Schneider Electric (OTCMKTS:SBGSY) Hits New 12-Month High – Still a Buy?

Schneider Electric SE (OTCMKTS:SBGSY) shares hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as $67.34 and last traded at $66.93, with a volume of 17399 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $65.77.

Schneider Electric News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Schneider Electric this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Schneider Electric raised its 2026 outlook after a record first half, driven by an AI-led surge in data-center spending. The company now expects adjusted organic EBITDA growth of 14% to 19%, up from its previous forecast of 10% to 15%. France’s Schneider Electric raises 2026 guidance on data-centre demand
• Positive Sentiment: The upgraded guidance reinforces expectations that Schneider Electric is benefiting from sustained investment in power-management, electrical, and cooling systems for data centers. Schneider Electric Lifts Guidance Thanks to Data-Center Boom
• Positive Sentiment: Management said it is helping develop AI infrastructure in a responsible manner, supporting the company’s positioning as a key supplier to the expanding AI ecosystem. Schneider Electric is helping develop AI infrastructure
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group Bank upgraded Schneider Electric to “Strong Buy,” which may bolster investor confidence despite a modest adjustment to its longer-term earnings forecast. Schneider Electric Upgraded at Erste Group Bank
• Neutral Sentiment: Schneider Electric is reportedly in talks to acquire smart-device maker Shelly. A deal could expand its connected-home and smart-building portfolio, although financial terms and completion remain uncertain. Schneider Electric in Talks to Buy Smart Device Maker Shelly
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank slightly reduced its FY2027 earnings-per-share estimate to $2.66 from $2.67. However, its estimate remains above the current full-year consensus of $2.38.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently weighed in on the company. Erste Group Bank upgraded Schneider Electric from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday. Berenberg Bank upgraded shares of Schneider Electric to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Schneider Electric in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Finally, Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Schneider Electric in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

Schneider Electric Trading Up 1.4%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 1.19 and a quick ratio of 0.90. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $62.62 and a 200-day simple moving average of $60.67.

Schneider Electric Company Profile

Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation solutions, offering products and services that help customers optimize the use of electrical power and industrial processes. Headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France, the company traces its industrial roots back to the 19th century and has evolved into a technology-driven provider of electrical distribution, control and automation equipment, and related software and services.

The company’s portfolio spans low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution, building and home automation, industrial automation and control systems, critical power and cooling for data centers, and integrated software platforms that enable monitoring, analytics and remote operations.