Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC – Free Report) had its price target lowered by Canaccord Genuity Group from $24.00 to $15.00 in a report issued on Thursday, Marketbeat reports. Canaccord Genuity Group currently has a buy rating on the stock.
A number of other brokerages also recently weighed in on FLNC. Glj Research downgraded shares of Fluence Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and cut their price target for the stock from $26.00 to $12.89 in a report on Thursday, August 20th. UBS Group upgraded shares of Fluence Energy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating and raised their price objective for the stock from $9.00 to $12.00 in a report on Tuesday, August 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on shares of Fluence Energy from $16.00 to $15.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Truist Financial began coverage on shares of Fluence Energy in a research note on Monday, July 13th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $16.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Fluence Energy from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and seven have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Fluence Energy currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $12.52.
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Fluence Energy Stock Performance
Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported ($0.24) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Fluence Energy had a negative net margin of 3.13% and a negative return on equity of 16.79%. The business had revenue of $649.85 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $818.57 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.01 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts anticipate that Fluence Energy will post -1.03 EPS for the current year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, SVP John Zahurancik sold 15,974 shares of Fluence Energy stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $22.03, for a total value of $351,907.22. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 71,171 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,567,897.13. This trade represents a 18.33% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 0.69% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Fluence Energy
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its position in Fluence Energy by 184.1% during the second quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,540 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 998 shares during the period. Curio Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Fluence Energy in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Sankala Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Fluence Energy during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $51,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Fluence Energy by 31.8% during the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,782 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 672 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Allworth Financial LP lifted its stake in shares of Fluence Energy by 415.3% during the 2nd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 3,056 shares of the company’s stock valued at $61,000 after buying an additional 2,463 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 53.16% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Fluence Energy
Here are the key news stories impacting Fluence Energy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Roth MKM maintained a bullish view with a “Buy” rating, while Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed its “Buy” rating despite reducing its price target. Some analysts view the selloff as potentially excessive relative to Fluence’s long-term growth opportunity. Fluence Energy Gets a Buy from Roth MKM
- Neutral Sentiment: Fluence said demand remains strong, but it plans to “right-size” growth to reduce working-capital needs and limit the risk of raising additional capital. The company’s ability to resolve production bottlenecks and execute its revised plan will be important for restoring investor confidence. Fluence Energy Sell on Persistent Execution and Supply Chain Issues
- Negative Sentiment: Fluence cut fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to approximately $2.4 billion, down from a prior midpoint of about $3 billion, citing delays and logistical problems at its Houston manufacturing facility and broader U.S. supply-chain issues. The company also increased its projected adjusted EBITDA loss to roughly $200 million from a previous midpoint of $10 million. Fluence Energy Shares Drop After Houston Delays Prompt Cuts
- Negative Sentiment: The guidance reduction was Fluence’s second cut in roughly six weeks, raising concerns about execution, production capacity and the credibility of prior forecasts. Investors are also questioning whether fiscal 2027 revenue can approach the roughly $4 billion analyst consensus. FLNC Revises FY2026 Outlook on Manufacturing Delays
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts reacted negatively: Goldman Sachs downgraded Fluence to “Neutral,” Baird reiterated “Underperform,” and BNP Paribas Exane cut its rating to “Underperform” with a $5 price target. Multiple law firms have also announced securities-fraud investigations, adding legal and reputational overhang, although these notices do not establish wrongdoing. Fluence Energy Investigation
Fluence Energy Company Profile
Fluence Energy, Inc is a global energy storage and software company that develops solutions to support the transition to cleaner and more reliable electricity systems. The company provides products and services for utilities, renewable energy developers, commercial and industrial customers, and other power market participants.
Its offerings include large-scale battery energy storage systems, renewable energy integration solutions, and digital applications for managing and optimizing energy assets.
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