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American Superconductor Corp.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose to $74.5 million: Revenue for the quarter was $74.5 million, against $61.4 million in the same period of fiscal 2024, an increase the company describes as over 20%. Source
  • Organic growth and Comtrafo drove sales: The company attributed the year-over-year increase to organic growth and the Comtrafo acquisition, which contributed results only from the final weeks of the quarter. Source
  • Tax benefit lifted net income: Net income includes a $113.1 million tax benefit from releasing a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset, which management described as discrete. Source
  • Gross margin rose to $22.9 million: Gross margin was $22.9 million against $16.3 million a year earlier. The company stated that gross margin exceeded 30%. Source
  • Cash balance reached $147.1 million: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $147.1 million at December 31, 2025, compared with $85.4 million at March 31, 2025. Source
  • Bookings tied to market demand: Management attributed bookings to market demand and described the 12-month backlog as robust. Source

“We grew revenue by more than 20% year-over-year, and marked our sixth consecutive quarter of profitability and our tenth of non-GAAP profitability.”

Daniel P. McGahn, Chairman, President, and CEO, AMSC

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcefourth quarter ending March 31, 2026exceed $80.0 millionNew
Net income (GAAP) Sourcefourth quarter ending March 31, 2026exceed $3.0 million, or $0.07 per shareNew
Non-GAAP net income Sourcefourth quarter ending March 31, 2026exceed $8.0 million, or $0.17 per shareNew
Stock-based compensation Sourcefourth quarter ending March 31, 20263.9 (million, forecast reconciliation)New
Shares outstanding Sourcefourth quarter ending March 31, 202645.9 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Fourth-quarter guidance for revenue, net income and non-GAAP net income appears in this release; the prior release gave guidance for the third quarter only. Source
  • New: The company reported that the Comtrafo acquisition closed on December 5, 2025, and contributed partial results in the final weeks of the quarter. Source
  • New: A $113.1 million tax benefit from releasing a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset was recorded in the quarter. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose to $74.5 million: Revenue for the quarter was $74.5 million, against $61.4 million in the same period of fiscal 2024, an increase the company describes as over 20%. Source
  • Organic growth and Comtrafo drove sales: The company attributed the year-over-year increase to organic growth and the Comtrafo acquisition, which contributed results only from the final weeks of the quarter. Source
  • Tax benefit lifted net income: Net income includes a $113.1 million tax benefit from releasing a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset, which management described as discrete. Source
  • GAAP net income and per-share figures: GAAP net income was $117.8 million against $2.5 million a year earlier. Basic EPS was $2.68 and diluted EPS $2.62, against $0.07 and $0.06 in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Non-GAAP net income reached $123.5 million: Non-GAAP net income was $123.5 million, or $2.81 per share basic, compared with $6.0 million, or $0.16 per share, a year earlier. Source

Segment revenue: Grid and Wind

  • Grid revenue grew to $63.2 million: Grid revenue was $63.2 million for the quarter against $52.3 million a year earlier, and $177.6 million for nine months against $131.6 million. Source
  • Wind revenue rose to $11.3 million: Wind revenue was $11.3 million for the quarter against $9.1 million, and $35.1 million for nine months against $24.6 million. Source
  • Nine-month total revenue reported: Total revenue for the nine months was $212.7 million, compared with $156.2 million in the prior-year period. Source

“Revenue through the past nine months nearly matches our total revenue for the entire prior fiscal year, highlighting our company's financial and end-market momentum.”

Daniel P. McGahn, Chairman, President, and CEO, AMSC

Business lines and products

  • Grid systems and engineering services: Gridtec Solutions provide engineering planning services and advanced grid systems intended to optimize network reliability, efficiency and performance. Source
  • Ship protection for navy fleets: Marinetec Solutions provide ship protection systems and are being developed into propulsion and power management solutions for fleets. Source
  • Wind turbine controls and engineering: Windtecc Solutions supply wind turbine electronic controls and systems, plus design and engineering services aimed at reducing the cost of wind energy. Source

Costs, margins and operating expenses

  • Gross margin rose to $22.9 million: Gross margin was $22.9 million against $16.3 million a year earlier. The company stated that gross margin exceeded 30%. Source
  • R&D and SG&A expenses increased: Research and development expense was $3.5 million, against $3.0 million, and selling, general and administrative expense was $15.4 million, against $11.6 million. Source
  • Operating income rose to $3.4 million: Operating income was $3.4 million, compared with $1.3 million a year earlier. Nine-month operating income was $12.0 million, against an operating loss of $2.7 million. Source

Cash, borrowing and cash flow

  • Cash balance reached $147.1 million: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $147.1 million at December 31, 2025, compared with $85.4 million at March 31, 2025. Source
  • Nine-month operating cash flow lower: Net cash provided by operating activities was $13.9 million for the nine months, compared with $22.0 million a year earlier. Source
  • Acquisition cash outflow rose: Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $72.1 million for the nine months, against $29.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • Public equity offering proceeds: Proceeds from a public equity offering, net of offering expenses, were $124.5 million for the nine months. Source
  • No share repurchases this period: The nine-month statement shows no treasury stock repurchases in fiscal 2025, against $126 thousand in the prior-year period. Debt repayment was $0.9 million. Source

Acquisition and balance sheet

  • Goodwill and intangibles increased: Goodwill was $166.4 million at December 31, 2025, against $48.2 million at March 31, 2025. Intangibles, net, were $13.9 million, against $5.9 million. Source
  • Contingent consideration liability appears: Contingent consideration of $34.7 million appears on the December 31, 2025 balance sheet. The March 31, 2025 balance sheet shows none. Source
  • Deferred tax assets rose to $117.3 million: Deferred tax assets were $117.3 million at December 31, 2025, against $1.2 million at March 31, 2025. Source

Demand and the order book

  • Bookings tied to market demand: Management attributed bookings to market demand and described the 12-month backlog as robust. Source
  • Deferred revenue increased: Current deferred revenue was $72.7 million, against $66.8 million at March 31, 2025. Long-term deferred revenue was $16.7 million, against $9.3 million. Source
  • Receivables and inventory higher: Accounts receivable were $62.6 million, against $46.2 million, and inventory was $105.4 million, against $71.2 million, at the two balance sheet dates. Source

Shares and stock compensation

  • Shares outstanding increased: Shares outstanding were 47,612,285 at December 31, 2025, against 39,484,185 at March 31, 2025. Source
  • Diluted share count for the quarter: Weighted average diluted shares were 44.9 million for the quarter, against 38.5 million a year earlier. Basic shares were 44.0 million, against 37.7 million. Source
  • Stock-based compensation rose: Stock-based compensation was $3.8 million for the quarter and $12.1 million for nine months, against $2.9 million and $4.9 million. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
12-month backlog Sourceover $250 million

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