Solid Power (NASDAQ:SLDP) Earns Buy Rating from Analysts at HC Wainwright

HC Wainwright started coverage on shares of Solid Power (NASDAQ:SLDP) in a research report report published on Monday morning, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The firm issued a buy rating and a $7.00 target price on the stock. HC Wainwright also issued estimates for Solid Power’s Q1 2026 earnings at ($0.12) EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at ($0.13) EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at ($0.13) EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.14) EPS, FY2026 earnings at ($0.52) EPS, FY2027 earnings at ($0.56) EPS, FY2028 earnings at ($0.52) EPS, FY2029 earnings at ($0.51) EPS and FY2030 earnings at ($0.41) EPS.

SLDP has been the topic of several other research reports. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $7.00 price target on shares of Solid Power in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Solid Power in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered Solid Power from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, December 20th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Solid Power has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $7.00.

Solid Power Stock Down 2.2%

Solid Power stock opened at $3.12 on Monday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $4.16 and a 200-day moving average of $4.76. Solid Power has a twelve month low of $0.68 and a twelve month high of $8.86. The stock has a market capitalization of $688.21 million, a PE ratio of -6.24 and a beta of 1.92.

Solid Power (NASDAQ:SLDP) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported ($0.14) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.16) by $0.02. The business had revenue of ($0.20) million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.50 million. Solid Power had a negative net margin of 429.54% and a negative return on equity of 23.88%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Solid Power

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Creative Planning acquired a new position in shares of Solid Power during the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. American Century Companies Inc. bought a new stake in Solid Power during the second quarter worth about $27,000. Corient Private Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Solid Power during the second quarter worth about $31,000. Brown Advisory Inc. acquired a new position in Solid Power during the second quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, AlphaCore Capital LLC acquired a new position in Solid Power during the third quarter valued at approximately $35,000. 33.66% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Solid Power

Here are the key news stories impacting Solid Power this week:

• Positive Sentiment: HC Wainwright initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $7 target — a clear catalyst that can attract buyers and liquidity given SLDP’s small‑cap status. HC Wainwright Begins Coverage on Solid Power
• Neutral Sentiment: HC Wainwright published detailed EPS forecasts: quarterly FY‑2026 EPS in the (~$0.12–$0.14) range and annual EPS from FY2026 to FY2030 showing losses narrowing from about ($0.52) to ($0.41). The coverage gives a modeled path toward smaller losses, which supports the $7 PT but still implies several years of negative earnings. HC Wainwright & Co. initiates coverage of Solid Power (SLDP)
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the bullish initiation, Solid Power remains an unprofitable developer: prior quarterly results showed negative margins and revenue misses, and the stock sits below its 50‑ and 200‑day moving averages — factors that can keep selling pressure and skepticism among value‑oriented investors. Solid Power (SLDP) Stock Page

About Solid Power

Solid Power, Inc (NASDAQ: SLDP) is a Colorado-based company specializing in the development and manufacturing of all-solid-state rechargeable battery cells for the electric vehicle (EV) and aerospace industries. Founded in 2012 as a spin-out from the University of Colorado Boulder, Solid Power has focused on advancing solid electrolytes and high-energy battery architectures to deliver improved safety, higher energy density and longer cycle life compared with traditional lithium-ion batteries.

The company’s core offerings include multilayer solid-state battery cells that utilize sulfide-based solid electrolytes and high-capacity cathode materials.