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Zeo Energy Corp. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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Zeo Energy Corp (NASDAQ: ZEO) reported Q1 2025 financial results showing significant revenue decline amid challenging market conditions. Revenue dropped 56.4% to $8.8 million from $20.1 million in Q1 2024, while net loss widened to $13.3 million from $4.1 million. Despite lower sales, gross profit margin improved to 43.0% from 29.9%. The company announced plans to acquire Heliogen, expanding into commercial and industrial clean energy solutions. CEO Tim Bridgewater attributed the slowdown to seasonal factors and high interest rates affecting residential solar sales, but expressed confidence in improvement during the latter half of the year. The company has strengthened its sales team ahead of the peak summer season and expects the Heliogen acquisition to diversify revenue streams and enhance its balance sheet.
Zeo Energy Corp (NASDAQ: ZEO) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del primo trimestre 2025, evidenziando un significativo calo dei ricavi a causa di condizioni di mercato difficili. I ricavi sono diminuiti del 56,4%, passando da 20,1 milioni di dollari nel primo trimestre 2024 a 8,8 milioni di dollari. La perdita netta si è ampliata, passando da 4,1 milioni a 13,3 milioni di dollari. Nonostante le vendite inferiori, il margine di profitto lordo è migliorato, salendo al 43,0% dal 29,9%. L'azienda ha annunciato l'intenzione di acquisire Heliogen, espandendosi nel settore delle soluzioni energetiche pulite commerciali e industriali. Il CEO Tim Bridgewater ha attribuito il rallentamento a fattori stagionali e ai tassi di interesse elevati che influenzano le vendite di energia solare residenziale, ma ha espresso fiducia in un miglioramento nella seconda metà dell'anno. La società ha rafforzato il proprio team di vendita in vista della stagione estiva di punta e prevede che l'acquisizione di Heliogen diversificherà le fonti di ricavo e rafforzerà il bilancio.
Zeo Energy Corp (NASDAQ: ZEO) reportó los resultados financieros del primer trimestre de 2025, mostrando una significativa caída en los ingresos debido a condiciones de mercado desafiantes. Los ingresos disminuyeron un 56,4%, pasando de 20,1 millones de dólares en el primer trimestre de 2024 a 8,8 millones. La pérdida neta se amplió de 4,1 millones a 13,3 millones de dólares. A pesar de las menores ventas, el margen bruto mejoró, aumentando al 43,0% desde el 29,9%. La compañía anunció planes para adquirir Heliogen, expandiéndose hacia soluciones de energía limpia comerciales e industriales. El CEO Tim Bridgewater atribuyó la desaceleración a factores estacionales y a las altas tasas de interés que afectan las ventas solares residenciales, pero expresó confianza en una mejora durante la segunda mitad del año. La empresa ha reforzado su equipo de ventas antes de la temporada alta de verano y espera que la adquisición de Heliogen diversifique sus fuentes de ingresos y fortalezca su balance.
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Zeo Energy Corp (NASDAQ : ZEO) a publié ses résultats financiers du premier trimestre 2025, montrant une forte baisse du chiffre d'affaires dans un contexte de marché difficile. Le chiffre d'affaires a chuté de 56,4 %, passant de 20,1 millions de dollars au premier trimestre 2024 à 8,8 millions. La perte nette s'est creusée, passant de 4,1 millions à 13,3 millions de dollars. Malgré une baisse des ventes, la marge brute s'est améliorée, passant de 29,9 % à 43,0 %. La société a annoncé son projet d'acquérir Heliogen, s'étendant ainsi aux solutions énergétiques propres commerciales et industrielles. Le PDG Tim Bridgewater a attribué ce ralentissement à des facteurs saisonniers et à des taux d'intérêt élevés affectant les ventes solaires résidentielles, mais a exprimé sa confiance en une amélioration au cours du second semestre. L'entreprise a renforcé son équipe commerciale avant la haute saison estivale et s'attend à ce que l'acquisition d'Heliogen diversifie ses sources de revenus et améliore son bilan.
Zeo Energy Corp (NASDAQ: ZEO) hat die Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 veröffentlicht und einen deutlichen Umsatzrückgang in einem herausfordernden Marktumfeld gemeldet. Der Umsatz sank um 56,4 % von 20,1 Millionen US-Dollar im ersten Quartal 2024 auf 8,8 Millionen US-Dollar. Der Nettoverlust weitete sich von 4,1 Millionen auf 13,3 Millionen US-Dollar aus. Trotz geringerer Verkaufszahlen verbesserte sich die Bruttogewinnmarge von 29,9 % auf 43,0 %. Das Unternehmen kündigte Pläne zur Übernahme von Heliogen an, um in den Bereich der kommerziellen und industriellen sauberen Energielösungen zu expandieren. CEO Tim Bridgewater führte die Verlangsamung auf saisonale Faktoren und hohe Zinsen zurück, die den Verkauf von Solarenergie im Wohnbereich beeinträchtigen, zeigte sich jedoch zuversichtlich, dass sich die Lage in der zweiten Jahreshälfte verbessern wird. Das Unternehmen hat sein Vertriebsteam vor der Hauptsaison im Sommer verstärkt und erwartet, dass die Übernahme von Heliogen die Umsatzquellen diversifiziert und die Bilanz stärkt.
Positive
  • Gross profit margin improved to 43.0% from 29.9% due to operational efficiencies
  • Strategic acquisition of Heliogen to expand into commercial and industrial clean energy solutions
  • Successfully strengthened sales team ahead of peak summer season
  • Reduced materials costs contributing to improved margins
Negative
  • Revenue declined 56.4% year-over-year to $8.8 million
  • Net loss widened significantly to $13.3 million from $4.1 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased to -$6.4 million from -$0.5 million
  • High interest rates negatively impacting residential solar sales

