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VISION ENERGY Corp (VENG)·Q2 2019 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q2 2019 revenue was $1.93M and net loss was $0.11M (EPS of $(0.01)); management highlighted revenue up 12% sequentially and subsidiaries were operationally profitable despite corporate costs .
  • Gross profit of $0.62M and operating loss narrowed to $(0.03)M; higher corporate expenses tied to annual audit fees and financing transaction costs weighed on profitability .
  • The company executed a $3M equity financing line, providing access to growth capital; bid pipeline expanded to over $40M, with ~$4M specific to renewable energy opportunities .
  • No formal quantitative guidance or Q2 earnings call transcript was available; S&P Global consensus estimates for revenue and EPS were unavailable for VENG. This limits beat/miss analysis vs Street .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Sequential growth: “Revenue production was up 12% from the previous quarter,” with Q2 revenue at $1.93M vs Q1 at $1.70M; subsidiaries “were operationally profitable” .
  • Capital access: Execution of a $3M equity financing line, positioning the company for growth and larger project pursuits .
  • Pipeline strength: Bid pipeline exceeded $40M, with nearly $4M specific to renewable energy, underscoring robust demand for clean energy integration .

What Went Wrong

  • Corporate cost pressure: Q2 results were impacted by higher corporate expenses from annual audit fees and financing transaction costs, contributing to continued net loss .
  • Year-over-year compression: Q2 2019 gross profit ($0.62M) and operating income (loss) ($(0.03)M) trailed Q2 2018 levels ($0.76M gross profit and $0.05M operating income), reflecting margin pressure vs last year .
  • Continued negative EPS: EPS was $(0.01) in Q2 2019, and $(0.02) in Q1 2019, highlighting incomplete conversion of pipeline strength into bottom-line results amid corporate cost headwinds .

Financial Results

Income Statement Comparison

MetricQ2 2018Q1 2019Q2 2019
Revenue ($USD)$2,009,825 $1,704,273 $1,927,921
Gross Profit ($USD)$756,782 $507,835 $618,599
Operating Income ($USD)$49,451 $(118,717) $(32,358)
Net Income ($USD)$13,955 $(143,638) $(105,223)
Diluted EPS ($USD)$0.00 $(0.02) $(0.01)

Margin Comparison

MetricQ2 2018Q1 2019Q2 2019
Gross Margin %37.7% (calc. from )29.8% (calc. from )32.1% (calc. from )
Operating Margin %2.5% (calc. from )(7.0%) (calc. from )(1.7%) (calc. from )
Net Income Margin %0.7% (calc. from )(8.4%) (calc. from )(5.5%) (calc. from )

Sequential and YoY Highlights

ComparisonRevenueEPS
Q2 2019 vs Q1 2019+12% (management) Improved to $(0.01) from $(0.02)
Q2 2019 vs Q2 2018(4.1%) Flat to slightly lower (from $0.00 to $(0.01))

KPIs and Balance Sheet Indicators

KPI / Balance MetricQ1 2019Q2 2019
Bid Pipeline ($USD)~$33,000,000 >$40,000,000
Renewable Energy Bids ($USD)N/A~$4,000,000
Cash And Equivalents ($USD)$328,439 $313,530
Accounts Receivable ($USD)$937,897 $1,191,224
Line of Credit (Outstanding) ($USD)$172,715 $230,415

Note: KPIs presented where disclosed; no segmented revenue breakdown provided in the filings .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
RevenueFY/Q3-Q4 2019Not provided Not provided (management “looks forward to successful quarters ahead”) Maintained: No formal guidance
MarginsFY/Q3-Q4 2019Not provided Not provided Maintained: No formal guidance
OpExFY/Q3-Q4 2019Not provided Commentary: corporate expenses elevated due to audit/financing in Q2 N/A
Tax RateFY/Q3-Q4 2019Not provided Not provided Maintained: No formal guidance
FinancingFY/Q3-Q4 2019N/A$3M equity financing line executed New

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

No Q2 2019 earnings call transcript was available; themes below reflect management communications across the last two press releases and year-end filing.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4 2018)Previous Mentions (Q1 2019)Current Period (Q2 2019)Trend
Capital AccessGrowth lending facility secured; cash $359k; assets $3.52M Cash $328k; assets $3.66M $3M equity financing line executed Improving access to capital
Operational ProfitabilitySubsidiaries operating profit achieved in 2018 Subsidiaries were profitable; corporate costs drove loss “Subsidiaries were operationally profitable” in Q2; corporate costs elevated Consistent ops strength; corp costs weigh
Pipeline/BidsBid list ~$27M Bid list increased to ~$33M Bids >$40M; ~$4M renewable-specific Strong growth in pipeline
Audit/Corporate CostsN/AYear-end audit elevated costs Annual audit fees + financing costs raised corporate expenses Persistent near-term headwind
Clean Energy FocusHydrogen/fuel cell solutions; Australia division established Continued focus; market expanding “Clean energy market is robust” and HCCC positioned to capitalize Strategic emphasis maintained

Management Commentary

  • “Revenue production was up 12% from the previous quarter… excluding non-cash charges… the company only lost $29,243 on $1,927,921 of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2019… that loss is attributed to corporate expenses as both our subsidiaries were operationally profitable.” — Andrew Hidalgo, CEO .
  • “In the second quarter, we incurred most of our annual audit fees and along with the cost of concluding a financing transaction, corporate expenses were much higher than we initially projected… HCCC recently executed a $3 million equity financing line… gives us access to substantial growth capital.” — Andrew Hidalgo, CEO .
  • “The balance of the year projections are strong… we have increased our overall bid list from $27 million in the previous quarter to $33 million this quarter… we feel our financial condition remains solid with $328,439 in cash and $3,659,042 in assets as of March 31, 2019.” — Andrew Hidalgo, CEO (Q1 release) .

Q&A Highlights

  • No Q2 2019 earnings call transcript found for VENG/H/Cell Energy; therefore, no Q&A themes or analyst clarification items are available from a call [Search attempted; none returned].

Estimates Context

  • S&P Global consensus estimates for VENG were unavailable due to missing CIQ mapping; consequently, beat/miss vs Street cannot be determined for Q2 2019 (consensus unavailable via S&P Global).
  • Actuals vs consensus table:
MetricQ2 2019 ActualQ2 2019 ConsensusResult
Revenue ($USD)$1,927,921 Unavailable (S&P Global)N/A
Diluted EPS ($USD)$(0.01) Unavailable (S&P Global)N/A

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Sequential momentum: Q2 revenue up 12% q/q with improved operating loss; continued execution should support near-term performance .
  • Capital runway: The $3M equity financing line materially improves access to growth capital, enabling pursuit of larger/longer-duration projects and potentially smoothing working capital needs .
  • Demand signal: Bid pipeline expansion (> $40M) and renewable-specific opportunities (~$4M) indicate strong order prospects; watch conversion pace and margin quality of wins .
  • Cost discipline needed: Elevated corporate expenses (audit/financing) pressured bottom line; sustained cost control and scale benefits are critical to reach consistent profitability .
  • Margin trajectory: Gross margin improved q/q to ~32% but remains below Q2 2018; mix, pricing, and project execution will drive future margin normalization .
  • Monitoring gaps: Absence of formal guidance and no call transcript limits visibility; prioritize subsequent filings for backlog conversion data, project win announcements, and cash flow updates .
  • Near-term catalyst set: Capital access and rising bid activity are likely near-term narrative drivers; confirm whether pipeline converts to revenue in H2 and assess the impact on operating leverage .