Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE – Free Report) had its price target boosted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $267.00 to $346.00 in a research note released on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has an overweight rating on the stock.
Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Citigroup reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Bloom Energy in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on Bloom Energy from $322.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Bloom Energy in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $310.00 target price on shares of Bloom Energy in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Bloom Energy from $254.00 to $276.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $254.00.
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Bloom Energy Trading Up 15.0%
Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $0.44 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.12 by $0.32. Bloom Energy had a return on equity of 21.05% and a net margin of 0.25%.The firm had revenue of $751.05 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $539.94 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.03 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 130.4% on a year-over-year basis. Bloom Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.850-2.250 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Bloom Energy will post 1.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Bloom Energy
In other news, Director Mary K. Bush sold 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $266.96, for a total value of $6,674,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 108,524 shares in the company, valued at $28,971,567.04. This trade represents a 18.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director John T. Chambers sold 55,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $297.69, for a total value of $16,372,950.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 238,333 shares in the company, valued at approximately $70,949,350.77. This trade represents a 18.75% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 153,617 shares of company stock valued at $44,003,909. 3.00% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Bloom Energy
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Bayforest Capital Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Bloom Energy during the first quarter worth $2,055,000. AQR Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Bloom Energy in the first quarter worth about $1,820,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its position in Bloom Energy by 674.7% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,867 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 1,626 shares during the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its position in Bloom Energy by 50.3% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 2,498,840 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,127,000 after acquiring an additional 836,810 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Focus Partners Wealth grew its stake in Bloom Energy by 30.7% during the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 20,063 shares of the company’s stock valued at $394,000 after acquiring an additional 4,716 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 77.04% of the company’s stock.
Bloom Energy News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Bloom Energy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bloom Energy announced a large $1.7 billion deal linked to AI data center power needs, which investors are viewing as a major growth catalyst for its fuel-cell business. Bloom Energy Soars 15% on $1.7 Billion AI Data Center Deal
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on Bloom Energy to $346 from $267 and kept an Overweight rating, pointing to a strong long-term delivery outlook and projecting 4.1 gigawatts of product deliveries through 2030. Why Bloom Energy (BE) Stock Is Trading Up Today
- Positive Sentiment: Another analyst note highlighted substantial upside for the stock, reinforcing the bullish sentiment around Bloom Energy’s role in AI power infrastructure. Why Bloom Energy Stock Jumped Over 10% Today
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader market conditions were slightly supportive, with U.S. stock futures modestly higher as inflation pressure eased, though this was not specific to Bloom Energy. US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher As Inflation Pressure Eases
- Negative Sentiment: Earlier coverage noted Bloom Energy had been volatile and had recently fallen sharply in a split move within the fuel-cell sector, underscoring that the stock can reverse quickly on sentiment shifts. FuelCell Energy Rallies 6% While Bloom Energy Slides 6%, Splitting the Fuel-Cell Trade
About Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy is a clean energy technology company that designs, manufactures and deploys solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Its flagship product, the Bloom Energy Server, converts natural gas, biogas or hydrogen into electricity through an electrochemical reaction, offering customers a reliable, low-carbon alternative to grid power. The company also provides a suite of services that includes system installation, remote monitoring and preventative maintenance to ensure long-term performance and uptime.
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