TLDR
- SUUN stock trades at $1.82 after Q3 results missed expectations
- Q3 revenue fell sharply due to project timing and absence of development income
- Net loss widened to C$9M versus a C$5.5M profit last year
- Acquisition of Solar Flow-Through Funds increased assets by 395%
- Long-term growth strategy supported by $100M U.S. project financing
SolarBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) posted fiscal Q3 2025 results on May 15, 2025, with the stock trading at $1.82, down 0.49% intraday, as of writing.
The company reported total Q3 revenue of C$9 million, well below expectations due to delayed project revenue recognition. Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) revenue totaled C$7.8 million ($5.5 million USD), while Independent Power Producer (IPP) revenue reached C$1.2 million ($0.8 million USD), in line with estimates.
The revenue shortfall was attributed to seasonal slowdowns and the absence of development revenue, typically a higher-margin contributor. Gross loss for the quarter came in at C$61,000.
Costs Spike on Acquisition Fees
Operating expenses were mostly in line with expectations except for a sharp spike in professional fees. The company incurred C$3.4 million in fees, nearly C$2.7 million higher than projected, largely due to due diligence costs tied to its July 2024 acquisition of Solar Flow-Through Funds (SFF).
These one-time costs contributed to a Q3 net loss of C$7.3 million, or ($0.16) USD per share—well below the expected EPS of $0.03. Over the same quarter last year, the company posted a net income of C$5.5 million.
IPP Platform Growth and Asset Expansion
Despite near-term volatility, SolarBank emphasized its shift toward long-term asset ownership. Year-to-date revenue stood at C$29.1 million, down from C$50.4 million in the previous year, reflecting the company’s pivot away from short-term EPC contracts.
SolarBank’s total assets surged 395% to C$194 million after the SFF acquisition, underlining the scale of its transition. The company expects this strategic direction to enhance recurring revenue and smoothen financial performance over time.
$100M Financing Deal to Boost U.S. Projects
To support future growth, SolarBank secured a mandate letter with CIM Group for up to $100 million in project financing. The funds will be used to develop a 97 MW solar portfolio in the U.S., reinforcing SolarBank’s commitment to growing its IPP platform and geographical footprint.
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— IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork) (@IBNMediaNetwork) May 19, 2025
Outlook and Forecast
No revenue or EPS guidance was issued for FY2025 or FY2026. Analysts now forecast FY2025 revenue at $52 million USD and FY2026 at $70 million USD. The FY2025 EPS estimate has been revised to ($0.18) USD per share, improving to $0.03 USD in FY2026.
While SUUN’s near-term results remain lumpy, long-term investors may find value in the company’s growing IPP portfolio and large-scale project financing pipeline.
