Ballard Reports Q2 2025 Results
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) reported Q2 2025 financial results with revenue of $17.8 million, up 11% year-over-year. The company announced a strategic realignment targeting positive cash flow by year-end 2027, including a 30% reduction in annualized operating costs. Q2 highlights include a gross margin of (8%), a 24-point improvement YoY, and $550 million in cash reserves.
Heavy Duty Mobility revenue increased 22% to $16.1 million, driven by bus and rail deliveries. The company's restructuring plan includes workforce reductions and product portfolio simplification, with full benefits expected in 2026. Order backlog stood at $146.2 million, down 7% from Q1 2025, with a 12-month orderbook of $84.3 million.
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) ha comunicato i risultati del 2° trimestre 2025 con ricavi per $17.8 million, in aumento dell'11% su base annua. La società ha annunciato un riallineamento strategico volto a conseguire un flusso di cassa positivo entro la fine del 2027, includendo una riduzione del 30% dei costi operativi annualizzati. Tra i punti salienti del trimestre figurano un margine lordo del (8%), un miglioramento di 24 punti anno su anno, e $550 million in liquidità.
I ricavi del segmento Heavy Duty Mobility sono cresciuti del 22% raggiungendo $16.1 million, trainati dalle consegne di autobus e treni. Il piano di ristrutturazione prevede riduzioni di organico e una semplificazione del portafoglio prodotti, con benefici completi attesi nel 2026. Il portafoglio ordini era pari a $146.2 million, in calo del 7% rispetto al 1° trimestre 2025, con un carnet ordini a 12 mesi di $84.3 million.
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) presentó resultados del 2T 2025 con ingresos de $17.8 million, un aumento del 11% interanual. La compañía anunció un realineamiento estratégico dirigido a lograr un flujo de caja positivo para finales de 2027, que incluye una reducción del 30% en los costos operativos anualizados. Entre los aspectos más destacados del trimestre figuran un margen bruto de (8%), una mejora de 24 puntos interanual y $550 million en efectivo.
Los ingresos de Heavy Duty Mobility crecieron un 22% hasta $16.1 million, impulsados por entregas de autobuses y trenes. El plan de reestructuración contempla recortes de personal y simplificación del portafolio de productos, con beneficios completos esperados en 2026. El backlog de pedidos se situó en $146.2 million, un 7% menos que en el 1T 2025, y el libro de pedidos a 12 meses es de $84.3 million.
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Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) a publié ses résultats du 2e trimestre 2025 avec un chiffre d'affaires de $17.8 million, en hausse de 11 % en glissement annuel. La société a annoncé un réalignement stratégique visant à atteindre un flux de trésorerie positif d'ici la fin 2027, incluant une réduction de 30 % des coûts d'exploitation annualisés. Les faits marquants du T2 comprennent une marge brute de (8 %), une amélioration de 24 points en glissement annuel, et $550 million en liquidités.
Les revenus de la division Heavy Duty Mobility ont augmenté de 22 % pour s'établir à $16.1 million, soutenus par des livraisons d'autobus et de trains. Le plan de restructuration prévoit des réductions d'effectifs et une simplification du portefeuille produits, les bénéfices complets étant attendus en 2026. Le carnet de commandes s'élevait à $146.2 million, en baisse de 7 % par rapport au T1 2025, avec un carnet sur 12 mois de $84.3 million.
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) meldete die Finanzergebnisse für das 2. Quartal 2025 mit einem Umsatz von $17.8 million, ein Anstieg von 11% gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Das Unternehmen kündigte eine strategische Neuausrichtung an, die auf positive Cashflows bis Ende 2027 abzielt und eine Reduzierung der annualisierten Betriebskosten um 30% vorsieht. Zu den Highlights des 2. Quartals zählen eine Bruttomarge von (8%), eine Verbesserung um 24 Punkte gegenüber dem Vorjahr, und $550 million an liquiden Mitteln.
Die Umsätze im Segment Heavy Duty Mobility stiegen um 22% auf $16.1 million, getragen von Bus- und Bahnlieferungen. Der Restrukturierungsplan sieht Personalabbau und eine Vereinfachung des Produktportfolios vor, die vollen Vorteile werden für 2026 erwartet. Der Auftragsbestand belief sich auf $146.2 million, ein Rückgang von 7% gegenüber Q1 2025, mit einem 12-Monats-Auftragsbestand von $84.3 million.
- Strategic realignment targeting positive cash flow by 2027
- Revenue growth of 11% year-over-year to $17.8 million
- 24-point improvement in gross margin year-over-year
- Strong cash position of $550 million with no bank debt
- 27% reduction in Cash Operating Costs
- Heavy Duty Mobility revenue up 22% year-over-year
- Negative gross margin of (8%) despite improvement
- Net loss of $24.3 million in Q2
- Weak order intake of only $8.3 million in Q2
- Order backlog declined 7% from Q1 2025
- Cash position decreased 19% from $678M to $550M year-over-year
Insights
Ballard's Q2 shows modest revenue growth amid major restructuring to achieve positive cash flow by 2027, with substantial cost-cutting underway.
