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Clean Energy Fuels
(NASDAQ:CLNE)
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Rating:50Neutral
Price Target:
$2.00
▼(-11.11% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/23/26
The score is held back primarily by continued losses and inconsistent free-cash-flow durability, alongside weak bearish technicals (price below key moving averages with negative MACD). Offsetting this is a healthier capital structure and positive operating cash flow, plus a cautiously constructive earnings outlook with maintained RNG guidance, strong liquidity, and a favorable regulatory pathway approval; valuation is difficult to assess given negative earnings and no dividend yield provided.
Positive Factors
RNG Volume Growth & Guidance
Consistent RNG deliveries (67M gallons in Q1, already ~27% of guidance) demonstrate scalable supply execution and demand realization. This volume cadence supports predictable fuel sales and credit generation, improving multi-quarter revenue visibility and underwriting further project expansion.
Negative Factors
Persisting Net Losses
Despite operational improvements and smaller GAAP losses, the company remains unprofitable on a net basis. Ongoing losses constrain retained earnings, limit shareholder returns and self-funding capacity for growth projects, and leave long-term expansion dependent on external financing or improved margin sustainability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
RNG Volume Growth & Guidance
Consistent RNG deliveries (67M gallons in Q1, already ~27% of guidance) demonstrate scalable supply execution and demand realization. This volume cadence supports predictable fuel sales and credit generation, improving multi-quarter revenue visibility and underwriting further project expansion.
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Clean Energy Fuels Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue by Segment
Breaks down earnings by business segment, highlighting which areas drive growth and profitability, and revealing strategic focus.
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The FlyClean Energy Fuels (CLNE) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$451.46M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.44
Revenue Growth4.99%
EPS Growth49.26%
CountryUS
Employees577
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.46
Shares Outstanding220,224,640
10 Day Avg. Volume1,281,043
30 Day Avg. Volume1,356,063
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.83
Price to Sales (P/S)1.09
P/FCF Ratio18.07
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.03
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-251.23
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.25Price Target Upside88.89% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)>-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$467.70M
Clean Energy Fuels Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. specializes in providing natural gas as an alternative fuel source and comprehensive fueling infrastructure, primarily serving markets in the United States and Canada. The company supplies various forms of natural gas, inc...
How the Company Makes Money
Clean Energy Fuels primarily generates revenue by selling natural gas vehicle fuel (CNG and LNG) to customers, with RNG (sold as Redeem/RNG) generally carrying environmental attributes that can improve economics depending on applicable programs. T...
Clean Energy Fuels Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 07, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call balanced meaningful operational and financial progress—notably revenue growth (+13.3%), strong RNG deliveries (67M gallons), improved GAAP loss, solid cash position ($126M on balance sheet + $46M JV cash), CARB pathway approval (Del Rio Dairy CI ~ -300), and ongoing project ramp-ups—against persistent execution and market challenges including weather-related production disruption, slower-than-expected trucking adoption, anticipated lower base fuel margins, and modestly lower Adjusted EBITDA (down ~2.9%). Management maintained confidence in 2026 guidance (250M+ gallons RNG) and emphasized steps to strengthen operations and leverage regulatory tailwinds. Overall, positives (growth, liquidity, regulatory wins, project progress) modestly outweigh the lowlights (operational ramps, margin pressure, adoption headwinds), yielding a constructive but cautious outlook.Positive Updates
Strong Quarterly RNG Volumes
Delivered 67 million gallons of RNG in Q1 2026, representing roughly 27% of the company's 2026 guidance of 250+ million gallons and reflecting strong demand and improved supply execution.
Negative Updates
Weather and Operational Disruption to Upstream Production
Extreme winter weather in the quarter impacted upstream RNG production, particularly in the Upper Midwest, and management noted that some projects have taken longer to develop and ramp than initially expected.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Quarterly RNG Volumes
Delivered 67 million gallons of RNG in Q1 2026, representing roughly 27% of the company's 2026 guidance of 250+ million gallons and reflecting strong demand and improved supply execution.
