Bloom Energy Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results with Record Full Year Revenues

Rhea-AI Summary

Bloom Energy Corporation (BE) reported record revenue of $1.3 billion for 2023, driven by growth in product and service revenue. Despite a decrease in fourth-quarter revenue, the company showed improvements in gross margin and operating profit.

Positive

• Record revenue of $1.3 billion for 2023, an 11.2% increase from 2022
• Gross margin improvement to 14.8% in 2023 from 12.4% in 2022
• Operating profit of $12.9 million in Q4 2023 compared to an operating loss of $40.6 million in Q4 2022
• Non-GAAP operating profit of $19.2 million in 2023, an improvement from a non-GAAP operating loss of $33.5 million in 2022

Negative

• Decrease in Q4 2023 revenue by 22.8% compared to Q4 2022
• Decrease in Q4 2023 non-GAAP gross margin to 27.4% from 30.4% in Q4 2022
• Decrease in Q4 2023 non-GAAP operating profit to $27.4 million from $59.0 million in Q4 2022

Insights

Financial Analyst

The financial results reported by Bloom Energy Corporation indicate a mixed performance. The record annual revenue of $1.3 billion reflects a robust year-over-year growth of 11.2%, signaling strong demand for the company's products and services. However, the fourth quarter results paint a different picture, with a significant 22.8% decline in revenue compared to the same period last year. This discrepancy warrants a closer examination of the underlying causes, such as market saturation, increased competition, or possibly operational challenges.

From a profitability standpoint, the improvement in gross margin to 25.9% in Q4 and the shift from an operating loss in 2022 to an operating profit in 2023 are positive indicators. These figures suggest that Bloom Energy has been successful in enhancing its cost efficiency and managing expenses. Nevertheless, the decrease in non-GAAP operating profit in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022 could raise concerns among investors about the company's ability to sustain profitability under non-standard accounting measures.

Market Research Analyst

Bloom Energy's strategic focus on operational excellence and innovation, as highlighted by the CEO, is evident in the development of new products like the Combined Heat and Power system and the Be Flexible™ load following product. These offerings are likely to strengthen the company's competitive position in the clean energy sector, which is experiencing increasing demand due to a global shift towards sustainable energy solutions. The market's reaction to these innovations will be critical to observe, as they could potentially drive future growth and help the company differentiate itself from competitors.

Furthermore, the company's positive non-GAAP operating income, despite a challenging Q4, suggests resilience in its business model. It is essential to monitor how Bloom Energy capitalizes on its record revenues to fuel R&D and expand market share, especially in high-growth areas like data centers and industrial applications, where energy efficiency and reliability are paramount.

Energy Sector Analyst

Analyzing Bloom Energy's performance within the broader energy sector context reveals the company's adaptability in a rapidly evolving market. The emphasis on clean and efficient energy solutions aligns with global trends towards decarbonization and energy independence. The introduction of the Combined Heat and Power system, which typically offers higher efficiency by capturing and utilizing waste heat, could cater to the growing demand for cogeneration technologies in various industries.

Moreover, the Be Flexible™ product aligns with the market's need for grid-responsive energy sources that can adjust to fluctuating demand. As renewable energy penetration increases, the ability to provide load-following capabilities becomes increasingly valuable. The long-term success of these products will depend on their performance, cost-competitiveness and integration with existing energy infrastructures. Stakeholders should assess the potential market size for these innovations and their impact on Bloom Energy's market share and revenue streams.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE: BE) reported today its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2023. The company had record revenue of $1.3 billion for the full year driven by continued growth in product and service revenue.

Fourth Quarter Highlights

• Revenue of $356.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, a decrease of 22.8% compared to $462.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Product and service revenue of $314.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, a decrease of 21.4% compared to $400.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
• Gross margin of 25.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of 10.5 percentage points compared to 15.4% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
• Non-GAAP gross margin of 27.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, a decrease of 3.0 percentage points compared to 30.4% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
• Operating profit of $12.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, an improvement of $53.5 million compared to operating loss of $40.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
• Non-GAAP operating profit of $27.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, a decrease of $31.6 million compared to a non-GAAP operating profit of $59.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Total Year Highlights

• Revenue of $1,333.5 million in 2023, an increase of 11.2% compared to $1,199.1 million in 2022. Product and service revenue of $1,158.3 million in 2023, an increase of 12.3% compared to $1,031.6 million in 2022.
• Gross margin of 14.8% in 2023, an increase of 2.4 percentage points compared to 12.4% in 2022.
• Non-GAAP gross margin of 25.8% in 2023, an increase of 2.8 percentage points compared to 23.0% in 2022.
• Operating loss of $208.9 million in 2023, an improvement of $52.1 million compared to operating loss of $261.0 million in 2022.
• Non-GAAP operating profit of $19.2 million in 2023, an improvement of $52.7 million compared to a non-GAAP operating loss of $33.5 million in 2022.

