FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world’s leading supplier of solar microinverters, announced today financial results for the third quarter of 2019, which included the summary below from its President and CEO, Badri Kothandaraman.

Highlights for the third quarter of 2019 included:

  • Revenue of $180.1 million, including approximately $8.0 million of safe harbor revenue

  • Cash flows from operating activities of $5.0 million; ending cash balance of $203.0 million 
     
  • GAAP gross margin of 35.9%; non-GAAP gross margin of 36.2% 

  • GAAP operating expenses of $31.0 million; non-GAAP operating expenses of $25.0 million 

  • GAAP operating income of $33.7 million; non-GAAP operating income of $40.2 million 

  • GAAP net income of $31.1 million; non-GAAP net income of $39.5 million 

  • GAAP diluted EPS of $0.23; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.30

Our revenue and earnings for the third quarter are given below, compared with those of the prior quarter and the year ago quarter:

(In thousands, except per share data and percentages)

 GAAP Non-GAAP
 Q3 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2018 Q3 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2018
Revenue$180,057  $134,094  $78,002  $180,057  $134,094  $78,002 
Gross margin35.9% 33.8% 32.4% 36.2% 34.1% 32.8%
Operating income (loss)$33,706  $17,447  $(374) $40,166  $23,227  $6,975 
Net income (loss)$31,099  $10,618  $(3,470) $39,466  $23,173  $4,626 
Basic EPS$0.25  $0.09  $(0.03) $0.32  $0.20  $0.04 
Diluted EPS$0.23  $0.08  $(0.03) $0.30  $0.18  $0.04 

Our third quarter revenue was $180.1 million, including approximately $8.0 million of safe harbor revenue. Third quarter revenue increased 34% sequentially and 131% year-over year. We shipped approximately 584 megawatts DC, or 1,795,653 microinverters. Demand was strong as our customers continued to appreciate our differentiated products, services and quality. We effectively stabilized our component supply in the third quarter of 2019.

Our non-GAAP gross margin was 36.2%, an increase of 210 basis points from 34.1% in the second quarter of 2019. The non-GAAP gross margin was negatively impacted by approximately 220 basis points due to expedite fees related to component shortages, compared to approximately 330 basis points in the prior quarter. Non-GAAP operating expenses were $25.0 million, compared to $22.5 million in the prior quarter. Non-GAAP operating income was $40.2 million compared to $23.2 million in the prior quarter.

We exited the third quarter with $203.0 million in cash and generated $5.0 million in cash flows from operations. Inventory was $30.2 million at the end of the third quarter of 2019, compared to $20.1 million at the end of the second quarter of 2019, and $17.9 million at the end of the third quarter of 2018. We increased inventory on hand in the third quarter to better serve our customers.

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

On August 5, 2019, Enphase Energy announced that more than 5,300 homeowners have joined the Enphase Upgrade Program, a service program that gives homeowners several options for upgrading to the latest, more efficient and reliable microinverters from Enphase. This program is for warranty holders of legacy Enphase microinverters and represents the Company’s continued commitment to quality and service. Participation in the Enphase Upgrade Program is entirely voluntary, and Enphase continues to stand by its warranties for existing products in the field.

On September 3, 2019, Enphase Energy announced that it has shipped more than one million microinverters to Australia and New Zealand. Enphase has experienced steady growth in the two countries since entering their solar markets in 2013, as the Company’s technology is an ideal fit for Australia and New Zealand’s evolving distributed landscape.

On September 25, 2019, Enphase Energy announced that the Enphase Home Energy Solution with IQ™ makes solar simple to design, install and manage for small and midsized solar installation companies. Installers can now also leverage a more efficient way to help ensure that Enphase-based solar systems are always connected by using the Enphase IQ Combiner 3C™, which includes an integrated Enphase CELLMODEM-M1. The IQ Combiner 3C is designed to provide uninterrupted connectivity to the Enphase Enlighten™ monitoring and service platform.

On October 28, 2019, Enphase Energy announced the general availability of its Enphase IQ™ 7A microinverters for solar modules up to 450 W, targeting high-power residential and commercial applications. Enphase customers should be able to pair the IQ 7A microinverter with monofacial or bifacial solar modules, up to 450 W, from solar module manufacturers who are expected to introduce high-power variants of their products in the next three years. Enphase plans to begin shipping the IQ 7A microinverters to customers in North America in November 2019.

