: STI) (the “Company,” “Solidion,” “we,” “our” or “us”) desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “forecasts” “believe,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “position,” “is likely,” “expect” and similar expressions or the negative thereof, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example, statements about our financial and business performance and statements about our business, expansion plans and opportunities. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the inability of our batteries to perform as expected, including design or manufacturing defects; competition in the evolving battery cell market and the selection of other battery cell technologies by OEMs; the need for additional safety testing of our battery technology before it can be installed in electric vehicles; reliance on complex production equipment, and operational and cost uncertainty in production; the performance of licensed technologies that have not been commercialized, or have only been commercialized to a limited extent; raw material and component price increases, supply constraints, and our ability to control costs and achieve cost advantages at scale; the pace of consumer adoption of electric vehicles; the unavailability of government incentives and subsidies; our ability to attract customers and to accurately forecast supply, demand and manufacturing requirements; our ability to attract and retain key employees and qualified personnel; our limited operating history and untested business model; our history of losses; our ability to obtain additional capital on commercially reasonable terms, or at all; our ability to manage growth and build our brand; the accuracy of assumptions and estimates behind our technical and production timelines and our financial statements; material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting; product liability claims, litigation, regulatory actions and government investigations; substantial and changing regulations; cybersecurity incidents, security breaches, and data privacy compliance; tariffs and trade tensions, including a potential global trade war; and other risks detailed in our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings, particularly in the section titled “Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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FXT Named Most Innovative Broker at the 2026 Finance Magnates Awards
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November 9, 2026By
Trader-first innovation recognised across FXT’s all-in-one trading ecosystem.
SYDNEY, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FXT has been named Most Innovative Broker 2026 in the global brokerage category at the Finance Magnates Awards, announced on 6 November in Limassol, Cyprus.
For FXT, the award marks more than technology. It celebrates a philosophy pursued since 2014: relentless innovation, Total Quality Management and the belief that every advancement should give traders more clarity, control and choice when markets move.
That philosophy shapes FXT’s all-in-one trading ecosystem, connecting multi-asset CFD trading, MetaTrader platforms, FXT WebTrader, the FXT App trading experience and account tools. Rather than forcing traders to piece together disconnected services, FXT is building around their decisions and workflows.
At the centre is FXT AI, an in-house, multi-agent trading co-pilot integrated into the FXT client environment, not a generic AI plug-in. Its Market Reader, Trade Mentor and Risk Monitor are designed to bring market context, trading behaviour and open-position exposure into clearer view. FXT AI supports decision-making; traders remain in control.
FXT Social Trading extends that approach, connecting Strategy Providers and Followers within a dedicated copy-trading ecosystem. Together, these capabilities reflect innovation shaped around real trading needs, not technology for technology’s sake.
“This is a proud moment for everyone at FXT. Our ambition has always been to put traders at the centre of the technology we build. Innovation and precision are not separate promises; they are the standards we work to every day,” said CEO Adam Phillips.
The award provides momentum to FXT’s brand belief: In Control. When It Gets Real. Because when markets become unpredictable, traders deserve tools built for the moments that matter.
About FXT
FXT is a global multi-asset forex and CFD broker built for traders who want greater clarity, control and choice when markets move. Since 2014, more than 100,000 traders worldwide have used FXT to access 200+ instruments across forex, indices, commodities and share CFDs. FXT supports trading through MT4, MT5, FXT WebTrader and the FXT Mobile App, with FXT AI built into the account experience.
FXT is a registered business name of Gleneagle Securities Pty Ltd, licensed by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission under licence number 40256.
CFDs are leveraged products and carry a high risk of loss. Product availability, trading conditions and protections vary by jurisdiction and account type.
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Solidion Technology (NASDAQ: STI) Reports Third Quarter Financial Results, Highlighting Strong Cash Balance, Reduction in Liabilities and Positive EPS
Solidion Technology (NASDAQ: STI) Reports Third Quarter Financial Results, Highlighting Strong Cash Balance, Reduction in Liabilities and Positive EPS
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