Nextpower lifts FY27 outlook after $365 M Prevalon Energy acquisition
Nextpower Inc. (NASDAQ:NXT) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Prevalon Energy for up to $365 million, a deal that expands its battery‑energy‑storage platform and prompts a material upgrade to its FY27 financial guidance. The company now projects revenue of $4.0‑$4.4 billion and GAAP EPS of $3.22‑$3.64, underscoring the strategic weight of the transaction for its AI‑data‑center and grid‑stability ambitions.
Deal and strategic fit Nextpower’s acquisition of Prevalon Energy – a joint venture of Mitsubishi Power Americas and EES – adds more than 6 GWh of deployed BESS capacity and 1.3 GW of firm supply contracts serving AI workloads and hyperscaler data‑center infrastructure. Prevalon’s portfolio, which includes the Hybrid Power Stabilizer, HD5™ DC and AC blocks, and InsightOS controls, gives Nextpower a full‑stack hardware‑software offering for utility grids, private micro‑grids, and industrial power systems.
Financial guidance upgrade In the same filing, management lifted its FY27 outlook: - Revenue: $4.0 billion to $4.4 billion (up from $3.8‑$4.1 billion) - GAAP net income: $507 million to $573 million (up from $501‑$559 million) - GAAP diluted EPS: $3.22‑$3.64 (up from $3.19‑$3.56) - Adjusted EBITDA: $845 million to $930 million (up from $825‑$900 million) - Adjusted diluted EPS: $4.30‑$4.73 (up from $4.21‑$4.59)
The revised outlook incorporates approximately $50 million of incremental costs tied to accelerating entry into the power‑conversion market, while adjusted EBITDA and EPS figures exclude $208 million and $1.09 million, respectively, for stock‑based compensation, intangible amortization, and acquisition‑related expenses.
Closing timeline and market reaction The transaction is slated to close in Q2 FY27, pending customary closing conditions and antitrust review. Shares of Nextpower were up 1.02% on the day of the filing, continuing a strong performance that has seen a 9.3% gain over the past week and a 57.4% rise year‑to‑date, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s growth trajectory.
Forward‑looking statements The filing contains extensive forward‑looking language, noting that actual results could differ due to integration risk, market demand for BESS solutions, and regulatory outcomes. Management highlighted the opportunity to capture a share of the projected $35 billion global BESS market outside China by 2030, with $15 billion of that potential in the United States.
Next steps An investor conference call and webcast are scheduled for May 28, 2026 at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET where senior executives will discuss the acquisition’s impact and answer analyst questions.
The filing underscores Nextpower’s aggressive push into the high‑growth BESS and AI‑data‑center power‑supply space, positioning the company for a stronger FY27 and beyond.
Financial Details
| Transaction Consideration Up To Usd | $365.00M |
| Prevalon Bess Deployed Gwh | 6 |
| Prevalon Firm Supply Contracts Gw | 1.30 |
| Fiscal 2027 Revenue Low Usd | $4.00B |
| Fiscal 2027 Revenue High Usd | $4.40B |
| Fiscal 2027 Gaap Net Income Low Usd | $507.00M |
| Fiscal 2027 Gaap Net Income High Usd | $573.00M |
| Fiscal 2027 Gaap Diluted Eps Low | 3.22 |
| Fiscal 2027 Gaap Diluted Eps High | 3.64 |
| Fiscal 2027 Adjusted Ebitda Low Usd | $845.00M |
| Fiscal 2027 Adjusted Ebitda High Usd | $930.00M |
| Fiscal 2027 Adjusted Diluted Eps Low | 4.30 |
| Fiscal 2027 Adjusted Diluted Eps High | 4.73 |
| Incremental Costs Related To Power Conversion Usd | $50.00M |
| Excluded Stock Based Compensation Ebitda Usd | $208.00M |
| Excluded Stock Based Compensation Eps Usd | $1.09M |
Key Takeaways
- Nextpower to acquire Prevalon Energy for up to $365 million, adding >6 GWh BESS capacity and 1.3 GW of firm contracts.
- FY27 guidance raised to $4.0‑$4.4 billion revenue and $3.22‑$3.64 GAAP EPS, reflecting the deal’s accretive impact.
- Adjusted EBITDA outlook now $845‑$930 million, excluding $208 million of stock‑based compensation and related costs.
- Closing expected in Q2 FY27; shares rose 1.02% on the news amid a strong YTD performance.
- Management cites a $35 billion global BESS market by 2030, with $15 billion opportunity in the U.S., as a key growth driver.