KITCHENER, ON, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Highlights
16.4% gross margin, above guidance of 14% to 16%. Grew e-STORAGE contracted backlog to record $3.2 billion, as of November 30, 2024. Achieved final closing of BlackRock’s $500 million investment in Recurrent Energy.
Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO, commented, "The solar industry faces significant external and internal challenges. While we have achieved relatively strong results, the outlook remains complex. We are currently operating at an optimal scale with industry-leading technologies, and we remain committed to investing in R&D to ensure that we remain at the forefront of innovation across our portfolio of products and solutions. Our early-mover advantage, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and robust international sales network position us for continued growth in the rapidly expanding energy storage sector. In today’s market, where trust is often in short supply, we are proud to be named the world’s most trustworthy company in the energy and utilities sector on Newsweek’s ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2024’ list—a testament to our commitment to transparency, sustainability, and high-quality service across our global operations."
Yan Zhuang, President of Canadian Solar’s subsidiary CSI Solar, said, "This quarter, CSI Solar posted stable performance, sustaining profitability while growing shipment volumes. We maintained a disciplined approach to order management, delivering over 30% of module volumes to the North American market. In energy storage, e-STORAGE recorded robust growth, reaching a record 4.4 GWh in shipments over the first three quarters of the year. At the same time, we are solidifying our market presence in established regions such as the U.S., Canada, and the UK, while expanding into emerging markets, exemplified by our inaugural project contract in Chile."
Ismael Guerrero, CEO of Canadian Solar’s subsidiary Recurrent Energy, said, "We closed the $500 million BlackRock investment, which strengthens our balance sheet and supports our strategic transition towards a partial IPP business model. During the third quarter, we signed a record number of long-term PPAs in a single quarter of 540 MWp of solar and 600 MWh of storage. While we have experienced permitting and interconnection delays in certain European and North American markets, we continue to proactively manage these risks and remain focused on laying the foundation for long-term value. Currently, Recurrent Energy has a record number of projects in construction, including 1.6 GWp of solar and 1.8 GWh of battery energy storage capacity."
Xinbo Zhu, Senior VP and CFO, added, "In the third quarter, Canadian Solar generated $1.5 billion in net revenues, with a gross margin of 16.4%, and reported a net loss of $14 million. Recurrent Energy’s relatively reduced project sales and delayed monetization of IPP projects combined with the impact of intra-group transactions will have an ongoing impact on Canadian Solar’s P&L. We ended the quarter with a strong cash position of $2.8 billion, which we will strategically deploy to support our long-term growth plans and strengthen our financial position, as we continue to navigate industry challenges."
Third Quarter 2024 Results
Total module shipments recognized as revenues in the third quarter of 2024 were 8.4 GW, up 2% quarter-over-quarter ("qoq") and 1% year-over-year ("yoy"). Of the total, 31 MW were shipped to the Company’s own utility-scale solar power projects.
Net revenues in the third quarter of 2024 decreased 8% qoq and 18% yoy to $1.5 billion. The sequential decrease primarily reflects lower third party battery energy storage solutions sales, a decline in average selling price ("ASP") and lower project sales, partially offset by higher solar module shipment volume. The yoy decrease primarily reflects a decline in module ASPs and lower project sales, partially offset by higher battery energy storage solutions sales and higher solar module shipment volume.
Gross profit in the third quarter of 2024 was $247 million, down 12% qoq and 20% yoy. Gross margin in the third quarter of 2024 was 16.4%, compared to 17.2% in the second quarter of 2024 and 16.7% in the third quarter of 2023. The gross margin sequential decrease was primarily caused by lesser margin contribution from third party battery energy storage solutions sales and lower module ASPs. The yoy decrease in gross margin was primarily driven by lower module ASPs, partially offset by lower manufacturing costs and higher margin contribution from battery energy storage solutions sales.
Total operating expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were $247 million, compared to $234 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $225 million in the third quarter of 2023. The sequential and yoy increases were primarily driven by higher shipping and handling expenses.
Depreciation and amortization charges in the third quarter of 2024 were $134 million, compared to $122 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $76 million in the third quarter of 2023. The sequential and yoy increases were primarily driven by the payment of vertical integration investments made by the Company over the past two years and incremental capacity in key strategic markets.
Net interest expense in the third quarter of 2024 was $20 million, compared to $19 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $11 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Net foreign exchange and derivative loss in the third quarter of 2024 was $4 million, compared to a net gain of $13 million in the second quarter of 2024 and a net loss of $17 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Net loss attributable to Canadian Solar in the third quarter of 2024 was $14 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $4 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2024, and net income of $22 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2023. Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") includes Recurrent Energy redeemable preferred shares dividends payable in kind. As a result, an EPS effect of 10 cents was deducted in the third quarter of 2024 on a dilutive basis.
