Nextpower Raises FY26 Revenue Outlook to $3.5B, Authorizes $500M Buyback

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Nextpower reported Q3 FY26 revenue of $909 million, a 34% increase year-over-year, and GAAP net income of $131 million, up 12% from a year ago, while adjusted EBITDA rose 15% to $214 million. The company raised FY26 revenue guidance to $3.425–3.5 billion and authorized a $500 million share repurchase program.

1. Third-Quarter Financial Results Exceed Estimates and Guidance Raised

Nextpower reported Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue of $909 million, a 34% year-over-year increase driven by strength in solar tracker systems and bundled project solutions. GAAP gross profit rose 20% to $288 million, while GAAP net income climbed 12% to $131 million, representing a 14.4% margin. Adjusted EBITDA reached $214 million, up 15% year-over-year. Management attributed outperformance to robust demand across North America and Europe and favorable customer response to expanded product offerings. The company raised its full-year revenue outlook to a range of $3.425–$3.500 billion and increased projected GAAP net income to $525–$540 million, reflecting confidence in backlog conversion and operational efficiency.

2. Equity Markets Reward Beat-and-Raise With Record High and Analyst Upgrades

Nextpower’s shares surged following the earnings beat and guidance lift, recording their best single-day percentage gain since November and briefly trading at a fresh all-time high. Trading volume in the options market quadrupled, led by bullish call activity. KeyBanc upgraded its rating to overweight and raised its price target, joining three other firms that lifted targets on the same day. Of the 28 analysts covering the name, 21 maintain a buy or stronger recommendation, underscoring broad investor confidence in Nextpower’s growth trajectory.

3. Balance Sheet Strength Underpins Share Repurchase and Investment-Grade Rating

The company ended the quarter with $953 million in cash and equivalents and zero debt, enabling a newly authorized $500 million share repurchase program over three years. Operating cash flow totaled $391 million year-to-date. Fitch assigned an investment-grade credit rating, citing disciplined capital allocation and robust free cash generation. Management emphasized that the repurchase program provides flexibility to return capital while preserving financial headroom for strategic investments in product innovation and international expansion.

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