Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) Upgraded at Hsbc Global Res

Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) was upgraded by analysts at Hsbc Global Res from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report issued on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on ENPH. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Enphase Energy from $33.00 to $35.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “underweight” rating and issued a $30.00 target price on shares of Enphase Energy in a research report on Wednesday. Roth Mkm restated a “buy” rating and issued a $55.00 target price (up previously from $45.00) on shares of Enphase Energy in a research note on Wednesday. Evercore ISI set a $33.00 price target on Enphase Energy in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Loop Capital set a $31.00 price objective on Enphase Energy in a report on Thursday, October 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and nine have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $42.66.

Enphase Energy Price Performance

ENPH opened at $51.67 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a quick ratio of 1.88 and a current ratio of 2.04. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.76 billion, a PE ratio of 40.05 and a beta of 1.37. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $34.29 and its 200-day moving average price is $34.54. Enphase Energy has a 52-week low of $25.77 and a 52-week high of $70.78.

Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The semiconductor company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.52 by $0.19. Enphase Energy had a net margin of 11.69% and a return on equity of 21.40%. The business had revenue of $343.32 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $340.45 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.94 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 10.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts predict that Enphase Energy will post 2.08 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Enphase Energy

In related news, CEO Badrinarayanan Kothandaraman bought 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 10th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $30.69 per share, with a total value of $153,450.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 1,635,632 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $50,197,546.08. The trade was a 0.31% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Thurman J. Rodgers sold 150,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.13, for a total value of $4,369,500.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 1,733,596 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $50,499,651.48. The trade was a 7.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 3.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Enphase Energy

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of ENPH. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main lifted its stake in shares of Enphase Energy by 431.9% in the second quarter. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main now owns 633 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 514 shares in the last quarter. Glass Jacobson Investment Advisors llc raised its holdings in Enphase Energy by 77.8% in the 4th quarter. Glass Jacobson Investment Advisors llc now owns 800 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 350 shares during the last quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC increased its holdings in shares of Enphase Energy by 761.0% in the 3rd quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 861 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 761 shares in the last quarter. Stance Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Enphase Energy during the third quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Enphase Energy by 199.7% during the third quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 920 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 613 shares during the last quarter. 72.12% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Enphase Energy News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and raised near‑term guide — Enphase reported Q4 adj. EPS above consensus and revenue that topped expectations, and raised Q1 revenue guidance to $270–$300M (previously ~$250M); management said bookings are ~90% to the midpoint, which supports a recovery narrative. ENPH Stock Soars 50% on Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Longer‑term TAM expansion: management highlighted opportunities beyond residential solar — Enphase is pitching batteries, inverters and load‑management (and a potential role in freeing grid capacity for data centers) as new demand channels, which gives investors a higher‑growth narrative to look through near‑term softness. Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and target adjustments — Multiple shops raised ratings/targets (Roth, HSBC and others upgraded or increased targets after the guide), which supports the bullish momentum and likely added buying pressure. Analyst Reaction
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑covering and technical squeeze amplified the move — Elevated short interest (~20%+) and very heavy volume suggest some of the rally is mechanical covering rather than only fundamental re‑rating; that can push the stock higher quickly but also creates volatility. MarketBeat Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Underlying demand and shipment weakness — FY Q4 revenue was down ~10% YoY and microinverter shipments fell (Q4 shipments reported ~682 MW), signaling near‑term demand pressure in some markets. Earnings & Revenue Decline
• Negative Sentiment: Cost cuts / workforce reduction — Enphase cut ~160 jobs (~6% of workforce), a sign management is trimming cost base but also an acknowledgement of near‑term headwinds. Layoffs Report
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation/technical caution — After the big rally some analysts/note‑writers call the stock overbought and several price targets still imply limited upside from the new elevated price, so profit‑taking or a pullback is possible. Valuation Check

About Enphase Energy

Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company that specializes in solar microinverters, energy storage systems and energy management software. Its core business centers on converting direct current (DC) power generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC) power suitable for use in residential and commercial applications. By integrating hardware and software solutions, Enphase Energy aims to improve solar energy yield, enhance system reliability and provide real-time monitoring capabilities to its customers.

The company’s product portfolio includes its IQ Series microinverters, which attach to individual solar panels to optimize performance at the module level and reduce the impact of shading or system failures.