SolarMax reports Q1 EPS (46c) vs. 2c last year

Reports Q1 revenue $5.8M vs. $12.9M last year. David Hsu, CEO of SolarMax, stated, “Our year-over-year comparisons were impacted by two key factors. First, the exceptional revenue we reported for the first quarter of 2023 was primarily due to a one-time surge in customer demand as purchases of residential solar systems were accelerated to benefit from favorable solar rebate regulations in California in anticipation of a change in the California solar rebate regulations which became effective in April 2023. This was a unique situation that temporarily boosted our revenues last year. In addition, revenues in the first quarter of 2024 were impacted by unusually heavy and frequent rains in southern California. Additionally, as a result of the completion of our initial public offering in the first quarter of 2024, a major milestone for SolarMax, termination of forfeiture provisions of stock options resulted in a non-cash compensation expense of $17.2 million, representing the value of the stock options, which was allocated between cost of revenue and operating expense. Although this charge significantly impacted the results of our operations for the quarter, it was a one-time, non-cash event associated with the completion of our initial public offering, which has strengthened our capital structure. We remain optimistic about our growth prospects moving forward.”