Net cash flow used in operating activities in the third quarter of 2024 was $231 million, compared to net cash flow used in operating activities of $429 million in the second quarter of 2024 and net cash flow provided by operating activities of $158 million in the third quarter of 2023. The operating cash outflow primarily resulted from increased project assets and lowered short-term notes payable.
Total debt was $5.4 billion as of September 30, 2024, including $2.5 billion, $2.7 billion, and $0.2 billion related to CSI Solar, Recurrent Energy, and convertible notes, respectively. Total debt increased as compared to $4.2 billion as of June 30, 2024, mainly driven by new borrowings for capacity investment, working capital, and development of projects and operational assets.
Business Segments
The Company has two business segments: Recurrent Energy and CSI Solar. The two businesses operate as follows:
Recurrent Energy is one of the world’s largest clean energy project development platforms with 15 years of experience, having delivered approximately 11 GWp of solar power projects and 3.7 GWh of battery energy storage projects. It is vertically integrated and has strong expertise in greenfield origination, development, financing, execution, operations and maintenance, and asset management. CSI Solar consists of solar module and battery energy storage manufacturing, and delivery of total system solutions, including inverters, solar system kits, and EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) services. CSI Solar’s e-STORAGE branded battery energy storage business includes its utility-scale turnkey battery energy system solutions, as well as a small but growing residential battery energy storage business. These battery energy storage system solutions are complemented with long-term service agreements, including future battery capacity augmentation services.
Recurrent Energy Segment
As of September 30, 2024, the Company held a leading position with a total global solar development pipeline of 26 GWp and a battery energy storage development pipeline of 66 GWh.
While Recurrent Energy’s business model was historically predominantly develop-to-sell, the Company has been adjusting its strategy to create greater asset value and retain greater ownership of projects in select markets to increase revenues generated through recurring income, such as power sales, operations and maintenance, and asset management income.
The business model consists of three key drivers:
Electricity revenue from operating portfolio to drive stable, diversified cash flows in growth markets with stable currencies; Asset sales (solar power and battery energy storage) in the rest of the world to drive cash-efficient growth model, as value from project sales will help fund growth in operating assets in stable currency markets; and Power services (O&M) and asset management through long-term operations and maintenance ("O&M") contracts, currently with approximately 12 GW of contracted projects, to drive stable and long-term recurring earnings and synergies with the project development platform.
In October 2024, the Company announced it had achieved the final closing of a $500 million investment in Recurrent Energy by BlackRock through a fund management by BlackRock’s Climate Infrastructure business. The transaction, announced in January 2024, had been completed following the receipt of the second and final payment. The first payment took place in June 2024. As agreed between the parties, BlackRock’s total investment has reached $500 million, representing 20% of the outstanding fully diluted shares of Recurrent Energy on an as-converted basis. Canadian Solar will continue to own the remaining majority shares of Recurrent Energy.
This milestone enables Recurrent Energy to advance investment in its high value project development portfolio, supporting its strategic transition from a pure developer to a developer plus long-term owner and operator in select markets including the U.S. and Europe. This transition will allow Recurrent Energy to generate more stable long-term revenue in low-risk currencies and capture greater value from its diversified global project development pipeline.
Project Development Pipeline – Solar
As of September 30, 2024, Recurrent Energy’s total solar project development pipeline was 26.4 GWp, including 1.7 GWp under construction, 4.8 GWp of backlog, and 19.9 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipelines, defined as follows:
Backlog projects are late-stage projects that have passed their risk cliff date and are expected to start construction in the next 1-4 years. A project’s risk cliff date is the date on which the project passes the last high-risk development stage and varies depending on the country where it is located. This is usually after the projects have received all the required environmental and regulatory approvals, and entered into interconnection agreements, feed-in tariff ("FIT") arrangements, and power purchase agreements ("PPAs"). A significant majority of backlog projects are contracted (i.e., have secured a PPA or FIT), and the remaining have a reasonable assurance of securing PPAs. Advanced pipeline projects are mid-stage projects that have secured or have more than 90% certainty of securing an interconnection agreement. Early-stage pipeline projects are early-stage projects controlled by Recurrent Energy that are in the process of securing interconnection.
While the magnitude of the Company’s project development pipeline is an important indicator of potential expanded power generation and battery energy storage capacity as well as potential future revenue growth, the development of projects in its pipeline is inherently uncertain. If the Company does not successfully complete the pipeline projects in a timely manner, it may not realize the anticipated benefits of the projects to the extent anticipated, which could adversely affect its business, financial condition, or results of operations. In addition, the Company’s guidance and estimates for its future operating and financial results assume the completion of certain solar projects and battery energy storage projects that are in its pipeline. If the Company is unable to execute on its actionable pipeline, it may miss its guidance, which could adversely affect the market price of its common shares and its business, financial condition, or results of operations.
