Energy Services of America Announces Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022

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Energy Services of America Corporation (NASDAQ: ESOA) reported a net income of $164,000 and earnings per share of $0.01 for the three months ending December 31, 2022. Revenues saw an increase to $60.0 million compared to $42.7 million in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA was $2.6 million, down from $3.1 million. The backlog surged to $206.9 million from $101.6 million year-over-year, indicating growth potential. President Douglas Reynolds acknowledged that the first quarter fell short of expectations but expressed optimism about ongoing and future projects, including natural gas and electric vehicle initiatives.

Positive

• Revenue increased to $60.0 million from $42.7 million year-over-year.
• Backlog grew to $206.9 million, up from $101.6 million year-over-year.
• Adjusted EBITDA was $2.6 million, indicating ongoing operational capacity.

Negative

• Net income decreased to $164,000 from $1.17 million year-over-year.
• Earnings per share dropped to $0.01 from $0.07 in the same period last year.
• Income from operations declined to $670,124 from $1.68 million year-over-year.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Services of America Corporation (the "Company" or "Energy Services") (Nasdaq: ESOA), generated net income of $164,000, fully diluted earnings per share of $0.01, revenues of $60.0 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $2.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022.  The Company had an unaudited backlog of $206.9 million at December 31, 2022, as compared to $101.6 million at December 31, 2021.

Douglas Reynolds, President, commented on the announcement. "While the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 did not meet our expectations, we believe our backlog has the Company poised for a strong year.  Notably, we have several natural gas projects under contract along with an electric vehicle battery project and a new school construction project."  Reynolds continued, "Even beyond our current backlog, we are seeing tremendous opportunities to add additional work for this fiscal year and have added a considerable amount of construction experience and talent to our organization."

Below is a comparison of the Company's operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited): 

			Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended
			December 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
Revenue			$              60,042,585		$              42,659,125
Cost of revenues			54,056,323		37,350,752
	Gross profit		5,986,262		5,308,373
Selling and administrative expenses			5,316,138		3,632,595
	Income from operations		670,124		1,675,778
Other income (expense)
	Interest income		72		576
	Other nonoperating expense		(80,663)		(153,428)
	Interest expense		(474,284)		(197,559)
	(Loss) gain on sale of equipment		(31,343)		339,896
			(586,218)		(10,515)
	Income before income taxes		83,906		1,665,263
	Income tax (benefit) expense		(79,612)		494,283
	Net income		$                   163,518		$                1,170,980
	Weighted average shares outstanding-basic		16,667,185		16,247,898
	Weighted average shares-diluted		16,667,185		16,247,898
	Earnings per share		$                         0.01		$                         0.07
	Earnings per share-diluted		$                         0.01		$                         0.07

 

Please refer to the table below that reconciles adjusted EBITDA with net income (unaudited):

		Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended
		December 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
Net income		$                   163,518		$                1,170,980
Add: Income tax (benefit) expense		(79,612)		494,283
Add:  Interest expense		474,284		197,559
Add (less): Non-operating expense (income)		111,934		(187,044)
Add: Depreciation and amortization expense		1,895,102		1,423,952
Adjusted EBITDA		$                2,565,226		$                3,099,730

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. The reasons for the use of these measures, reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures and other information relating to these measures are included herein. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

About Energy Services

Energy Services of America Corporation (NASDAQ: ESOA), headquartered in Huntington, WV, is a contractor and service company that operates primarily in the mid-Atlantic and Central regions of the United States and provides services to customers in the natural gas, petroleum, water distribution, automotive, chemical, and power industries. Energy Services employs 1,000+ employees on a regular basis. The Company's core values are safety, quality, and production.  

Certain statements contained in the release including, without limitation, the words "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "expects" or words of similar import, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements of the Company expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, general economic and business conditions, changes in business strategy or development plans, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, the integration of acquired business and other factors referenced in this release. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.

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FAQ

What were the earnings results for ESOA for the three months ended December 31, 2022?

Energy Services of America reported a net income of $164,000 and earnings per share of $0.01.

How much did ESOA generate in revenues for the latest quarter?

ESOA generated revenues of $60.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022.

What is ESOA's adjusted EBITDA for the recent quarter?

Energy Services of America reported an adjusted EBITDA of $2.6 million for the period.

What is the current backlog for Energy Services of America?

The company's backlog increased to $206.9 million as of December 31, 2022.

How did ESOA's net income change compared to the previous year?

Net income for ESOA decreased to $164,000 compared to $1.17 million from the same quarter last year.