Solaris Energy Infrastructure Announces First Quarter 2025 Results, Signing of Joint Venture, Power Solutions Contract and Fleet Growth
Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) (“Solaris” or the “Company”), today announced significant continued momentum within its business, along with first quarter 2025 financial and ope...
HOUSTON: Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) (“Solaris” or the “Company”), today announced significant continued momentum within its business, along with first quarter 2025 financial and operational results.
First Quarter 2025 Summary Results
- Revenue – Revenue of $126 million increased 31% sequentially from the fourth quarter 2024 due to activity growth within Solaris Power Solutions and Solaris Logistics Solutions.
- Profitability
- Net income of $13 million and $0.14 per diluted Class A share; Adjusted pro forma net income(1) of $14 million and $0.20 per fully diluted share
- Total Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $47 million increased over 25% sequentially from the fourth quarter 2024
Joint Venture Highlights
- Finalized Joint Venture; Upsized and Extended Commercial Contract – Solaris and a major data center client entered into a joint venture, Stateline Power, LLC (the “JV”). The power service commercial contract supporting the JV has been upsized to a total of approximately 900 megawatts (“MW”) of power generation capacity, compared to the previously announced 500 MW. The initial commercial contract tenor has been extended to seven years from six previously.
- Financing – The JV has executed a term sheet and is finalizing definitive documentation for up to $550 million in the form of a senior secured term loan facility which is expected to support a majority of the capital needs of the JV. The Company’s first quarter expenditures included its cash equity investment in the JV and the partner will contribute its pro rata share of cash equity in the second quarter of 2025.
- Ownership Structure – No change to previously announced structure of 50.1% Solaris-owned and 49.9% customer-owned.
Business and Financing Update
- Continued Fleet Expansion – Following the upsizing of the commercial contract to support the JV, Solaris’ power generation fleet had limited open capacity. During the first quarter, Solaris secured approximately 330 MW of new generation capacity with expected deliveries beginning in the second half of 2026. Solaris is in active discussions with multiple customers to deploy this open capacity. Additionally, Solaris expects any potential tariff-related impact on the new equipment order to be 5% or less of the original purchase price.
- Pro Forma Operated Fleet of 1,700 MW – Solaris’ total operated capacity is expected to be approximately 1,700 MW (approximately 1,250 MW owned, net of the JV) by the first half of 2027.
- Guidance Update – Maintaining Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $50-55 million for second quarter 2025 and establishing third quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $55-60 million.
CEO Commentary
“I am excited about the momentum we are seeing across the power sector and believe that our offerings will play a significant and value-added role to this broad-based demand growth. Our contracted fleet expansion provides visibility to continue growing the Company’s earnings, which will help us drive total shareholder value while maintaining a balanced and attractive financial profile,” commented Bill Zartler, Solaris’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“We are also excited to solidify our partnership with an industry leader and fast mover in the artificial intelligence computing space to provide power for their newest data center campus. The power that will be provided by our joint venture was increased by approximately 80% to 900 MW for an extended tenor of seven years. We believe this joint venture demonstrates Solaris’ value as a partner and in its ability to deliver reliable prime power while also providing redundancy and complementary backup to grid power. Additionally, we have secured meaningful new generation capacity to meet the continued demand we see for power, whether it is co-located, off-grid, or back up.”
“Solaris Logistics Solutions activity increased significantly from fourth quarter 2024 levels due in part to a seasonal rebound in activity but also from adding new customers that needed a solution that could keep up with the completions efficiencies they are achieving on their well sites. We will continue to seek opportunities to create value for other potential Logistics Solutions customers by continuing to demonstrate our ability to enhance well site efficiencies via our all-electric, high-throughput systems and dedication to service.”
Segment Results and Outlook (3)
Solaris Power Solutions(4)
- First Quarter 2025 Activity – Averaged approximately 390 MW of capacity earning revenue.
- Second and Third Quarter 2025 Expected Activity (2) – Revenue generating capacity is expected to grow to an average of 440 MW and 520 MW in the second and third quarters of 2025, respectively.
- Revenue – First quarter 2025 revenue of $49 million is expected to grow sequentially with additions to capacity.
- Profitability – First quarter 2025 Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1)(3) of $32 million increased 35% from fourth quarter 2024 due to growth in owned MW as well as increased contribution from third-party leased capacity. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is expected to grow in line with expected average MW generating revenue in the second and third quarters of 2025.
Solaris Logistics Solutions
- First Quarter 2025 Activity – 98 fully utilized systems, up 26% sequentially from fourth quarter 2024.
- Second and Third Quarter 2025 Expected Activity (2) – Approximately 90 to 95 fully utilized systems in second quarter 2025 and potential activity softness in third quarter 2025 should commodity prices remain at or below current levels.
- Revenue – First quarter 2025 revenue of $77 million increased 24% from fourth quarter 2024. The increase reflected a seasonal increase in customer activity as well as the addition of new customers.
- Profitability – First quarter 2025 Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1)(3) of $26 million increased 36% from fourth quarter 2024 primarily due to the increase in fully utilized system count. The Company expects second quarter 2025 per system profitability to be relatively in-line with first quarter 2025 levels.
