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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    Genie Energy Q2 FY26 earnings call GNE

    Aug 6, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Genie Energy Q2 FY26 — Strong Bottom Line and Strategic Growth Investments

    Genie Energy delivered strong bottom-line results in Q2 FY26, driven by normalized wholesale energy markets for its retail segment and profitability in its energy services. The company strategically invested in higher lifetime value customer acquisitions despite increased costs and advanced growth initiatives in solar, energy brokerage, and plastic recycling. Management aims to boost cash generation and continue shareholder returns through dividends and opportunistic stock repurchases.

    Highlights

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    • Consolidated gross profit increased 43.4% to $33.7 million, with gross margin rising to 33.5%.

    • Consolidated income from operations increased $4.3 million to $6.5 million.

    • Consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased $4.5 million to $7.5 million.

    • Net income attributable to common stockholders was $11.4 million or $0.43 per diluted share, up from $2.3 million or $0.09 per share year-over-year.

    • GRE achieved a 32.2% gross margin, comparable to its long-term historical average, driving a 108.3% increase in income from operations to $8.3 million.

    Concerns

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    • Consolidated revenue decreased 4.6% to $100.4 million.

    • GRE's top line declined 5%, reflecting the expiration of aggregation deals and a reduction in RCEs to 345,000 from 413,000 year-over-year.

    • Kilowatt hours sold by GRE decreased 17%, and therms sold decreased 23%.

    • Consolidated SG&A increased 28% to $27.2 million due to a mix shift towards higher-cost customer acquisition channels.

    • GREW had a loss from operations of $200,000 and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $97,000 in Q2 2025 (prior period comparison).

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Consolidated
    Consolidated results driven by strong margin and adjusted EBITDA expansion at GRE and profitability at GREW.
    Gross profit: $33.7 million (up 43.4% YoY)Income from operations: $6.5 million (up $4.3 million YoY)Adjusted EBITDA: $7.5 million (up $4.5 million YoY)Net income attributable to common stockholders: $11.4 millionDiluted EPS: $0.43
    		$100.4 million-4.6%—Gross margin: 33.5%
    Genie Retail Energy (GRE)
    Top line declined due to expiration of low-margin aggregation deals. Gross margin returned to historical range due to normalized commodity market conditions, significantly improving profitability.
    Gross profit: $30.3 million (up 42.2% YoY)Income from operations: $8.3 million (up 108.3% YoY)Adjusted EBITDA: $8.7 million (up 96.7% YoY)RCEs served: 345,000 (down from 413,000 YoY)Meters served: 363,000 (down from 419,000 YoY)Gross new customers added: 65,000 (vs 70,000 YoY)Electricity revenue: $83.6 million (down 7% YoY)Electricity contribution to GRE revenue: 89%Kilowatt hours sold: decreased 17%Revenue per kilowatt hour sold: increased 12%Natural gas revenue: $10.6 million (decreased 16.2% YoY)Therms sold: decreased 23%Revenue per therm sold: increased 50%
    		$94.1 million-4.9%—Gross margin: 32.2%
    Genie Renewables, Environmental, and Beyond (GREW)
    Achieved profitability driven by increased contributions from Diversegy and Genie Solar, despite continued investment in early-stage growth initiatives like Roded.
    Gross profit: $3.3 million (up 55% YoY)Income from operations: $100,000 (from loss of $200,000 YoY)Adjusted EBITDA: $300,000 (from loss of $97,000 YoY)Diversegy book of business growth: double-digit annualized growth rate
    		$6.3 millionflat—Positive EBITDA

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted EBITDA
    $7.5 millionup $4.5 million YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA.

    Net income attributable to common stockholders
    $11.4 millionup from $2.3 million YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Consolidated net income attributable to Genie common stockholders.

    Diluted EPS
    $0.43up from $0.09 YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Consolidated diluted earnings per share.

    Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable equity securities
    $204.3 million
    Q2 FY26

    Total cash and investments on the balance sheet.

    Working capital
    $199.6 million
    Q2 FY26
    Net debt
    $6.8 million
    Q2 FY26
    Share repurchases
    $659,000
    Q2 FY26
    Quarterly dividend paid
    $2 million
    Q2 FY26

    Regular quarterly dividend.

    SG&A
    $27.2 millionincreased 28% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Consolidated SG&A.

    Customer acquisition expense
    increased materially
    Q2 FY26

    Total customer acquisition expense.