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Zeo Energy's Q1 shows severe financial deterioration with revenue down 56% and losses tripling amid challenging solar market conditions.

Zeo Energy's Q1 2025 results reveal significant financial deterioration across key metrics. Revenue plummeted 56.4% year-over-year to $8.8 million from $20.1 million, primarily attributed to higher interest rates hampering residential solar sales.

The company's bottom line shows even more concerning trends. Net losses more than tripled to $13.3 million from $4.1 million in Q1 2024. Adjusted EBITDA deteriorated dramatically to $(6.4) million, representing 72.3% of revenue, compared to just $(0.5) million or 2.3% of revenue in the prior-year period.

The sole bright spot was an improvement in gross margin percentage to 43.0% from 29.9%, attributed to operational efficiencies in labor and reduced materials costs. However, absolute gross profit still declined substantially to $3.8 million from $6.0 million.

Strategically, Zeo is attempting to pivot through its pending acquisition of Heliogen, which would expand its focus beyond struggling residential solar into long-duration energy solutions for commercial and industrial facilities, including data centers. This move appears defensive rather than opportunistic, aimed at diversifying away from its challenged core business.

Management has expressed optimism about the latter half of 2025, citing seasonal factors and preparation for the summer sales season. However, the magnitude of financial deterioration raises serious questions about the company's current trajectory and near-term ability to reverse these negative trends.

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq: ZEO) (“Zeo�, “Zeo Energy�, or the “Company�), a Florida-based provider of residential solar and energy efficiency solutions, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Recent Operational Highlights

  • Entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Heliogen, a provider of on-demand clean energy technology solutions, allowing the company to establish a division focused on long-duration energy generation and storage for commercial and industrial-scale facilities, including artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing data centers.
  • Recruited and retained adequate staff ahead of the peak summer sales season.