Ballard Power Systems' Q2 2025 results reveal a company in transition, with a strategic pivot toward financial sustainability. Revenue increased
The most significant development is the newly announced strategic realignment aimed at achieving positive cash flow by year-end 2027. This restructuring targets a
Ballard's cash position remains substantial at
The restructuring signals a shift from expansion to consolidation, with management focusing on "real, near-term opportunities" and "product portfolio simplification." This pragmatic approach reflects the challenging market dynamics in the hydrogen sector, where commercialization timelines have proven longer than initially anticipated. The implementation of "more rigorous value-based pricing strategies" also suggests a move away from securing market share at the expense of profitability.
While the
Highlights
- Ballard initiated a strategic realignment to achieve positive cash flow by year-end 2027 and included actions to reduce annualized operating costs by ~
30% relative to the first half of 2025. - Revenue of
, up$17.8 million 11% YoY and gross margin of (8% ), a 24 point increase YoY. 27% reduction in Cash Operating Costs1 due to 2024 restructuring actions and19% reduction in Total Operating Expenses2 driven primarily by 2024 restructuring actions, partially offset by initial restructuring costs related to the July restructuring.- Q2 ended with
in cash and cash equivalents.$550.0 million
"We have made progress with respect to improving our financial performance and with our recently announced strategic realignment we have established a core goal to achieve positive cash flow by year-end 2027" said Marty Neese Ballard's newly appointed President and CEO. "Our focus needs to be on real, near-term opportunities where Ballard delivers clear value along with a sustainable business model that emphasizes operational excellence and cost discipline."
"The restructuring plan, announced in July, aims to reduce Ballard's annualized operating costs by approximately
"Though the macro landscape continues to be dynamic, deliveries to our bus and rail customers remained on pace, driving year-over-year revenue growth of
Mr. Neese concluded, "We continue to believe in the necessary role of hydrogen and fuel cells to decarbonize select heavy mobility and stationary power applications and we have taken action to continue our leadership position in this space. With
Q2 2025 Financial Highlights
(all comparisons are to Q2 2024 unless otherwise noted)
- Total revenue was
in the quarter, up$17.8 million 11% year-over-year.- Heavy Duty Mobility revenue of
,$16.1 million 22% higher year-over-year, driven by bus and rail deliveries to North American and European customers.
- Heavy Duty Mobility revenue of
- Gross margin was (
8% ) in the quarter, an improvement of 24-points year-over-year, due to lower manufacturing overhead costs from restructuring actions taken in 2024 and a net reduction in onerous contract provisions. - Total Operating Expenses2ɱ
$31.7Dz , adecrease of12% , as a result of our reduced global operating cost structure from our 2024 restructuringactivities and includes in restructuring and other charges incurred in the quarter. Excluding these charges, Total Operating Expenses2 decreased by$6.3 million 30% year-over-year. CashOperatingCosts1 were , a decrease of$22.7 million 27% , also driven by the 2024 restructuring. - Total Cash Used by Operating Activities was
, compared to$20.3 million in the prior year. Cash and cash equivalents were$35.1 million at the end of Q2 2025, compared to$550.0 million in the prior year.$678.0 million - Adjusted EBITDA1 was
( , compared to$30.6) million ( in Q2 2024, driven primarily by the improvement in gross margin, and by lower Cash Operating Costs. These improvements were partially offset by higher restructuring and related expenses and higher impairment losses on trade receivables.$35.4) million - Order Backlog at the end of Q2 2025 was
, a decrease of$146.2 million 7% compared to the end of Q1 2025 as the result of soft order intake of and removal of certain high-risk orders.$8.3 million - The 12-monthOrderbook was
at end-Q2, a decrease of$84.3 million or$8.0 million 9% from the end of Q1 2025.
