Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) stock surged 5.64% in Thursday's trading session, following the release of its third-quarter 2025 financial results that exceeded analyst expectations. The company reported significant year-over-year improvements in revenue and narrowed losses, while also highlighting progress in cost reduction initiatives and the positive reception of a new product launch.
For Q3 2025, Ballard Power reported a loss from continuing operations of $0.09 per share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $0.11 and showing substantial improvement from the $0.68 loss per share in the same period last year. Total revenue surged 120% year-over-year to $32.5 million, surpassing analyst expectations of $24.7 million. The company's Heavy-Duty Mobility segment, particularly in rail applications, was a key driver of this growth.
Marty Neese, Ballard's President and CEO, emphasized the company's progress in cost reduction activities and the positive reception of their newest product, the FCmove-SC. The company achieved a 40% reduction in cash operating costs year-over-year due to restructuring actions and a 36% reduction in total operating expenses. Additionally, Ballard maintains a strong financial position with $525.7 million in cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q3. The company's focus on improving gross margins through pricing initiatives, product cost reductions, and the introduction of the FCmove-SC is expected to contribute to future performance improvements.