Management Commentary
“In the first quarter of 2025, we continued to navigate the challenging solar market and successfully generated $8.8 million of revenue,� said Zeo Energy Corp. CEO Tim Bridgewater. “As announced last month, we were able to take advantage of the softer sector conditions by entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Heliogen. We believe that this proposed acquisition positions us to expand beyond traditional residential solar and into adjacent clean energy verticals with long-term upside. This move will also enhance our balance sheet and diversify our revenue base going forward.�

“As anticipated, in Q1 we experienced a slowdown due to the seasonality of our intensive summer sales model. This slowdown was exacerbated by the current high-interest rate environment. We've maintained our strategic focus during this period, streamlining operations and strengthening our sales team ahead of the critical summer season that is now underway. Looking ahead, we remain confident in our full-year outlook. We expect meaningful improvement in the latter half of the year as market activity increases.�

First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Results compare the 2025 first quarter ended March 31, 2025 to the 2024 first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

  • Total revenue was $8.8 million in Q1 2025, a 56.4% decrease from $20.1 million in the comparable 2024 period. The decrease was primarily due to higher interest rates creating a challenging environment for residential solar direct sales.
  • Gross profit decreased to $3.8 million (43.0% of total revenue) in Q1 2025 from $6.0 million (29.9% of total revenue) in the comparable 2024 period. The decrease was driven in part by the decrease in sales compared to the prior period. The improvement in gross profit as a percentage of revenue was the result of improved operational efficiencies in labor and a reduction in materials costs.
  • Net loss for Q1 2025 was $13.3 million compared to $4.1 million in the comparable 2024 period. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in overall sales for the period.
  • Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measurement of operating performance reconciled below, decreased to $(6.4) million (72.3% of total revenue) in Q1 2024 from approximately $(0.5) million (2.3% of total revenue) in the comparable 2024 period. The change was primarily related to the change in net loss.

For more information, please visit the Zeo Energy Corp. investor relations website at .

About Zeo Energy Corp.

Zeo Energy Corp. is a Florida-based provider of residential solar, distributed energy, and energy efficiency solutions. Zeo focuses on high-growth markets with limited competitive saturation. With its differentiated sales approach and vertically integrated offerings, Zeo, through its Sunergy Solar business unit, serves customers who desire to reduce high energy bills and contribute to a more sustainable future. For more information on Zeo Energy Corp., please visit .

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA
Zeo Energy defines Adjusted EBITDA, anon-GAAPfinancial measure, as net income (loss) before interest and other expenses, net, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization, as adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation. Zeo utilizes Adjusted EBITDA as an internal performance measure in the management of the Company’s operations because the Company believes the exclusion of thesenon-cashandnon-recurringcharges allows for a more relevant comparison of Zeo’s results of operations to other companies in the industry. Adjusted EBITDA should not be viewed as a substitute for net loss calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define Adjusted EBITDA differently.

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented:

Three months Ended March 31,
20252024
Net income (loss)$(13,319,363)$(4,107,102)
Adjustment:
Other income, net(82,363)0
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities(663,449)138,000.00
Interest expense30,27735,222
Income tax benefit523,500(114,668.00)
Stock compensation2,257,1393,118,584.00
Depreciation and amortization4,900,729459,529
Adjusted EBITDA(6,353,530)(470,435)
Net income (loss) margin(151.6)%(20.4)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin(72.3)%(2.3)%

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

Zeo Energy defines Adjusted EBITDA margin, anon-GAAPfinancial measure, expressed as a percentage, as the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to revenue, net. Adjusted EBITDA margin measures net income (loss) before interest and other expenses, net, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, as adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation and is expressed as a percentage of revenue. In the table above, Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to the most comparable GAAP measure, net income (loss). Zeo utilizes Adjusted EBITDA margin as an internal performance measure in the management of the Company’s operations because the Company believes the exclusion of thesenon-cashandnon-recurringcharges allows for a more relevant comparison of the Company’s results of operations to other companies in Zeo’s industry.

