Reiteration of 2025 Guidance and Wastewater Guidance Reinstatement
Energy Recovery reiterated its 2025 guidance on all metrics and reinstated its wastewater guidance, indicating confidence in its core desalination business despite macroeconomic challenges.
Share Repurchase Program
The company announced an additional share repurchase program, totaling $105 million over the past 10 months, which is expected to repurchase over 10% of outstanding shares.
Growth in Desalination and Wastewater Verticals
Contracted desalination capacity, water reuse capacity, and CO2 refrigeration installations are growing at high rates, with significant progress in the five targeted wastewater verticals.
Improved Tariff Situation in China
Reduction in tariffs enabled the execution of projects in China, leading to more than $2 million in shipments during the quarter.
New Product Developments
Development of the next-gen PX product, expected to have increased capacity and potentially higher pricing, and ongoing testing and engagement with OEMs in the CO2 segment.