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Solaris Energy Infrastructure Inc. (NYSE: SEI) reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.44 per share, significantly surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.26 and sending its stock up 12.7 percent.
"Solaris is off to an exceptional start in 2026, with operational, commercial, and financial performance all exceeding expectations," Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Bill Zartler said in a statement. "The momentum we are seeing across our entire business reinforces our conviction in Solaris' positioning and the durability of the demand we are serving."
The energy infrastructure firm announced revenue of approximately $196 million for the quarter, a 9 percent sequential increase, alongside a net income of $32 million. The company boosted its second-quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $83 million to $93 million, up from the previous forecast of $76 million to $84 million.
The strong results were underpinned by a new 10-year agreement with an affiliate of a global technology company to provide over 600 megawatts of power capacity. This marks the third major long-term contract for Solaris, highlighting the growing demand from data center and artificial intelligence clients.
The Solaris Power Solutions segment was the primary growth driver, with revenue climbing 24 percent sequentially to $129 million. The segment's adjusted EBITDA rose 34 percent from the fourth quarter of 2025 to approximately $72 million, reflecting a 17 percent increase in revenue-earning capacity to an average of 910 MW.
In contrast, the Solaris Logistics Solutions segment saw revenue decrease by 11 percent from the prior quarter to $68 million, which the company attributed to lower last-mile transportation activity. However, the segment's adjusted EBITDA saw a slight 2 percent increase to $23 million due to a more favorable project mix.
Solaris's board of directors approved a second-quarter dividend of $0.12 per share, marking the company's 31st consecutive dividend payment. This will be paid on June 12, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2026.
The company's performance and new contracts suggest a strong growth trajectory, particularly in serving the power-intensive data center sector. The successful expansion of its power generation fleet to a pro forma 3,100 MW, along with strategic financing moves, positions Solaris to capitalize on continued demand from hyperscalers and other industrial clients.
The guidance raise signals management expects the robust demand from technology and AI sectors to continue. Investors will watch the second-quarter results closely for further details on the execution of its new long-term contracts and margin developments.
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