Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS – Get Free Report) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Thursday,Zacks.com reports. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Advanced Energy Industries’ Q2 2027 earnings at $1.61 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.19 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $7.03 EPS.
AEIS has been the subject of several other research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Advanced Energy Industries from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 27th. Needham & Company LLC boosted their target price on shares of Advanced Energy Industries from $330.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Wells Fargo & Company raised shares of Advanced Energy Industries from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their target price for the company from $345.00 to $465.00 in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. TD Cowen raised their target price on shares of Advanced Energy Industries from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, Susquehanna lifted their price target on shares of Advanced Energy Industries from $430.00 to $535.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $404.25.
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Advanced Energy Industries Stock Up 5.6%
Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Monday, May 4th. The electronics maker reported $2.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.97 by $0.12. Advanced Energy Industries had a return on equity of 17.99% and a net margin of 10.00%.The business had revenue of $511.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $505.81 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.23 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 26.3% on a year-over-year basis. Advanced Energy Industries has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.930-2.430 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Advanced Energy Industries will post 7.96 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Trading of Advanced Energy Industries
Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Advanced Energy Industries in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Bayforest Capital Ltd acquired a new position in Advanced Energy Industries during the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. purchased a new stake in Advanced Energy Industries in the 1st quarter worth about $29,000. Twin Tree Management LP acquired a new stake in Advanced Energy Industries during the 4th quarter worth about $32,000. Finally, Danske Bank A S purchased a new position in Advanced Energy Industries during the 3rd quarter valued at about $34,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.67% of the company’s stock.
Advanced Energy Industries News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Advanced Energy Industries this week:
- Positive Sentiment: AI and semiconductor optimism: Advanced Energy’s data-center computing revenue more than doubled year over year in the first quarter, while management said demand was strengthening across its markets. New power products designed for next-generation AI data centers are adding to the growth narrative. Advanced Energy Industries Gains on Semi and AI Data Center Optimism Ahead of Earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Raised longer-term estimates: Zacks Research increased its forecasts for Advanced Energy’s second-quarter 2027 EPS to $1.61 from $1.53, fourth-quarter 2027 EPS to $2.19 from $2.05, and full-year 2027 EPS to $7.03 from $6.81. Zacks Research estimate revisions
- Positive Sentiment: Favorable earnings setup: First-quarter revenue rose 26.3% year over year to $511 million, beating expectations, and non-GAAP gross margin exceeded 40%. Management’s second-quarter revenue outlook of approximately $540 million, plus or minus $20 million, is supporting investor positioning before the report. AEIS Set to Report Q2 Earnings
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst outlook remains mixed: Recent price targets have a median of $405, well above the current trading level, but Zacks Research maintains a “Hold” rating. This leaves the August 3 earnings report as the key near-term catalyst.
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and execution risks: Insiders reportedly made 30 open-market sales and no purchases over the past six months. In addition, supply-chain constraints and cost pressures could limit the benefit of stronger demand if quarterly results or guidance disappoint.
About Advanced Energy Industries
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc is a global technology company specializing in precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions. The company designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of products including high-voltage power supplies, RF and microwave generators, digital power controllers, reactive gas control systems, and thin film measurement instruments. These solutions enable advanced processes in semiconductor fabrication, flat panel display manufacturing, industrial coating, data storage, telecommunications and medical device production.
Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, Advanced Energy has grown through strategic product development and international expansion.
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