Capstone Energy+ Q1 FY2027: Revenue Down 11% but Gross Margin Jumps to 35%; CARB Notice of Violation Disclosed

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Capstone Energy+ Q1 FY2027 revenue fell 11% to $24.9M, but gross margin rose to 35%, swinging to positive operating income. The company also disclosed a CARB Notice of Violation for 27 units, with potential penalties up to $12,940 per day per violation.

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• Revenue Down 11%

  Total revenue fell to $24.9 million from $27.9 million, driven by fewer microturbine deliveries in the U.S. and Canada and lower rental utilization.

• Gross Margin Jumps to 35%

  Gross profit rose to $8.8 million (35% of revenue) from $7.6 million (27%), driven by higher-margin product sales and distributor distribution services.

• CARB Notice of Violation

  In August 2026, CARB issued a Notice of Violation alleging violations involving 27 distributed generation units, with potential civil penalties of up to $12,940 per day per violation. No liability has been recorded.

• Debt Covenant Compliance

  As of June 30, 2026, the company was in compliance with all financial covenants under its Exit Note Purchase Agreement, including minimum liquidity of $4.0 million and minimum adjusted EBITDA of $8.0 million.

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Capstone Energy+ reported Q1 FY2027 results with revenue down 11% to $24.9 million, but gross margin improved 800 basis points to 35%, driving a swing to positive operating income. The company also disclosed a California Air Resources Board Notice of Violation involving 27 distributed generation units, with potential penalties of up to $12,940 per day per violation. While the CARB matter is preliminary and no liability has been recorded, it introduces regulatory risk. The company remains in compliance with debt covenants and has $31.6 million in cash.