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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
Margin Comparison
Sequential and YoY Highlights
KPIs and Balance Sheet Indicators
Note: KPIs presented where disclosed; no segmented revenue breakdown provided in the filings .
Guidance Changes
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.
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:
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 .