Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) Rating Lowered to “Hold” at Wall Street Zen

Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued to investors on Sunday.

BWEN has been the topic of several other reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Broadwind Energy in a report on Monday, December 22nd. HC Wainwright reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $6.00 price target on shares of Broadwind Energy in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $4.50.

Broadwind Energy Stock Performance

BWEN stock opened at $2.41 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 1.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. Broadwind Energy has a fifty-two week low of $1.41 and a fifty-two week high of $4.15. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $3.14 and a 200 day simple moving average of $2.62. The company has a market capitalization of $55.91 million, a P/E ratio of 10.96 and a beta of 1.39.

Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 13th. The industrial products company reported $0.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.03 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $44.24 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $41.28 million. Broadwind Energy had a net margin of 3.37% and a negative return on equity of 2.05%. Sell-side analysts predict that Broadwind Energy will post 0.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BWEN. AMH Equity Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Broadwind Energy by 124.6% during the 2nd quarter. AMH Equity Ltd now owns 323,382 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $585,000 after purchasing an additional 179,382 shares during the last quarter. Corsair Capital Management L.P. purchased a new position in Broadwind Energy during the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Broadwind Energy by 0.8% during the 2nd quarter. Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC now owns 502,008 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $909,000 after buying an additional 4,000 shares during the period. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Broadwind Energy by 10.1% in the third quarter. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC now owns 112,508 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $236,000 after acquiring an additional 10,287 shares during the last quarter. Finally, State Street Corp grew its holdings in shares of Broadwind Energy by 7.8% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 80,265 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $227,000 after purchasing an additional 5,800 shares during the period. 33.27% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Broadwind Energy News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Broadwind Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: HC Wainwright issued a Buy rating and a $6.00 price target on BWEN, which can attract buyers and provide positive sentiment around the stock. Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) Earns Buy Rating from HC Wainwright
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage and earnings expectations are being refreshed — a research note flagged Q3 expectations for BWEN, which may influence short‑term positioning but does not by itself change fundamentals. Research Analysts Set Expectations for BWEN Q3 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles summarizing analyst views (e.g., whether Wall Street thinks BWEN is a buy) are circulating; these can amplify moves but are informational rather than company‑specific catalysts. Wall Street Analysts Think Broadwind Energy (BWEN) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data reported for February shows zero reported short interest (data anomaly/NaN changes), so there’s no clear short‑squeeze dynamic indicated by these filings. (Data appears unreliable and likely has minimal near‑term impact.)
• Negative Sentiment: HC Wainwright lowered several near‑term and full‑year EPS estimates (FY2025 and FY2026 cuts, and weaker Q1/Q4 forecasts). While they kept a Buy rating, the reduced earnings outlook is a negative fundamental signal that could weigh on sentiment and valuation. MarketBeat BWEN analyst notes
• Negative Sentiment: Recent market coverage noted an intraday decline larger than the broader market, reflecting near‑term selling pressure and confirming that investor reaction to the mixed analyst news has been negative. Broadwind Energy, Inc. (BWEN) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

About Broadwind Energy

Broadwind Energy, Inc (NASDAQ: BWEN) is an engineering and manufacturing company focused on the design, production and service of heavy industrial equipment for energy infrastructure and related markets. The company’s offerings include custom-engineered gearboxes, couplings, hydrodynamic drives and utility-scale wind turbine towers. In addition to new equipment, Broadwind Energy provides aftermarket repair, refurbishment and testing services to support the long-term operation of energy and industrial assets.

The company operates through two principal segments.