“At Bloom Energy, our relentless focus on operational excellence and innovation helped us achieve a year of record revenue in 2023,” said KR Sridhar, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Bloom Energy. “In order to meet the growing demand for fast, efficient, clean energy across industries from data centers to industrial applications, we have continued to develop and commercialize innovative new offerings, including our Combined Heat and Power system announced in 2023, and our Be Flexible™ load following product offering announced this week. We look forward to building on this momentum in 2024 and beyond.”

Greg Cameron, President and CFO of Bloom Energy, added, “This year we reached critical milestones by delivering record revenues and positive Non-GAAP Operating Income. We continue to execute across the company, and I remain excited about Bloom’s future. The last four years have been an amazing professional journey and I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish.”

Chief Financial Officer Transition

Bloom today announced that President and CFO Greg Cameron has notified the company of his intention to depart from his role. The company has retained Caldwell Partners to identify candidates to fill the Chief Financial Officer role. Mr. Cameron’s departure is not the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

Summary of Key Financial Metrics

Summary of GAAP Profit and Loss Statements

($000), except EPS data	Q4'23			Q3'23			Q4'22			FY 23			FY 22
Revenue		356,917			400,268			462,577			1,333,470			1,199,125
Cost of Revenue		264,526			405,482			391,199			1,135,676			1,050,837
Gross Profit (Loss)		92,391			(5,214	)		71,377			197,794			148,288
Gross Margin		25.9	%		(1.3	) %		15.4	%		14.8	%		12.4	%
Operating Expenses		79,452			98,494			111,945			406,701			409,280
Operating (Loss) Profit		12,939			(103,708	)		(40,568	)		(208,907	)		(260,992	)
Operating Margin		3.6	%		(25.9	) %		(8.8	) %		(15.7	) %		(21.8	) %
Non-operating Expenses		8,428			65,291			6,604			93,209			40,416
Net (Loss) Profit to Common Stockholders		4,511			(168,999	)		(47,172	)		(302,116	)		(301,408	)
GAAP EPS, Basic	$	0.02		$	(0.80	)	$	(0.23	)	$	(1.42	)	$	(1.62	)
GAAP EPS, Diluted	$	0.02		$	(0.80	)	$	(0.23	)	$	(1.42	)	$	(1.62	)

Summary of Non-GAAP Financial Information¹

($000), except EPS data	Q4'23			Q3'23			Q4'22			FY 23			FY 22
Revenue		356,917			400,268			462,577			1,333,470			1,199,125
Cost of Revenue		259,138			273,888			321,823			989,464			923,052
Gross Profit		97,779			126,380			140,754			344,006			276,073
Gross Margin		27.4	%		31.6	%		30.4	%		25.8	%		23.0	%
Operating Expenses		70,368			74,580			81,722			324,825			309,542
Operating Profit (Loss)		27,411			51,800			59,032			19,181			(33,469	)
Operating Margin		7.7	%		12.9	%		12.8	%		1.4	%		(2.8	) %
Adjusted EBITDA		39,760			66,415			74,458			81,791			30,139
Non-GAAP EPS, Basic	$	0.09		$	0.20		$	0.27		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.41	)
Non-GAAP EPS, Diluted	$	0.07		$	0.15		$	0.22		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.41	)

1. A detailed reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP financial measures is provided at the end of this press release

Outlook

Bloom provides outlook for the full-year 2024:

• Revenue:			$1.4 - $1.6B
• Non-GAAP Gross Margin:			~28%
• Non-GAAP Operating Income:			$75-$100M

Conference Call Details

Bloom will host a conference call today, February 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its financial results. To participate in the live call, analysts and investors may call toll-free dial-in number: +1 (888) 330-2443 and toll-dial-in-number +1 (240) 789-2728. The conference ID is 4781037. A simultaneous live webcast will also be available under the Investor Relations section on our website at https://investor.bloomenergy.com/. Following the webcast, an archived version will be available on Bloom’s website for one year. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available for one week following the call, by dialing +1 (800) 770-2030 or +1 (647) 362 9199 and entering passcode 4781037.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These non-GAAP financial measures are in addition to, and not a substitute for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. There are a number of limitations related to the use of these non-GAAP financial measures versus their nearest GAAP equivalents. For example, other companies may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison. Bloom urges you to review the reconciliations of its non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures set forth in this press release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business. With respect to Bloom’s expectations regarding its 2024 Outlook, Bloom is not able to provide a quantitative reconciliation of non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP operating income measures to the corresponding GAAP measures without unreasonable efforts due to the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, reconciling items such as stock-based compensation expense. Material changes to reconciling items could have a significant effect on future GAAP results and, as such, we believe that any reconciliation provided would imply a degree of precision that could be confusing or misleading to investors.

