Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS – Get Free Report) had its price objective raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $340.00 to $345.00 in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “equal weight” rating on the electronics maker’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target points to a potential downside of 3.56% from the stock’s previous close.
A number of other analysts also recently weighed in on the company. KeyCorp boosted their target price on Advanced Energy Industries from $375.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Advanced Energy Industries from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Susquehanna boosted their price objective on shares of Advanced Energy Industries from $375.00 to $430.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Tuesday. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Advanced Energy Industries from $330.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, March 20th. Finally, Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Advanced Energy Industries from $260.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Advanced Energy Industries currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $341.50.
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Advanced Energy Industries Stock Down 7.6%
Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May 4th. The electronics maker reported $2.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.96 by $0.13. Advanced Energy Industries had a return on equity of 15.72% and a net margin of 8.25%.The firm had revenue of $511.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $505.81 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.23 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 26.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Advanced Energy Industries has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.930-2.430 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Advanced Energy Industries will post 7.05 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Transactions at Advanced Energy Industries
In other news, EVP Paul R. Oldham sold 4,314 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $315.99, for a total transaction of $1,363,180.86. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 22,217 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,020,349.83. This represents a 16.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Lanesha Minnix sold 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $316.62, for a total transaction of $316,620.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 4,585 shares in the company, valued at $1,451,702.70. This represents a 17.91% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 58,478 shares of company stock valued at $18,567,013. Insiders own 1.30% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Advanced Energy Industries
A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of AEIS. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. bought a new position in shares of Advanced Energy Industries during the first quarter valued at about $29,000. Root Financial Partners LLC increased its holdings in Advanced Energy Industries by 33.3% during the 1st quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 108 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the period. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in Advanced Energy Industries during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Advanced Energy Industries during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Finally, Bayforest Capital Ltd purchased a new stake in Advanced Energy Industries in the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.67% of the company’s stock.
Key Advanced Energy Industries News
Here are the key news stories impacting Advanced Energy Industries this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 results topped expectations — non‑GAAP EPS $2.09 vs. consensus ~ $1.96 and revenue $511M (up ~26% year‑over‑year). Management highlighted gross margin >40% as a milestone, which supports the company’s profitability narrative. Business Wire: Q1 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Needham raised its price target markedly to $400 and reiterated a Buy rating — a bullish signal from a sell‑side shop that can support longer‑term upside sentiment. Benzinga: Needham PT Raise
- Neutral Sentiment: Robert W. Baird also lifted its target to $380 and kept an Outperform rating — a favorable read but its target is close to (or slightly under) recent price levels, so the immediate impact is mixed. Benzinga: Baird PT The Fly TickerReport
- Neutral Sentiment: Company published the full earnings slide deck and call transcript (useful for investors digging into margins, inventory and end-market demand). Slide Deck Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Q2 guidance was somewhat tepid at the low end: revenue $520M–$560M and non‑GAAP EPS $1.93–$2.43 (low end slightly below consensus). That softer low‑end guidance appears to have triggered profit‑taking after the strong run-up. Company Guidance
- Negative Sentiment: Investors flagged quality‑of‑earnings concerns: Q1 operating cash flow was an outflow (~$6M) tied to a $48M inventory build to support demand — this raised near‑term cash and execution questions. Market analysis points to these items as reasons for the sell‑off. QuiverQuant: Analysis
- Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling activity is visible in recent months (multiple executives sold shares), which can amplify negative sentiment even if sales are routine. QuiverQuant: Insider Trades
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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