The following table sets forth Zeo’s calculations of Adjusted EBITDA margin for the periods presented:

Three months Ended March 31,
20252024
Total Revenue$8,783,695$20,142,156
Adjusted EBITDA(6,353,530)(470,435)
Adjusted EBITDA margin(72.3)%(2.3)%

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act�), and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are based on beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to the Company. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. The words “anticipate,� “intend,� “plan,� “goal,� “seek,� “believe,� “project,� “estimate,� “expect,� “strategy,� “future,� “likely,� “may,� “should,� “will,� and similar references to future periods may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may include, for example, statements about the future financial performance of the Company; the ability to effectively consolidate the assets of Lumio and produce the expected results; changes in the Company’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, the ability to raise additional funds, and plans and objectives of management. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this news release, and current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks, and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any subsequent date, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, the Company’s actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: (i) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company or others; (ii) the Company’s success in retaining or recruiting, or changes required in, its officers, key employees, or directors; (iii) the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock and warrants on Nasdaq; (iv) limited liquidity and trading of the Company’s securities; (v) geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations, including tariffs or trade restrictions; (vi) the possibility that the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (vii) operational risk; (viii) litigation and regulatory enforcement risks, including the diversion of management time and attention and the additional costs and demands on the Company’s resources; (ix) the Company’s ability to effectively consolidate the assets of Lumio and produce the expected results; and (x) other risks and uncertainties, including those included under the heading “Risk Factors� in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC�) for the year ended December 31, 2024 and in its subsequent periodic reports and other filings with the SEC.

In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by the Company, its respective directors, officers or employees or any other person that the Company will achieve its objectives and plans in any specified time frame, or at all. The forward-looking statements in this news release represent the views of the Company as of the date of this news release. Subsequent events and developments may cause that view to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, there is no current intention to do so, except to the extent required by applicable law. You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing the views of the Company as of any date subsequent to the date of this news release.

Zeo Energy Corp. Contacts

For Investors:
Tom Colton and Greg Bradbury
Gateway Group

For Media:
Zach Kadletz
Gateway Group

-Financial Tables to Follow-


ZEO ENERGY CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)

As of March 31,As of December 31,
20252024
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$2,894,103$5,634,115
Accounts receivable, including $286,103 and $191,662 from related parties, net of allowance for credit losses of $4,703,905 and $1,165,336, as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively4,999,50810,186,543
Inventories847,395872,470
Contract assets577,39864,202
Prepaid expenses and other current assets936,6732,131,345
Total current assets10,255,07718,888,675
Other assets113,591314,426
Property, equipment and other fixed assets, net2,629,2832,475,963
Right of use operating lease assets1,087,4961,268,139
Right of use financing lease assets412,893447,012
Intangibles, net2,938,8047,571,156
Note receivable - related party3,000,0003,000,000
Goodwill27,010,74527,010,745
Total assets$47,447,889$60,976,116
Liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and stockholders' (deficit) equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$3,569,632$2,780,885
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities, including $2,320,129 and $3,359,101 with related parties at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively6,581,7998,540,188
Current portion of long-term debt301,091291,036
Current portion of obligations under operating leases555,672583,429
Current portion of obligations under financing leases133,408130,464
Convertible promissory note2,455,0002,440,000
Contract liabilities, including $0 and $2,000 with related parties as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively119,417203,607
Total current liabilities13,716,01914,969,609
Obligations under operating leases, non-current662,291799,385
Obligations under financing leases, non-current314,167348,807
Warrant liabilities785,5511,449,000
Long-term debt414,268496,623
Total liabilities15,892,29618,063,424
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
Convertible preferred units, 1,500,000 units issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively16,536,10816,130,871
Class B Units38,097,300115,693,900
Stockholders' equity
Class V common stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 authorized shares; 26,730,000 and 35,230,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively2,6733,523
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, 300,000,000 authorized shares; 21,796,464 and 13,252,964 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2023, respectively2,1801,326
Additional paid in capital16,486,22414,523,963
Accumulated deficit(39,568,892)(103,440,891)
Total stockholders' deficit(23,077,815)(88,912,079)
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' (deficit) equity$47,447,889$60,976,116