The following table presents Recurrent Energy’s total solar project development pipeline.
Solar Project Development Pipeline (as of September 30, 2024) – MWp*
Region
In
Construction
Backlog
Advanced
Pipeline
Early-Stage
Pipeline
Total
North America
127
329
1,139
3,811
5,406
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
("EMEA")
977**
2,248
1,486
5,045
9,756
Latin America
451**
860
–
4,979
6,290
Asia Pacific excluding China and Japan
–
173
708
1,257
2,138
China
100
1,100**
–
1,360
2,560
Japan
32
81
80
46
239
Total
1,687
4,791
3,413
16,498
26,389
*All numbers are gross MWp.
**Including 73 MWp in construction and 551 MWp in backlog that are owned by or already sold to third parties.
Project Development Pipeline – Battery Energy Storage
As of September 30, 2024, Recurrent Energy’s total battery energy storage project development pipeline was 66.1 GWh, including 9.8 GWh under construction and in backlog, and 56.3 GWh of projects in advanced and early-stage pipelines.
The table below sets forth Recurrent Energy’s total battery energy storage project development pipeline.
Battery Energy Storage Project Development Pipeline (as of September 30, 2024) – MWh
Region
In
Construction
Backlog
Advanced
Pipeline
Early-Stage
Pipeline
Total
North America
1,400
200
1,580
16,644
19,824
EMEA
–
3,234
2,975
26,510
32,719
Latin America
–
1,765
–
–
1,765
Asia Pacific excluding China and Japan
440
–
780
1,580
2,800
China
2,000
–
–
4,600
6,600
Japan
–
727
1,071
600
2,398
Total
3,840
5,926
6,406
49,934
66,106
Projects in Operation – Solar Power and Battery Energy Storage Power Plants (Including Unconsolidated Projects)
As of September 30, 2024, the solar power and battery energy storage plants in operation totaled over 1.7 GWp and 1.0 GWh respectively, with a combined estimated net resale value of over $1.0 billion. The estimated net resale value is based on selling prices that Recurrent Energy is currently negotiating or comparable asset sales.
Power Plants in Operation*
North
America
EMEA
Latin
America
Asia Pacific
ex. China
and Japan
China
Japan
Total
Solar (MWp)
297
62
970
6
335
62
1,732
Battery Energy
Storage (MWh)
280
–
–
28
700
–
1,008
*All numbers are net MWp or MWh owned by Recurrent Energy; total gross MWp of solar projects is 2,785 MWp and total gross battery
energy storage projects is 2,124 MWh, including volume that is already sold to third parties.
Operating Results
The following table presents select unaudited results of operations data of the Recurrent Energy segment for the periods indicated.
Recurrent Energy Segment Financial Results
(In Thousands of U.S. Dollars, Except Percentages)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024
June 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
September 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
Net revenues
45,056
50,525
63,806
135,014
443,903
Cost of revenues
30,638
26,564
46,107
83,583
260,931
Gross profit
14,418
23,961
17,699
51,431
182,972
Operating expenses
35,522
32,877
26,880
101,972
85,168
Income (loss) from
operations*
(21,104)
(8,916)
(9,181)
(50,541)
97,804
Gross margin
32.0 %
47.4 %
27.7 %
38.1 %
41.2 %
Operating margin
-46.8 %
-17.6 %
-14.4 %
-37.4 %
22.0 %
* Income (loss) from operations reflects management’s allocation and estimate as some services are shared by the
Company’s two business segments.
CSI Solar Segment
Solar Modules and Solar System Kits
CSI Solar shipped 8.4 GW of solar modules and solar system kits to more than 70 countries in the third quarter of 2024. For the third quarter of 2024, the top five markets ranked by shipments were the U.S., China, Pakistan, Germany, and Brazil.
CSI Solar’s revised manufacturing capacity expansion targets are set forth below.
Solar Manufacturing Capacity, GW*
September 2024
Actual
December 2024
Plan
Ingot
25.0
25.0
Wafer
31.0
31.0
Cell
48.4
48.4
Module
61.0
61.0
*Nameplate annualized capacities at said point in time. Capacity expansion plans are subject to change without notice
based on market conditions and capital allocation plans.
e-STORAGE: Battery Energy Storage Solutions
e-STORAGE is CSI Solar’s utility-scale battery energy storage platform. e-STORAGE provides customers with competitive turnkey, integrated, utility-scale battery energy storage solutions, including bankable, end-to-end, utility-scale, turnkey battery energy storage system solutions across various applications. System performance is complemented with long-term service agreements, which include future battery capacity augmentation services and bring in long-term, stable income.
