FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCEL – Get Free Report) Director Homer Livingston, III bought 16,404 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 14th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $15.05 per share, for a total transaction of $246,880.20. Following the purchase, the director owned 42,747 shares in the company, valued at $643,342.35. This represents a 62.27% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.
FuelCell Energy Stock Performance
NASDAQ FCEL opened at $15.50 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, a current ratio of 8.67 and a quick ratio of 7.77. The company has a market cap of $1.24 billion, a P/E ratio of -4.52 and a beta of 2.35. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $19.28 and a two-hundred day moving average of $16.42. FuelCell Energy, Inc. has a 1-year low of $5.71 and a 1-year high of $37.88.
FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, September 2nd. The energy company reported ($0.64) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.41) by ($0.23). The business had revenue of $33.00 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $38.79 million. FuelCell Energy had a negative return on equity of 16.85% and a negative net margin of 113.60%. As a group, analysts anticipate that FuelCell Energy, Inc. will post -2.09 EPS for the current year.
Key FuelCell Energy News
- Positive Sentiment: Director Homer John Livingston III purchased 16,404 shares for approximately $247,000, increasing his ownership by 62%. The insider buying may signal confidence in FuelCell Energy’s long-term prospects, although it does not remove the company’s operational risks. SEC insider transaction filing
- Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup initiated coverage with a Neutral rating and a $19 price target. While the target suggests potential upside, Citi highlighted FuelCell Energy’s modest product backlog, limiting confidence in near-term growth. Citi coverage report
- Negative Sentiment: Several law firms publicized a previously filed securities class action covering investors who purchased FCEL securities primarily between June 24 and September 1, 2026. The allegations claim FuelCell Energy failed to adequately disclose manufacturing shortfalls, delivery and production-cost problems, and the risk of charges tied to its Fit Energy agreement, which involved up to 380 megawatts of fuel-cell power. The allegations have not been proven, but the case creates legal, reputational, and potential financial risks; the lead-plaintiff deadline is November 10, 2026. FuelCell Energy shareholder lawsuit alert
- Negative Sentiment: Broader weakness and uncertainty across fuel-cell and clean-energy stocks added to the negative tone. FuelCell Energy’s recent earnings miss, negative margins, and forecast full-year loss reinforce investor concerns about profitability while the company works to scale its business. Clean-energy sector update
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of analysts have recently weighed in on FCEL shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of FuelCell Energy in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Craig Hallum began coverage on FuelCell Energy in a research note on Wednesday, September 9th. They set a “buy” rating and a $22.00 target price for the company. B. Riley Financial upgraded shares of FuelCell Energy from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the stock from $13.00 to $32.00 in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of FuelCell Energy from $6.00 to $8.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 16th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut FuelCell Energy from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Sunday, August 9th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $21.75.
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Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Allworth Financial LP lifted its position in FuelCell Energy by 444.4% in the second quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,301 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $47,000 after acquiring an additional 1,062 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of FuelCell Energy by 301.3% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,605 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $58,000 after purchasing an additional 1,205 shares in the last quarter. Hollencrest Capital Management purchased a new position in FuelCell Energy during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $90,000. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC purchased a new position in shares of FuelCell Energy during the second quarter worth approximately $120,000. Finally, IPG Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in FuelCell Energy during the 2nd quarter worth $273,000. 42.78% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
FuelCell Energy Company Profile
FuelCell Energy, Inc is a clean energy technology company that develops, manufactures, operates and services stationary fuel cell power platforms. Its systems generate electricity through an electrochemical process, producing power with low emissions and without combustion. The company serves utilities, commercial and industrial customers, municipalities, universities and other organizations seeking distributed and resilient energy solutions.
The company’s offerings include its SureSource fuel cell platforms, which can be configured for applications such as on-site power generation, microgrids, combined heat and power, and grid-support services.
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