Fluence Energy’s (FLNC) “Underperform” Rating Reiterated at Robert W. Baird

Robert W. Baird reiterated their underperform rating on shares of Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC) in a research report sent to investors on Thursday morning, Marketbeat.com reports. They currently have a $3.00 target price on the stock, down from their prior target price of $10.00.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently commented on the company. Citigroup dropped their target price on Fluence Energy from $24.00 to $20.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Barclays cut Fluence Energy from an “equal weight” rating to an “underweight” rating and reduced their price target for the stock from $16.00 to $10.00 in a report on Thursday, September 3rd. Morgan Stanley set a $15.00 price target on Fluence Energy in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Piper Sandler began coverage on Fluence Energy in a report on Tuesday, September 8th. They issued an “underweight” rating and a $6.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Roth Capital set a $18.00 price objective on Fluence Energy in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and seven have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $12.52.

Fluence Energy Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ FLNC opened at $7.32 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.35 billion, a PE ratio of -12.00 and a beta of 2.74. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a current ratio of 1.34. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $12.18 and its 200 day moving average price is $15.91. Fluence Energy has a 1 year low of $7.01 and a 1 year high of $33.51.

Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported ($0.24) earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $649.85 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $818.57 million. Fluence Energy had a negative net margin of 3.13% and a negative return on equity of 16.79%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.01 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Fluence Energy will post -1.03 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, SVP John Zahurancik sold 16,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.18, for a total value of $402,880.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 87,145 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,194,311.10. This trade represents a 15.51% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 0.69% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Fluence Energy

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Bank of America Corp DE raised its holdings in shares of Fluence Energy by 24.4% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 3,085,730 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,460,000 after acquiring an additional 604,983 shares during the last quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Fluence Energy in the first quarter worth approximately $19,579,000. Handelsbanken Fonder AB acquired a new stake in shares of Fluence Energy in the fourth quarter worth approximately $16,964,000. First Trust Advisors LP increased its position in shares of Fluence Energy by 55.4% during the first quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 1,131,468 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,569,000 after purchasing an additional 403,199 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc increased its position in shares of Fluence Energy by 882.1% during the fourth quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 738,898 shares of the company’s stock worth $14,615,000 after purchasing an additional 663,660 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 53.16% of the company’s stock.

Fluence Energy News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Roth MKM maintained a bullish view with a “Buy” rating, while Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed its “Buy” rating despite reducing its price target. Some analysts view the selloff as potentially excessive relative to Fluence’s long-term growth opportunity. Fluence Energy Gets a Buy from Roth MKM
• Neutral Sentiment: Fluence said demand remains strong, but it plans to “right-size” growth to reduce working-capital needs and limit the risk of raising additional capital. The company’s ability to resolve production bottlenecks and execute its revised plan will be important for restoring investor confidence. Fluence Energy Sell on Persistent Execution and Supply Chain Issues
• Negative Sentiment: Fluence cut fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to approximately $2.4 billion, down from a prior midpoint of about $3 billion, citing delays and logistical problems at its Houston manufacturing facility and broader U.S. supply-chain issues. The company also increased its projected adjusted EBITDA loss to roughly $200 million from a previous midpoint of $10 million. Fluence Energy Shares Drop After Houston Delays Prompt Cuts
• Negative Sentiment: The guidance reduction was Fluence’s second cut in roughly six weeks, raising concerns about execution, production capacity and the credibility of prior forecasts. Investors are also questioning whether fiscal 2027 revenue can approach the roughly $4 billion analyst consensus. FLNC Revises FY2026 Outlook on Manufacturing Delays
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts reacted negatively: Goldman Sachs downgraded Fluence to “Neutral,” Baird reiterated “Underperform,” and BNP Paribas Exane cut its rating to “Underperform” with a $5 price target. Multiple law firms have also announced securities-fraud investigations, adding legal and reputational overhang, although these notices do not establish wrongdoing. Fluence Energy Investigation

About Fluence Energy

Fluence Energy, Inc is a global energy storage and software company that develops solutions to support the transition to cleaner and more reliable electricity systems. The company provides products and services for utilities, renewable energy developers, commercial and industrial customers, and other power market participants.

Its offerings include large-scale battery energy storage systems, renewable energy integration solutions, and digital applications for managing and optimizing energy assets.