Order Backlog($M) | Order Backlog | Orders Received | Orders Removed | Orders Delivered | Order Backlog |
Total Fuel Cell |
2025 Outlook
Consistent with our past practice, and in view of the early stage of hydrogen fuel cell market development, specific revenue andnetincome (loss)guidancefor2025isnotprovided.Weexpectrevenue in2025willbeback-half weighted. Restructuring actions taken in July 2025 may result in revisions to our guidance ranges to be updated at a future date. At this time, Total Operating Expense2, excluding restructuring charges, and Capital Expenditure3 are expected to be at the low end of their respective guidance ranges. With restructuring charges included, Total Operating Expense2 is expected to be at the high end of the guidance range. TotalOperating Expense2 and Capital Expenditure3 guidance ranges for 2025 are asfollows:
2025 | Guidance |
Total Operating Expense3 | |
Capital Expenditure3 |
Q2 2025 Financial Summary
(Millions of | Three months ended June 30 | ||
2025 | 2024 | % Change | |
REVENUE | |||
Fuel Cell Products & Services:4 | |||
Heavy-Duty Mobility | 22% | ||
Bus | (20%) | ||
Truck | (95%) | ||
Rail | 179025% | ||
Marine | (94%) | ||
Stationary | (67%) | ||
Emerging and Other Markets | 2% | ||
Total Fuel Cell Products & Services Revenue | 11% | ||
PROFITABILITY | |||
Gross Margin $ | ( | ( | 71% |
Gross Margin % | (8%) | (32%) | 24pts |
Total Operating Expenses2 | (12%) | ||
Cash Operating Costs1 | (27%) | ||
Equity loss in JV & Associates | ( | ( | 20% |
Adjusted EBITDA1 | ( | ( | 13% |
Net Loss from Continuing Operations | ( | ( | 23% |
Loss Per Share from Continuing Operations | ( | ( | 23% |
CASH | |||
Cash provided by (used in) Operating Activities: | |||
Cash Operating Loss | ( | ( | 18% |
Working Capital Changes | 0.5 | ( | 105% |
Cash used by Operating Activities | ( | ( | 42% |
Cash and cash equivalents | (19%) |
For a more detailed discussion of Ballard Power Systems' first second 2025 results, please see the company's financial statements and management's discussion & analysis, which are available atand
Ballard today also announced a change to its Board of Directors, with Yingbo Wang stepping down and Huajie Wang appointed as a Weichai nominee director. The Board thanked Yingbo for his valuable contributions and welcomed Huajie, who will bring extensive experience and strategic insight to the Board.
Conference Call
Ballard will hold a conference call on Monday August 11, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to review first quarter 2025 operating results. The live call can be accessed by dialing +1-833-821-2814 (
About Ballard Power Systems
Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet. Ballard zero- emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power. To learn more about Ballard, please visit
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Further Information
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Endnotes
1 Note that Cash Operating Costs, EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. Non-GAAP measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and therefore are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Ballard believes that Cash Operating Costs, EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA assist investors in assessing Ballard's operating performance. These measures should be used in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net income (loss), cash flows and other measures of financial performance and liquidity reported in accordance with GAAP. For a reconciliation of Cash Operating Costs, EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA to the Consolidated Financial Statements, please refer to the tables below. |
Cash Operating Costs measures total operating expenses excluding stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, impairment losses or recoveries on trade receivables, restructuring charges, acquisition related costs, the impact of unrealized gains or losses on foreign exchange contracts, and financing charges. EBITDA measures net loss excluding finance expense, income taxes, depreciation of property, plant and equipment, and amortization of intangible assets. Adjusted EBITDA adjusts EBITDA for stock-based compensation expense, transactional gains and losses, acquisition related costs, finance and other income, recovery on settlement of contingent consideration, asset impairment charges, and the impact of unrealized gains or losses on foreign exchange contracts. |
2 Total Operating Expenses refer to the measure reported in accordance with IFRS. |
3 Capital Expenditure is defined as Additions to property, plant and equipment and Investment in other intangible assets as disclosed in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. |
4 We report our results in the single operating segment of Fuel Cell Products and Services. Our Fuel Cell Products and Services segment consists of the sale of PEM fuel cell products and services for a variety of applications including Heavy-Duty Mobility (consisting of bus, truck, rail, and marine applications), Stationary Power, and Emerging and Other Markets (consisting of material handling, off-road, and other applications). Revenues from the delivery of Services, including technology solutions, after sales services and training, are included in each of the respective markets. |
(Expressed in thousands of | Three months ended June 30, | ||
Cash Operating Costs | 2025 | 2024 | $ Change |
Total Operating Expenses | $ 31,705 | $ 36,228 | $ (4,523) |
Stock-based compensation expense | (2,289) | (2,568) | 279 |
Impairment recovery (losses) on trade receivables | (491) | (21) | (470) |
Acquisition related costs | - | - | - |
Restructuring and related (costs) recovery | (5,851) | (161) | (5,690) |
Impact of unrealized gains (losses) on foreign exchange contracts | 249 | (126) | 375 |
Depreciation and amortization | (659) | (2,436) | 1,777 |
Cash Operating Costs | $ 22,664 | $ 30,916 | $ (8,252) |
(Expressed in thousands of | Three months ended June 30, | |||
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA | 2025 | 2024 | $ Change | |
Net loss from continuing operations | $ (24,280) | $ (31,463) | $ 7,183 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 963 | 3,749 | (2,786) | |
Finance expense | 495 | 590 | (95) | |
Income taxes (recovery) | 24 | 68 | (44) | |
EBITDA | $ (22,798) | $ (27,056) | $ 4,258 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | 2,289 | 2,568 | (279) | |
Acquisition related costs | - | - | - | |
Finance and other (income) loss | (10,819) | (11,015) | 196 | |
Impairment charge on property, plant and equipment | 939 | - | 939 | |
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment | (3) | - | (3) | |
Impact of unrealized (gains) losses on foreign exchange contracts | (249) | 126 | (375) | |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ (30,641) | $ (35,377) | $ 4,736 | |
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