Zacks Research Analysts Lower Earnings Estimates for CBAT

China BAK Battery, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBAT) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of China BAK Battery in a report issued on Monday, March 30th. Zacks Research analyst B. Lantier now forecasts that the electronics maker will post earnings per share of ($0.05) for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of ($0.01). The consensus estimate for China BAK Battery’s current full-year earnings is $0.19 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for China BAK Battery’s Q2 2026 earnings at ($0.03) EPS and FY2026 earnings at ($0.01) EPS.

Separately, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of China BAK Battery in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

China BAK Battery Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:CBAT opened at $0.82 on Thursday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $0.91 and a 200-day moving average price of $0.91. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a current ratio of 0.69 and a quick ratio of 0.54. The company has a market capitalization of $72.48 million, a PE ratio of -8.18 and a beta of 1.36. China BAK Battery has a 1-year low of $0.57 and a 1-year high of $1.25.

China BAK Battery (NASDAQ:CBAT) last released its earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The electronics maker reported ($0.08) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.03) by ($0.05). China BAK Battery had a negative return on equity of 7.97% and a negative net margin of 4.80%.The company had revenue of $58.80 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $64.57 million.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On China BAK Battery

An institutional investor recently raised its position in China BAK Battery stock. Empowered Funds LLC increased its holdings in China BAK Battery, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBAT) by 8.7% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 355,536 shares of the electronics maker’s stock after buying an additional 28,411 shares during the quarter. Empowered Funds LLC owned about 0.40% of China BAK Battery worth $283,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 1.97% of the company’s stock.

Key China BAK Battery News

Here are the key news stories impacting China BAK Battery this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks projects a rebound in 2027, forecasting FY2027 EPS of $0.27 and sequentially higher quarterly EPS through 2027 — a signal that analysts expect recovery beyond 2026, which could support a longer-term rerating if growth materializes. MarketBeat CBAT
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published a detailed quarter-by-quarter schedule for 2026–2027 (mixed small positive and negative quarterly numbers). This gives investors a roadmap for when to expect improvement, but it depends on execution and revenue trends. MarketBeat CBAT
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut near-term estimates: Q1 2026 EPS lowered from ($0.01) to ($0.05), Q2 2026 from $0.01 to ($0.03), and FY2026 from $0.10 to ($0.01). Those downgrades—on top of CBAT’s recent earnings miss and negative margins—are the primary immediate headwinds pressuring the stock. MarketBeat CBAT

About China BAK Battery

China BAK Battery Inc (NASDAQ: CBAT) is a China-based developer and manufacturer of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and related power solutions. The company’s core product lines include small, medium and large format batteries, battery modules and pack assemblies designed for consumer electronics, electric vehicles, energy storage systems and other industrial applications. China BAK Battery offers polymer lithium-ion cells, prismatic and cylindrical cells, as well as integrated battery systems tailored to meet the performance requirements of its clients.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China BAK Battery has expanded its manufacturing footprint and research and development capabilities over the years to serve customers across Asia, Europe and North America.