About Bloom Energy

Bloom Energy empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy. The company’s leading solid oxide platform for distributed generation of electricity and hydrogen is changing the future of energy. Fortune 100 companies turn to Bloom Energy as a trusted partner to deliver lower carbon energy today and a net-zero future. For more information, visit www.bloomenergy.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will” and “would” or the negative of these words or similar terms or expressions that concern Bloom’s expectations, strategy, priorities, plans or intentions. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, Bloom’s expectations regarding: innovation and solutions; customer reaction to Bloom’s products; Bloom’s liquidity position; market demand for energy solutions; and Bloom’s 2024 outlook for revenue and profitability. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to: Bloom’s limited operating history; the emerging nature of the distributed generation market and rapidly evolving market trends; the significant losses Bloom has incurred in the past; the significant upfront costs of Bloom’s Energy Servers and Bloom’s ability to secure financing for its products; Bloom’s ability to drive cost reductions and to successfully mitigate against potential price increases; Bloom’s ability to service its existing debt obligations; Bloom’s ability to be successful in new markets; the ability of the Bloom Energy Server to operate on the fuel source a customer will want; the success of the strategic partnership with SK ecoplant in the United States and international markets; timing and development of an ecosystem for the hydrogen market, including in the South Korean market; continued incentives in the South Korean market; adapting to the new government bidding process in the South Korean market; the timing and pace of adoption of hydrogen for stationary power; the risk of manufacturing defects; the accuracy of Bloom’s estimates regarding the useful life of its Energy Servers; delays in the development and introduction of new products or updates to existing products; Bloom’s ability to secure partners in order to commercialize its electrolyzer and carbon capture products; supply constraints; the availability of rebates, tax credits and other tax benefits; changes in the regulatory landscape; Bloom’s reliance upon a limited number of customers; Bloom’s lengthy sales and installation cycle, construction, utility interconnection and other delays and cost overruns related to the installation of its Energy Servers, including inventories with distributors; business and economic conditions and growth trends in commercial and industrial energy markets; global macroeconomic conditions, including rising interest rates, recession fears and inflationary pressures, or geopolitical events or conflicts; overall electricity generation market; management transitions; Bloom’s ability to protect its intellectual property; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in Bloom’s SEC filings from time to time. More information on potential factors that may impact Bloom’s business are set forth in Bloom’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 as filed with the SEC on February 21, 2023 and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2023, June 30, 2023, and September 30, 2023, as filed with the SEC on May 9, 2023, August 3, 2023, and November 8, 2023, respectively, as well as subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC from time to time. These reports are available on Bloom’s website at www.bloomenergy.com and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Bloom assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements.

The Investor Relations section of Bloom’s website at investor.bloomenergy.com contains a significant amount of information about Bloom Energy, including financial and other information for investors. Bloom encourages investors to visit this website from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except share data)
		December 31,
			2023				2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents1		$	664,593			$	348,498
Restricted cash1			46,821				51,515
Accounts receivable less allowance for credit losses of $119 as of December 31, 2023 and $119 as of December 31, 20221, 2			340,740				250,995
Contract assets3			41,366				46,727
Inventories1			502,515				268,394
Deferred cost of revenue4			45,984				46,191
Prepaid expenses and other current assets1, 5			51,148				43,643
Total current assets			1,693,167				1,055,963
Property, plant and equipment, net1			493,352				600,414
Operating lease right-of-use assets1, 6			139,732				126,955
Restricted cash1			33,764				118,353
Deferred cost of revenue			3,454				4,737
Other long-term assets1, 7			50,208				40,205
Total assets		$	2,413,677			$	1,946,627
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable1, 8		$	132,078			$	161,770
Accrued warranty			19,326				17,332
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities1, 9			130,879				144,183
Deferred revenue and customer deposits1, 10			128,922				159,048
Operating lease liabilities1, 11			20,245				16,227
Financing obligations			38,972				17,363
Recourse debt			—				12,716
Non-recourse debt1			—				13,307
Total current liabilities			470,422				541,946
Deferred revenue and customer deposits1, 12			19,140				56,392
Operating lease liabilities1, 13			141,939				132,363
Financing obligations			405,824				442,063
Recourse debt			842,006				273,076
Non-recourse debt1, 14			4,627				112,480
Other long-term liabilities			9,049				9,491
Total liabilities		$	1,893,007			$	1,567,811
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock: $0.0001 par value; Class A shares — 600,000,000 shares authorized, and 224,717,533 shares and 189,864,722 shares issued and outstanding and Class B shares — 600,000,000 shares authorized, and no shares and 15,799,968 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.			21				20
Additional paid-in capital			4,370,343				3,906,491
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(1,687	)			(1,251	)
Accumulated deficit			(3,866,599	)			(3,564,483	)
Total equity attributable to common stockholders			502,078				340,777
Noncontrolling interest			18,592				38,039
Total stockholders’ equity		$	520,670			$	378,816
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	2,413,677			$	1,946,627

