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Stabilis Solutions, Inc. (SLNG) - Q2 2026 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This report covers the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026. Stabilis Solutions, Inc. provides turnkey clean energy production, storage, transportation, and fueling solutions using liquefied natural gas (LNG) across aerospace, industrial, marine, and utility markets. The company operates as a single reporting segment and is classified as a non-accelerated filer and smaller reporting company.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Debt figures represent current and long-term notes payable net of issuance costs. Cash includes $14.3 million in restricted cash related to customer advance payments.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Decline: Revenues decreased 31% in Q2 and 36% YTD compared to the prior year. This was primarily driven by the conclusion of two major multi-year contracts in late 2025 (accounting for ~51% of 2025 revenue) and lower average natural gas prices.
• Time Charter Expense: A significant new line item, "Time charter expense," appeared in Q2 2026 totaling $2.9 million (Q2) and $4.3 million (YTD). This relates to the termination of a time charter for the marine bunkering vessel "Garibaldi" on June 24, 2026, which never generated revenue. The expense includes cancellation fees and write-offs of right-of-use assets.
• Deferred Revenue & Liquidity: The company received $20.0 million in advance payments for a multi-year data center power generation contract. This amount is recorded as deferred revenue and classified as restricted cash, significantly boosting operating cash flow to $19.5 million YTD despite the net loss.
• Cost of Revenues: Decreased 25% in Q2 and 29% YTD, largely due to lower volumes delivered and lower natural gas prices, though the margin percentage compressed due to the fixed costs associated with the terminated vessel charter.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Strategic Expansion: The company is advancing a proposed 350,000 gallon-per-day LNG liquefaction facility in Galveston, Texas, with an estimated capital requirement of $350-$400 million. A Final Investment Decision (FID) is expected later in 2026. Additionally, a new contract signed in July 2026 aims to replace lost volumes from prior periods.
• Debt Covenants: The company amended its Revolving Credit Facility to require a minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.20 to 1.00, tested quarterly starting March 31, 2027. Until compliance is demonstrated for two consecutive quarters, borrowing availability is limited to the amount in a segregated cash collateral account (capped at $10 million).
• Risk Factors:
  • Financing Risk: Failure to secure additional off-take agreements for the Galveston facility could prevent financing, impacting future growth.
  • Geopolitical Risk: Conflicts in the Middle East (U.S. and Iran) may increase energy costs and market uncertainty, though the company's pricing structure is designed to pass through most volatility.
  • Liquidity: While current cash and restricted cash are sufficient for the next 12 months, significant additional capital will be required for expansion efforts.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the status of the Galveston LNG facility financing and the timeline for the Final Investment Decision (FID).
• Confirm the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio compliance status for the upcoming quarters to ensure full access to the revolving credit facility.
• Monitor the utilization of the $20 million restricted cash and the commencement of LNG deliveries for the data center contract in Q1 2027.
• Assess the impact of the July 2026 data center contract on replacing the revenue lost from the terminated 2025 contracts.
• Review the termination liability of $1.9 million related to the Garibaldi vessel, including the $0.8 million fee payable in January 2027.