ESS Tech, Inc. (GWH) Earnings History

ESS Tech, Inc. - Q3 2025 EarningsMissed

Filed at: Nov 12, 2025, 7:00 PM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ESS Tech, Inc. continues to execute its strategic plan in Q3 2025, focusing on advancing key customer programs and strengthening its capital position. The company is laying the groundwork for manufacturing its first Energy Base projects and broader commercialization in 2026, with a pilot project announced with Salt River Project and new financing secured.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Announced a 50 MWh Energy Base pilot project with Salt River Project (SRP), marking the first large-scale deployment of the Company’s next-generation platform.

    positive
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    Completed a $40 million financing with Yorkville Advisors Global, L.P. and subsequently repaid $15 million of a promissory note.

    positive
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    Completed the $25 million Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA).

    positive
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    Announced plans to launch a $75 million at-the-market (ATM) program to further strengthen capital flexibility.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $3,171 million, a decrease from $3,445 million in the prior year period.

    negative
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    Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $39,457 million, compared to $62,743 million in the prior year period, indicating continued losses.

    negative
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    Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $36,430 million, an increase from $51,743 million in the prior year period.

    negative
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    Inventory levels increased to $4,653 million as of September 30, 2025, from $5,641 million as of December 31, 2024, but still represent a significant asset.

    attention
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    Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $(29,898) million, a significant loss.

    negative
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    Total stockholders' deficit was $(1,767) million as of September 30, 2025.

    negative

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$214.00M
-40.4%
Prior year: $359.00M
Annual (YTD)
$3.17K
N/A
Prior year: $3.44K
Net Income
Quarterly
$-10.38K
-53.9%
Prior year: $-22.49K
Annual (YTD)
$-39.46K
N/A
Prior year: $-62.74K
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$-0.73
-61.6%
Prior year: $-1.90
Operating Income
Quarterly
$-9.81K
-58.6%
Prior year: $-23.68K
Annual (YTD)
$-39.51K
N/A
Prior year: $-66.30K
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
N/A
N/A

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Gross Margin
Current Quarter
-2208.9%
Prior Year
-3448.8%
YoY Change
+1240 bps
Operating Margin
Current Quarter
-4584.6%
Prior Year
-6596.7%
YoY Change
+2012 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
-4848.1%
Prior Year
-6265.5%
YoY Change
+1417 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The third quarter continued ESS’s steady execution of its strategic plan.

— ESS Tech, Inc., Q3 2025 2025 Earnings Call

With key customer programs underway and new capital secured, our focus is now squarely on execution—delivering the Energy Base platform and demonstrating the performance and reliability that customers are demanding.

— ESS Tech, Inc., Q3 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Our technology is well-positioned to support the fast-growing digital infrastructure sector, where long-duration storage is essential to enabling a resilient, decarbonized grid.

— ESS Tech, Inc., Q3 2025 2025 Earnings Call

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