1		We have variable interest entities related to the PPA V and a joint venture in the Republic of Korea, which represent a portion of the consolidated balances recorded within these financial statement line items.
		In August 2023, we sold the PPA V as a result of the PPA V Repowering of the Energy Servers as such the consolidated balances recorded within these financial statement line items as of December 31, 2023 exclude the PPA V balances.
2		Including amounts from related parties of $262.0 million and $4.3 million as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
3		Including amounts from related parties of $6.9 million as of December 31, 2023. There were no respective related party amounts as of December 31, 2022.
4		Including amounts from related parties of $0.9 million as of December 31, 2023. There were no respective related party amounts as of December 31, 2022.
5		Including amounts from related parties of $2.3 million as of December 31, 2023. There were no respective related party amounts as of December 31, 2022.
6		Including amounts from related parties of $2.0 million as of December 31, 2023. There were no respective related party amounts as of December 31, 2022.
7		Including amounts from related parties of $9.1 million as of December 31, 2023. There were no respective related party amounts as of December 31, 2022.
8		Including amounts from related parties of $0.1 million as of December 31, 2023. There were no respective related party amounts as of December 31, 2022.
9		Including amounts from related parties of $3.4 million as of December 31, 2023. There were no respective related party amounts as of December 31, 2022.
10		Including amounts from related parties of $1.7 million as of December 31, 2023. There were no respective related party amounts as of December 31, 2022.
11		Including amounts from related parties of $0.4 million as of December 31, 2023. There were no respective related party amounts as of December 31, 2022.
12		Including amounts from related parties of $6.7 million as of December 31, 2023. There were no respective related party amounts as of December 31, 2022.
13		Including amounts from related parties of $1.6 million as of December 31, 2023. There were no respective related party amounts as of December 31, 2022.
14		Including amounts from related parties of $4.6 million as of December 31, 2023. There were no respective related party amounts as of December 31, 2022.

Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data)
		Q4'23				Q3'23				Q4'22				FY 23				FY 22
Revenue:
Product		$	261,819			$	304,976			$	360,249			$	975,245			$	880,664
Installation			26,033				21,916				43,156				92,796				92,120
Service			52,569				47,535				39,942				183,065				150,954
Electricity			16,496				25,841				19,230				82,364				75,387
Total revenue1			356,917				400,268				462,577				1,333,470				1,199,125
Cost of revenue:
Product			172,514				182,832				222,841				630,105				616,178
Installation			27,854				25,902				46,275				105,735				104,111
Service			55,050				57,370				43,845				220,927				168,491
Electricity			9,108				139,378				78,238				178,909				162,057
Total cost of revenue2			264,526				405,482				391,199				1,135,676				1,050,837
Gross profit (loss)			92,391				(5,214	)			71,377				197,794				148,288
Operating expenses:
Research and development			33,556				35,126				38,320				155,865				150,606
Sales and marketing			16,026				20,002				25,850				89,961				90,934
General and administrative3			29,871				43,366				47,775				160,875				167,740
Total operating expenses			79,452				98,494				111,945				406,701				409,280
(Loss) profit from operations			12,939				(103,708	)			(40,568	)			(208,907	)			(260,992	)
Interest income			6,114				7,419				2,523				19,885				3,887
Interest expense4			(14,563	)			(68,037	)			(12,493	)			(108,299	)			(53,493	)
Other (expense) income, net			867				(1,577	)			4,743				(2,793	)			4,998
Loss on extinguishment of debt			—				(1,415	)			(4,723	)			(4,288	)			(8,955	)
(Loss) gain on revaluation of embedded derivatives			(428	)			(114	)			(56	)			(1,641	)			566
(Loss) profit before income taxes			4,930				(167,432	)			(50,574	)			(306,043	)			(313,989	)
Income tax provision			811				646				209				1,894				1,097
Net (loss) profit			4,117				(168,078	)			(50,783	)			(307,937	)			(315,086	)
Less: Net (loss) gain attributable to noncontrolling interest			(394	)			921				(3,611	)			(5,821	)			(13,378	)
Net (loss) gain attributable to common stockholders			4,511				(168,999	)			(47,172	)			(302,116	)			(301,708	)
Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest			—				—				—				—				(300	)
Net (loss) gain before portion attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest and noncontrolling interest		$	4,511			$	(168,999	)		$	(47,172	)		$	(302,116	)		$	(301,408	)
Net (loss) gain per share available to common stockholders, basic		$	0.02			$	(0.80	)		$	(0.23	)		$	(1.42	)		$	(1.62	)
Net (loss) gain per share available to common stockholders, diluted		$	0.02			$	(0.80	)		$	(0.23	)		$	(1.42	)		$	(1.62	)
Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share available to common stockholders, basic			224,204				210,930				201,173				212,681				185,907
Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share available to common stockholders, diluted			274,366				210,930				201,173				212,681				185,907

