Westport's WiNG Power System powers Ford trucks. Source: Westport Innovations
After a disastrous 2015, a year when it lost nearly half its value, Westport Innovations Inc. (WPRT) stock has recovered sharply so far in 2016: It's up nearly 29% year to date as of this writing.
While critics fear that Westport's impending merger with Fuel Systems Solutions, (NASDAQ: FSYS) could delay its turn around, investors are perhaps encouraged by the ongoing strength in sales from Westport's joint venture with Cummins Inc. (CMI 0.56%), which also happens to be its key source of income currently. Westport earned $12.8 million from the Cummins-Westport venture during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to only $0.5 million in the comparable period in 2014.
While that is definitely an encouraging sign, it isn't the only reason to be optimistic about Westport's prospects. Fiscal year 2016 could be a game-changer for the company as it takes a giant leap in the alternative-fuel space through its merger with Fuel Systems, even as its partnership with Delphi Automotive (DLPH) starts bearing fruit. To learn the three catalysts that could work in Westport's favor and send the stock higher this year, check out the slideshow below.
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