Overview
Montauk Q2 revenue grows 4.1% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations, per LSEG data
Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 misses consensus, declining 27.7% yr/yr
Co completes second RNG processing facility, enters joint venture for RNG transport
Outlook
Montauk reaffirms 2025 RNG revenue guidance of $150-$170 mln
Company maintains 2025 RNG production forecast at 5.8-6.0 mln MMBtu
Montauk keeps 2025 REG revenue outlook at $17-$18 mln
Company sees 2025 REG production between 178-186 thousand MWh
Result Drivers
REVENUE TIMING - Increase in Q2 revenue attributed to timing of revenues recognized under a short-term fixed priced contract
RIN SEPARATION DELAY - EPA actions impacted RIN separation, reducing available RINs for sale, affecting revenue
MAINTENANCE COSTS - Operating expenses rose due to preventative maintenance and enhancements at multiple facilities
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Revenue
Beat
$45.10 mln
$43.50 mln (2 Analysts)
Q2 Net Income
-$5.50 mln
Q2 Adjusted EBITDA
Miss
$5 mln
$9.96 mln (4 Analysts)
Q2 Operating income
-$2.40 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the electric utilities peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Montauk Renewables Inc is $2.93, about 29.2% above its August 5 closing price of $2.07
The stock recently traded at 41 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 21 three months ago
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)