FOURTH QUARTER 2019 FINANCIAL OUTLOOK

For the fourth quarter of 2019, Enphase Energy estimates both GAAP and non-GAAP financial results as follows:

  • Revenue to be within a range of $200 million to $210 million, including approximately $35 million of shipments for ITC safe harbor to a new customer

  • GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin to be within a range of 34% to 37%

  • GAAP operating expenses to be within a range of $31.5 million to $33.5 million, including a total of approximately $7 million estimated for stock-based compensation expenses, restructuring and acquisition related amortization

  • Non-GAAP operating expenses to be within a range of $24.5 million to $26.5 million, excluding a total of approximately $7 million estimated for stock-based compensation expenses, restructuring and acquisition related amortization

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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company has presented certain non-GAAP financial measures in this press release. To view a description of non-GAAP financial measures used and the non-GAAP reconciliation schedule for the periods presented, click here.

Conference Call Information

Enphase Energy will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its third quarter 2019 results and fourth quarter 2019 business outlook today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time). The call is open to the public by dialing (877) 644-1284; participant passcode 3497849. A live webcast of the conference call will also be accessible from the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website at investor.enphase.com. Following the webcast, an archived version will be available on the website for one year. In addition, an audio replay of the conference call will be available by calling (855) 859-2056; participant passcode 3497849, beginning approximately one hour after the call.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements related to Enphase Energy’s expected future financial performance; the capabilities, advantages, and performance of our technology and products, including the anticipated market adoption of current and future products; the simplicity and efficiency in design, installation and management of PV systems with our products and the ability for PV systems to always be connected; our performance in operations, including product availability and component supply management, and product quality and reliability. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Enphase Energy’s actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks and uncertainties including those risks described in more detail in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents on file with the SEC and available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Enphase Energy undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations, except as required by law.

A copy of this press release can be found on the investor relations page of Enphase Energy’s website at investor.enphase.com.

About Enphase Energy, Inc.

Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company, delivers smart, easy-to-use solutions that connect solar generation, storage and management on one intelligent platform. The Company revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter technology, and we produce a fully-integrated solar plus storage solution. Enphase has shipped more than 23 million microinverters, and over 997,000 Enphase systems have been deployed in 130 countries. For more information, visit www.enphase.com.

Enphase Energy®, the Enphase logo, Enphase IQ, Enphase IQ Combiner 3C, Enphase Enlighten, and other trademarks or service names are the trademarks of Enphase Energy, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Enphase Energy, Inc.
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended
September 30,		 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net revenues$180,057  $78,002  $414,301  $223,870 
Cost of revenues115,351  52,738  270,937  157,589 
Gross profit64,706  25,264  143,364  66,281 
Operating expenses:       
Research and development11,085  8,165  29,213  25,247 
Sales and marketing9,551  7,375  26,038  20,430 
General and administrative9,895  7,510  28,358  21,423 
Restructuring charges469  2,588  1,468  2,588 
Total operating expenses31,000  25,638  85,077  69,688 
Income (loss) from operations33,706  (374) 58,287  (3,407)
Other expense, net       
Interest income894  321  1,698  568 
Interest expense(2,286) (2,790) (7,388) (7,599)
Other expense, net(943) (379) (6,904) (1,077)
Total other expense, net(2,335) (2,848) (12,594) (8,108)
Income (loss) before income taxes31,371  (3,222) 45,693  (11,515)
Provision for income taxes(272) (248) (1,211) (821)
Net income (loss)$31,099  $(3,470) $44,482  $(12,336)
Net income (loss) per share:       
Basic$0.25  $(0.03) $0.39  $(0.13)
Diluted$0.23  $(0.03) $0.35  $(0.13)
Shares used in per share calculation:       
Basic122,123  102,798  114,720  97,257 
Diluted133,611  102,798  131,114  97,257 
            

ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 September 30,
2019		 December 31,
2018
ASSETS   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$203,046  $106,237 
Accounts receivable, net133,689  78,938 
Inventory30,231  16,267 
Prepaid expenses and other assets24,551  20,860 
Total current assets391,517  222,302 
Property and equipment, net23,532  20,998 
Operating lease, right of use asset11,407  — 
Intangible assets, net31,761  35,306 
Goodwill24,783  24,783 
Other assets40,669  36,548 
Total assets$523,669  $339,937 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$60,692  $48,794 
Accrued liabilities39,991  29,010 
Deferred revenues, current34,295  33,119 
Warranty obligations, current8,757  8,083 
Debt, current3,084  28,155 
Total current liabilities146,819  147,161 
Long-term liabilities:   
Deferred revenues, noncurrent85,746  76,911 
Warranty obligations, noncurrent25,867  23,211 
Other liabilities11,970  3,250 
Debt, noncurrent100,978  81,628 
Total liabilities371,380  332,161 
Total stockholders’ equity152,289  7,776 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$523,669  $339,937 
        

ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2019		 June 30,
2019		 September 30,
2018		 September 30,
2019		 September 30,
2018
Cash flows from operating activities:         
Net income (loss)$31,099  $10,618  $(3,470) $44,482  $(12,336)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:         
Depreciation and amortization3,857  4,122  2,481  11,551  6,950 
Provision for doubtful accounts201  207  (85) 408  668 
Asset impairment—  —  1,636  —  1,636 
Non-cash interest expense1,907  776  747  4,173  1,880 
Financing fees on extinguishment of debt—  —  —  2,152  — 
Fees paid for repurchase and exchange of convertible notes due 2023—  6,000  —  6,000  — 
Stock-based compensation5,776  4,934  4,051  14,000  9,911 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:         
Accounts receivable(37,035) (15,838) 4,774  (56,139) 10,671 
Inventory(10,137) (7,123) (416) (13,964) 8,112 
Prepaid expenses and other assets934  (7,155) (2,444) (8,634) (3,995)
Intangible assets—  —  (6,000) —  (6,000)
Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities1,851  11,954  8,489  18,656  4,672 
Warranty obligations1,631  1,951  542  3,330  2,368 
Deferred revenues4,877  4,326  (3,489) 10,781  (10,280)
Net cash provided by operating activities4,961  14,772  6,816  36,796  14,257 
Cash flows from investing activities:         
Purchases of property and equipment(4,192) (2,518) (909) (7,368) (2,384)
Acquisition—  —  (9,000) —  (9,000)
Net cash used in investing activities(4,192) (2,518) (9,909) (7,368) (11,384)
Cash flows from financing activities:         
Issuance of convertible notes due 2024, net of issuance costs(559) 128,040  —  127,481  — 
Purchase of convertible note hedges—  (36,313) —  (36,313) — 
Sale of warrants—  29,819  —  29,819  — 
Fees paid for repurchase and exchange of convertible notes due 2023—  (6,000) —  (6,000) — 
Principal payments and financing fees on debt(536) (391) (2,535) (45,658) (5,664)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs—  —  (152) —  19,771 
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs—  —  62,772  —  68,352 
Proceeds from exercise of equity awards303  958  781  2,925  2,151 
Payment of withholding taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards(2,348) (735) —  (4,438) — 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(3,140) 115,378  60,866  67,816  84,610 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(542) 240  (80) (435) (463)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(2,913) 127,872  57,693  96,809  87,020 
Cash and cash equivalents—Beginning of period205,959  78,087  58,471  106,237  29,144 
Cash and cash equivalents—End of period$203,046  $205,959  $116,164  $203,046  $116,164 
                    

ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2019		 June 30,
2019		 September 30,
2018		 September 30,
2019		 September 30,
2018
Gross profit (GAAP)$64,706  $45,319  $25,264  $143,364  $66,281 
Stock-based compensation497  386  330  1,114  945 
Gross profit (Non-GAAP)$65,203  $45,705  $25,594  $144,478  $67,226 
          
Gross margin (GAAP)35.9% 33.8% 32.4% 34.6% 29.6%
Stock-based compensation0.3% 0.3% 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Gross margin (Non-GAAP)36.2% 34.1% 32.8% 34.9% 30.0%
          
