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Clean Energy Fuels
(NASDAQ:CLNE)
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Rating:51Neutral
Price Target:
$1.50
▼(-7.41% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/16/26
The score reflects a company showing improving operating signals (positive OCF/FCF, manageable leverage, maintained EBITDA guidance and stronger cash position), but still weighed down by persistent losses and a technically weak share-price trend. Regulatory timing uncertainty (45Z/LCFS) and adoption risks further cap the upside near term, while valuation is constrained by negative earnings and no dividend support.
Positive Factors
Fuel Volume Growth
Growing fuel volumes indicate continued customer utilization of the network and support revenue expansion across heavy-duty transportation markets. Although RNG growth is more modest, broader volume gains can improve station economics and provide a durable base for future renewable-fuel adoption.
Negative Factors
Persistent Unprofitability
Thin gross margins and continuing operating and net losses show that higher revenue has not yet translated into durable earnings power. Until project scale and mix improve profitability, the company may have less internally generated capacity to fund growth and absorb operating volatility.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Fuel Volume Growth
Growing fuel volumes indicate continued customer utilization of the network and support revenue expansion across heavy-duty transportation markets. Although RNG growth is more modest, broader volume gains can improve station economics and provide a durable base for future renewable-fuel adoption.
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Clean Energy Fuels Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Market Cap
$321.85M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.72M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.14
Revenue Growth4.50%
EPS Growth52.98%
CountryUS
Employees503
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.44
Shares Outstanding220,445,020
10 Day Avg. Volume1,977,860
30 Day Avg. Volume1,717,625
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 Cap1.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.45
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.58
Enterprise Value/Ebitda301.84
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1.80Price Target Upside11.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$433.81M
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 makes money primarily by selling natural gas motor fuel (both conventional natural gas and renewable natural gas) to fleet customers through its fueling network. Key revenue streams generally include: (1) Fuel sales: Revenue fro...
Clean Energy Fuels Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 06, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a generally constructive operational and financial picture: revenue and fuel volumes grew YoY, cash improved, Q2 adjusted EBITDA was positive, RNG upstream operations are trending better, new projects and markets (Canadian CNG network, hydrogen contract, gas-to-power work) demonstrate diversification and growth potential. Key risks tempering the outlook include regulatory timing and valuation uncertainty around Section 45Z and LCFS pathways, slower-than-expected heavy-duty truck engine adoption due to EPA-driven diesel prebuys, and normal seasonal/commodity-driven sequential volatility. Management is maintaining full-year guidance while noting the upside potential (roughly $5M) if 45Z rules are finalized favorably in 2026.Positive Updates
Revenue and Financial Position
Second-quarter revenue of $106.4M, up from $102.0M year-over-year (+4.3%). Reported Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $16M and management maintained full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $70–$75M. Cash and short-term investments finished the quarter at $138M, up from $126M at March-end (+9.5% QoQ).
Negative Updates
45Z Production Tax Credit Timing and Value Uncertainty
Treasury finalization of Section 45Z rules and GREET model delayed to Q4. Management expects the finalized rules to be positive and has factored up to ~$5M of incremental adjusted EBITDA into outlook, but if rules are delayed beyond 2026 or provide minimal benefit, adjusted EBITDA could fall below the $70–$75M guidance range.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue and Financial Position
Second-quarter revenue of $106.4M, up from $102.0M year-over-year (+4.3%). Reported Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $16M and management maintained full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $70–$75M. Cash and short-term investments finished the quarter at $138M, up from $126M at March-end (+9.5% QoQ).
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Company Guidance
Management maintained its full‑year 2026 outlook while reporting Q2 results of $106.4 million in revenue (up from $102.0M a year ago), approximately $16 million of adjusted EBITDA, and total fuel volumes of 81.8 million gallons (+7% YoY) including 3.2 million gallons of RNG (+3% YoY) and 2.1 million gallons of dairy RNG production; fuel margins were largely in line with plan but revenue declined sequentially from Q1 due to lower natural gas prices and reduced trading volatility. The company finished June with $138 million of cash and short‑term investments (vs. $126M at March), has 8 operating RNG projects and 3 JV projects under construction (2 expected online later this year, 1 next year), and has contributed $24M to the Moss JV through June plus $12M in July (less than $5M remains). Management reiterated full‑year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $70–75 million but noted final Treasury/CARB GREET/45Z rulemaking expected in Q4 could add up to ~$5 million of incremental adjusted EBITDA; if the rule is delayed or provides minimal benefit, adjusted EBITDA could fall below the $70–75M range.Clean Energy Fuels Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
56
Neutral
Cash Flow
47
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 442.32M | 426.50M | 415.87M | 425.16M | 420.16M | 255.65M |
| Gross Profit | 84.33M | 17.97M | 83.58M | 35.87M | 57.75M | -5.14M |
| EBITDA | 2.12M | -74.16M | -4.08M | -31.92M | 1.61M | -44.42M |
| Net Income | -94.08M | -222.02M | -83.07M | -99.50M | -58.73M | -93.15M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.03B | 1.06B | 1.24B | 1.26B | 1.08B | 957.07M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 140.15M | 158.31M | 217.48M | 263.13M | 265.52M | 229.17M |
| Total Debt | 320.72M | 98.90M | 365.13M | 360.51M | 201.76M | 82.31M |
| Total Liabilities | 467.13M | 491.65M | 524.36M | 525.81M | 354.89M | 201.66M |
| Stockholders Equity | 553.33M | 559.42M | 713.27M | 726.77M | 719.99M | 747.08M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 22.86M | 25.64M | -15.38M | -77.50M | 13.23M | 12.39M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 46.62M | 85.53M | 64.58M | 43.78M | 66.73M | 41.30M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -46.32M | 63.10M | -77.68M | -202.01M | -148.54M | -207.66M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -74.57M | -82.11M | -1.94M | 139.12M | 101.65M | 152.83M |
Clean Energy Fuels Technical Analysis
Negative
1.62
Price Trends
1.58
Negative
1.78
Negative
2.04
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.06
Positive
45.80
Neutral
27.01
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CLNE, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.62 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.48, above the 50-day MA of 1.58, and below the 200-day MA of 2.04, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.06 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 45.80 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 27.01 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CLNE.
Clean Energy Fuels Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | $15.05B | 14.72 | 18.17% | 5.23% | 83.34% | 123.75% | |
72 Outperform | $8.46B | 11.97 | 20.80% | 4.89% | 20.26% | 31.82% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
59 Neutral | $843.63M | 15.56 | -72.93% | 9.50% | 0.29% | 21.69% | |
58 Neutral | $754.94M | 20.11 | 8.43% | 4.98% | ― | ― | |
55 Neutral | $1.87B | -11.42 | -13.21% | 2.35% | 7.56% | 58.21% | |
51 Neutral | $321.85M | -3.34 | -16.68% | ― | 4.50% | 52.98% |
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Clean Energy Fuels Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Clean Energy Fuels Names JJ Armstrong as New CFO
Positive
Oct 6, 2026
On October 6, 2026, Clean Energy Fuels announced a chief financial officer transition, with longtime finance executive JJ Armstrong appointed CFO, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, succeeding outgoing CFO Robert Vreelan...
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