NET Power Misses Q1 Earnings Estimates

The clean energy company reported a wider-than-expected loss in its latest quarter.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

NET Power (NYSE:NPWR), a company focused on developing power generation plants with near-zero carbon emissions, reported its first quarter financial results on Monday. The company reported a loss of $0.13 per share, missing the consensus estimate of a $0.09 loss per share by $0.04.

Why it matters

NET Power's miss on earnings comes as the company is working to commercialize its proprietary Allam-Fetvedt Cycle technology, which aims to deliver baseload power with high efficiency and low emissions. Investors will be watching closely to see if the company can execute on its plans and deliver on its clean energy promises.

The details

In its Q1 report, NET Power said it generated ($0.13) in earnings per share, falling short of the ($0.09) per share that analysts had expected. The company attributed the wider-than-anticipated loss to ongoing development and commercialization efforts for its Allam-Fetvedt Cycle technology.

  • NET Power reported its Q1 2026 earnings results on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

NET Power

An energy technology company focused on developing and commercializing power generation plants that burn natural gas and other fuels with near-zero carbon emissions.

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The takeaway

NET Power's Q1 miss underscores the challenges the company faces as it works to bring its innovative clean energy technology to market. Investors will be watching closely to see if the company can improve its financial performance and deliver on its promise of emissions-free power generation.