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One NASDAQ-Listed Solar Tracker Provider Reports Margin Turnaround and Stellar Q3 Growth – FTC Solar

Nov 12, 2025 | Team Kalkine
One NASDAQ-Listed Solar Tracker Provider Reports Margin Turnaround and Stellar Q3 Growth – FTC Solar
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FTC Solar, Inc.

FTC Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTC)  is a global leader in solar tracker systems, proprietary software, and engineering services. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, it serves customers worldwide with innovative products like the Voyager and Pioneer trackers and SunPath software. Founded in 2017, FTC Solar focuses on driving efficiency and cost savings in utility-scale solar projects.

Investment Summary

Revenue and Growth: FTC Solar reported robust third quarter revenue of $26.0 million, a 156.8% year-over-year increase, significantly exceeding guidance. Sequentially, revenue rose 30.2% to the highest in eight quarters, demonstrating a strong growth trajectory.

Profitability and Margins: The company achieved a positive non-GAAP gross margin of 7.7%, its first since late 2023, reflecting disciplined cost control and operational improvements. Adjusted EBITDA losses narrowed significantly to $4.0 million from $12.2 million a year prior, marking the best margin performance since 2020.

Strategic Developments: FTC Solar secured a $75 million strategic financing facility, closing $37.5 million in Q3. It announced a 1GW solar tracker supply deal with Levona Renewables, including a major Texas utility-scale project. The company also acquired full ownership of Alpha Steel, LLC, bolstering its manufacturing and domestic content capabilities.

Backlog and Innovation: The contracted backlog stands around $462 million, excluding the Levona agreement, indicating a strong project pipeline. Innovations like the Pioneer 1P tracker and SunPath software continue to optimize energy yields, enhancing competitive positioning in a growing market.

Outlook: FTC Solar projects approximately 25% revenue growth for Q4 2025 versus Q3, alongside further margin improvements. Leadership expresses confidence in sustained momentum, operational strength, and long-term growth prospects driven by product innovation and market expansion.

Technical Summary

FTC Solar, Inc.  is currently trading above its breakout support, following a large cup-and-handle pattern that developed through 2025. The stock has risen strongly, with the 50-day moving average ($ 7.71 ) and 21-day moving average ($ 8.44) showing bullish alignment. However, recent weakness is testing horizontal support near $7.10, a critical level following the breakout. Momentum, as measured by RSI at 43, is in the lower neutral range, signaling consolidation instead of strong upside. If $ 7.10 holds, the stock could rebound and retest highs above $8.50; a break below risks deeper correction. Overall, technicals remain constructive with a bullish longer-term bias, but near-term support must hold for continuation.

Conclusion

FTC Solar, Inc. demonstrated strong Q3 performance with a 156.8% revenue increase, positive gross margins, and narrowed EBITDA losses reflecting operational improvements. Strategic financing and acquisitions bolster its growth capacity, supported by a robust backlog. Technically, the stock shows bullish momentum with support at $7.10 critical for continuation. Overall, FTC Solar is well-positioned for revenue growth and margin expansion, combining financial strength with market and product innovation, making it an attractive investment in the renewable energy sector. Hence, based on the above rationale, we recommend a “Speculative Buy” recommendation at the closing price of USD 7.44 as of 11th November 2025.

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Past performance is neither an indicator nor a guarantee of future performance. 

The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels is of November 11, 2025.  The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV. 

Abbreviations

CMP: Current Market Price

SMA: Simple Moving Average

RSI: Relative Strength Index

USD: United States dollar

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