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Battery tech investors.. are you holding SES AI or moving on

Posted on 3/11/26 at 9:02 am
Posted by LChama
Member since May 2020
4058 posts
Posted on 3/11/26 at 9:02 am
This looks to be similar to ampx.. does it have the same potential? Now trading at 1.32
Posted by bayoubengals88
LA
Member since Sep 2007
24697 posts
Posted on 3/11/26 at 10:46 am to
Come on bruh, at least give us an AI overview!

SES AI Corporation, a leader in AI-enhanced high-performance lithium-metal and lithium-ion batteries, has shown significant progress in transitioning from a development-stage company to one generating meaningful revenue, providing several reasons for optimism about future revenue growth and eventual profitability.

SES AI at a Glance – March 2026
AI-powered next-gen batteries & materials (Lithium-metal, Li-ion) across Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Drones, and Materials — shifting toward commercialization.2025 Performance Highlights Revenue: $21.0 million (10x increase from $2.0M in 2024)
Q4 Revenue: $4.6 million (+124% YoY)
Liquidity: $200 million (runway into 2028)
Net Loss Improvement: Reduced YoY, with disciplined cost management

2026 Guidance – Path to Growth Revenue: $30–35 million (+43–67% YoY; higher on adjusted basis excluding one-time items)
Key Drivers: All three units contributing ESS (~65% of revenue, ~15% gross margin; largest driver via UZ Energy)
Drones (>20% gross margin potential as volumes scale)
Materials (10–20% gross margin via Hisun JV)

Blended Gross Margin: ~15% (room to improve with scale & software attach)
Operating Expenses: ~15% reduction vs 2025
Capex: Single-digit millions (capex-light model)

Why Hopeful for Revenue & Eventual Profitability? Proven revenue ramp: From near-zero ? $21M ? $30–35M projected
Diversified streams reduce risk in high-growth markets (ESS, drones, materials)
AI edge (Molecular Universe platform) drives breakthroughs & potential IP/monetization
Strong balance sheet: $200M cash ? multi-year runway without heavy dilution
Margin levers: Higher-margin drone/materials growth + cost discipline ? path to breakeven

Risks to Note
2026 guidance below prior analyst expectations (~$52M consensus)
Still unprofitable (deep losses persist)
Execution-dependent commercialization ramp

Bottom Line for Investors
SES is transitioning from R&D to revenue-generating scale in multiple high-potential segments. With $200M cash and improving fundamentals, it offers asymmetric upside if execution delivers — but remains high-risk until consistent profitability emerges.(Visual suggestions for infographic: Use upward arrows for growth stats, pie chart for 2026 revenue mix, battery/drone icons, green for cash/liquidity, timeline from 2024–2026 showing revenue explosion.)

Posted by bayoubengals88
LA
Member since Sep 2007
24697 posts
Posted on 3/11/26 at 10:52 am to
I think there's a lot to like here

Posted by LChama
Member since May 2020
4058 posts
Posted on 3/11/26 at 11:04 am to
Lots of upward growth potential . Only real concern as with all of them would be dillution. Already took it on the chin from its highs
This post was edited on 3/11/26 at 11:06 am
Posted by bayoubengals88
LA
Member since Sep 2007
24697 posts
Posted on 3/11/26 at 11:07 am to
quote:

Only real concern as with all of them would be dillution. Already took it on the chin from its highs
Yeah, that's invevitable with any growth company. 200mm in the bank on a low capex company is nice though.
Good find!
Posted by bayoubengals88
LA
Member since Sep 2007
24697 posts
Posted on 3/11/26 at 11:21 am to
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