Bloom's Revenue Doubles—Why Is Free Cash Flow Still Negative?
Bloom Energy fell 8.70% ahead of earnings and stayed under pressure despite revenue of $1.24B, up 138%, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.94 beating estimates. Management raised full-year revenue guidance to $4.4B–$4.6B and gross-margin guidance to 34.5%, but did not detail contracted orders or customer contributions. Bulls cite AI data center power demand; bears flag $181M in negative free cash flow and ongoing expansion costs. What would show margin gains are becoming sustainable cash generation?