As of September 30, 2024, e-STORAGE had a total project turnkey pipeline of over 60 GWh, which includes both contracted and in-construction projects, as well as projects at different stages of the negotiation process. In addition, e-STORAGE had over 4.2 GWh of operating battery energy storage projects contracted under long-term service agreements, all of which were battery energy storage projects previously executed by e-STORAGE.
As of November 30, 2024, the contracted backlog, including contracted long-term service agreements, was $3.2 billion. These are signed orders with contractual obligations to customers, providing significant earnings visibility over a multi-year period.
The table below sets forth e-STORAGE’s manufacturing capacity expansion targets.
Battery Energy Storage
Manufacturing Capacity, GWh*
September 2024
Actual
December 2024
Plan
December 2025
Plan
SolBank
20.0
20.0
30.0
*Nameplate annualized capacities at said point in time. Capacity expansion plans are subject to change without notice
based on market conditions and capital allocation plans.
Operating Results
The following table presents select unaudited results of operations data of the CSI Solar segment for the periods indicated.
CSI Solar Segment Financial Results*
(In Thousands of U.S. Dollars, Except Percentages)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024
June 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
September 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
Net revenues
1,716,330
1,731,470
1,805,507
4,789,953
5,529,230
Cost of revenues
1,396,246
1,441,897
1,506,334
3,932,711
4,626,609
Gross profit
320,084
289,573
299,173
857,242
902,621
Operating expenses
209,257
196,255
172,409
570,625
487,015
Income from operations
110,827
93,318
126,764
286,617
415,606
Gross margin
18.6 %
16.7 %
16.6 %
17.9 %
16.3 %
Operating margin
6.5 %
5.4 %
7.0 %
6.0 %
7.5 %
*Include effects of both sales to third-party customers and to the Company’s Recurrent Energy segment. Please refer to the
attached financial tables for intercompany transaction elimination information. Income from operations reflects
management’s allocation and estimate as some services are shared by the Company’s two business segments.
The table below provides the geographic distribution of the net revenues of CSI Solar:
CSI Solar Net Revenues Geographic Distribution* (In Millions of U.S. Dollars, Except Percentages)
Q3 2024
% of Net
Revenues
Q2 2024
% of Net
Revenues
Q3 2023
% of Net
Revenues
Americas
820
56
892
56
715
40
Asia
432
30
455
29
630
35
Europe and others
211
14
238
15
437
25
Total
1,463
100
1,585
100
1,782
100
*Excludes sales from CSI Solar to Recurrent Energy.
Business Outlook
The Company’s business outlook is based on management’s current views and estimates given factors such as existing market conditions, order book, production capacity, input material prices, foreign exchange fluctuations, the anticipated timing of project sales, and the global economic environment. This outlook is subject to uncertainty with respect to, among other things, customer demand, project construction and sale schedules, product sales prices and costs, supply chain constraints, and geopolitical conflicts. Management’s views and estimates are subject to change without notice.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company expects total revenue to be in the range of $1.5 billion to $1.7 billion. Gross margin is expected to be between 16% and 18%. Total module shipments recognized as revenues by CSI Solar are expected to be in the range of 8.0 GW to 8.5 GW, including approximately 500 MW to the Company’s own projects. Total battery energy storage shipments by CSI Solar in the fourth quarter of 2024 are expected to be between 2.0 GWh to 2.4 GWh, including about 1.2 GWh to the Company’s own projects.
For the full year of 2025, the Company expects total module shipments to be in the range of 30 GW to 35 GW and CSI Solar’s total battery energy storage shipments in the range of 11 GWh to 13 GWh, including approximately 1 GW and 1 GWh respectively to the Company’s own projects.
Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO, commented, "We continue to adhere to our profitable growth strategy, investing strategically in high-return technologies, solutions, and markets. In the face of ongoing deglobalization trends, we continue to execute a resilient global strategy that emphasizes supply chain stability, customer-focused demand, and strong ESG commitments, all aimed at delivering sustained value across our global markets."
Recent Developments
Canadian Solar
On November 15, 2024, the Office of Governor Andy Beshear announced the largest job-creation project in Kentucky since 2022: Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing. A subsidiary of Canadian Solar’s utility-scale battery energy storage platform e-STORAGE, Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing will establish a state-of-the-art 6 GWh battery cell, module, and packaging manufacturing facility. The project will be built in two phases, beginning with an initial investment of over $300 million.
On October 10, 2024, Canadian Solar announced it had been recognized as the most trustworthy company on Newsweek’s World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2024 list in the Energy and Utilities sector. This ranking underscores Canadian Solar’s commitment to transparency, reliability, and sustainability, and reflects its commitment to quality and customer service across the globe.
