Westport Fuel Systems Inc.
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About the company
Founded in 1995 and based in Vancouver, Canada, Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (formerly Westport Innovations Inc. until its name change in June 2016) is a global innovator in the engineering, production, and delivery of alternative fuel systems and their constituent components for various transportation applications.
- CEO
- Daniel Sceli
- IPO
- 2008
- Employees
- 112
- HQ
- Vancouver, BC, CA
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- Market Cap
- $34.38M
- P/E
- -0.75
- PEG
- -0.18
- P/S
- -0.62
- P/B
- 0.62
- EV/EBITDA
- -4.92
- Div Yield
- 0.00%
- Gross Margin
- 23.30%
- Op Margin
- 47.08%
- Net Margin
- 75.83%
- ROE
- -63.29%
- ROIC
- -45.28%
Latest fiscal year · YoY change
- Revenue
- $23.32M-92.3%
- Gross Profit
- $2.68M-95.3%
- Op Income
- $-14,229,000
- Net Income
- $-61,626,000-182.2%
- EPS
- $-3.56-180.3%
- OCF Growth
- -310.3%
- FCF Growth
- -82.8%
- 52W High
- $2.98
- 52W Low
- $1.54
- 50D MA
- $1.94
- 200D MA
- $1.93
- Beta
- 2.20
- RSI (14)
- 47
- Avg Volume
- 1.05M
Earnings call summaries
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Westport said Cespira momentum is accelerating, with stronger revenue, improved gross profit, and a path toward breakeven, while the high-pressure controls business is still working through manufacturing ramp issues.· August 12, 2026
- Cespira posted its strongest quarter since inception, with revenue growth of 125% year over year and gross profit of $3.8 million versus a $1.9 million gross loss last year.
- Westport completed a $10 million financing in June to bolster working capital; cash and cash equivalents ended the quarter at $23.9 million versus $24.5 million at March 31, 2026.
- High-pressure controls revenue was $2.7 million, down from $2.9 million a year ago, as Canada and China production lines are still ramping after equipment relocation and certification.
- Management said Cespira remains on track for a 2027 breakeven target and expects capital contributions to keep declining as volumes grow.
- Executives highlighted a Volvo-funded hydrogen engine development agreement and said the second OEM’s next field-trial phase is still being planned.
Westport did not provide consolidated company revenue or EPS in the prepared remarks. Segment data showed high-pressure controls revenue of $2.7 million versus $2.9 million in Q2 2025, with gross profit of $100 thousand or 5% of revenue, and Cespira product revenue of $18.9 million versus $8.3 million year over year, aftermarket revenue of $5.5 million versus $2.6 million, and service revenue of $2.6 million versus $1 million. Cespira gross profit was $3.8 million versus a $1.9 million gross loss in Q2 2025, and net loss improved to $2.4 million from $6.7 million. Cash and cash equivalents were $23.9 million at June 30, 2026 versus $24.5 million at March 31, 2026. Management reiterated that Cespira is targeting breakeven in 2027, that the June financing generated about $10 million of gross proceeds, and that the final EDC debt repayment will be made in Q3.
Daniel Sceli framed the quarter as validation of Westport’s strategy to focus on scalable clean transportation solutions that preserve performance while reducing emissions and fuel cost. He emphasized that Cespira is broader than one fuel pathway, pointing to LNG, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen, and said the Volvo hydrogen development agreement validates HPDI’s relevance across multiple low-carbon fuels. His tone was confident and constructive, but still disciplined, repeatedly stressing capital management and practical customer demand over theory.
Elizabeth Owens focused on liquidity, financing, and segment performance. She said Westport raised about $10 million gross from the June offering at an effective purchase price of US $2.06 per common share or prefunded warrant and associated private placement warrant, with another approximately US $10 million possible if the private placement warrants are exercised. She also noted cash of $23.9 million at quarter-end, Cespira capital contributions of $3.5 million in the quarter versus Q2 2025, and $1 million in debt repayments to EDC with the final payment due in Q3. On operations, she highlighted high-pressure controls gross profit of $100 thousand and said margins should improve as manufacturing processes and supply-chain localization improve, while Cespira’s lower net loss reflected higher product revenue and a lower cost base.
Analysts pressed on what is driving Cespira momentum, whether Westport must fund the hydrogen engine program, and when the second OEM could advance its next phase. Management said European emissions credits and Euro 7 are supporting adoption, that the Volvo hydrogen development contract is customer-funded, and that the second OEM’s initial 200-truck trial went extremely well, with the next phase expected to be planned within about a month. On high-pressure controls, management said the weak top line was mainly a temporary ramp issue from moving equipment from Europe to Canada and China and recertifying plants, and they expect to beat the volume plan this year as backlogs are filled.
The positive case from the call is that Cespira is scaling quickly, with 125% year-over-year revenue growth, positive gross profit, and management confidence that breakeven remains achievable in 2027. Westport also has multiple catalysts: a Volvo-funded hydrogen program, favorable European regulation, and a second OEM trial that management says went extremely well.
The risks are that Westport still depends on external financing and had only $23.9 million of cash at quarter-end after another quarter of operating losses and funding needs. The high-pressure controls business is still below plan because of relocation and certification disruptions, and management acknowledged the hydrogen market is not growing as fast as they expected a year ago, especially outside Europe.
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- Free Float
- 70.2%
- Shares Outstanding
- 19.00M
- Float Shares
- 13.34M
of shares held by institutions
49 13F filers
Buy/sell ratio 0.00. Sells can include pre-scheduled 10b5-1 plan sales, not just discretionary selling.
Top institutional holders
Largest 13F positions, with quarter-over-quarter change.
| Holder | Shares | Δ Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Amh Equity Ltd | 137.00K | ▼ 18.72K |
| Org Partners LLC | 400 | 0 |
| Cwm, LLC | 11 | ▲ 11 |
| Allsquare Wealth Management LLC | 6 | ▲ 6 |
Recent insider transactions
Who's buying, who's selling, and how much.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 17 | DOUGLAS KEVIN | other | 150,000 |
| Apr 29, 20 | Wheatman Eileen | other | 0 |
| Jul 19, 17 | DOUGLAS KEVIN | other | 600,000 |
| Jul 19, 17 | DOUGLAS KEVIN | other | 600,000 |
| Jul 19, 17 | DOUGLAS KEVIN | other | 200,000 |
| Jul 19, 17 | DOUGLAS KEVIN | other | 150,000 |
| Jun 1, 17 | Yu Peter | other | 0 |
| Jun 1, 16 | DOUGLAS KEVIN | other | 2,615,788 |
| Jun 1, 16 | DOUGLAS KEVIN | other | 2,232,300 |
| Jun 1, 16 | DOUGLAS KEVIN | other | 1,111,717 |
A “Sell” may be a pre-scheduled 10b5-1 plan sale rather than a discretionary decision — read insider selling with that in mind.
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