Andrew J. Marsh
Analyst · Oppenheimer
Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us. As we begin, I want to reaffirm the business priorities we set forth under Project Quantum Leap. Priorities that continue to guide every decision we make. Item one, drive gross margin improvements through operational efficiencies, cost reductions and improved pricing discipline. Two, streamline our operations by consolidating facilities, optimizing our manufacturing footprint and accelerating productivity gains. Three, strengthening the reliability and performance of our service business, combining unit level improvements with better pricing models. Four, expand our hydrogen generation network while improving the cost structure of hydrogen supply. Five, advance our electrolyzer business by building a robust sales funnel and securing early-stage agreements ahead of customers' final investment decisions. And six, maintain strict cash discipline to bridge to positive EBITDAS in the fourth quarter of 2026. This quarter marks another important step forward to delivering on these commitments, both operationally and financially. Our team continues to execute with discipline, and the results we're sharing today reflect meaningful progress towards the long-term goals we've outlined. We closed the second quarter with $174 million in revenue, up 21% year-over-year, driven by strong demand across our GenDrive, GenFuel and GenEco platforms. Electrolyzer sales more than tripled from a year ago, reaching roughly $45 million in the quarter, underscoring the growing role of GenEco as the preferred choice for industrial scale applications. Gross margins improved dramatically, moving from negative 92% in Q2 of last year to negative 31% this quarter. The improvement is a result of deliberate action, better service execution, competitive hydrogen pricing and product cost reductions. Service performance is being driven by a combination of unit level improvements and pricing adjustments, and we see a clear path for continued progress in the quarters ahead. Project Quantum Leap remains central to these gains as we streamline our operations, consolidate facilities and drive efficiencies across the business. We remain on track for gross margin neutrality by Q4 with tangible steps in place to get there. Our hydrogen plants in Georgia and Louisiana are performing well and the recently executed hydrogen supply agreement will deliver substantial and certain cost savings in the second half of the year. Pricing adjustments, particularly in service are adding resilience to our margin profile while maintaining strong customer relationships. On the sales front, we are on pace for approximately $700 million in revenue this year. Looking further ahead, our electrolyzer pipeline is robust. Some additional deals are expected to close this year, while several major contracts are moving towards final investment decisions in 2026. We are also actively pursuing pre-FID agreements to secure value earlier in the process. In material handling, we added new customer sites this quarter, and our refreshed value proposition is more compelling than ever. A little known fact, we have already removed the equivalent of a medium-sized power plant from the grid as customers have transitioned to hydrogen. Many applications today require significant electrical power, such as a large-scale refrigeration system, and our solution succeeds in either removing that demand from the grid entirely or time shifting it to periods when the grid is less stressed. This not only lowers operational costs from customers, but also enhances energy reliability and sustainability. From a policy standpoint, recent congressal legislation has provided long-term clarity on the 45V production tax credit and the 48E investment tax credit. This is a meaningful tailwind that aligns perfectly with our strategy to expand hydrogen production and leverage tax credit monetization to improve capital efficiencies. On the DOE loan, we continue to work constructively with the loan program office to align with evolving priorities. We remain confident in our ability to begin construction on DOE supported projects before the end of the year, accelerating the expansion of our hydrogen generation network. We've also maintained strong cash discipline in the quarter. Net cash in operating and investing activities declined over 40% year-over-year. We ended the quarter with over $140 million in cash and have access to more than $300 million in additional debt capacity. Stepping back, Plug today is executing with focus, delivering measurable results and building the foundation for profitable growth. Our product portfolio from electrolyzers to fuel cells to our hydrogen network position us as a leader in a hydrogen economy that is gaining real momentum. The work we're doing now isn't just about meeting quarterly targets. It's about ensuring Plug as the premier hydrogen solution provider for years to come. I have with me Paul, Sanjay and Jose, and we're now open to take questions.