JinkoSolar Announces Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results

公開日 2017/09/08
Jinko Solar 
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017.

Second Quarter 2017 Highlights

- Total solar module shipments were 2,884MW, an increase of 39.5% from 2,068MW in the first quarter of 2017 and an increase of 68.1% from 1,716MW in the second quarter of 2016.

- Total revenues were RMB7.92 billion (US$1.17 billion), an increase of 37.2% from the first quarter of 2017 and an increase of 39.8% from the second quarter of 2016.

- Gross margin was 10.5%, compared with 11.2% in the first quarter of 2017 and 18.1% in the second quarter of 2016.

- Income from operations was RMB85.3 million (US$12.6 million), compared with RMB56.8 million in the first quarter of 2017 and RMB308.8 million in the second quarter of 2016.

- Net income attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders from continuing operations was RMB47.4 million (US$7.0 million) in the second quarter of 2017, compared with RMB60.6 million in the first quarter of 2017 and RMB280.1 million in the second quarter of 2016.

- Diluted earnings per American depositary share ("ADS") from continuing operations were RMB1.48 (US$0.20).

- Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2017 was RMB61.2 million (US$9.0 million), compared with RMB80.4 million in the first quarter of 2017 and RMB344.1 million in the second quarter of 2016.

- Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS from continuing operations were RMB1.92 (US$0.28) and RMB1.88 (US$0.28), respectively, in the second quarter of 2017.

Mr. Kangping Chen, JinkoSolar's Chief Executive Officer commented, "Second quarter module shipments once again hit a record high, increasing 39.5% sequentially to 2,884MW. Total revenues hit $1.17 billion, an increase of 37.2% sequentially while our gross margin dropped slightly to 10.5%, from 11.2% in the first quarter of 2017."

"Shipments over the past few quarters have surged to new highs, allowing us to continuously capitalize on the growing recognition of JinkoSolar's brand and excellent products and services to increase our market share. While ASPs declined during the quarter, prices along our supply chain remained relatively high and impacting our margins. We also worked with our OEM partners more extensively than expected during the quarter to ensure timely delivery, which adversely impacted our margins. We are currently reviewing our strategy in order to improve profitability and further cut down the use of OEM going forward. Our efforts will also be focused on strengthening inventory management and controlling operating expenses." 

"Demand in China was very strong during the quarter, boosted by rush orders before the June 30th Feed-in-Tariff cutoff. This momentum is carrying on into the third quarter with the Top Runner projects, PV Poverty Alleviation projects, and DG projects generating stable demand, which is expected to continue throughout the rest of the year. The long-term demand of Chinese market will be supported by the upwards revision of 5-year targets set by the NEA. The Section 201 petition in the US continues to create market uncertainties. We remain committed to the US market and believe its long-term growth momentum will not change. Demand in emerging markets continued to grow, accounting for a larger portion of our shipments during the quarter. India's 100GW target by 2022 is solid and will continue to create strong demand going forward. The solar markets of Mexico, Argentina and Brazil in Latin America are rapidly growing in scale while Egypt and Jordan in Middle East have the potential to become GW level markets next year. We expect demand in emerging markets to continue to grow in 2018."

"We are ramping up our mono wafer and PERC cell capacity. Our diamond wire-cutting multiply wafers are now in mass production and are combined with our black silicon cell technology. Our technological focus remains on efficiency and cost. With solid progress being made in the development of new technology, we will continue to maintain flexible and dynamic production capacity in order to meet demand from a rapidly changing market.

"We already have strong visibility in our order book through the rest of the year and have already begun to take orders for next year. We expect ASPs to remain stable during the second half of the year. With our focus now shifting towards profitability, I am confident that we will benefit from the long-term growth prospects of the industry while generating sustainable returns for our shareholders."

Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results

Total Revenues

Total revenues in the second quarter of 2017 were RMB7.92 billion (US$1.17 billion), an increase of 37.2% from RMB5.78 billion in the first quarter of 2017 and an increase of 39.8% from RMB5.67 billion in the second quarter of 2016. The sequential and year-over-year increases were mainly attributable to an increase in solar module shipments, partially offset by the decline of average selling price of solar modules in the second quarter of 2017.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit in the second quarter of 2017 was RMB834.8 million (US$123.1 million), compared with RMB649.0 million in the first quarter of 2017 and RMB1.03 billion in the second quarter of 2016. The sequential increase was mainly attributable to the increase in solar module shipments. The year-over-year decrease was mainly attributable to a decline in the average selling price of solar modules in the second quarter of 2017.

Gross margin was 10.5% in the second quarter of 2017, compared with 11.2% in the first quarter of 2017 and 18.1% in the second quarter of 2016 mainly attributable to a decline in the average selling price of solar modules in the second quarter of 2017.

Income from Operations and Operating Margin

Income from operations in the second quarter of 2017 was RMB85.3 million (US$12.6 million), compared with RMB56.8 million in the first quarter of 2017 and RMB308.8 million in the second quarter of 2016. Operating margin in the second quarter of 2017 was 1.1%, compared with 1.0% in the first quarter of 2017 and 5.4% in the second quarter of 2016. The year-over-year decrease of operating margin was mainly attributable to a decline in gross margin in the second quarter of 2017.

Total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2017 were RMB749.5 million (US$110.6 million), an increase of 26.6% from RMB592.2 million in the first quarter of 2017 and an increase of 4.2% from RMB719.6 million in the second quarter of 2016. The sequential and year-over-year increases were primarily due to the increase in shipping costs, which was in line with the increase in solar module shipments.

