Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) has received a consensus rating of “Reduce” from analysts, according to a report from Marketbeat. Out of thirty-six analysts covering the stock, thirteen have recommended selling, another thirteen have issued a hold recommendation, and ten have suggested buying shares of the company.
The average price target among analysts for Enphase Energy is currently set at approximately $55.22 for the next year. This figure reflects the mixed sentiment towards the company as it navigates through changing market dynamics. Some analysts have revised their projections significantly.
Recent Price Target Adjustments
On July 23, 2023, Bank of America reduced its price target for Enphase Energy from $31.00 to $30.00, maintaining an “underperform” rating. Similarly, Piper Sandler lowered its target from $47.00 to $42.00, while also rating the stock as “neutral.” Another notable adjustment came from Susquehanna, which cut its price target from $51.00 to $40.00 and retained a “neutral” stance.
In addition, KeyCorp reaffirmed its “underweight” rating and set a price objective of $31.00 for Enphase Energy. BNP Paribas Exane also shifted its rating from “neutral” to “underperform,” establishing a price target of $40.00.
Enphase Energy’s Stock Performance Overview
As of August 25, 2023, shares of Enphase Energy opened at $31.69. The company maintains a current ratio of 1.97 and a quick ratio of 1.82, alongside a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65. Enphase Energy’s market capitalization stands at $4.14 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.76.
Over the past twelve months, the stock has seen significant volatility, with a low of $31.13 and a high of $130.08. The company’s moving averages are currently set at $39.65 for the 50-day period and $50.59 for the 200-day period.
Enphase Energy recently reported its quarterly earnings on July 22, 2023, showcasing earnings per share (EPS) of $0.69, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $0.62 by $0.07. The company generated revenue of $363.15 million, higher than the anticipated $359.14 million. This performance reflects a 19.7% increase in revenue compared to the same quarter last year.
Institutional investors have also been active in modifying their holdings of Enphase Energy. Baillie Gifford & Co. increased its stake by 32.0% during the first quarter, now owning over 11 million shares worth around $685.8 million. Other notable increases include Invesco Ltd., which raised its holdings by 43.4%, and Assenagon Asset Management S.A., which boosted its stake by an impressive 827.3% during the second quarter.
Currently, institutional investors and hedge funds own approximately 72.12% of Enphase Energy’s stock, reflecting a strong interest in the company’s potential for growth in the semiconductor and solar energy sectors.
Enphase Energy, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures home energy solutions tailored for the solar photovoltaic industry, both in the United States and internationally. The company is known for its semiconductor-based microinverters, which convert energy at the individual solar module level, integrating proprietary networking and software technologies for enhanced energy monitoring and control.
