Caxton Associates LLP bought a new position in shares of Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE – Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 15,056 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,040,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in BE. Inceptionr LLC acquired a new position in Bloom Energy in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $615,000. Sei Investments Co. grew its holdings in shares of Bloom Energy by 28.7% during the 1st quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 365,975 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,586,000 after purchasing an additional 81,584 shares in the last quarter. Aureus Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Bloom Energy during the first quarter valued at approximately $616,000. Militia Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Bloom Energy during the first quarter valued at approximately $813,000. Finally, Signature Equity Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Bloom Energy by 205.6% in the first quarter. Signature Equity Partners LLC now owns 440 shares of the company’s stock valued at $60,000 after purchasing an additional 296 shares in the last quarter. 77.04% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Bloom Energy Stock Down 14.5%
Shares of NYSE:BE opened at $185.80 on Friday. Bloom Energy Corporation has a 52 week low of $32.52 and a 52 week high of $351.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.90, a quick ratio of 4.10 and a current ratio of 5.03. The company’s fifty day moving average is $270.58 and its 200-day moving average is $206.60. The company has a market capitalization of $52.85 billion, a PE ratio of -3,715.24 and a beta of 3.73.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
BE has been the subject of several research reports. Truist Financial initiated coverage on Bloom Energy in a research report on Monday, July 13th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $250.00 target price for the company. Mizuho set a $285.00 price objective on shares of Bloom Energy in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of Bloom Energy from $207.00 to $246.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Citigroup reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Bloom Energy in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Barclays upped their target price on shares of Bloom Energy from $254.00 to $276.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $254.00.
Key Stories Impacting Bloom Energy
Here are the key news stories impacting Bloom Energy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary remains constructive on Bloom Energy’s long-term AI power demand story, with analysts and bullish articles highlighting its role in supplying on-site power for data centers and other large energy users. Bloom Energy: AI’s Power Crunch Creates Rare Buying Opportunity
- Positive Sentiment: Bloom Energy is entering its upcoming Q2 report with elevated expectations, supported by AI-driven demand and the recently highlighted Oracle fuel-cell deal, which could keep sentiment favorable if results and guidance confirm the growth narrative. Bloom Energy Set to Report Q2 Earnings: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
- Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street preview pieces are focusing on Q2 metrics and expectations rather than a new negative catalyst, suggesting investors are waiting for the earnings release for confirmation on revenue growth, margins, and cash flow. Unlocking Q2 Potential of Bloom Energy (BE): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
- Neutral Sentiment: Unusual options activity showed a sharp increase in put buying, indicating traders are hedging or betting on further near-term downside, but this is more of a sentiment signal than a fundamental development.
- Negative Sentiment: BE is being hit by a broad selloff across the fuel-cell and hydrogen space, which is weighing on the stock despite its longer-term growth story. Bloom Energy Tumbles 13%, FuelCell Energy Drops 9%, Plug Power Slips 4% in Fuel-Cell Selloff
Insider Activity at Bloom Energy
In other news, CAO Maciej Kurzymski sold 2,259 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $288.62, for a total value of $651,992.58. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 79,686 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $22,998,973.32. The trade was a 2.76% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Shawn Marie Soderberg sold 2,842 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $288.63, for a total value of $820,286.46. Following the sale, the insider owned 132,265 shares in the company, valued at approximately $38,175,646.95. This trade represents a 2.10% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 153,617 shares of company stock valued at $44,003,909. Insiders own 3.00% of the company’s stock.
Bloom Energy Profile
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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