    Other income
    —
    Q2 FY26

    Reflects the change in value of other investments, primarily from investing balance sheet cash.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Retail sales growth-5%%

    Deals & partnerships

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    VerraCertification as a producer of plastic credits through Verra's Plastic Waste Reduced Standard program

    Roded was certified as a producer of plastic credits through Verra's Plastic Waste Reduced Standard program, a global platform to incentivize businesses to utilize the vast quantities of waste plastic.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Customer base contraction due to aggregation deal expirationOver the past year (Q2 FY25 to Q2 FY26)

    GRE RCEs decreased from 413,000 to 345,000; GRE meters decreased from 419,000 to 363,000. GRE revenue decreased 4.9% to $94.1 million.

    Mitigation: Focus on higher lifetime value customers through higher-cost acquisition channels; diversification into newer markets like Texas power and California gas.

    Increased customer acquisition expenseQ2 FY26

    Consolidated SG&A increased 28% to $27.2 million. Total customer acquisition expense increased materially.

    Mitigation: Strategic shift to acquire higher lifetime value customers, which are expected to provide a tailwind in coming quarters.

    Underperformance of low-cost customer acquisition channelsQ2 FY26

    Low-cost channels underperformed, leading to increased investment in higher-cost channels.

    Mitigation: Prioritizing higher-cost channels to acquire higher lifetime value customers and diversify the customer base.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Impact of new community solar project

    Starting in Q3 FY26
    CurrentSecond community solar project in New York State turned on late in Q2 FY26.
    TargetPositive impact on results.

    Why it matters

    Verifies the contribution of new renewable energy assets to GREW's profitability and growth.

    At Genie Solar, we turned on our second community solar project in New York State late in the second quarter, and that will positively impact results starting in the third quarter.

    Q&A highlights

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    The analyst asked for clarification on the significant impact of "other income" on the bottom line and its expected trend.

    Avi Goldin explained that "other income" primarily reflects changes in the value of investments made from the company's strong cash position. He noted it's difficult to predict but hopes it continues to be positive.

    “So the other income line reflects the change in value of other investments that we have, primarily when we invest balance sheet cash. So as you're aware, we have a very strong cash position. So when we make investments that are to use that cash position to get value, those flow through the other investment line.”

    asked by Matvey Tayts · answered by Avi Goldin

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Genie Retail Energy (GRE) Performance

    GRE's gross margin returned to historical levels (32.2%) due to normalized wholesale energy markets, significantly improving its bottom line. Revenue declined 5% to $94.1 million, primarily from the expiration of low-margin aggregation deals, which minimally impacted profitability. The customer base contracted to 345,000 RCEs and 363,000 meters from 413,000 RCEs and 419,000 meters a year prior.

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    Customer Acquisition Strategy

    Genie increased investment in higher-cost customer acquisition channels, leading to a 28% rise in consolidated SG&A to $27.2 million. This strategic shift aims to build a base of higher lifetime value customers and diversify the customer base, particularly in newer markets like Texas power and California gas. Lower-cost channels underperformed, prompting the focus on more expensive, higher-margin customer acquisitions.

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    Genie Renewables, Environmental, and Beyond (GREW) Growth

    GREW's revenue was flat year-over-year at $6.3 million but achieved positive EBITDA of $300,000 and income from operations of $100,000. This was driven by strong contributions from Diversegy, its energy brokerage, and Genie Solar. Diversegy is expanding its book of business at a double-digit annualized growth rate, leveraging AI for customer acquisition, and generating revenue over multi-year contracts.

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    Genie Solar Expansion

    The company activated its second community solar project in New York State late in Q2, which is expected to positively impact results starting in Q3. Genie Solar, along with Diversegy, is described as a more mature business within GREW, already generating cash.

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    Roded (Plastic Recycling) Progress

    Roded, utilizing patented recycling technology, expanded production in Israel to meet strong local demand for its pallet products, nearing current facility capacity. The Israeli Minister of Environment committed to underwriting a material portion of a larger manufacturing plant. Roded is diversifying revenue by preparing to manufacture a second product from recycled plastic and was certified as a producer of plastic credits through Verra's Plastic Waste Reduced Standard program, enhancing profitability through credit monetization.

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    International Expansion for Roded

    Roded is actively pursuing international expansion, having identified several potential manufacturing sites in the Southeastern U.S. The company is working to select a final site, hire key managers, and design initial pallet products for the North American market, indicating a significant growth opportunity in a larger market.

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    Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation

    Genie Energy maintains a strong balance sheet with $204.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable equity securities, and minimal net debt of $6.8 million. The company repurchased 47,000 shares of Class B common stock for $659,000 and paid $2 million in quarterly dividends, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

    AI-generated summary of the company’s earnings call. Not investment advice.