1		Including related party revenue of $126.2 million, $125.7 million and $6.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively, and $487.2 million and $36.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
2		Including related party cost of revenue of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. There was no related party cost of revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2023, September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, and for the year ended December 31, 2022.
3		Including related party general and administrative expenses of $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, and September 30, 2023, respectively, and $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no related party general and administrative expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2022, and for the year ended December 31, 2022.
4		Including related party interest expense of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. There was no related party interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2023, September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, and for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (in thousands)
		Q4'23				Q3'23				Q4'22				FY 23				FY 22
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) gain		$	4,117			$	(168,078	)		$	(50,783	)		$	(307,937	)		$	(315,086	)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) gain to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			12,349				14,615				15,426				62,609				61,608
Non-cash lease expense			9,079				8,356				2,002				33,619				20,155
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment			234				(19	)			523				411				—
Revaluation of derivative contracts			428				114				56				1,641				(9,583	)
Impairment of assets related to PPAs			—				130,088				68,714				130,088				113,514
Derecognition of loan commitment asset related to SK ecoplant Second Tranche Closing			—				52,792				—				52,792				—
Stock-based compensation expense			7,320				21,315				30,799				84,480				112,259
Amortization of warrants and debt issuance costs			1,472				1,514				677				4,772				3,032
Loss on extinguishment of debt			—				1,415				4,723				4,288				8,955
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss (gain)			(2,411	)			1,517				(6,353	)			618				(3,267	)
Other			404				23				45				450				3,532
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable1			(6,037	)			16,100				(178,622	)			(89,888	)			(162,864	)
Contract assets2			102,509				(108,692	)			(20,958	)			5,361				(21,525	)
Inventories			(25,374	)			(8,969	)			(14,081	)			(231,689	)			(124,878	)
Deferred cost of revenue3			17,569				(8,370	)			(15,426	)			1,655				(24,282	)
Customer financing receivable			—				—				—				—				2,510
Prepaid expenses and other assets4			15,095				(22,807	)			(1,824	)			(5,754	)			(17,590	)
Other long-term assets5			(17,000	)			10,219				(1,887	)			(3,366	)			(2,617	)
Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities			(8,922	)			(8,432	)			854				(32,801	)			3,016
Financing lease liabilities			104				171				397				1,011				896
Accounts payable6			(23,385	)			(41,589	)			47,856				(29,080	)			86,498
Accrued warranty			2,789				1,631				3,989				1,994				5,586
Accrued expenses and other liabilities7			17,152				4,782				42,741				(13,785	)			43,243
Deferred revenue and customer deposits8			14,406				(30,275	)			47,872				(42,635	)			35,156
Other long-term liabilities			(65	)			(590	)			(11	)			(1,385	)			(9,991	)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities			121,833				(133,169	)			(23,271	)			(372,531	)			(191,723	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment			(16,254	)			(21,335	)			(35,916	)			(83,739	)			(116,823	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment			11				(22	)			—				14				—
Net cash used in investing activities			(16,243	)			(21,357	)			(35,916	)			(83,725	)			(116,823	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt9			3,144				—				—				637,127				—
Payment of debt issuance costs			(197	)			(3,711	)			—				(19,736	)			—
Repayment of debt			—				(118,538	)			(73,112	)			(191,390	)			(120,586	)
Make-whole payment related to PPA IIIa and PPA IV debt			—				—				(4,140	)			—				(6,553	)
Purchase of capped call options related to convertible notes			—				—				—				(54,522	)			—
Proceeds from financing obligations			2,291				—				3,261				4,993				3,261
Repayment of financing obligations			(4,970	)			(4,747	)			(6,722	)			(18,445	)			(35,543	)
Distributions and payments to noncontrolling interest			—				(2,265	)			(882	)			(2,265	)			(6,854	)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock			942				6,745				129				16,945				15,279
Proceeds from public share offering			—				—				—				—				385,396
Payment of public share offering costs			—				—				(368	)			(35	)			(13,775	)
Buyout of noncontrolling interest			—				(6,864	)			(12,000	)			(6,864	)			(12,000	)
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable convertible preferred stock			—				—				—				310,957				—
Payment of issuance costs related to redeemable convertible preferred stock			(22	)			—				—				(395	)			—
Contributions from noncontrolling interest			—				—				—				6,979				2,815
Other			—				(285	)			(13	)			—				(76	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			1,188				(129,665	)			(93,847	)			683,349				211,364
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalent and restricted cash			704				(657	)			2,078				(281	)			434
Net increase (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			107,482				(284,848	)			(150,956	)			226,812				(96,748	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Beginning of period			637,696				922,544				669,322				518,366				615,114
End of period		$	745,178			$	637,696			$	518,366			$	745,178			$	518,366

