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CBAK Energy Technology Inc (CBAT)
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CBAK Energy Technology (CBAT) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
May 07, 2026
Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)
Consensus EPS Forecast
Last Year’s EPS
-0.02
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Mar 30, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong top-line momentum, a robust turnaround in the raw materials segment (Hitrans), meaningful cash generation, major capacity additions and expanding global commercial partnerships — all signaling growth potential. Offsetting these positives were substantial margin compression, reported operating and net losses for both the quarter and full year, and timing risks as new production lines ramp. Management frames the losses as temporary, driven by strategic investments and capacity transitions that should unlock larger scale and improved margins in 2026–2027.
Company Guidance
Management guided that consolidated sales should hit a record high in 2026 as new capacity ramps complete — the Dalian 40135 line (2.3 GWh commissioned end‑2025) is in intensive ramp with demand > supply and is expected to finish ramping in H1 2026, while Nanjing added two Phase II lines (+3.0 GWh to complement 1.5 GWh Phase I) targeted to reach full capacity in early 2027 (management hopes H2 2026 if possible). They expect gross margins, which compressed to 7.3% in Q4 and 9.4% for FY2025 (vs. 13.1% and 23.7% prior year), to gradually recover in 2H 2026 and improve for full‑year 2026 as yields and fixed‑cost absorption normalize. Management pointed to Hitrans’ momentum (FY revenue $89.21M, +123% YoY) and planned capacity additions — a 10,000 MT cathode plant and 37,000 MT precursor facility with the cathode plant slated for full operation in H1 2027 — as additional upside, reiterated balance sheet strength ($75.68M cash, $48.55M net cash from operations, $44.65M capex spent in 2025), noted R&D of $15.8M (up 21%) to accelerate large‑format and sodium‑ion programs, and flagged export tax rebate cuts (13%→9%→6%→0% by Jan 2027) as a driver of their Malaysia localization plan (subsidiary incorporated Apr 30, 2025).
Quarterly Revenue Surge
Consolidated net revenue for Q4 2025 rose 131.8% year-over-year to $58.80 million, demonstrating strong near-term top-line momentum.
Full-Year Revenue Growth
Consolidated net revenue for FY2025 reached $195.19 million, an 11% increase versus 2024.
Raw Materials (Hitrans) Turnaround
Hitrans full-year revenue surged 123% year-over-year to $89.21 million. Q4 Hitrans revenue was $27.98 million, up 944.1% year-over-year, driven by an upward raw material pricing cycle and increased downstream orders.
Strong LEV and REV Growth
LEV revenues in Q4 skyrocketed 524.2% to $12.92 million. Revenue from REV (full year) increased 252% year-over-year to $36.36 million, reflecting rapid adoption in two-wheeler and related markets.
Battery Business Revenue Expansion
Battery segment revenue in Q4 was $30.82 million, up 35.8% year-over-year; full year Battery business contributed $105.98 million to consolidated revenue.
Cash Generation and Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents plus restricted cash totaled $75.68 million at December 31, 2025 (up from $60.79 million at end-2024). Net cash provided by operating activities was $48.55 million for FY2025 versus $39.70 million in 2024.
Capacity Additions and Product Launches
Commissioned a new 40135 product line with 2.3 GWh capacity at Dalian (end of 2025). Nanjing Phase II added 2 new production lines adding 3.0 GWh (complements 1.5 GWh Phase I). Company reports demand for 40135 far exceeds current supply.
Strategic Vertical Integration and Asset Investment
Invested $44.65 million in capital expenditures in 2025 to equip new facilities (Dalian, Nanjing, Zhejiang, Anhui). Hitrans is building a 10,000 MT cathode plant and 37,000 MT precursor facility (targeted operation starting 2026–H1 2027).
Commercial Partnerships and Market Expansion
Forged strategic relationships with SPIRO (Africa, now a top-5 customer), and international blue-chip clients including Anker Innovation, Scania (Posida), Ather Energy, Schneider ACE Battery and Inverted Energy; expanded presence in India, Vietnam (DAT) and Africa.
Corporate and Supply-Chain Measures
Incorporated Malaysian subsidiary on April 30, 2025 to localize supply chains and hedge against PRC export tax rebate phase-outs. Shareholders approved redomicile from Nevada to Cayman to streamline operations.
Non-Operating Income Support
Other income rose to $8.27 million for FY2025, including a $5.0 million compensation payment collected from a cancelled customer order, providing a one-time boost to the income statement.

CBAK Energy Technology (CBAT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CBAT Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
May 07, 2026
2026 (Q1)
- / -
-0.02
Mar 30, 2026
2025 (Q4)
-0.03 / -0.08
-0.05-60.00% (-0.03)
Nov 10, 2025
2025 (Q3)
-0.03 / 0.03
0
Aug 18, 2025
2025 (Q2)
-0.04 / -0.03
-0.030.00% (0.00)
May 19, 2025
2025 (Q1)
0.00 / -0.02
0.11-118.18% (-0.13)
Mar 17, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.01 / -0.05
-0.04-25.00% (-0.01)
Nov 12, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.07 / 0.00
0.07
Aug 09, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.07 / -0.03
-0.030.00% (0.00)
May 10, 2024
2024 (Q1)
-0.01 / 0.11
-0.02650.00% (+0.13)
Mar 15, 2024
2023 (Q4)
0.01 / -0.04
-0.1266.67% (+0.08)
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CBAT Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Mar 30, 2026
$0.81$0.79-2.94%
Nov 10, 2025
$0.88$0.92+5.12%
Aug 18, 2025
$0.99$1.05+6.28%
May 19, 2025
$0.87$0.81-7.68%
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