Atlas Energy 2025 Q2 Earnings Misses Targets as Net Income Plummets 137.5%

Atlas Energy reported second quarter 2025 earnings on August 6, 2025, with results showing a net loss of $0.04 per share, a stark contrast to the $0.13 profit in the same quarter in 2024. This represents a 130.8% negative change in earnings per share and a 137.5% decline in net income to -$5.56 million from $14.84 million in 2024 Q2. The earnings miss reflects a sharp deterioration in profitability compared to the prior year period.

Revenue

Atlas Energy reported total revenue of $288.68 million for Q2 2025, representing a modest 0.4% increase from $287.52 million in Q2 2024. This growth was supported by a 24% adjusted EBITDA margin on $288.7 million in sales, with product revenue contributing $126.33 million, service revenue generating $146.35 million, and rental revenue amounting to $15.99 million. Product and service revenues reflect the company's core offerings, with the product segment showing slight stability amid shifting market dynamics, and the service segment maintaining a significant portion of the revenue base.

Earnings/Net Income

The company swung to a loss of $0.04 per share in 2025 Q2, a significant downturn from a profit of $0.13 per share in 2024 Q2. This marked a 130.8% negative change in earnings per share and a 137.5% deterioration from a net income of $14.84 million to a net loss of $5.56 million. Despite this loss, Atlas Energy has sustained profitability for 3 years over the corresponding fiscal quarter, highlighting its generally stable business performance.

Price Action

The stock price of Atlas Energy has edged down 0.48% during the latest trading day, has tumbled 9.63% during the most recent full trading week, and has tumbled 10.98% month-to-date.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review

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CEO Commentary

John G. Turner, CEO, highlighted Atlas Energy’s 24% adjusted EBITDA margin on $288.7 million in sales for Q2 2025, noting results fell at the low end of guidance due to Permian activity slowdown. He emphasized market share growth, with the company’s sand sales now covering ~35% of the Permian, up from 15% at IPO, driven by the Hi-Crush acquisition and Dune Express logistics efficiency. Turner acknowledged challenges from reduced frac crews and deferred completions but expressed optimism about Q3 volume growth and long-term benefits from industry efficiency gains. He underscored the Moser Energy Systems acquisition as a strategic move to diversify into power, leveraging secular energy trends and longer-term contracts for stability. Turner’s tone was cautiously optimistic, balancing near-term industry headwinds with confidence in structural advantages and growth potential.

Guidance

John G. Turner, CEO, guided to mid-single-digit sequential volume growth in Q3 2025 and expects the power business to drive incremental sequential revenue. Blake McCarthy, CFO, noted Q3 adjusted EBITDA and revenue declines from reduced proppant sales prices and shortfall revenue but cited cost efficiencies and Dune Express utilization. Capital allocation priorities include logistics and power investments, with total 2025 CapEx budgeted at $115 million. The company maintains its $0.25 per share dividend, reflecting confidence in cash flow resilience despite industry softness.

Additional News

Atlas Energy Solutions announced the acquisition of PropFlow, a patented sand filtration system designed to eliminate debris from proppant at the wellsite. This acquisition expands the company’s operational capabilities and strengthens its position in the Permian Basin. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on August 21, 2025, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns. In terms of capital allocation, the company plans to invest in logistics and power, with a 2025 CapEx budget of $115 million. Atlas Energy maintains a strong liquidity position, with $203.6 million in total liquidity as of June 30, 2025, including $78.8 million in cash and $124.8 million in credit facility availability. The company’s leadership emphasized confidence in its long-term strategic direction, including growth in the Power segment and ongoing improvements in the Permian logistics network.