New Fortress Energy (NFE)
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Rating:42Neutral
Price Target:
$0.48
▼(-28.97% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/14/26
The score is primarily weighed down by deteriorating financial performance (large losses, negative operating/free cash flow, and negative equity with heavy leverage). Technicals remain weak with the stock still below longer-term moving averages, and valuation is constrained by losses despite a very high dividend yield. Corporate events point to elevated restructuring and listing-risk conditions, partially offset by recent liquidity-raising transactions.
Positive Factors
Planned capital-light restructuring
The UK restructuring converts large funded debt into a mix of new secured loans, preferred equity and equity while splitting Brazil assets, aiming to leave New NFE capital-light. This structural deleveraging and simplification should improve long-term financing flexibility and operational focus for the public LNG-to-power platform as implementation proceeds.
Negative Factors
Very high leverage & negative equity
Negative shareholders' equity and very high leverage materially limit financial flexibility and increase refinancing risk. With limited equity cushion, covenant pressure and secured creditor priority become persistent constraints on strategic options, forcing asset sales, restrictive financing terms or dilution until leverage is sustainably reduced.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Planned capital-light restructuring
The UK restructuring converts large funded debt into a mix of new secured loans, preferred equity and equity while splitting Brazil assets, aiming to leave New NFE capital-light. This structural deleveraging and simplification should improve long-term financing flexibility and operational focus for the public LNG-to-power platform as implementation proceeds.
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New Fortress Energy Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
New Fortress Energy (NFE) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$143.79M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)6.08M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.78
Revenue Growth-41.65%
EPS Growth-234.82%
CountryUS
Employees722
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryRegulated Gas
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-7.27
Shares Outstanding285,634,640
10 Day Avg. Volume5,664,094
30 Day Avg. Volume6,079,615
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.74
Price to Sales (P/S)0.21
P/FCF Ratio-0.26
Enterprise Value/Market Cap60.10
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.90
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit846.98
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-133.19
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.11B
New Fortress Energy Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
New Fortress Energy Inc. operates as an integrated gas-to-power infrastructure company that provides energy and development services to end-users worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Terminals and Infrastructure, and Ships. The Termina...
How the Company Makes Money
NFE makes money primarily by selling natural gas (often delivered as LNG and then regasified) and by selling electricity generated from gas-fired power assets, supported by a portfolio of energy infrastructure that enables delivery into its target...
New Fortress Energy Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 14, 2025
(Q1-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presented a mix of positive achievements, such as the successful sale of the Jamaica asset and strong liquidity, alongside challenges like lower-than-expected quarterly earnings and project delays. The company is actively addressing these through strategic refinancing and asset sales, but some uncertainties remain, particularly regarding the timing of auctions and project completions.Positive Updates
Jamaica Sale Completion
The sale was completed for $1.055 billion, resulting in net proceeds of $800 million and a gain of $430 million. This transaction exceeded initial forecasts.
Negative Updates
Lower-than-Expected Quarterly Earnings
Q1 adjusted EBITDA was $82 million, lower than forecasted due to the absence of one-time gains and a $200 million net loss reported for GAAP.
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Q1-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Jamaica Sale Completion
The sale was completed for $1.055 billion, resulting in net proceeds of $800 million and a gain of $430 million. This transaction exceeded initial forecasts.
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Company Guidance
During the NFE First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call, the company reported consistent core earnings, with figures of $110 million, $177 million, $109 million, and $116 million over recent quarters, despite a decrease in EBITDA due to the absence of one-off results. For 2025, NFE forecasts EBITDA plus gains between $1.25 billion and $1.5 billion, with the sale of its Jamaica assets already contributing $800 million in net proceeds and a $430 million gain. The company has also highlighted its focus on debt reduction, asset sales, and leveraging long-term, high-quality cash flows, aiming to refinance its corporate debt structure. Key financial metrics include a $1.055 billion sale price for Jamaican assets and $778 million in net proceeds, while notable contracts, such as FSRU charters, are expected to add approximately $50 million in annual EBITDA. NFE's liquidity stood at over $1.1 billion at the end of Q1 2025, with plans to utilize this position to address near-term debt maturities and capitalize on growth opportunities in Brazil and Puerto Rico.New Fortress Energy Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
9
Very Negative
Cash Flow
14
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.25B | 1.50B | 2.36B | 2.41B | 2.37B | 1.32B |
| Gross Profit | 10.20M | 136.82M | 1.10B | 1.30B | 1.15B | 556.75M |
| EBITDA | -64.88M | 71.72M | 257.82M | 1.11B | 430.70M | 350.45M |
| Net Income | -2.11B | -1.84B | -249.04M | 547.88M | 194.48M | 97.10M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 10.39B | 10.56B | 12.87B | 10.50B | 7.71B | 6.88B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 92.39M | 356.94M | 492.88M | 155.41M | 675.49M | 187.51M |
| Total Debt | 8.57B | 8.57B | 9.50B | 7.37B | 4.89B | 4.14B |
| Total Liabilities | 10.45B | 10.25B | 10.87B | 8.72B | 6.26B | 4.88B |
| Stockholders Equity | -180.24M | 182.65M | 1.88B | 1.64B | 1.29B | 1.79B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -1.03B | -1.23B | -2.03B | -2.21B | -818.90M | -584.58M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -672.05M | -583.38M | 586.74M | 824.76M | 355.11M | 84.77M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 758.11M | 465.76M | -2.07B | -2.90B | -82.73M | -2.27B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -757.64M | -543.64M | 2.22B | 1.53B | 321.96M | 1.82B |
New Fortress Energy Technical Analysis
Negative
0.68
Price Trends
0.64
Negative
0.93
Negative
1.29
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.05
Positive
33.91
Neutral
8.77
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For NFE, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 0.68 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.62, above the 50-day MA of 0.64, and below the 200-day MA of 1.29, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.05 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 33.91 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 8.77 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for NFE.
