Bloom Energy Drops Another 11% — Why Can't Strong Growth Halt the Slide?
Bloom Energy fell 11.24% Friday, leaving shares 44% below their June peak despite beating earnings expectations and raising full-year revenue guidance. Revenue reached $1.24B and non-GAAP EPS $0.94, but guidance is not contracted orders, and free cash flow remained negative $181M as expansion absorbed cash. Bulls cite AI data-center power demand and improving margins; bears want proof growth converts to cash. What would confirm sustainable free cash flow?