CSI Solar
On November 28, 2024, CSI Solar convened a board meeting and approved, among other matters, a share repurchase program through centralized bidding. The program aims to enhance investor confidence, optimize capital structure, and align interests of all stakeholders. This decision follows a comprehensive assessment of CSI Solar’s financial position, including cash reserves, future capital requirements, business outlook, and projected profitability. Under the program, CSI Solar will repurchase between 23.3427 million and 46.6853 million shares at a price not exceeding RMB21.42 per share within 12 months following shareholders’ approval at its annual general meeting.
On October 1, 2024, Canadian Solar announced it had secured a turnkey EPC contract to supply a 98 MW / 312 MWh DC Battery Energy Storage System to the Huatacondo project in Chile. The project, developed by Sojitz Corporation and Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc. through their subsidiary AustrianSolar Chile Cuatro SpA ("ASC4"), is set to commence construction in the first quarter of 2025. e-STORAGE will provide and integrate its advanced SolBank 3.0 energy storage solution for the project. Under the EPC contract, e-STORAGE will manage all civil, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure for the project.
On September 3, 2024, Canadian Solar announced it had entered into a cradle-to-cradle U.S. recycling partnership with SOLARCYCLE, America’s most advanced solar recycling company. Under the terms of the agreement, SOLARCYCLE will serve as Canadian Solar’s preferred recycling partner, while Canadian Solar will act as an original equipment manufacturer partner to SOLARCYCLE, offering upfront recycling services. Canadian Solar customers can secure recycling services at the time of purchase, integrating sustainability into the lifecycle of their projects from the outset.
Recurrent Energy
On October 31, 2024, Canadian Solar announced its 134 MW (100 MWac) Liberty Solar project near Houston, Texas had reached commercial operation. Customers for the project include Autodesk, Inc., Biogen Inc., EMD Electronics (the U.S. and Canada electronics business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), and Wayfair Inc. Recurrent Energy plans to remain the long-term owner and operator of the project.
On October 31, 2024, Canadian Solar announced it had signed two new tolling agreements with Arizona Public Service Company. The 20-year tolling agreements encompass the 600 MWh standalone Desert Bloom Storage and 150 MWac Papago Solar projects. Both projects, located in Maricopa County, Arizona, are scheduled to start construction in 2025 and reach operation in 2026.
On October 3, 2024, Canadian Solar announced it had achieved the final closing of a $500 million investment in Recurrent Energy by BlackRock through a fund management by BlackRock’s Climate Infrastructure business. The transaction, announced in January 2024, had been completed following the receipt of the second and final payment. As agreed between the parties, BlackRock’s total investment had reached $500 million, representing 20% of the outstanding fully diluted shares of Recurrent Energy on an as-converted basis. Canadian Solar will continue to own the remaining majority shares of Recurrent Energy.
Conference Call Information
The Company will hold a conference call on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (9:00 p.m., Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Hong Kong) to discuss its third quarter 2024 results and business outlook. The dial-in phone number for the live audio call is +1-877-704-4453 (toll-free from the U.S.), +852 800 965 561 (from Hong Kong), +86 400 120 2840 (local dial-in from Mainland China) or +1-201-389-0920 from international locations. The conference ID is 13750071. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations section of Canadian Solar’s website at www.canadiansolar.com.
A replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the call until 11:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 19, 2024 (12:00 p.m. December 20, 2024, in Hong Kong) and can be accessed by dialing +1-844-512-2921 (toll-free from the U.S.) or +1-412-317-6671 from international locations. The replay pin number is 13750071. A webcast replay will also be available on the investor relations section of Canadian Solar’s at www.canadiansolar.com.
About Canadian Solar Inc.
Canadian Solar is one of the world’s largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, the Company is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules; provider of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions; and developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. Over the past 23 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered around 142 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped around 9 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of September 30, 2024, boasting a US$3.2 billion contracted backlog as of November 30, 2024. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 11 GWp of solar power projects and 3.7 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes 26 GWp of solar and 66 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com.
Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release, including those regarding the Company’s expected future shipment volumes, revenues, gross margins, and project sales are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business, regulatory and economic conditions and the state of the solar power and battery energy storage market and industry; geopolitical tensions and conflicts, including impasses, sanctions and export controls; volatility, uncertainty, delays and disruptions related to global pandemics; supply chain disruptions; governmental support for the deployment of solar power and battery energy storage; future available supplies of silicon, solar wafers and lithium cells; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as China, the U.S., Europe, Brazil and Japan; changes in effective tax rates; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; changes in corporate responsibility, especially environmental, social and governance ("ESG") requirements; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in or failure to timely adjust average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility-scale project approval process; delays in utility-scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; the pipeline of projects and timelines related to them; the ability of the parties to optimize value of that pipeline; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features that customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange and inflation rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 26, 2024. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today’s date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
Investor Relations Contact:
Wina Huang
Investor Relations
Canadian Solar Inc.
FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW
The following tables provide unaudited select financial data for the Company’s CSI Solar and Recurrent Energy businesses.
Select Financial Data – CSI Solar and Recurrent Energy
Three Months Ended and As of September 30, 2024
(In Thousands of U.S. Dollars, Except Percentages)
CSI Solar
Recurrent
Energy
Elimination
and
unallocated
items (1)
Total
Net revenues
$ 1,716,330
$ 45,056
$ (253,762)
$ 1,507,624
Cost of revenues
1,396,246
30,638
(166,696)
1,260,188
Gross profit
320,084
14,418
(87,066)
247,436
Gross margin
18.6 %
32.0 %
—
16.4 %
Income (loss) from
operations (2)
$ 110,827
$ (21,104)
$ (89,429)
$ 294
Supplementary
Information:
Interest expense (3)
$ (16,003)
$ (16,369)
$ (1,812)
$ (34,184)
Interest income (3)
11,100
2,644
1
13,745
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 1,614,146
$ 529,440
$ 25,191
$ 2,168,777
Restricted cash – current and
noncurrent
657,707
1,310
—
659,017
Non-recourse borrowings
—
1,105,132
—
1,105,132
Other short-term and long-
term borrowings
2,359,838
1,281,289
—
3,641,127
Green bonds and convertible
notes
—
160,846
228,540
389,386
Select Financial Data – CSI Solar and Recurrent Energy
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
(In Thousands of U.S. Dollars, Except Percentages)
CSI Solar
Recurrent
Energy
Elimination
and
unallocated
items (1)
Total
Net revenues
$ 4,789,953
$ 135,014
$ (452,799)
$ 4,472,168
Cost of revenues
3,932,711
83,583
(326,409)
3,689,885
Gross profit
857,242
51,431
(126,390)
782,283
Gross margin
17.9 %
38.1 %
—
17.5 %
Income (loss) from
operations (2)
$ 286,617
$ (50,541)
$ (139,060)
$ 97,016
Supplementary
Information:
Interest expense (3)
$ (47,636)
$ (45,947)
$ (8,490)
$ (102,073)
Interest income (3)
54,006
8,123
40
62,169
Select Financial Data – CSI Solar and Recurrent Energy
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands of U.S. Dollars, Except Percentages)
CSI Solar
Recurrent
Energy
Elimination
and
unallocated
items (1)
Total
Net revenues
$ 1,805,507
$63,806
$ (23,028)
$ 1,846,285
Cost of revenues
1,506,334
46,107
(14,160)
1,538,281
Gross profit
299,173
17,699
(8,868)
308,004
Gross margin
16.6 %
27.7 %
—
16.7 %
Income from operations (2)
$ 126,764
$ (9,181)
$ (34,567)
$ 83,016
Supplementary
Information:
Interest expense (3)
$ (15,139)
$ (13,009)
$ (1,801)
$ (29,949)
Interest income (3)
15,601
2,972
4
18,577
Select Financial Data – CSI Solar and Recurrent Energy
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(In Thousands of U.S. Dollars, Except Percentages)
CSI Solar
Recurrent
Energy
Elimination
and
unallocated
items (1)
Total
Net revenues
$ 5,529,230
$ 443,903
$ (61,544)
$ 5,911,589
Cost of revenues
4,626,609
260,931
(42,530)
4,845,010
Gross profit
902,621
182,972
(19,014)
1,066,579
Gross margin
16.3 %
41.2 %
—
18.0 %
Income from operations (2)
415,606
97,804
(60,667)
452,743
Supplementary
Information:
Interest expense (3)
$ (44,560)
$ (30,899)
$ (5,393)
$ (80,852)
Interest income (3)
29,628
6,329
32
35,989
(1) Includes inter-segment elimination, and unallocated corporate items not considered part of management’s evaluation of business segment operating performance.
(2) Income (loss) from operations reflects management’s allocation and estimate as some services are shared by the Company’s two business segments.
(3) Represents interest expenses payable to and interest income earned from third parties.