New Fortress Energy Peers Comparison
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Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | $1.28B | 9.61 | 20.40% | 6.97% | -2.19% | 37.18% | |
67 Neutral | $2.97B | 19.93 | 9.49% | 2.15% | 17.14% | 15.65% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
57 Neutral | $2.09B | 16.55 | 8.27% | 4.18% | 5.90% | 16.54% | |
57 Neutral | $3.01B | 97.63 | 4.27% | ― | 18.67% | 3110.38% | |
52 Neutral | $366.12M | 3.08 | -346.00% | ― | 4.01% | 163.93% | |
42 Neutral | $143.79M | -0.07 | -379.42% | ― | -41.65% | -234.82% |
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New Fortress Energy Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
New Fortress Energy Announces Chief Accounting Officer Transition
Neutral
Jun 5, 2026
On June 1, 2026, New Fortress Energy said Chief Accounting Officer Michael Lowe will resign effective July 1, 2026, ending a tenure that began in 2019 and included a key leadership role during the company’s complex restructuring, which is no...
Business Operations and StrategyLegal Proceedings
New Fortress Energy Advances UK Restructuring Plan Process
Neutral
May 18, 2026
New Fortress Energy said that on May 14, 2026, the U.K. High Court authorized its subsidiaries NFE Global Holdings Limited and NFE Brazil Newco Limited to convene creditor meetings as part of a consensual UK Restructuring Plan. The move follows a ...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
New Fortress Energy secures $885 million Brazil financing
Positive
May 12, 2026
On May 12, 2026, New Fortress Energy announced that its subsidiary NFE Brazil Financing Limited had secured commitments for a proposed $885 million offering of senior secured notes due 2029, bearing 12% interest payable in kind and maturing three ...
Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and ComplianceStock Split
New Fortress Energy Faces Nasdaq Minimum Bid Compliance Issue
Negative
May 7, 2026
On May 1, 2026, New Fortress Energy Inc. received notice from Nasdaq that its Class A common stock had failed to meet the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for the last 30 consecutive trading days, putting the stock out of compliance with contin...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
New Fortress Energy Secures Brazil Bridge Loan Financing
Positive
Apr 14, 2026
On April 14, 2026, NFE Brazil Holdings Limited entered into a $50 million senior secured, multiple-draw term loan facility, known as the Brazil Bridge Credit Agreement, bearing 10% paid-in-kind interest and secured by substantially all of NFE Braz...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
New Fortress Energy Completes Turbine Sale-Leaseback Financing Deal
Positive
Apr 7, 2026
On April 1, 2026, New Fortress Energy subsidiary NFE Power PR LLC sold certain turbines to Macquarie Energy for about $265.9 million and another subsidiary, NFE Turbines LLC, simultaneously entered into a 10-year lease to continue using the equipm...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
New Fortress Energy Enters Forbearance to Support Recapitalization
Negative
Apr 2, 2026
New Fortress Energy disclosed that on March 27, 2026, it entered into a forbearance agreement with lenders under its Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement, under which the lenders agreed to temporarily refrain from exercising remedies in co...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
New Fortress Energy Eliminates Convertible Preferred, Streamlining Capital
Positive
Mar 25, 2026
On March 19, 2026, New Fortress Energy Inc. amended its existing Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement, extending its maturity to Sept. 15, 2026 and securing waivers of certain existing events of default, moves that enhance the company̵...
Business Operations and StrategyLegal ProceedingsPrivate Placements and Financing
New Fortress Energy Launches Major Debt Restructuring Plan
Negative
Mar 17, 2026
On March 17, 2026, New Fortress Energy entered into a restructuring support agreement with a majority of its lenders and noteholders, launching a UK restructuring plan that will rank among the largest consensual deals of its kind. The plan will be...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
New Fortress Energy Pursues Major Debt Restructuring Agreement
Negative
Mar 17, 2026
On March 17, 2026, New Fortress Energy entered into a restructuring support agreement with key creditor groups to facilitate a comprehensive overhaul of its principal funded debt, following confidential talks that began in the second half of 2025 ...
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