1		Including changes in related party balances of $14.2 million, $241.9 million and $8.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively, and related party balances of $257.8 million and $0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
2		Including changes in related party balances of $3.5 million and $3.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, and September 30, 2023, respectively, and related party balance of $6.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no associated related party balances as of June 30, 2022, September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022.
3		Including changes in related party balances of $22.5 million and $23.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, and September 30, 2023, respectively, and related party balance of $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no associated related party balances as of June 30, 2022, September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022.
4		Including changes in related party balances of $7.6 million and $9.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, and September 30, 2023, respectively, and related party balance of $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no associated related party balances as of June 30, 2022, September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022.
5		Including changes in related party balances of $7.1 million and $2.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, and September 30, 2023, respectively, and related party balance of $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no associated related party balances as of June 30, 2022, September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022.
6		Including changes in related party balance of $0.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no related party balances as of September 30, 2023, June 30, 2022, September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022.
7		Including changes in related party balances of $2.3 million and $5.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, and September 30, 2023, respectively, and related party balance of $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no associated related party balances as of June 30, 2022, September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022.
8		Including changes in related party balances of $2.7 million and $11.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively, and related party balance of $8.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no associated related party balances as of June 30, 2022, September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022.
9		Including changes in related party balance of $4.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no related party balances as of September 30, 2023, June 30, 2022, September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited) (in thousands, except percentages)
	Q4'23		Q3'23		Q4'22		FY 23		FY 22
GAAP revenue	356,917		400,268		462,577		1,333,470		1,199,125
GAAP cost of sales	264,526		405,482		391,199		1,135,676		1,050,837
GAAP gross profit (loss)	92,391		(5,214	)	71,377		197,794		148,288
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense	2,693		5,581		5,346		17,504		18,955
Impairment charge (PPA V, PPA IV, PPA IIIa)	—		123,700		64,030		123,700		108,830
Restructuring charges	2,695		725		—		3,420		—
PPA V Sales property tax	—		1,588		—		1,588		—
Non-GAAP gross profit	97,779		126,380		140,754		344,006		276,073
GAAP gross margin %	25.9	%	(1.3	) %	15.4	%	14.8	%	12.4	%
Non-GAAP adjustments	1.5	%	32.9	%	15.0	%	11.0	%	10.7	%
Non-GAAP gross margin %	27.4	%	31.6	%	30.4	%	25.8	%	23.0	%

	Q4'23		Q3'23		Q4'22		FY 23		FY 22
GAAP (loss) profit from operations	12,939		(103,708	)	(40,568	)	(208,907	)	(260,992	)
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense	7,500		21,564		31,027		87,095		113,965
Impairment charge (PPA V, PPA IV, PPA IIIa)	—		130,088		68,535		130,088		113,335
PPA V Sales property tax	—		1,588		—		1,588		—
Restructuring charges	6,940		2,226		—		9,166		—
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	34		42		37		151		223
Non-GAAP profit (loss) from operations	27,411		51,800		59,032		19,181		(33,469	)
GAAP operating margin %	3.6	%	(25.9	) %	(8.8	) %	(15.7	) %	(21.8	) %
Non-GAAP adjustments	4.1	%	38.9	%	21.5	%	17.1	%	19.0	%
Non-GAAP operating margin %	7.7	%	12.9	%	12.8	%	1.4	%	(2.8	) %

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Profit (loss) to non-GAAP Net Profit (Loss) and Computation of non-GAAP Net Profit (Loss) per Share (EPS) (unaudited) (in thousands, except share data)
	Q4'23			Q3'23			Q4'22			FY 23			FY 22
Net (loss) profit to Common Stockholders		4,511			(168,999	)		(47,172	)		(302,116	)		(301,408	)
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Add back: (Loss) gain for non-controlling interests		(394	)		921			(3,611	)		(5,821	)		(13,678	)
Loss (gain) on derivative liabilities		428			114			56			1,641			(566	)
Impairment charge (PPA V, PPA IV, PPA IIIa)		—			130,088			68,535			130,088			113,335
Loss on China JV investment		—			—			—			—			1,446
Loss on extinguishment of debt		—			1,415			4,723			4,288			8,955
Amortization of acquired intangible assets		34			42			37			151			223
Restructuring charges		6,940			2,226			—			9,166			—
PPA V Sales property tax		—			1,588			—			1,588			—
Goodwill impairment		—			—			—			—			2,000
Interest expense on SK loan commitment		—			52,792			—			52,792			—
Stock-based compensation expense		7,500			21,564			31,027			87,095			113,965
Other loss		403			—			—			403			—
Adjusted Net (Loss) Profit		19,421			41,751			53,596			(20,724	)		(75,728	)
Adjusted net (loss) profit per share (EPS), Basic	$	0.09		$	0.20		$	0.27		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.41	)
Adjusted net (loss) profit per share (EPS), Diluted	$	0.07		$	0.15		$	0.22		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.41	)
Weighted average shares outstanding attributable to common, Basic		224,204			210,930			201,173			212,681			185,907
Weighted-average shares outstanding attributable to common, Diluted		274,366			274,337			238,775			212,681			185,907

