Vivint Solar Reports Upbeat Q2 Earnings

Following declines in three straight quarters, Vivint Solar looks to recover following failed acquisition by SunEdison.

LEHI, Utah – Vivint Solar (NYSE: VSLR) reported second quarter revenue of $34.9 million on Monday, beating analysts’ consensus estimate of $24.9 million.

The nation’s the second-largest U.S. solar panel installer reported earnings per share of 49 cents for the quarter, down from 85 cents in the same period in 2015. Analysts estimates compiled by Bloomberg expected a loss of 56 cents per share.

Vivint Solar reported it added 61 megawatts of rooftop solar panels in the second quarter, just outpacing its 60-megawatt target. By comparison, installations eclipsed 55 megawatts in the first quarter.

The company has struggled mightily since agreeing to be acquired by SunEdison last year. The roughly $2 billion transaction was never completed and Vivint Solar canceled it in March, calling the process a “distraction” that hindered growth. The second quarter performance marks a key reversal as the company had posted three straight quarterly declines.

“It will take some time before we get to a course and speed that I am proud of,” Vivint Solar CEO David Bywater said in a conference call Monday.

Net income dipped to $12.4 million, or 11 cents per share, in the second quarter, down from $13.7 million, or 12 cents per share, the year prior.

If you enjoyed this article and want to receive more valuable industry content like this, click here to sign up for our FREE digital newsletters!

About the Author

Contact:

Although Bosch’s name is quite familiar to those in the security industry, his previous experience has been in daily newspaper journalism. Prior to joining SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION in 2006, he spent 15 years with the Los Angeles Times, where he performed a wide assortment of editorial responsibilities, including feature and metro department assignments as well as content producing for latimes.com. Bosch is a graduate of California State University, Fresno with a degree in Mass Communication & Journalism. In 2007, he successfully completed the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association’s National Training School coursework to become a Certified Level I Alarm Technician.

Security Is Our Business, Too

For professionals who recommend, buy and install all types of electronic security equipment, a free subscription to Commercial Integrator + Security Sales & Integration is like having a consultant on call. You’ll find an ideal balance of technology and business coverage, with installation tips and techniques for products and updates on how to add to your bottom line.

A FREE subscription to the top resource for security and integration industry will prove to be invaluable.

Subscribe Today!

Get Our Newsletters