Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEIS) Receives $249.44 Average Target Price from Analysts

Shares of Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEIS) have earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twelve brokerages that are covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, seven have assigned a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 12 month target price among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $255.50.

Several research analysts recently issued reports on AEIS shares. Needham & Company LLC raised their target price on Advanced Energy Industries from $225.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Advanced Energy Industries in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Bank of America lifted their price objective on Advanced Energy Industries from $260.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Advanced Energy Industries from $215.00 to $225.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Citigroup raised their price target on shares of Advanced Energy Industries from $167.00 to $255.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 12th.

Advanced Energy Industries Stock Performance

Advanced Energy Industries stock opened at $263.03 on Thursday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $222.28 and a 200-day moving average of $187.31. Advanced Energy Industries has a 1 year low of $75.01 and a 1 year high of $276.85. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 4.10 and a quick ratio of 3.01. The company has a market capitalization of $9.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 69.04, a P/E/G ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 1.39.

Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The electronics maker reported $1.74 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.47 by $0.27. The business had revenue of $463.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $441.54 million. Advanced Energy Industries had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 14.27%. The firm’s revenue was up 23.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.98 EPS. Advanced Energy Industries has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 1.500-2.000 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Advanced Energy Industries will post 3.66 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Tina Donikowski sold 2,257 shares of Advanced Energy Industries stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $210.33, for a total value of $474,714.81. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 8,248 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,734,801.84. This trade represents a 21.49% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Paul R. Oldham sold 8,174 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $203.11, for a total value of $1,660,221.14. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 24,792 shares in the company, valued at $5,035,503.12. This represents a 24.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 1.20% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Advanced Energy Industries

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AEIS. Private Trust Co. NA lifted its stake in Advanced Energy Industries by 92.4% in the third quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 152 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 73 shares during the period. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Advanced Energy Industries by 203.5% during the 3rd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 173 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 116 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its stake in Advanced Energy Industries by 98.3% during the second quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 234 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 116 shares in the last quarter. Danske Bank A S acquired a new stake in Advanced Energy Industries in the third quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in Advanced Energy Industries in the third quarter valued at $36,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.67% of the company’s stock.

About Advanced Energy Industries

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc is a global technology company specializing in precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions. The company designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of products including high-voltage power supplies, RF and microwave generators, digital power controllers, reactive gas control systems, and thin film measurement instruments. These solutions enable advanced processes in semiconductor fabrication, flat panel display manufacturing, industrial coating, data storage, telecommunications and medical device production.

Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, Advanced Energy has grown through strategic product development and international expansion.