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Profit (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA (unaudited) (in thousands)
	Q4'23		Q3'23		Q4'22		FY 23		FY 22
Net (loss) profit to Common Stockholders	4,511		(168,999	)	(47,172	)	(302,116	)	(301,408	)
Add back: (Loss) gain for non-controlling interests	(394	)	921		(3,611	)	(5,821	)	(13,678	)
Loss (gain) on derivative liabilities	428		114		56		1,641		(566	)
Impairment charge (PPA V, PPA IV, PPA IIIa)	—		130,088		68,535		130,088		113,335
Loss on China JV investment	—		—		—		—		1,446
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—		1,415		4,723		4,288		8,955
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	34		42		37		151		223
Restructuring charges	6,940		2,226		—		9,166		—
PPA V Sales property tax	—		1,588		—		1,588		—
Goodwill impairment	—		—		—		—		2,000
Interest expense on SK loan commitment	—		52,792		—		52,792		—
Stock-based compensation expense	7,500		21,564		31,027		87,095		113,965
Other loss	403		—		—		403		—
Adjusted Net (Loss) Profit	19,421		41,751		53,596		(20,724	)	(75,728	)
Depreciation & amortization	12,349		14,615		15,426		62,609		61,608
Income tax provision	811		646		209		1,894		1,097
Interest expense, Other expense, net	7,179		9,403		5,227		38,012		43,162
Adjusted EBITDA	39,760		66,415		74,458		81,791		30,139

Use of non-GAAP financial measures

To supplement Bloom Energy consolidated financial statement information presented on a GAAP basis, Bloom Energy provides financial measures including non-GAAP gross profit (loss), non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating profit (loss) (non-GAAP earnings from operations), non-GAAP operating profit (loss) margin, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per share and Adjusted EBITDA. Bloom Energy also provides forecasts of non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP operating margin.

These non-GAAP financial measures are not computed in accordance with, or as an alternative to, GAAP in the United States.

• The GAAP measure most directly comparable to non-GAAP gross profit (loss) is gross profit (loss).
• The GAAP measure most directly comparable to non-GAAP gross margin is gross margin.
• The GAAP measure most directly comparable to non-GAAP operating profit (loss) (non-GAAP earnings from operations) is operating profit (loss) (earnings from operations).
• The GAAP measure most directly comparable to non-GAAP operating margin is operating margin.
• The GAAP measure most directly comparable to non-GAAP net earnings is net earnings.
• The GAAP measure most directly comparable to non-GAAP diluted earnings per share is diluted earnings per share.
• The GAAP measure most directly comparable to Adjusted EBITDA is net earnings.

Reconciliations of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP information are included in the tables above or elsewhere in the materials accompanying this news release.

Use and economic substance of non-GAAP financial measures used by Bloom Energy

Non-GAAP gross profit (loss) and non-GAAP gross margin are defined to exclude charges relating to stock-based compensation expense, PPA V, PPA IV and PPA IIIa repowering related impairment charges, restructuring charges, and PPA V Sales property tax. Non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share consist of net earnings or diluted net earnings per share excluding charges relating to stock-based compensation expense, (loss) gain for non-controlling interest, loss (gain) on derivatives liabilities, PPA V, PPA IV and PPA IIIa repowering related impairment charges, goodwill impairment, interest expense on SK loan commitment, restructuring charges, PPA V Sales property tax, managed services impairment loss, loss on debt extinguishment, loss on China JV investment and the amortization of acquired intangible assets. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net profit (loss) before interest expense, provision for income tax, depreciation and amortization expense, charges relating to stock-based compensation expense, (loss) gain for non-controlling interest, loss (gain) on derivatives liabilities, PPA V. PPA IV and PPA IIIa repowering related impairment charges, goodwill impairment, interest expense on SK loan commitment, restructuring charges, PPA V Sales property tax, managed services impairment loss, loss on debt extinguishment, loss on China JV investment and the amortization of acquired intangible assets. Bloom Energy management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for purposes of evaluating Bloom Energy’s historical and prospective financial performance, as well as Bloom Energy’s performance relative to its competitors. Bloom Energy believes that excluding the items mentioned above from these non-GAAP financial measures allows Bloom Energy management to better understand Bloom Energy’s consolidated financial performance as management does not believe that the excluded items are reflective of ongoing operating results. More specifically, Bloom Energy management excludes each of those items mentioned above for the following reasons:

