Energy Recovery
Designs pressure exchangers, pumps, and turbochargers for desalination and wastewater systems.
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Profile
Sells PX pressure exchangers and complementary pumps, turbochargers, and services for reverse-osmosis desalination and wastewater treatment. Revenue is centered on Water, with international megaproject, OEM, and aftermarket channels shaping demand.
Builds around PX pressure exchangers, engineered ceramic devices that transfer pressure energy inside reverse-osmosis systems. The Water segment also sells Ultra High-Pressure PX and Low-Pressure PX variants, hydraulic turbochargers, high-pressure and circulation booster pumps, spare parts, repairs, field services, and commissioning support.
Demand is tied to desalination and wastewater projects, with megaproject customers, OEMs, and aftermarket plant operators all in the channel mix. International water infrastructure work, including activity in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, is an important backdrop.
Execution depends on pressure-exchanger efficiency, durable ceramics, and project timing. Emerging Technologies is being narrowed after the CO2 retail-grocery refrigeration business was placed into wind-down.
Company facts
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Key statistics
Year to date −43.3% · Average volume (30d) 896.2K
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | B.Riley Financial | Target | $8 | |||
| May 13, 2026 | Seaport Global | Target | $22 | $12 | ||
| May 11, 2026 | Freedom Broker | Downgrade | Buy | Hold | ||
| Mar 2, 2026 | Loop Capital Markets | Target | $18.20 | $13 | ||
| Nov 10, 2025 | Loop Capital Markets | Target | $18.20 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026Q2 FY26 | −$0.02 | −$0.03 | −66.7% | $18.4M | $12.0M | −34.7% | −1.47% |
| May 6, 2026Q1 FY26 | −$0.10 | −$0.23 | −130.0% | $8.4M | $9.7M | +15.9% | −18.78% |
| Feb 25, 2026Q4 FY25 | $0.67 | $0.53 | −20.9% | $82.6M | $66.9M | −19.0% | −35.30% |
| Nov 5, 2025Q3 FY25 | $0.09 | $0.12 | +33.3% | $82.6M | $32.0M | −61.3% | −16.05% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.1M | $28.1M | $32.0M | $66.6M | $9.7M | $12.0M | |
| Gross profit | $4.5M | $18.0M | $20.6M | $44.8M | $4.3M | $9.0M | |
| Operating income | −$12.6M | $1.5M | $3.7M | $32.0M | −$10.0M | −$5.9M | |
| Net income | −$9.9M | $2.1M | $3.9M | $26.9M | −$12.3M | −$3.2M | |
| Diluted EPS | −$0.18 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $0.50 | −$0.23 | −$0.06 | |
| Gross margin | 55.3% | 64.0% | 64.2% | 67.3% | 44.7% | 74.7% | |
| Operating margin | -155.8% | 5.3% | 11.4% | 48.0% | -103.3% | -49.0% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $103.9M · FY22 $125.6M · FY23 $128.3M · FY24 $144.9M · FY25 $134.7M
Revenue by product · Q1 FY26
Revenue by geography · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $93.1M · Total debt $8.2M · Total assets $197.7M · Shareholders' equity $172.5M
Dividends
No dividends on record.
Ownership
Shares outstanding 51.55M · Float 49.52M · 96.1% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 6.34M | 12.31% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Amundi | 4.00M | 7.77% | 13F | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Inc. | 3.98M | 6.89% | 13G | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Brown Capital Management, LLC | 2.92M | 5.04% | 13G | May 15, 2025 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 2.18M | 4.24% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | William Yeung | officer: Chief Legal Officer | −2,048 | $8.56 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Rodney Clemente | officer: SVP, Water | −5,387 | $8.56 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Alexander J. Buehler | director, officer: Interim President and CEO | −14,900 | $8.71 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Colin R. Sabol | director | +11,180 | $8.88 |
| May 13, 2026 | Pamela L. Tondreau | director | +20,000 | $8.34 |
Peers
- Flowserve
Direct pressure-exchanger and flow-control rival in SWRO desalination
- DuPont
RO membrane supplier for the same desalination and ZLD treatment trains
- Xylem
Large water-tech platform in pumps, treatment, reuse, and services