Total operating expenses accounted for 9.5% of total revenues in the second quarter of 2017, compared to 10.3% in the first quarter of 2017 and 12.7% in the second quarter of 2016.

Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expense in the second quarter of 2017 was RMB80.6 million (US$11.9 million), an increase of 41.1% from RMB57.1 million in the first quarter of 2017 and an increase of 7.4% from RMB75.0 million in the second quarter of 2016. The sequential increase was due to the interest expense associated with the discounted notes receivable.

Exchange Gain / (Loss), Net

The Company recorded a net exchange loss of RMB34.2 million (US$5.0 million) in the second quarter of 2017, compared to a net exchange loss of RMB5.2 million in the first quarter of 2017 and a net exchange gain of RMB67.1 million in the second quarter of 2016.

Income Tax Expense / (Benefit), Net

The Company recorded an income tax benefit of RMB32.5 million (US$4.8 million) in the second quarter of 2017, compared with an income tax expense of RMB1.5 million in the first quarter of 2017 and an income tax expense of RMB90.4 million in the second quarter of 2016. The sequential change was mainly due to the additional 2016 income tax deduction for R&D costs approved by local tax bureau in the second quarter of 2017.

Net Income and Earnings per Share

Net income attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2017 was RMB47.4 million (US$7.0 million), compared with RMB60.6 million in the first quarter of 2017 and RMB280.1 million in the second quarter of 2016.

Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share from continuing operations were both RMB0.37 (US$0.05) during the second quarter of 2017. This translates into basic and diluted earnings per ADS from continuing operations of both RMB1.48 (US$0.20).

Non-GAAP net income in the second quarter of 2017 was RMB61.2 million (US$9.0 million), compared with RMB80.4 million in the first quarter of 2017 and RMB344.1 million in the second quarter of 2016.

Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share from continuing operations were RMB0.48 (US$0.07) and RMB0.47 (US$0.07), respectively, during the second quarter of 2017. This translates into non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS from continuing operations of RMB1.92 (US$0.28) and RMB1.88 (US$0.28), respectively.

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2017, the Company had RMB1.90 billion (US$280.1 million) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, compared with RMB1.71 billion as of March 31, 2017.

As of June 30, 2017, the Company's accounts receivables due from third parties were RMB6.47 billion (US$954.5 million), compared with RMB5.93 billion as of March 31, 2017.

As of June 30, 2017, the Company's inventories were RMB5.20 billion (US$767.7 million), compared with RMB5.37 billion as of March 31, 2017.

As of June 30, 2017, the Company's total interest-bearing debts were RMB7.41 billion (US$1.09 billion), compared with RMB6.10 billion as of March 31, 2017.

Second Quarter 2017 Operational Highlights

Solar Module Shipments

Total solar module shipments in the second quarter of 2017 amounted to 2,884MW.

Solar Products Production Capacity

As of June 30, 2017, the Company's in-house annual silicon wafer, solar cell and solar module production capacity was 6.0GW, 4.5GW and 7.5GW, respectively.

Recent Business Developments

- In August 2017, JinkoSolar supplied 35.46MW to Gransolar for PV project in Mexico.

- In July 2017, JinkoSolar announced that it has become the first PV module provider to guarantee that all JinkoSolar Standard Mass Produced PV Modules meet IEC62804 double anti-PID standards.

- In July 2017, JinkoSolar supplied 30MW ac of PV modules for 2 solar projects in Virginia to Hecate Energy, a leading developer, owner, and operator of power plants in North America and abroad.

- In July 2017, JinkoSolar announced that it is partnering with TUVRheinland, an independent provider of technical services for testing, inspection, certification, consultation and training, to develop standardized testing methods for bifacial PV technology.

- In June 2017, JinkoSolar signed a JPY4.1 billion syndicated loan agreement up to two years with a bank consortium led by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

- In June 2017, JinkoSolar entered into an agreement with Quantum Power GK in Japan to exclusively supply 187MW worth of 275Wp modules for three projects located in Ibaraki, Gunma and Mie prefecture.

- In May 2017, JinkoSolar supplied 65MW of high efficiency Eagle Series modules for Energon Solar in Medak, Telangana, India.

- In May 2017, Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority, Sweihan Solar Holding Company Limited ("Sweihan"), a joint venture between JinkoSolar and Marubeni Corporation and a syndicate of international and local banks entered into financial agreements for the Sweihan Photovoltaic Independent Power Project in Abu Dhabi.

- In May 2017, JinkoSolar became first Chinese PV manufacturer that passed 160 KWh/m2 UV test in terms of IEC61345 from TUV Rheinland.

Operations and Business Outlook

Strategic Shift in Overseas Downstream Solar Project Business

With the Company's focuses shifting towards its core competencies in manufacturing, JinkoSolar will cease developing new overseas downstream solar projects starting in the third quarter of 2017. The Company will continue to develop, construct and connect to the grid its existing overseas downstream solar projects.

The Company provided a debt payment guarantee in connection with a loan facility granted to Sweihan PV Power Company P.J.S.C, equity investee of the Company for developing overseas solar power project, in a maximum aggregate principal amount not exceeding US$50 million.

Third Quarter and Full Year 2017 Guidance

For the third quarter of 2017, the Company estimates total solar module shipments to be in the range of 2.1GW to 2.3GW.

For the full year 2017, the Company estimates total solar module shipments to be in the range of 8.5GW and 9.0GW.


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