Ormat Technologies — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance:
- Total revenues for Q3 2026 were $275.1 million, a 10.2% increase year-over-year from $249.7 million; for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, revenues were $937.8 million, up 31.4% from $713.5 million.
- Net income attributable to stockholders for Q3 2026 was $31.9 million ($0.51 diluted EPS), up 32.2% from $24.1 million ($0.39 diluted EPS) in the prior year period; for the nine months, net income was $103.1 million ($1.65 diluted EPS), up 11.4% from $92.5 million ($1.51 diluted EPS).
- Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2026 was $153.8 million, an 11.1% increase year-over-year; for the nine months, Adjusted EBITDA was $492.6 million, up 16.4% from $423.3 million.
- Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders for Q3 2026 was $34.8 million ($0.56 adjusted diluted EPS), up 39.8% from $24.9 million ($0.41 adjusted diluted EPS); for the nine months, it was $146.1 million ($2.34 adjusted diluted EPS), up 53% from $95.5 million ($1.56 adjusted diluted EPS).
- Gross profit for Q3 2026 was $77.4 million (28.1% margin), up 20.8% from $64.0 million (25.6% margin) in the prior year; for the nine months, gross profit was $266.4 million (28.4% margin), up 37.4% from $193.9 million (27.2% margin).
- Operating income for Q3 2026 was $45.3 million, up 11.9% year-over-year; for the nine months, it was $159.7 million, up 26.1% from $126.7 million.
- Cash and cash equivalents were $347.968 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $147.448 million as of December 31, 2025.
- Total assets were $6.767 billion as of September 30, 2026, compared to $6.247 billion as of December 31, 2025.
- Total liabilities were $3.991 billion as of September 30, 2026, compared to $3.555 billion as of December 31, 2025.
- Short-term revolving credit lines were $0 as of September 30, 2026, compared to $80 million as of December 31, 2025.
- Commercial paper outstanding was $99.987 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $99.983 million as of December 31, 2025.
- Convertible senior notes (current portion) were $361.045 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $0 as of December 31, 2025.
- Long-term debt (full recourse) was $841.210 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $1.009 billion as of December 31, 2025.
- Product segment backlog stood at approximately $183 million as of November 4, 2026.
Guidance and Future Outlook:
- The Company raised the midpoint of its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $1,170 million to $1,200 million.
- The Company raised the midpoint of its full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $640 million to $650 million.
- Segment revenue guidance for 2026: Electricity ($700–$710 million), Product ($310–$320 million), and Energy Storage ($160–$170 million).
- Long-term goals include doubling year-end 2025 capacity and achieving annual revenue and Adjusted EBITDA run rates exceeding $1.5 billion and $1 billion, respectively, by the end of 2030.
- These long-term targets exclude potential contributions from Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS).
- The Company estimates its expanded EGS land position could support 5 to 6 gigawatts of potential future EGS development.
Business Segments and Product Lines:
- Energy Storage revenue for Q3 2026 was $49.9 million, up 145.2% year-over-year from $20.4 million; for the nine months, it was $137.6 million, up 161.6% from $52.6 million.
- Energy Storage gross margin for Q3 2026 was 62.1%, up 2,260 basis points from 39.4% in the prior year; for the nine months, it was 59.3%, up 3,040 basis points from 28.9%.
- Energy Storage growth was driven by high asset availability, favorable merchant pricing in the PJM market, and contributions from newly added capacity.
- Electricity segment revenue for Q3 2026 was $163.7 million, down 2.1% year-over-year from $167.1 million; for the nine months, it was $514.5 million, up 1.4% from $507.3 million.
- Electricity segment revenue decline in Q3 was primarily due to lower generation at Puna following a hurricane-related forced outage, partially offset by the July commencement of commercial operation at the 10 MW Dominica geothermal plant and improved performance at the Olkaria plant.
- Product segment revenue for Q3 2026 was $61.5 million, down 1.2% year-over-year from $62.2 million; for the nine months, it was $285.6 million, up 85.9% from $153.6 million.
- Product segment revenue decline in Q3 was largely due to the timing of manufacturing and construction progress.
- In August 2026, Ormat decided to proceed with the development of the 100 MW / 400 MWh Denali energy storage facility in California, expected to be completed by the end of 2028 under a 20-year tolling agreement with Clean Power Alliance.
- In July 2026, Ormat achieved commercial operation of its 10 MW Dominica geothermal power plant.
Market and Competitive Landscape:
- Ormat is advancing two EGS pilot programs with SLB and Sage, with drilling expected to commence late 2026 or early 2027.
- Ormat is negotiating power purchase agreements for Dixie Valley, Nevada, its first planned commercial EGS project, and for other potential projects.
- In September 2026, Ormat was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for up to $35 million in funding to advance EGS at Dixie Valley and hydrothermal development at Cove Fort, Utah.
- Ormat's EGS land position expanded from approximately 70,000 acres to approximately 170,000 acres, including 16,000 acres of new BLM leases acquired in Nevada's October 2026 lease sale.
- The Company notes growing demand for reliable, around-the-clock power driven by AI data centers, electric vehicles, industrial reshoring, and the electrification of heating and cooling.
Risks and Challenges:
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks including regulatory changes, geopolitical developments, commodity prices, merchant energy pricing, interest rates, and supply chain disruptions.
Risks include the technical and commercial viability of EGS, the ability to obtain power purchase agreements, permits, and government funding.
Q3 2026 results included an impairment of long-lived assets of $150,000 and a write-off of unsuccessful exploration and storage activities of $2.131 million.
Nine months 2026 results included an impairment of long-lived assets of $8.578 million and a write-off of unsuccessful exploration and storage activities of $10.824 million.
Management Commentary and Tone:
- CEO Doron Blachar stated that strong third-quarter performance was driven by record Energy Storage profitability, supported by newly added capacity, high asset availability, and favorable merchant pricing in PJM.
- Management expressed confidence that year-to-date performance and fourth-quarter outlook support the increase in full-year guidance midpoints.
- Management emphasized Ormat's position to participate in EGS as a developer, owner, operator, and technology provider, leveraging six decades of geothermal experience.
- Management highlighted the Company's integrated capabilities and global presence as key differentiators in the energy storage and geothermal markets.
Other Key Points:
- On November 4, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on December 2, 2026, to stockholders of record as of November 18, 2026.
- The Company issued 2031 Convertible Notes during the nine-month period, resulting in an induced conversion expense of $34.4 million included in the reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income.
- A bargain purchase gain of $9.6 million was recognized in the nine-month period.
- The Company does not provide guidance on net income or a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA guidance to net income due to high variability and complexity regarding impairments, disposition/acquisition of business interests, and income tax expenses.
- A conference call to discuss results was scheduled for November 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
- Company
- ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES INC
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- Utilities
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- Utilities - Renewable