Operating expenses (GAAP)$31,000  $27,872  $25,638  $85,077  $69,688 
Stock-based compensation (1)(4,948) (4,217) (3,721) (12,168) (8,966)
Restructuring and asset impairment charges(469) (631) (2,588) (1,468) (2,588)
Reserve for non-recurring legal matter—  —  —  —  (1,765)
Acquisition related expenses and amortization(546) (546) (710) (1,638) (1,113)
Operating expenses (Non-GAAP)$25,037  $22,478  $18,619  $69,803  $55,256 
          
(1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows:         
Research and development$1,411  $1,128  $878  $3,255  $2,645 
Sales and marketing1,541  1,360  1,151  3,900  2,509 
General and administrative1,996  1,729  1,692  5,013  3,812 
Total$4,948  $4,217  $3,721  $12,168  $8,966 
          
Income (loss) from operations (GAAP)$33,706  $17,447  $(374) $58,287  $(3,407)
Stock-based compensation5,445  4,603  4,051  13,282  9,911 
Restructuring and asset impairment charges469  631  2,588  1,468  2,588 
Reserve for non-recurring legal matter—  —  —  —  1,765 
Acquisition related expenses and amortization546  546  710  1,638  1,113 
Income from operations (Non-GAAP)$40,166  $23,227  $6,975  $74,675  $11,970 
          
Net income (loss) (GAAP)$31,099  $10,618  $(3,470) $44,482  $(12,336)
Stock-based compensation5,445  4,603  4,051  13,282  9,911 
Restructuring and asset impairment charges469  631  2,588  1,468  2,588 
Reserve for non-recurring legal matter—  —  —  —  1,765 
Acquisition related expenses and amortization546  546  710  1,638  1,113 
Non-recurring debt prepayment fees and non-cash interest1,907  6,775  747  11,297  1,880 
Net income (Non-GAAP)$39,466  $23,173  $4,626  $72,167  $4,921 
          
Net income (loss) per share, basic (GAAP)$0.25  $0.09  $(0.03) $0.39  $(0.13)
Stock-based compensation0.05  0.04  0.03  0.12  0.10 
Restructuring and asset impairment charges—  0.01  0.02  0.01  0.03 
Reserve for non-recurring legal matter—  —  —  —  0.02 
Acquisition related expenses and amortization—  —  0.01  0.01  0.01 
Non-recurring debt prepayment fees and non-cash interest0.02  0.06  0.01  0.10  0.02 
Net income per share, basic (Non-GAAP)$0.32  $0.20  $0.04  $0.63  $0.05 
          
Shares used in basic per share calculation GAAP and Non-GAAP122,123  113,677  102,798  114,720  97,257 
          
Net income (loss) per share, diluted (GAAP)$0.23  $0.08  $(0.03) $0.35  $(0.13)
Stock-based compensation0.04  0.04  0.03  0.10  0.10 
Restructuring and asset impairment charges0.01  0.01  0.02  0.01  0.03 
Reserve for non-recurring legal matter—  —  —  —  0.02 
Acquisition related expenses and amortization0.01  —  0.01  0.01  0.01 
Non-recurring debt prepayment fees and non-cash interest0.01  0.05  0.01  0.09  0.02 
Net income per share, diluted (Non-GAAP) (2)$0.30  $0.18  $0.04  $0.56  $0.05 
          
Shares used in diluted per share calculation GAAP133,611  130,737  102,798  131,114  97,257 
Shares used in diluted per share calculation Non-GAAP (3)132,323  130,737  110,900  130,729  104,746 

(2) Calculation of non-GAAP diluted net income per share for the three months ended September 30, 2019, June 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 excludes convertible notes due 2023 interest expense, net of tax of less than $0.1 million, $0.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively, from non-GAAP net income. Calculation of non-GAAP diluted net income per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 excludes convertible notes due 2023 interest expense, net of tax of $0.9 million and $0.2 million, respectively, from non-GAAP net income.

(3) Effect of dilutive in-the-money portion of convertible senior notes and warrants are included in the GAAP weighted-average diluted shares in periods where we have GAAP net income. We excluded the in-the-money portion of convertible notes due 2024 totaling 1,288 thousand shares and 385 thousand shares in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, for non-GAAP weighted-average diluted shares as the Company entered into convertible note hedge transactions that reduce potential dilution to the Company’s common stock upon any conversion of the Notes due 2024.

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