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Clean Energy Fuels Corp.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 24 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 8 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue was $112.3 million: Revenue was $112.3 million for the quarter, up from $109.3 million a year earlier and $106.1 million in the third quarter. Full-year revenue was $424.8 million, against $415.9 million. Source
  • Net loss widened to $43.0 million: GAAP net loss attributable to Clean Energy was $43.0 million, or $0.20 per share, against $30.2 million, or $0.13 per share, a year earlier. Non-GAAP income per share was $0.00, against $0.02. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $15.7 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $15.7 million, against $23.6 million a year earlier. For 2025 it was $67.6 million, against $76.6 million for 2024. Source
  • RNG gallons up 3.4 percent: RNG gallons sold were 64.1 million in the quarter, up 3.4 percent from 62.0 million a year earlier. Full-year RNG gallons were 237.4 million, against 236.7 million in 2024. Source
  • Amazon warrant charges cut revenue: Non-cash Amazon warrant charges reduced revenue by $14.6 million, against $18.0 million a year earlier and $16.8 million in the third quarter. Full-year charges were $66.1 million, against $60.8 million. Source
  • Long-term debt paid down $65 million: The company partially paid down long-term debt by $65 million using available cash and investments. Long-term debt was $226.7 million at year end, against $265.3 million at December 31, 2024. Source
  • 2026 GAAP net loss guided: The company expects a 2026 GAAP net loss attributable to Clean Energy of about $71 million to $66 million. It assumes about $47 million of Amazon warrant charges and no unrealized gains or losses on truck financing contracts. Source
  • 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guided $70 to $75 million: Adjusted EBITDA for 2026 is estimated at $70 million to $75 million. The estimate excludes acquisitions, divestitures, new joint ventures and other extraordinary events, and adds back estimated Amazon warrant charges. Source

“2025 saw significant retreats by other alternative solutions, but the number of transit buses, refuse trucks and heavy-duty trucks operating on RNG all grew throughout the year, resulting in the increase in our gallons sold.”

Andrew J. Littlefair, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
GAAP net loss attributable to Clean Energy Source2026$(71) million to $(66) millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA Source2026$70 million to $75 millionNew
Amazon warrant charges Source2026approximately $47 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to fuel distribution Source2026$ 67,000 - 69,900New
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to RNG upstream Source2026$ 3,000 - 5,100New
Interest expense Source202624,500New
Depreciation and amortization Source202649,000New
Stock-based compensation Source202611,000New

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Management gave 2026 guidance for GAAP net loss, Adjusted EBITDA and related items. The previous release gave 2025 guidance instead. Source
  • New: The South Fork Dairy RNG facility in Dimmitt, Texas was completed in the fourth quarter of 2025. Source
  • New: The company partially paid down long-term debt by $65 million using available cash and investments. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue was $112.3 million: Revenue was $112.3 million for the quarter, up from $109.3 million a year earlier and $106.1 million in the third quarter. Full-year revenue was $424.8 million, against $415.9 million. Source
  • Net loss widened to $43.0 million: GAAP net loss attributable to Clean Energy was $43.0 million, or $0.20 per share, against $30.2 million, or $0.13 per share, a year earlier. Non-GAAP income per share was $0.00, against $0.02. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $15.7 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $15.7 million, against $23.6 million a year earlier. For 2025 it was $67.6 million, against $76.6 million for 2024. Source
  • Full-year net loss was $222.0 million: Full-year 2025 net loss attributable to Clean Energy was $222.0 million, or $1.01 per share, against $83.1 million, or $0.37 per share, for 2024. Source

Segment results

  • Fuel distribution Adjusted EBITDA lower: Adjusted EBITDA attributable to fuel distribution was $17.6 million in the quarter, against $27.1 million a year earlier. For 2025 it was $79.6 million, against $88.9 million for 2024. Source
  • Fuel distribution net loss increased: Net loss attributable to fuel distribution was $37.7 million in the quarter, against $24.6 million a year earlier. For 2025 it was $200.8 million, against $67.5 million for 2024. Source
  • RNG upstream Adjusted EBITDA loss: RNG upstream Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Clean Energy was a $1.9 million loss for the quarter, against a $3.5 million loss a year earlier. For 2025 it was a $12.0 million loss, against $12.3 million. Source

“This is a testament to Clean Energy’s leadership position in the alternative fuel space and the product that we offer - RNG - being seen as the most viable, affordable, and ready-now clean fuel solution for fleets.”