Select Financial Data – CSI Solar and Recurrent Energy
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2024
Three Months Ended
June 30,
2024
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2023
(In Thousands of U.S. Dollars)
CSI Solar Revenues:
Solar modules
$ 1,217,157
$ 1,207,816
$ 1,520,716
Solar system kits
106,438
114,869
184,404
Battery energy storage solutions
95,384
225,805
19,575
EPC and others
43,589
36,418
57,784
Subtotal
1,462,568
1,584,908
1,782,479
Recurrent Energy Revenues:
Solar power and battery energy storage asset
sales
–
12,752
34,541
Power services (O&M) and asset
management
20,698
18,644
14,374
Electricity revenue from operating portfolio
and others
24,358
19,129
14,891
Subtotal
45,056
50,525
63,806
Total net revenues
$ 1,507,624
$ 1,635,433
$ 1,846,285
Select Financial Data – CSI Solar and Recurrent Energy
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
(In Thousands of U.S. Dollars)
CSI Solar Revenues:
Solar modules
$ 3,337,123
$ 4,698,279
Solar system kits
320,554
534,858
Battery energy storage solutions
572,662
49,274
EPC and others
106,815
185,275
Subtotal
4,337,154
5,467,686
Recurrent Energy Revenues:
Solar PV and battery energy storage asset
sales
18,796
377,649
Power services (O&M) and asset
management
55,210
36,469
Electricity revenue from operating portfolio
and others
61,008
29,785
Subtotal
135,014
443,903
Total net revenues
$ 4,472,168
$ 5,911,589
Canadian Solar Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In Thousands of U.S. Dollars, Except Share and Per Share Data)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
June 30,
September 30,
September 30,
September 30,
2024
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net revenues
$ 1,507,624
$ 1,635,433
$ 1,846,285
$ 4,472,168
$ 5,911,589
Cost of revenues
1,260,188
1,353,339
1,538,281
3,689,885
4,845,010
Gross profit
247,436
282,094
308,004
782,283
1,066,579
Operating expenses:
Selling and distribution
expenses
136,172
131,692
99,766
356,276
275,823
General and
administrative expenses
99,989
100,911
114,033
295,593
332,252
Research and
development expenses
30,459
25,578
28,897
90,316
69,341
Other operating income,
net
(19,478)
(23,737)
(17,708)
(56,918)
(63,580)
Total operating expenses
247,142
234,444
224,988
685,267
613,836
Income from operations
294
47,650
83,016
97,016
452,743
Other income (expenses):
Interest expense
(34,184)
(33,022)
(29,949)
(102,073)
(80,852)
Interest income
13,745
14,122
18,577
62,169
35,989
Gain (loss) on change in
fair value of derivatives,
net
14,932
81
(4,291)
(1,681)
(20,465)
Foreign exchange gain,
net
(18,662)
12,486
(13,175)
6,737
23,497
Investment income (loss),
net
3,427
(835)
2,332
2,761
12,667
Total other expenses
(20,742)
(7,168)
(26,506)
(32,087)
(29,164)
Income (loss) before
income taxes and equity in
earnings of affiliates
(20,448)
40,482
56,510
64,929
423,579
Income tax (expense) benefit
19,829
(5,283)
10,583
4,869
(64,151)
Equity in earnings (losses) of
affiliates
(5,451)
(7,775)
(4,624)
(12,221)
7,406
Net income (loss)
(6,070)
27,424
62,469
57,577
366,834
Less: Net income
attributable to non-
controlling interests and
redeemable non-
controlling interest
7,956
23,602
40,578
55,429
91,261
Net income (loss)
attributable to Canadian
Solar Inc.
$ (14,026)
$ 3,822
$ 21,891
$ 2,148
$ 275,573
Earnings (loss) per share –
basic
$ (0.31)
$ 0.02
$ 0.33
$ (0.10)
$ 4.23
Shares used in computation –
basic
66,933,121
66,413,750
66,010,484
66,505,377
65,152,583
Earnings (loss) per share –
diluted
$ (0.31)
$ 0.02
$ 0.32
$ (0.10)
$ 3.88
Shares used in computation –
diluted
66,933,121
66,984,783
72,934,082
66,505,377
72,073,501
Canadian Solar Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In Thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
June 30,
September 30,
September 30,
September 30,
2024
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income (loss)
$ (6,070)
$ 27,424
$ 62,469
$ 57,577
$ 366,834
Other comprehensive income
(loss):
Foreign currency translation
adjustment
130,342
(59,897)
(29,294)
16,632
(74,551)
Gain (loss) on changes in fair
value of available-for-sale debt
securities, net of tax
(105)
769
121
1,544
(590)
Gain (loss) on interest rate
swap, net of tax
(8,874)
(481)
1,869
(8,390)
1,697
Share of gain (loss) on changes
in fair value of derivatives of
affiliate, net of tax
(1,908)
(159)
8,297
(933)
8,190
Comprehensive income (loss)
113,385
(32,344)
43,462
66,430
301,580
Less: comprehensive income
attributable to non-controlling
interests and redeemable non-
controlling interest
12,969
15,637
44,653
48,943
73,505
Comprehensive income (loss)
attributable to Canadian Solar
Inc.
