Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) Stock Price Up 27% on Earnings Beat

Shares of Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) shot up 27% during trading on Wednesday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The company traded as high as $290.50 and last traded at $287.41. 19,667,042 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 73% from the average session volume of 11,381,381 shares. The stock had previously closed at $226.37.

The company reported $0.44 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.35. Bloom Energy had a negative net margin of 4.37% and a positive return on equity of 7.88%. The business had revenue of $751.05 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $531.29 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.03 earnings per share. Bloom Energy’s quarterly revenue was up 130.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Bloom Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.850-2.250 EPS.

Key Stories Impacting Bloom Energy

Here are the key news stories impacting Bloom Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record Q1 results: Bloom reported $751.1M revenue (+130% YoY), adjusted EPS $0.44 (beat) and first‑quarter profit of ~$70.7M, and raised FY26 guidance to $3.4–$3.8B revenue and $1.85–$2.25 EPS — the core driver of the rally. Bloom Energy Reports Record First Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full Year 2026 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Big data‑center win: Oracle/BorderPlex’s Project Jupiter will use Bloom fuel cells (up to ~2.45 GW capacity), positioning Bloom as a supplier for AI data‑center power and validating large, multi‑GW backlog potential. Oracle, BorderPlex, and Bloom Energy to Power Project Jupiter
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Multiple firms raised targets/ratings after the print (RBC to $335, BTIG to $295, JPMorgan and Susquehanna boosted targets), helping momentum and buy‑side interest. JPMorgan and Susquehanna Both Boost Bloom Energy Price Targets
• Neutral Sentiment: Options and momentum flow: Elevated call activity and trader positioning amplified the move (covered in options flow pieces), which can accelerate intraday moves but also increase volatility. How Options Traders Are Playing the Bloom Energy Stock Melt-Up
• Neutral Sentiment: Momentum / sector lift: Fuel‑cell and AI‑power peers are rallying alongside BE, contributing to peer‑driven flows rather than company‑specific fundamentals alone. Fuel Cell Stocks Erupt
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation risks: Analysts and columnists flag stretched multiples (very high forward PE/PEG) despite rapid growth — a pullback risk if execution or macro sentiment weakens. Bloom Energy’s 130% Revenue Explosion Is Too Expensive, But Impressive
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed analyst targets: A few firms raised targets but still sit below the intraday price (e.g., Wells Fargo $217, TD Cowen $235), highlighting divergent views and potential near‑term downside if sentiment cools. Benzinga roundup of analyst moves

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. China Renaissance began coverage on shares of Bloom Energy in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $207.00 price objective on the stock. UBS Group boosted their price target on Bloom Energy to $251.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Susquehanna boosted their price target on Bloom Energy to $293.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on Bloom Energy to $335.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Bloom Energy to $235.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $194.95.

Insider Activity at Bloom Energy

In other Bloom Energy news, insider Shawn Marie Soderberg sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $225.13, for a total transaction of $5,628,250.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 140,732 shares in the company, valued at $31,682,995.16. This represents a 15.08% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, insider Aman Joshi sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.88, for a total value of $1,358,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 180,521 shares in the company, valued at approximately $24,529,193.48. The trade was a 5.25% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 455,092 shares of company stock valued at $78,564,475 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 3.00% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Bayforest Capital Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Bloom Energy in the first quarter valued at approximately $2,055,000. AQR Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Bloom Energy in the first quarter valued at $1,820,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Bloom Energy by 674.7% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,867 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 1,626 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Bloom Energy by 50.3% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 2,498,840 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,127,000 after buying an additional 836,810 shares during the period. Finally, Focus Partners Wealth lifted its position in Bloom Energy by 30.7% during the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 20,063 shares of the company’s stock worth $394,000 after buying an additional 4,716 shares during the period. 77.04% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Bloom Energy Stock Performance

The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $167.17 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $135.96. The company has a market cap of $80.63 billion, a PE ratio of -756.34, a P/E/G ratio of 9.42 and a beta of 3.18. The company has a quick ratio of 4.95, a current ratio of 5.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.54.

About Bloom Energy

Bloom Energy is a clean energy technology company that designs, manufactures and deploys solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Its flagship product, the Bloom Energy Server, converts natural gas, biogas or hydrogen into electricity through an electrochemical reaction, offering customers a reliable, low-carbon alternative to grid power. The company also provides a suite of services that includes system installation, remote monitoring and preventative maintenance to ensure long-term performance and uptime.

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