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Array Technologies, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 25 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 6 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year revenue rose about 40%: Full-year revenue was $1,284.1 million, up from $915.8 million. Fourth-quarter revenue was $226.0 million, against $275.2 million. The prior release had guided full-year revenue to $1.25 billion to $1.28 billion. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell in the quarter: Adjusted EBITDA was $11.2 million in the fourth quarter, against $45.2 million. For the full year it was $187.6 million, against $173.6 million. Source
  • DuraTrack introduced to global markets: Management introduced DuraTrack wind-stow technology to global markets, citing customer demand for its patented energy performance. Source
  • Orderbook reached $2.2 billion: Total executed contracts and awarded orders were $2.2 billion at December 31, 2025, including about $100 million for APA. The prior release gave $1.9 billion at September 30, excluding APA. Source
  • Adjusted gross margin declined: Adjusted gross margin was 24.5% in the fourth quarter, against 29.8% a year earlier, and 27.0% for the year, against 34.1%. Reported gross margin was 8.6% in the quarter, against 28.5%. Source
  • Inventory charge on H250 phase-out: A one-time $29.5 million inventory valuation charge covers phase-out of STI H250 inventory that is not SmarTrack compatible. It is included in fourth-quarter gross margin and net loss. Source
  • 2026 revenue, EBITDA and EPS ranges: Full-year 2026 guidance covers revenue of $1.4 billion to $1.5 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $200 million to $230 million, and adjusted net income per common share of $0.65 to $0.75. Source

“ARRAY closed out an exceptional year in which we further demonstrated the resilience and agility of our business.”

Array Technologies, Inc., press release

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcefull year 2026$1.4 billion to $1.5 billionNew
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$200 million to $230 millionNew
Adjusted net income per common share Sourcefull year 2026$0.65 to $0.75New
Revenue split between halves Source2026, first half versus second halfroughly 40:60New
Revenue Sourcefirst quarter 2026approximately $200 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefirst quarter 2026decline slightly from 4Q 2025New

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Full-year 2026 guidance given for revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income per common share. Source
  • New guidance: First-quarter 2026 revenue guidance given, with Adjusted EBITDA expected to decline slightly from fourth-quarter 2025. Source
  • New: DuraTrack wind-stow technology introduced to global markets. Source
  • New: Strategic imperatives introduced for 2026, covering innovating the future, the international business and culture. Source
  • New: Revolving credit facility upsized and extended. Source
  • New: Orderbook now includes APA; the prior release said it would be updated to include APA at year-end. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Full-year revenue rose about 40%: Full-year revenue was $1,284.1 million, up from $915.8 million. Fourth-quarter revenue was $226.0 million, against $275.2 million. The prior release had guided full-year revenue to $1.25 billion to $1.28 billion. Source
  • Net loss to common shareholders grew: Net loss to common shareholders was $161.2 million in the fourth quarter, against $141.2 million a year earlier. For the full year it was $112.0 million, against $296.1 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell in the quarter: Adjusted EBITDA was $11.2 million in the fourth quarter, against $45.2 million. For the full year it was $187.6 million, against $173.6 million. Source
  • Adjusted diluted EPS for the year: Adjusted net loss per diluted share was $0.01 in the fourth quarter, against $0.16 a year earlier. Full-year adjusted diluted EPS was $0.67, against $0.60. Source

Products and international markets

  • DuraTrack introduced to global markets: Management introduced DuraTrack wind-stow technology to global markets, citing customer demand for its patented energy performance. Source
  • International expansion of DuraTrack: Management called international expansion of DuraTrack an important step in differentiating and optimizing its global product portfolio, bringing energy yield-advantaged technology to customers. Source
  • APA Solar acquisition cited: Management listed the strategic acquisition of APA Solar and the expansion of the product portfolio among the year's accomplishments. Source

“We remain confident in our ability to progress these initiatives through our strong operational performance, agile and diversified supply chain, and flexible capital structure, inclusive of our recently upsized and extended revolving credit facility.”

