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Yingli Green Energy (YGE) Cuts Q3 Production, Margin, Shipments Outlook

November 7, 2011 6:51 AM EST
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) updated its guidance for the third quarter of 2011.

Based upon preliminary data, the Company now expects its PV module shipments for the third quarter of 2011 to increase by a low twenties percentage quarter over quarter, compared to its previously provided guidance of a high twenties percentage increase in shipments quarter over quarter.

Also the Company estimates its overall gross margin for the third quarter of 2011, including a non-cash inventory provision of approximately $40 million, to be in the range of 10% to 11%, compared to its previously provided guidance of a middle to high-teen percentage. Excluding the non-cash inventory provision, the Company estimates that its overall gross margin would be in the range of 16% to 17%.

Additionally, based on current market and operating conditions, estimated production capacity and forecasted customer demand, the Company revises its PV module shipment target to be in the estimated range of 1,580 MW to 1,630 MW for fiscal year 2011, compared to the Company's previously provided guidance of between 1,700 MW to 1,750 MW.


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