Release Date: August 01, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
- Wallbox NV (WBX, Financial) reported a 48% year-over-year revenue growth for Q2 2024, driven by strong AC and DC sales, particularly in North America.
- The company secured a $45 million strategic investment, with $35 million from Generac, to strengthen its balance sheet and support growth.
- Gross margins improved significantly, standing at 39.1% for the quarter, a 936 basis points increase from the previous year.
- Wallbox NV (WBX) achieved a 47% year-over-year improvement in adjusted EBITDA loss, reflecting effective cost management.
- The introduction of new products, such as the Supernova 220, and strategic partnerships with companies like Generac and Free2Move, are expected to drive future growth.
Negative Points
- Despite strong growth, the revenue of EUR48.8 million for Q2 2024 was lighter than expected due to softer market growth in some regions.
- The EV market slowdown has impacted Wallbox NV (WBX)'s ability to accelerate top-line growth, posing challenges to achieving profitability.
- The company experienced a 3% decrease in EV sales in Europe, reflecting a subdued market environment.
- Wallbox NV (WBX) had to manage an excess inventory provision, which impacted reported gross margins.
- The company continues to face challenges in optimizing inventory levels, with EUR84.9 million in inventory at the end of the quarter.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Do you still plan to be positive EBITDA in the fourth quarter of this year? If not, when do you expect to reach that milestone?
A: We are continuing to improve and aim to turn profitable and generate cash. In June, with higher levels of shipments, we were already positive. Despite the slower market, we aim for positive adjusted EBITDA this year by managing margins and costs.
Q: You've raised $45 million yesterday. Can you discuss any additional capital needs or provide a bridge to free cash flow positive?
A: The funding strengthens our balance sheet to finance growth and navigate the current cycle. We are committed to profitability this year and believe we have a comfortable balance sheet position until we generate positive cash flow. We do not expect additional funding needs until then.
Q: Despite the softness in EV sales growth, your AC unit sales posted a solid quarter. Can you explain the drivers and your outlook for volumes in the back half of the year?
A: In North America, strategic agreements like those with Free2Move and Generac are driving growth. The expansion of our product portfolio, including the Pulsar Pro, also contributes. In Europe, the acquisition of ABL and the integration of their products, like the eM4, are key growth drivers.
Q: How are you thinking about margins on the DC side with the integration of the 180 and the new 220 Supernova?
A: We see potential for improvement in DC margins, aiming to reach closer to 50% from high 40s. For AC products, while reducing inventory, we maintain strong margins on new models. Synergies from vertical integration and strategic sourcing are expected to enhance margins further.
Q: Can you elaborate on the strategic battery storage system initiative with Generac?
A: The initiative involves Wallbox buying batteries from Generac to integrate with our charging solutions. This enhances smart energy management and reliability, expanding power capacity for DC fast chargers and managing high-power charging demand peaks.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
