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EVgo Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 9 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 lowered. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Charging revenue grew 29%: Charging network revenue was $71.8 million, up 29% year over year, extending double-digit charging revenue growth to a 19th consecutive quarter. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed: Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was a $3.5 million loss against $5.0 million; the nine-month loss was $21.6 million against $12.8 million. Source
  • Stalls in operation up 20%: Stalls in operation totaled 5,530 at September 30, 2026, against 4,590 a year earlier. Source
  • Network throughput up 8%: Network throughput was 103 GWh, up 8%; nine-month throughput was 293 GWh, up 10%. Source
  • Adjusted gross margin up 650 bps: Adjusted gross margin was 35.4% against 28.9%; GAAP gross margin was 14.9% against 13.6%. The adjusted measure excludes depreciation and share-based compensation in cost of sales. Source
  • Net capex rose to $24.2 million: Net capex was $24.2 million against $4.2 million; total capital offsets fell 52% to $10.6 million, including proceeds from the 30C transfer. Source
  • LS Power proposes $2.00 per share: The non-binding proposal from LS Power Equity Advisors seeks to acquire Class A shares it does not own, for cash, and was received November 2, 2026. Source

“This quarter we continued to expand EVgo's fast charging network and advance our path to sustainable profitability,”

Badar Khan, CEO of EVgo

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
New stalls SourceFull year 20261,075 - 1,275Lowered from 1,350 - 1,625
Total revenue SourceFull year 2026$375 - $400 millionLowered from $400 - $430 million
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull year 2026$(30) million - $(15) millionLowered from $(25) million - $(5) million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Full-year 2026 guidance lowered for new stalls, total revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • New: Board received an unsolicited, non-binding take-private proposal from LS Power Equity Advisors. Source
  • New: Sold its 2025 portfolio of 30C income tax credits, reported net of transaction costs. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Charging revenue grew 29%: Charging network revenue was $71.8 million, up 29% year over year, extending double-digit charging revenue growth to a 19th consecutive quarter. Source
  • Total revenue slightly lower: Total revenue was $91.4 million, down 1% from $92.3 million; nine-month revenue rose 7% to $283.6 million. Source
  • Net loss increased 74%: Net loss was $49.2 million against $28.4 million; net loss per Class A share was $(0.14) against $(0.09). Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed: Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was a $3.5 million loss against $5.0 million; the nine-month loss was $21.6 million against $12.8 million. Source

Charging and non-charging revenue

  • Charging gross margin rose to 39%: Charging network gross profit was $28.0 million against $19.6 million, up 42%; charging network gross margin was 39.0% against 35.2%. Source
  • EXtend revenue fell 49%: eXtend revenue was $16.2 million against $31.9 million; total non-charging revenue was $19.6 million, down 46%. Source
  • AV and ancillary revenue fell 25%: AV and ancillary revenue was $3.4 million against $4.6 million; nine-month AV and ancillary revenue rose 50%. Source

“At the same time, we are taking a disciplined approach to capital allocation by prioritizing higher-return sites, improving network utilization and implementing cost efficiencies.”

Badar Khan, CEO of EVgo

Network build and stall additions

  • Stalls in operation up 20%: Stalls in operation totaled 5,530 at September 30, 2026, against 4,590 a year earlier. Source
  • EXtend stalls grew fastest: Public network stalls reached 4,020, up 13%; eXtend stalls reached 1,390, up 58%; AV network stalls were 120, down 14%. Source
  • 160 DC fast stalls added: The company added 160 new DC fast charging stalls during the quarter. Source

Throughput and customer growth

  • Network throughput up 8%: Network throughput was 103 GWh, up 8%; nine-month throughput was 293 GWh, up 10%. Source
  • Per-stall throughput down, adjusted up: Average daily throughput per stall was 283 kWh against 295 kWh a year earlier; excluding OEM charging program throughput, it rose 7%. Source
  • Customer accounts top 1.9 million: More than 95,000 customer accounts were added in the quarter, bringing the total to over 1.9 million. Source
  • Brixmor and Regency partnerships: Relationships with two shopping-center landlords expanded, adding capacity at grocery-anchored centers. Source

“We are as confident as ever in our path to sustained, positive Adjusted EBITDA and positioning EVgo to drive long-term value for our shareholders.”

Badar Khan, CEO of EVgo

Margins and operating costs

  • Adjusted gross margin up 650 bps: Adjusted gross margin was 35.4% against 28.9%; GAAP gross margin was 14.9% against 13.6%. The adjusted measure excludes depreciation and share-based compensation in cost of sales. Source
  • G&A up 39% as reported: G&A was $60.2 million against $43.4 million; adjusted G&A was $35.9 million, up 13%, at 39.3% of revenue against 34.3%. Source
  • Impairment and disposal losses rose: Losses on disposal and impairment were $17.0 million against $4.4 million; the company excludes them from Adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • Depreciation and interest costs rose: Depreciation in cost of sales was $18.7 million, up 34%; interest expense was $4.3 million against $1.9 million. Source

Cash, capital and debt

  • Quarterly operating cash use declined: Operating cash use was $15.2 million against $22.8 million; the nine-month use was $57.1 million against $19.0 million. Source
  • GAAP capital expenditures up 33%: GAAP capital expenditures were $34.8 million against $26.2 million; nine-month capital expenditures were $99.2 million against $67.3 million. Source
  • Net capex rose to $24.2 million: Net capex was $24.2 million against $4.2 million; total capital offsets fell 52% to $10.6 million, including proceeds from the 30C transfer. Source
  • Long-term debt rose, cash fell: Noncurrent long-term debt was $312.3 million against $204.3 million at December 31, 2025; cash and equivalents were $98.7 million against $151.0 million; redeemable noncontrolling interest was $263.7 million against $502.8 million. Source

Charging technology and sites

  • NACS connectors top 290: Over 290 NACS connectors were in operation as of November 6, 2026, up from 240 as of July 31, 2026. Source
  • First v4 Supercharger site live: The first EVgo v4 Supercharger site is live in the Chicago area. Source
  • Tesla navigation shows EVgo sites: EVgo Superchargers and EVgo sites with NACS are available in Tesla navigation. Source

Take-private proposal and costs

  • LS Power proposes $2.00 per share: The non-binding proposal from LS Power Equity Advisors seeks to acquire Class A shares it does not own, for cash, and was received November 2, 2026. Source
  • Special committee reviews proposal: The Board formed a special committee of independent and disinterested directors to evaluate the proposal. Source
  • Executive transition costs recorded: Executive transition costs were $0.3 million in the quarter and $0.7 million for nine months; the severance line was a net credit of $0.3 million. Source

Coming up, as management said on 9 November 2026

  • 750 kW architecture deployments in 2027: Deployments of the next-generation charging architecture, capable of up to 750 kW, are anticipated to begin in 2027. Source
  • Board response to proposal pending: No decision has been made on the Board's response; the special committee is reviewing the LS Power proposal. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Stalls in operation Source5,530 total, up 20%
Network throughput Source103 GWh in the quarter, up 8%
Customer accounts SourceOver 1.9 million
NACS connectors in operation SourceOver 290
Average daily throughput per stall Source283 kWh per day, versus 295 a year earlier

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management stated there is no assurance that a definitive agreement for the proposed transaction will be executed, on what terms, or that it will be approved or completed. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Full-year 2026 guidance was updated in this release to ranges below the second-quarter ranges; management did not state a status against the earlier ranges. Source
  • Not stated: Earlier plan to deploy EVgo-owned and branded V4 Superchargers starting in 2026, with up to 20 stalls per site.

Other quarters

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