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    Scott Blake

    Vice President and Equity Analyst at Payment Investor

    Scott Blake is a Vice President and Equity Analyst at Payment Investor, specializing in financial technology and payments sector research. He covers prominent companies such as PayPal, Adyen, Square, and Fiserv, and has consistently posted above-average success rates with an investment call accuracy of 67% and an average annualized return of 12.4% according to independent analyst ranking platforms. Blake began his research analyst career in 2014 at Jefferies, moved to Oppenheimer in 2017, and joined Payment Investor as Vice President in 2022, bringing with him deep sector expertise and a track record of actionable insights. He holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 86/87 registrations, with multiple sell-side accolades for industry-leading payment sector coverage.

    Scott Blake's questions to Genie Energy (GNE) leadership

    Scott Blake's questions to Genie Energy (GNE) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Scott Blake questioned the company's confidence in margin recovery, the significant impact of weather on margins despite hedging strategies, and the future viability and financial exposure of their solar projects following recent legislative changes.

    Answer

    The executive explained that margin pressure was due to unexpected hot weather impacting the small but significant unhedged portion of their energy load. They are confident margins will normalize as the season progresses and wholesale markets stabilize. Regarding the solar projects, they stated that very little capital is tied up in the paused early-stage projects, and they are currently re-evaluating the path forward for new developments without the previous tax incentives.

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