• Stock-based compensation expense consists of equity awards granted based on the estimated fair value of those awards at grant date. Although stock-based compensation is a key incentive offered to our employees, Bloom Energy excludes these charges for the purpose of calculating these non-GAAP measures, primarily because they are non-cash expenses and such an exclusion facilitates a more meaningful evaluation of Bloom Energy current operating performance and comparisons to Bloom Energy operating performance in other periods.
• (Loss) gain for non-controlling interest represents allocation to the non-controlling interests under the hypothetical liquidation at book value (HLBV) method and are associated with our Bloom Energy legacy PPA entities and the joint venture in the Republic of Korea.
• Loss (gain) on derivatives liabilities represents non-cash adjustments to the fair value of the embedded derivatives.
• PPA V repowering related impairment charge represents non-cash impairment charge on old server units decommissioned upon repowering of $123.7 million and non-cash impairment charge on non-recoverable production insurance of $6.4 million.
• PPA IV repowering related impairment charge represents non-cash impairment charges on old server units decommissioned upon repowering of $64.0 million and non-cash impairment charge on non-recoverable production insurance of $4.5 million.
• PPA IIIa repowering related impairment charge represents non-cash impairment charges on old server units decommissioned upon repowering of $44.8 million.
• Goodwill impairment related to the acquisition of BE Japan in Q2 2021.
• Interest expense on SK loan commitment recognized as a result of automatic conversion of 13.5 million shares of our Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock to shares of our Class A common stock.
• Restructuring charges represented by severance expense of $5.3 million, facility closure costs of $2.6 million, and other restructuring expenses of $1.3 million recorded in fiscal 2023.
• PPA V Sales property tax related to PPA V repowering of old server units.
• Other loss incurred upon closure of one of our managed services deals in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.
• Loss on debt extinguishment related to PPA V, PPA IV and PPA IIIa repowering.
• Loss on China JV investment upon sale of our equity interest.
• Amortization of acquired intangible assets.
• Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Adjusted Net Income (Loss) before depreciation and amortization expense, provision for income tax, interest expense (income), other expense (income), net. We use Adjusted EBITDA to measure the operating performance of our business, excluding specifically identified items that we do not believe directly reflect our core operations and may not be indicative of our recurring operations.

For more information about these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the tables captioned “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to non-GAAP Net Profit (Loss) and Computation of non-GAAP Net Profit (Loss) per Share (EPS),” and “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA” set forth in this release, which should be read together with the preceding financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Material limitations associated with use of non-GAAP financial measures

These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and these measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of Bloom Energy results as reported under GAAP. Some of the limitations in relying on these non-GAAP financial measures are:

• Items such as stock-based compensation expense that is excluded from non-GAAP gross profit (loss), non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating profit (loss) (non-GAAP earnings from operations), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net earnings, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share can have a material impact on the equivalent GAAP earnings measure.
• Gain (loss) for non-controlling interest and loss (gain) on derivatives liabilities, though not directly affecting Bloom Energy’s cash position, represent the loss (gain) in value of certain assets and liabilities. The expense associated with this loss (gain) in value is excluded from non-GAAP net earnings, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share and can have a material impact on the equivalent GAAP earnings measure.
• Other companies may calculate non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross profit margin, non-GAAP operating profit (non-GAAP earnings from operations), non-GAAP operating profit margin, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share and Adjusted EBITDA differently than Bloom Energy does, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.

Compensation for limitations associated with use of non-GAAP financial measures

Bloom Energy compensates for the limitations on its use of non-GAAP financial measures by relying primarily on its GAAP results and using non-GAAP financial measures only as a supplement. Bloom Energy also provides a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP measure within this news release and in other written materials that include these non-GAAP financial measures, and Bloom Energy encourages investors to review those reconciliations carefully.

Usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures to investors

Bloom Energy believes that providing financial measures including non-GAAP gross profit (loss), non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating profit (loss) (non-GAAP earnings from operations), non-GAAP operating profit (loss) margin, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share in addition to the related GAAP measures provides investors with greater transparency to the information used by Bloom Energy management in its financial and operational decision making and allows investors to see Bloom Energy’s results “through the eyes” of management. Bloom Energy further believes that providing this information better enables Bloom Energy investors to understand Bloom Energy’s operating performance and to evaluate the efficacy of the methodology and information used by Bloom Energy management to evaluate and measure such performance. Disclosure of these non-GAAP financial measures also facilitates comparisons of Bloom Energy’s operating performance with the performance of other companies in Bloom Energy’s industry that supplement their GAAP results with non-GAAP financial measures that may be calculated in a similar manner.

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FAQ

What was Bloom Energy's revenue for 2023?

Bloom Energy reported a record revenue of $1.3 billion for 2023.

How did Bloom Energy's gross margin change in 2023?

Bloom Energy's gross margin improved to 14.8% in 2023 from 12.4% in 2022.

What was the operating profit in Q4 2023?

Bloom Energy reported an operating profit of $12.9 million in Q4 2023.

Did Bloom Energy show improvements in non-GAAP operating profit in 2023?

Yes, Bloom Energy showed improvements in non-GAAP operating profit, reaching $19.2 million in 2023.