Footnotes
(1) | See “About Non-GAAP Measures” below for additional detail and reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP measures in the accompanying financial tables. Due to the forward-looking nature of such metrics, a reconciliation of 2025 second quarter and third quarter Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts. |
(2) | Please refer to the Earnings Supplemental Slides posted under “Events” on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website solaris-energy.com for more detail on activity and financial guidance, including expected 2025 estimated capital expenditures by quarter. |
(3) | Segment Adjusted EBITDA excludes Corporate Adjusted EBITDA. |
(4) | Each purchase order includes distinct product specifications, such as product type, quantity, delivery period, and price, as well as standard terms and conditions with respect to acceptance, delivery, transportation, inspection, assignment, taxes and performance failure. |
Conference Call
Solaris will host a conference call to discuss its results for first quarter 2025 on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time). To join the conference call from within the United States, participants may dial (844) 413-3978, or for participants outside of the United States (412) 317-6594. Participants should ask the operator to join the Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. call. Participants are encouraged to log in to the webcast or dial in to the conference call approximately ten minutes prior to the start time. To listen via live webcast, please visit the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at solaris-energy.com.
An audio replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately seven days. It can be accessed by dialing (877) 344-7529 within the United States or (412) 317-0088 outside of the United States. The conference call replay access code is 9278017. The replay will also be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website shortly after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately seven days.
About Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to financial results determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), this news release presents non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted pro forma net income and Adjusted pro forma earnings per fully diluted share provide useful information to investors regarding the Company’s financial condition and results of operations because they reflect the core operating results of our businesses and help facilitate comparisons of operating performance across periods. Although management believes the aforementioned non-GAAP financial measures are good tools for internal use and the investment community in evaluating Solaris’ overall financial performance, the foregoing non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is included in the accompanying financial tables.
About Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc.
Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) provides mobile and scalable equipment-based solutions for use in distributed power generation as well as the management of raw materials used in the completion of oil and natural gas wells. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Solaris serves multiple U.S. end markets, including energy, data centers, and other commercial and industrial sectors. Additional information is available on our website, solaris-energy.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our business strategy, our industry, our future profitability, changes in tariffs, trade barriers, price and exchange controls and other regulatory requirements, and the impact of such policies on us, our customers and the global economic environment, the success of our JV and associated transactions and its impact on the financial condition and results of operations of our Solaris Power Solutions segment, the anticipated growth of our power fleet and sources of financing thereafter, the volatility in global oil markets, expected capital expenditures and the impact of such expenditures on performance, management changes, current and potential future long-term contracts, our future business and financial performance and our results of operations, and the other risks discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the US Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 5, 2025 and Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 to be filed with the SEC subsequent to the issuance of this communication. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the factors discussed or referenced in our filings made from time to time with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||
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| 2025 |
| 2024 |
| 2024 |
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Service revenue |
| $ | 87,226 |
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| $ | 64,635 |
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| $ | 64,581 |
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Service revenue - related parties |
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| 3,255 |
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Leasing revenue |
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| 39,106 |
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| 31,716 |
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Total revenue |
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| 126,332 |
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| 67,890 |
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| 96,297 |
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Operating costs and expenses: |
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Cost of services, excluding depreciation and amortization |
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| 52,159 |
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| 39,887 |
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| 45,131 |
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Cost of leasing revenue, excluding depreciation |
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| 15,551 |
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| 6,849 |
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Non-leasing depreciation and amortization |
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| 12,786 |
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| 9,934 |
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| 11,625 |
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Depreciation of leasing equipment |
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| 7,278 |
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| 5,103 |
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Gain on sale of Kingfisher facility (1) |
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| (7,461 | ) |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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| 15,274 |
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| 7,990 |
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| 10,569 |
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Other operating expense (income), net (2) |
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| 1,229 |
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| 123 |
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| (1,258 | ) |
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Total operating costs and expenses |
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| 104,277 |
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| 57,934 |
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| 70,558 |
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Operating income |
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| 22,055 |
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| 9,956 |
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| 25,739 |
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Interest expense, net |
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| (5,171 | ) |
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| (799 | ) |
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| (7,392 | ) |
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Income before income tax expense |
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| 16,884 |
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| 9,157 |
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| 18,347 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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| (3,916 | ) |
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| (1,857 | ) |
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| (4,343 | ) |
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Net income |
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| 12,968 |
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| 7,300 |
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| 14,004 |
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Less: net income related to non-controlling interests |
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| (7,648 | ) |
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| (2,983 | ) |
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| (7,753 | ) |
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Net income attributable to Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. |
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| 5,320 |
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| 4,317 |
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| 6,251 |
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Less: income attributable to participating securities (3) |
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| (257 | ) |
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| (277 | ) |
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| (410 | ) |
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Net income attributable to Class A common shareholders |
| $ | 5,063 |
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| $ | 4,040 |
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| $ | 5,841 |
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Earnings per share of Class A common stock - basic |
| $ | 0.14 |
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| $ | 0.14 |
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| $ | 0.20 |
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Earnings per share of Class A common stock - diluted |
| $ | 0.14 |
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| $ | 0.14 |
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| $ | 0.19 |
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