NEW YORK - New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NFE) reported a wider-than-expected loss for the second quarter of 2024 as revenues fell short of analyst expectations. The liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure company's stock fell 2.4% following the release.
New Fortress Energy posted an adjusted loss of $0.41 per share for Q2, compared to analyst estimates of $0.09 earnings per share. Revenue came in at $428 million, missing the consensus forecast of $446.19 million.
The company's Q2 results were impacted by delays in placing its FLNG (OL:FLNG) 1 project into service, which was originally expected to occur at the beginning of the quarter. New Fortress Energy said the delay cost approximately $150 million in lost operating margin.
"While we are disappointed in the delay, we believe this project is by far the fastest LNG facility ever built and positions the Company well to take advantage of the current market for LNG," said Wes Edens, Chairman and CEO.
New Fortress Energy reported Adjusted EBITDA of $120 million for Q2, well below its expectation of $275 million. However, the company noted its Q2 results do not include $107 million of contracted LNG sales completed during the quarter, which will be reflected in the second half of 2024.
For the full year 2024, New Fortress Energy is forecasting Adjusted EBITDA of $1.4-1.5 billion. The company expects Adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 billion for 2025.
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