Perma-Fix Environmental Services (NASDAQ:PESI) Issues Earnings Results

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Perma-Fix Environmental Services (NASDAQ:PESI – Get Free Report) released its earnings results on Wednesday. The industrial products company reported ($0.40) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.24) by ($0.16), Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $11.13 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.95 million. Perma-Fix Environmental Services had a negative net margin of 22.35% and a negative return on equity of 19.26%.

Here are the key takeaways from Perma-Fix Environmental Services’ conference call:

  • Perma-Fix says Hanford is moving from preparation to execution — ETF shipments began mid‑April and management estimates ETF alone can support more than $4 million per quarter, while an expanded December 2025 permit and facility investments position Perma‑Fix Northwest to support multiple Hanford streams and large grouting programs over years.
  • Q1 was weak — revenue fell to $11.1 million (from $13.9M), EBITDA loss widened to $7.0 million, net loss was $7.5 million, and cash declined to $6.7 million; management calls the quarter “transitional” after deliberate inventory reductions and readiness investments.
  • PFAS platform showed commercial progress — Perma‑Fix completed a DOE PFAS destruction project, is installing a Gen‑2 unit at Oak Ridge to add ~2,000 gallons/shift of capacity, and reports new regional airport wins and partnerships that could expand that revenue stream.
  • Nuclear services momentum — a mobilized $24 million Livermore master task order is underway, the company is in contention for the large USS Enterprise decommissioning opportunity (award expected soon), and management highlights a growing services pipeline that leverages its integrated treatment/transport/disposal capabilities.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ PESI traded down $0.61 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $11.17. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 271,765 shares, compared to its average volume of 152,435. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $12.44 and a 200 day moving average price of $13.29. Perma-Fix Environmental Services has a one year low of $8.02 and a one year high of $16.50. The company has a current ratio of 1.61, a quick ratio of 1.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. The firm has a market capitalization of $207.20 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -14.89 and a beta of 0.61.

Institutional Trading of Perma-Fix Environmental Services

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its holdings in Perma-Fix Environmental Services by 102.9% during the 3rd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 3,350 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 1,699 shares during the period. MetLife Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in Perma-Fix Environmental Services by 171.6% during the 4th quarter. MetLife Investment Management LLC now owns 9,154 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $115,000 after acquiring an additional 5,784 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its holdings in Perma-Fix Environmental Services by 18.2% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 9,849 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $72,000 after acquiring an additional 1,515 shares during the period. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC bought a new stake in Perma-Fix Environmental Services during the 1st quarter worth approximately $77,000. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD bought a new stake in Perma-Fix Environmental Services during the 4th quarter worth approximately $142,000. Institutional investors own 25.52% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Perma-Fix Environmental Services in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

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About Perma-Fix Environmental Services

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Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc (NASDAQ: PESI) is a specialized provider of environmental and nuclear waste management solutions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including treatment, recycling, processing, volume reduction and disposal of hazardous, radioactive and mixed wastes. Its capabilities span thermal, chemical and physical treatment technologies, supported by a network of licensed facilities designed to handle complex waste streams.

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Perma-Fix has grown both organically and through strategic acquisitions.

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