ZEO ENERGY CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

Three months ended March 31,
20252024
Revenue, net$6,216,391$11,329,387
Related party revenue, net2,567,3048,812,769
Total revenue8,783,69520,142,156
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of items shown below)4,789,67913,957,966
Depreciation and amortization4,900,729459,529
Sales and marketing2,137,0926,553,787
General and administrative10,467,5933,219,422
Total operating expenses22,295,09324,190,704
(Loss) income from operations(13,511,398)(4,048,548)
Other (expenses) income, net:
Other income, net82,363-
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities663,449(138,000)
Interest expense(30,277)(35,222)
Total other expense, net715,535(173,222)
Net (loss) income before taxes(12,795,863)(4,221,770)
Income tax (expense) benefit(523,500)114,668
Net (loss) income(13,319,363)(4,107,102)
Net (loss) attributable to Sunergy Renewables LLC prior to the Business Combination-(523,681)
Net (loss) income subsequent to the Business Combination(13,319,363)(3,583,421)
Net (loss) income attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests(6,958,098)(2,051,930)
Net (loss) income attributable to Class A common stock$(6,361,265)$(1,531,491)
Basic and diluted net (loss) income per common unit$(0.48)$(1.54)
Weighted average units outstanding, basic and diluted13,252,964994,345


ZEO ENERGY CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,
20252024
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net (loss) income$(13,319,363)$(4,107,102)
Adjustment to reconcile net (loss) income to cash (used in) provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization4,900,729459,529
Interest income--
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities(663,449)138,000
Provision for credit losses3,538,569150,000
Noncash operating lease expense180,643152,717
Stock based compensation expense2,257,1393,118,584
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable1,742,907(2,297,517)
Accounts receivable due from related parties(94,441)(2,692,841)
Inventories25,075(28,968)
Prepaid installation costs(513,196)4,448,953
Prepaids and other current assets1,138,288(1,420,528)
Other assets(37,656)(109,443)
Accounts payable788,747(400,861)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities(919,417)(691,316)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities due to related parties(1,038,972)(2,148,960)
Contract liabilities(82,190)(3,508,323)
Contract liabilities due to related parties(2,000)(1,054,263)
Operating lease payments(164,851)(159,650)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(2,263,438)(10,151,989)
Cash flows from Investing Activities
Purchases of property, equipment and other assets(372,578)(226,076)
Net cash used in investing activities(372,578)(226,076)
Cash flows from Financing Activities
Principal payment of finance lease liabilities(31,696)(28,537)
Proceeds from the issuance of convertible preferred stock, net of transaction costs-10,277,275
Repayments of debt(72,300)(71,855)
Distributions to members-(90,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(103,996)10,086,883
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(2,740,012)(291,182)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period5,634,1158,022,306
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period$2,894,103$7,731,124
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for interest$25,785$34,060
Cash paid for income taxes$-$-
Noncash finance lease expense$34,119$34,118
Non-cash transactions
Deferred equity issuance costs$-$3,269,039
Issuance of Class A common stock to vendors$-$891,035
Issuance of Class A common stock to backstop investors$-$1,569,463
Preferred dividends$405,237$8,224,091

FAQ

What was Zeo Energy's (ZEO) revenue in Q1 2025?

Zeo Energy reported revenue of $8.8 million in Q1 2025, representing a 56.4% decrease from $20.1 million in Q1 2024.

Why did Zeo Energy (ZEO) acquire Heliogen?

Zeo Energy acquired Heliogen to expand beyond residential solar into commercial and industrial clean energy solutions, focusing on long-duration energy generation and storage for facilities like data centers.

What caused Zeo Energy's (ZEO) poor performance in Q1 2025?

The company's performance was affected by seasonal slowdown in their summer sales model and challenging market conditions due to high interest rates impacting residential solar sales.

How much did Zeo Energy (ZEO) lose in Q1 2025?

Zeo Energy reported a net loss of $13.3 million in Q1 2025, compared to a net loss of $4.1 million in Q1 2024.

What was Zeo Energy's (ZEO) gross profit margin in Q1 2025?

Zeo Energy's gross profit margin improved to 43.0% in Q1 2025 from 29.9% in Q1 2024, due to improved operational efficiencies and reduced materials costs.
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