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Company Guidance
Management maintained full‑year RNG delivery guidance of at least 250 million gallons and left fuel distribution guidance roughly unchanged at about 67–70 million gallons, noting Q1 produced 67 million gallons of RNG (with an expected modest decline of “a few million gallons” in subsequent quarters) and that production and financial results should improve as the year progresses; Q1 financials included $117.6 million of revenue (vs. $103.8M a year ago), $16.6 million of Adjusted EBITDA (vs. $17.1M), a GAAP net loss of $12M (vs. $135M), $126M of cash and investments on the balance sheet plus $46M cash at dairy RNG JVs, a $12M MAS Energy Works JV contribution in Q1 (plus another $12M in April), eight RNG projects operating and three under construction, and a CARB‑approved Del Rio Dairy pathway with an approximate carbon intensity of –300.Clean Energy Fuels Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 439.12M | 426.50M | 415.87M | 425.16M | 420.16M | 255.65M |
| Gross Profit | 72.95M | 17.97M | 83.58M | 35.87M | 57.75M | -5.14M |
| EBITDA | -1.80M | -74.16M | -4.08M | -31.92M | 1.61M | -44.42M |
| Net Income | -99.47M | -222.02M | -83.07M | -99.50M | -58.73M | -93.15M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.04B | 1.06B | 1.24B | 1.26B | 1.08B | 957.07M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 128.41M | 158.31M | 217.48M | 263.13M | 265.52M | 229.17M |
| Total Debt | 96.10M | 98.90M | 365.13M | 360.51M | 201.76M | 82.31M |
| Total Liabilities | 473.17M | 491.65M | 524.36M | 525.81M | 354.89M | 201.66M |
| Stockholders Equity | 558.14M | 559.42M | 713.27M | 726.77M | 719.99M | 747.08M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 18.73M | 25.64M | -418.00K | -77.50M | 13.23M | 12.39M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 53.74M | 85.53M | 64.58M | 43.78M | 66.73M | 41.30M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -33.91M | 63.10M | -77.68M | -202.01M | -148.54M | -207.66M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -82.14M | -82.11M | -1.94M | 139.12M | 101.65M | 152.83M |
Clean Energy Fuels Technical Analysis
Neutral
2.25
Price Trends
2.05
Positive
2.21
Negative
2.32
Negative
Market Momentum
>-0.01
Negative
62.85
Neutral
92.58
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CLNE, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 2.25 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.91, above the 50-day MA of 2.05, and below the 200-day MA of 2.32, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of >-0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 62.85 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 92.58 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for CLNE.
Clean Energy Fuels Peers Comparison
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Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
65 Neutral | $422.90M | 5.34 | 29.84% | 6.14% | 3.12% | 41.70% | |
64 Neutral | $2.93B | 6.66 | 32.61% | ― | -2.52% | ― | |
59 Neutral | $859.24M | 14.69 | -85.35% | 10.09% | -9.39% | 87.18% | |
55 Neutral | $1.71B | -3.27 | -39.63% | 3.30% | -8.84% | -4366.97% | |
50 Neutral | $451.46M | -4.67 | -17.35% | ― | 4.99% | 49.26% | |
46 Neutral | $116.10M | -1.44 | 24.28% | ― | -7.64% | 36.26% |
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Clean Energy Fuels Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Clean Energy Fuels Names Bart Frabotta Chief Operating Officer
Positive
Jun 23, 2026
On June 23, 2026, Clean Energy Fuels appointed long-time executive Bartolomeo A. (Bart) Frabotta as chief operating officer, elevating him from group vice president to oversee company-wide operations and making him a named executive officer. Frabo...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Clean Energy Fuels Shareholders Back Board and Pay Policies
Positive
Jun 10, 2026
On June 10, 2026, Clean Energy Fuels held its 2026 annual stockholders’ meeting, where shareholders elected six director nominees to the board for one-year terms, signaling continued support for the company’s existing leadership. The d...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Clean Energy Fuels Appoints Clay Corbus as New CEO
Positive
Apr 23, 2026
On April 23, 2026, Clean Energy Fuels announced that longtime executive Clay (Barclay) Corbus was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 22, 2026, and joined the board, succeeding co-founder Andrew Littlefair after his th...
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