Overview

• Montauk Q3 revenue fell 31.3% yr/yr but beat analyst expectations

• Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 decreased 56.4% yr/yr but beat estimates

• RNG production increased 3.8% yr/yr, despite fewer RINs sold

Outlook

• Montauk expects 2025 RNG revenues between $150 mln and $170 mln

• Company anticipates RNG production volumes between 5.8 mln and 6.0 mln MMBtu

• Montauk sees REG revenues between $17 mln and $18 mln for 2025

Result Drivers

• FIXED-PRICE ARRANGEMENTS - Co's decision to sell more production under fixed/floor-price arrangements led to fewer RINs available for sale

• RIN PRICE DECLINE - Average D3 RIN index price dropped 34.8%, affecting revenue and operating profit

• INCREASED OPERATING EXPENSES - Higher operating expenses due to maintenance and enhancements at Rumpke, Atascocita, and Apex facilities

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the electric utilities peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Montauk Renewables Inc is $3.00, about 39.3% above its November 4 closing price of $1.82

• The stock recently traded at 58 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 89 three months ago

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