Mr. Hostetler

Demand and order book

  • Orderbook reached $2.2 billion: Total executed contracts and awarded orders were $2.2 billion at December 31, 2025, including about $100 million for APA. The prior release gave $1.9 billion at September 30, excluding APA. Source
  • Book-to-bill of 2x: Book-to-bill was 2x for total ARRAY and for APA, according to the fourth-quarter highlights. Source
  • Volume growth tied to win rates: Management said full-year volume growth of 35% outpaced broader industry trends, which it linked to differentiated technology driving win rates. Source

Margins and one-time charges

  • Adjusted gross margin declined: Adjusted gross margin was 24.5% in the fourth quarter, against 29.8% a year earlier, and 27.0% for the year, against 34.1%. Reported gross margin was 8.6% in the quarter, against 28.5%. Source
  • Inventory charge on H250 phase-out: A one-time $29.5 million inventory valuation charge covers phase-out of STI H250 inventory that is not SmarTrack compatible. It is included in fourth-quarter gross margin and net loss. Source
  • Goodwill impairment on 2022 STI deal: A non-cash goodwill impairment of $102.6 million was recorded in the quarter. The prior-year fourth quarter had recorded $74.0 million of goodwill and $91.9 million of long-lived asset impairments. Source

“We are optimistic about future demand for utility-scale solar energy and confident that our competitive differentiation and strategic vision will drive durable, long-term growth.”

Mr. Hostetler

Operating costs and legal matters

  • Adjusted G&A rose: Adjusted general and administrative expense was $45.7 million in the fourth quarter, against $37.3 million, and $162.7 million for the full year, against $140.8 million. Source
  • Warranty provision increased: The warranty provision was $17.3 million for the year, against $3.2 million. Current warranty liability was $10.8 million at year-end, against $2.1 million. The release gives no reason for the change. Source
  • Acquisition costs excluded from adjusted results: Acquisition-related expenses were $6.0 million in the fourth quarter and $18.0 million for the year, excluded from adjusted EBITDA. Restructuring of $1.2 million and a $1.1 million VAT matter were also excluded. Source
  • Securities appeal awaiting decision: Securities actions against the company and certain officers and directors were dismissed with prejudice in May 2023. The dismissal was appealed. Legal costs of $1.2 million for the year were excluded from adjusted results. Source

Cash flow and liquidity

  • Operating cash flow declined: Operating cash flow was $43.6 million in the fourth quarter, against $57.6 million, and $101.8 million for the full year, against $154.0 million. Source
  • Free cash flow and capital spending: Free cash flow was $36.2 million in the quarter and $79.8 million for the year, against $135.4 million. Purchases of property, plant and equipment were $22.0 million for the year, against $7.3 million. Source
  • Receivables and inventory reduced: Accounts receivable were $271.6 million at year-end, against $378.6 million at September 30, 2025. Inventories fell to $150.4 million from $200.8 million. Cash and equivalents were $244.4 million. Source

Capital structure and preferred stock

  • Convertible notes and term loan repaid: The company issued $345.0 million of convertible notes in 2025, paid $35.1 million for a capped call, and repaid $233.9 million of its term loan facility. Long-term debt was $658.7 million at year-end. Source
  • Series A preferred liquidation preference: Series A redeemable perpetual preferred stock is carried at $466.7 million, against a liquidation preference of $493.1 million. Preferred dividends and accretion were $59.8 million for the year. Source
  • Stockholders' deficit widened: Total stockholders' equity was a deficit of $206.3 million at year-end, against a deficit of $118.1 million a year earlier. The accumulated deficit reached $422.9 million. Source

2026 guidance and strategy

  • 2026 revenue, EBITDA and EPS ranges: Full-year 2026 guidance covers revenue of $1.4 billion to $1.5 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $200 million to $230 million, and adjusted net income per common share of $0.65 to $0.75. Source
  • Second-half weighted revenue expected: Management expects roughly a 40:60 split between first-half and second-half revenue in 2026, linked to contracting timelines affected by regulatory uncertainty through 2025. Source
  • Strategic imperatives set for 2026: Management introduced three 2026 strategic imperatives: innovating the future, elevating the international business, and advancing a customer-first culture. Source
  • Leadership team upgrade cited: Management listed upgrades to the leadership team among 2025 accomplishments. The release names no new executives. Source
  • Non-GAAP items excluded from guidance: Guidance excludes estimates for non-GAAP items such as share-based compensation and contingent consideration revaluation, which management says are inherently difficult to predict. Source

Coming up, as management said on 25 February 2026

  • Product launches planned for 2026: Management plans to launch multiple new products in the year ahead, including an integrated tracker and foundation solution and new tracker offerings. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Book-to-bill Source2x
Backlog (total executed contracts and awarded orders) Source$2.2 billion at December 31, 2025
Gross margin Source8.6% fourth quarter (adjusted 24.5%); 23.2% full year (adjusted 27.0%)

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Contracting timelines were affected by regulatory uncertainty through 2025, which management links to the 2026 revenue phasing. Source
  • Operational: Inventory valuation charge of $29.5 million from phasing out STI H250 inventory that is not SmarTrack compatible. Source
  • Financial: Non-cash goodwill impairment of $102.6 million tied to the 2022 STI acquisition. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management expects to keep excluding listed items from future non-GAAP disclosures. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.