Solid Power (NASDAQ:SLDP) Upgraded by Zacks Research to “Hold” Rating

Solid Power (NASDAQ:SLDP) was upgraded by research analysts at Zacks Research to a “hold” rating in a report released on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other research analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. HC Wainwright started coverage on shares of Solid Power in a research note on Monday. They set a “buy” rating and a $7.00 target price on the stock. Wall Street Zen downgraded Solid Power from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 20th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $7.00 target price on shares of Solid Power in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Solid Power in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $7.00.

Solid Power Stock Performance

NASDAQ:SLDP opened at $3.12 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $4.16 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $4.76. The firm has a market capitalization of $688.21 million, a PE ratio of -6.24 and a beta of 1.92. Solid Power has a 52-week low of $0.68 and a 52-week high of $8.86.

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

Institutional Trading of Solid Power

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Invesco Ltd. increased its position in Solid Power by 30.2% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 2,796,362 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,885,000 after acquiring an additional 648,095 shares during the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd bought a new position in shares of Solid Power during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $354,000. Millennium Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Solid Power by 57.6% in the fourth quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 662,072 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,814,000 after buying an additional 241,902 shares during the period. Janus Henderson Group PLC purchased a new position in Solid Power during the 4th quarter valued at $330,000. Finally, Engineers Gate Manager LP grew its position in Solid Power by 4.4% in the 4th quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 100,896 shares of the company’s stock valued at $429,000 after acquiring an additional 4,220 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 33.66% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories 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

Solid Power Company Profile

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.