Zeo Energy Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Core Insights - Zeo Energy Corp. reported a challenging year in 2024 for the solar industry but remains optimistic about future opportunities and growth strategies [3][4] - The company aims to acquire renewable energy assets to enhance market share and has successfully integrated Lumio's assets acquired in November 2024 [3][7] Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2024 was $73.2 million, a 33.2$109.7 million in 2023, primarily due to higher interest rates affecting residential solar sales [6][8] - The company reported a net loss of $9.9 million in 2024 compared to a net income of$4.8 million in 2023, largely due to stock compensation and increased operational costs [8][22] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 was $2.0 million, down from$7.0 million in 2023, reflecting the impact of the challenging market environment [8][22] Quarterly Highlights - In Q4 2024, total revenue was $18.6 million, an 18.9$23.0 million in Q4 2023, attributed to the ongoing effects of higher interest rates [6][14] - Gross profit for Q4 2024 decreased to $11.2 million (60.1$12.7 million (55.1% of total revenue) in Q4 2023, driven by lower sales [14] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 increased to $3.1 million (16.8$(0.9) million in Q4 2023, indicating improved operational efficiencies [14][15] Operational Developments - The company completed the integration of Lumio's assets, which is part of its market expansion strategy [7] - Zeo secured $4.0 million in December 2024 to develop a year-round sales force, aiming to enhance its market presence and growth trajectory [7] Market Positioning - Zeo Energy focuses on high-growth markets with limited competitive saturation, utilizing a differentiated sales approach to serve customers seeking energy efficiency solutions [11]