Perma-Fix Q3 revenue rises 2% but net loss widens
Overview
U.S. nuclear waste manager's Q3 revenue rose slightly, driven by 46% growth in Services Segment
Company posted wider net loss and negative EBITDA, with substantial doubt about going concern status
Treatment backlog grew 25% during the quarter; upgrades and new pricing initiatives underway
Outlook
Company expects DFLAW-related waste volumes to increase as facility ramps up production
Perma-Fix anticipates continued demand for PFAS destruction due to new Florida legislation
Company says improved results are expected in the coming year with growing backlog and new pricing
Result Drivers
SERVICES SEGMENT GROWTH - Revenue rose 46% year over year in Services Segment, mainly due to increased project activity and new project awards
TREATMENT SEGMENT DELAYS - Revenue in Treatment Segment fell due to lower waste volumes processed, as customer-directed changes in treatment protocols delayed Hanford-related waste processing until late in the quarter
THERMAL SYSTEM UPGRADES - Temporary downtime for thermal treatment system upgrades at Florida and Kingston facilities contributed to reduced waste processing during the quarter
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 EBITDA | -$3.10 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "buy"
The average consensus recommendation for the environmental services & equipment peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc is $30.00, about 134.2% above its November 4 closing price of $12.81
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