Andrew J. Littlefair, President and Chief Executive Officer

Volumes and product revenue

  • RNG gallons up 3.4 percent: RNG gallons sold were 64.1 million in the quarter, up 3.4 percent from 62.0 million a year earlier. Full-year RNG gallons were 237.4 million, against 236.7 million in 2024. Source
  • Total fuel volume rose to 80.6 million: Conventional natural gas volume was 16.5 million GGEs in both quarters. Total fuel volume was 80.6 million GGEs, against 78.5 million, and 300.1 million for 2025 against 297.5 million. Source
  • RIN and LCFS revenue declined: RIN and LCFS revenue was $12.9 million, against $13.5 million a year earlier. RIN revenue fell $0.1 million on lower RIN credit prices, and LCFS credits fell $0.5 million on a lower LCFS price. Source
  • AFTC revenue ended in 2024: AFTC revenue was $6.1 million in Q4 2024 and $0.2 million in Q4 2025. The credit expired on December 31, 2024. Source
  • Station construction revenue rose: Station construction revenue was $10.7 million, against $6.1 million a year earlier and $9.9 million in the third quarter. Full-year station construction sales were $34.0 million, against $25.2 million. Source

Customers and market demand

  • New fleet agreements across segments: Management said RNG adoption expanded through new agreements with transit, freight and municipal fleets, reflecting continued customer interest in near-term, scalable decarbonization solutions. Source
  • Second heavy-duty demo program launched: The company launched a second heavy-duty truck demo program using a 2026 Freightliner Cascadia Gen 5 day cab fitted with the Cummins X15N natural gas engine. Source
  • South Fork dairy RNG plant completed: Management described the South Fork plant as one of the largest RNG production plants in the U.S., with 16,000 dairy cows and capacity of about 2.6 million gallons a year. Source
  • Transportation market described as volatile: Management described the transportation market as rather volatile during the period, while stating that it was pleased with the year-end position. Source

Operating costs and interest

  • Amazon warrant charges cut revenue: Non-cash Amazon warrant charges reduced revenue by $14.6 million, against $18.0 million a year earlier and $16.8 million in the third quarter. Full-year charges were $66.1 million, against $60.8 million. Source
  • Interest expense rose on prepayment: Interest expense was $29.6 million in the quarter. It included $24.8 million of incremental interest tied to the debt prepayment and expiry of a delayed draw loan commitment, of which $17.4 million was non-cash. Source
  • Product cost of sales increased: Product cost of sales was $71.0 million, against $65.4 million a year earlier. Service cost of sales was $9.7 million, against $9.4 million, and SG&A was $30.7 million, against $28.4 million. Source
  • Depreciation and amortization rose: Depreciation and amortization in operating expenses was $11.7 million for the quarter, against $10.9 million. For 2025 it was $98.6 million, against $44.7 million. Source
  • Goodwill impairment and station removal: The 2025 results include a $64.3 million goodwill impairment, leaving goodwill at zero at year end, and $56.0 million of accelerated depreciation on LNG stations. Both are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. Source

Capital, cash and debt

  • Cash and investments fell to $156.1 million: Cash, cash equivalents (less restricted cash) and short-term investments totaled $156.1 million at December 31, 2025, against $232.2 million at September 30, 2025. Source
  • Long-term debt paid down $65 million: The company partially paid down long-term debt by $65 million using available cash and investments. Long-term debt was $226.7 million at year end, against $265.3 million at December 31, 2024. Source
  • Stockholders’ equity declined to $559.4 million: Total Clean Energy stockholders’ equity was $559.4 million at December 31, 2025, against $713.3 million a year earlier. Shares outstanding were 219.3 million. Source

2026 guidance

  • 2026 GAAP net loss guided: The company expects a 2026 GAAP net loss attributable to Clean Energy of about $71 million to $66 million. It assumes about $47 million of Amazon warrant charges and no unrealized gains or losses on truck financing contracts. Source
  • 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guided $70 to $75 million: Adjusted EBITDA for 2026 is estimated at $70 million to $75 million. The estimate excludes acquisitions, divestitures, new joint ventures and other extraordinary events, and adds back estimated Amazon warrant charges. Source
  • Fuel distribution 2026 Adjusted EBITDA range: Adjusted EBITDA attributable to fuel distribution is estimated at $67.0 million to $69.9 million for 2026. Source
  • RNG upstream 2026 Adjusted EBITDA range: Adjusted EBITDA attributable to RNG upstream is estimated at $3.0 million to $5.1 million for 2026. Source
  • Interest and depreciation estimates set: The 2026 reconciliation includes interest expense of $24.5 million, interest income of $4.8 million, and depreciation and amortization of $49.0 million. Source

Coming up, as management said on 24 February 2026

  • Annual report on Form 10-K expected: The company said it expects to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2025 on or about February 24, 2026. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Diesel and natural gas price moves could create unrealized gains or losses on truck financing customer fueling contracts, which management said could significantly affect the 2026 GAAP net loss. Source
  • Financial: Variation in the vesting of the Amazon warrant could significantly affect the estimated 2026 GAAP net loss, according to management. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said 2025 operating results came in slightly better than its expectations. 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.