$ 100,416
$ (47,981)
$ (1,191)
$ 17,487
$ 228,075
Canadian Solar Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands of U.S. Dollars)
September 30,
December 31,
2024
2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 2,168,777
$ 1,938,689
Restricted cash
648,362
999,933
Accounts receivable trade, net
988,610
904,943
Accounts receivable, unbilled
127,454
101,435
Amounts due from related parties
21,884
40,582
Inventories
1,263,919
1,179,641
Value added tax recoverable
209,236
162,737
Advances to suppliers, net
152,003
193,818
Derivative assets
15,145
9,282
Project assets
437,568
280,793
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
354,254
283,600
Total current assets
6,387,212
6,095,453
Restricted cash
10,655
7,810
Property, plant and equipment, net
3,333,543
3,088,442
Solar power systems, net
1,722,149
951,513
Deferred tax assets, net
425,890
263,458
Advances to suppliers, net
97,910
132,218
Investments in affiliates
242,372
236,928
Intangible assets, net
33,286
19,727
Project assets
917,554
576,793
Right-of-use assets
325,129
237,007
Amounts due from related parties
54,135
32,313
Other non-current assets
230,153
254,098
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 13,779,988
$ 11,895,760
Canadian Solar Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)
(In Thousands of U.S. Dollars)
September 30,
December 31,
2024
2023
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-
CONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings
$ 2,502,586
$ 1,805,198
Accounts payable
957,636
813,677
Short-term notes payable
607,923
878,285
Amounts due to related parties
12,044
511
Other payables
1,084,022
1,359,679
Advances from customers
251,932
392,308
Derivative liabilities
4,248
6,702
Operating lease liabilities
23,376
20,204
Other current liabilities
574,383
587,827
Total current liabilities
6,018,150
5,864,391
Long-term borrowings
2,243,673
1,265,965
Green bonds and convertible notes
389,386
389,033
Liability for uncertain tax positions
5,847
5,701
Deferred tax liabilities
90,373
82,828
Operating lease liabilities
205,685
116,846
Other non-current liabilities
609,882
465,752
TOTAL LIABILITIES
9,562,996
8,190,516
Redeemable non-controlling interest
$ 184,530
$ —
Equity:
Common shares
835,543
835,543
Additional paid-in capital
587,052
292,737
Retained earnings
1,551,855
1,549,707
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(101,489)
(118,744)
Total Canadian Solar Inc. shareholders’
equity
2,872,961
2,559,243
Non-controlling interests
1,159,501
1,146,001
TOTAL EQUITY
4,032,462
3,705,244
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-
CONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
$ 13,779,988
$ 11,895,760
Canadian Solar Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands of U.S. Dollars)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
June 30,
September 30,
September 30,
September 30,
2024
2024
2023
2024
2023
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)
$ (6,070)
$ 27,424
$ 62,469
$ 57,577
$ 366,834
Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities
57,395
174,201
81,295
389,946
339,667
Changes in operating assets
and liabilities
(282,290)
(630,963)
14,123
(1,399,313)
(211,883)
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities
(230,965)
(429,338)
157,887
(951,790)
494,618
Investing Activities:
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment
(237,365)
(390,248)
(305,278)
(894,075)
(821,375)
Purchase of solar power
systems
(247,219)
(10,936)
(79,527)
(431,496)
(225,722)
Other investing activities
(12,124)
2,515
(99,935)
(2,777)
(128,945)
Net cash used in investing
activities
(496,708)
(398,669)
(484,740)
(1,328,348)
(1,176,042)
Financing Activities:
Net proceeds from sale of
subsidiary’s redeemable
preferred shares
200,000
297,000
—
497,000
—
Payments for repurchase of
subsidiary’s ordinary shares
(7,064)
(70,624)
—
(77,688)
—
Net proceeds from subsidiary’s
public offering of ordinary shares
—
—
124,252
—
927,897
Other financing activities
1,078,357
(38,778)
(24,526)
1,762,991
902,715
Net cash provided by financing
activities
1,271,293
187,598
99,726
2,182,303
1,830,612
Effect of exchange rate changes
91,933
(61,483)
(29,980)
(20,803)
(125,659)
Net increase (decrease) in cash,
cash equivalents and restricted cash
635,553
(701,892)
(257,107)
(118,638)
1,023,529
Cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash at the beginning
of the period
$ 2,192,241
$ 2,894,133
$ 3,250,139
$ 2,946,432
$ 1,969,503
Cash, cash equivalents
and restricted cash at the end of the
period
$ 2,827,794
$ 2,192,241
$ 2,993,032
$ 2,827,794
$ 2,993,032
Source : Canadian Solar Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
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