Neoen (NEOEN) Q4 2024 earnings summary

Executive summary

• 2024 revenue rose 2% to €533.1 million, with adjusted EBITDA up 1% to €479.4 million, and adjusted net income down 72% to €22.4 million.

• 1.9 GW of new projects awarded, bringing the secured portfolio to 10.8 GW, with 8.9 GW in operation or under construction at year-end.

• Brookfield Renewable Holdings acquired a majority stake in December 2024 and launched a public tender offer for remaining shares.

• Fourth-quarter revenue surged 22% year-over-year, driven by strong storage performance.

Financial highlights

• Adjusted EBITDA margin was 90% (down from 91% in 2023); adjusted EBIT fell 11% to €263.4 million.

• Net financial expense increased to €198.0 million, mainly due to higher debt costs and refinancing expenses.

• Net cash from operations rose to €337.7 million; net cash used in investing activities was €1,438.0 million.

• Gross debt increased to €4,899.6 million, with net debt at €4,264.0 million and a net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio of 8.9x.

• Cash position at year-end was €534.7 million, with total liquidity exceeding €900 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Reiterates 2025 target of adjusted EBITDA over €700 million and 10 GW in operation or under construction.

• Guidance incorporates best estimates for project commissioning and spot prices.