Entropy Technologies LP trimmed its stake in Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE – Free Report) by 17.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 71,959 shares of the company’s stock after selling 15,241 shares during the period. Entropy Technologies LP’s holdings in Bloom Energy were worth $9,750,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Blue Trust Inc. lifted its position in Bloom Energy by 37.2% during the first quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 188 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in Bloom Energy in the first quarter worth about $27,000. Godsey & Gibb Inc. increased its position in Bloom Energy by 2,000.0% in the first quarter. Godsey & Gibb Inc. now owns 210 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. CENTRAL TRUST Co raised its stake in shares of Bloom Energy by 10,000.0% in the first quarter. CENTRAL TRUST Co now owns 303 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after buying an additional 300 shares during the period. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its stake in shares of Bloom Energy by 45.5% in the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 320 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. 77.04% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Bloom Energy Stock Down 14.5%
NYSE BE opened at $185.80 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $270.58 and its 200 day moving average is $206.60. The company has a current ratio of 5.03, a quick ratio of 4.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.90. Bloom Energy Corporation has a 12 month low of $32.52 and a 12 month high of $351.28. The stock has a market cap of $52.85 billion, a PE ratio of -3,715.24 and a beta of 3.73.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Zacks Research downgraded Bloom Energy from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Susquehanna raised their target price on shares of Bloom Energy from $293.00 to $298.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Bloom Energy from $267.00 to $346.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of Bloom Energy to $217.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $350.00 price objective on shares of Bloom Energy in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. One research 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 assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $254.00.
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Insider Activity
In other Bloom Energy news, insider Aman Joshi sold 8,343 shares of Bloom Energy stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $300.37, for a total value of $2,505,986.91. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 163,807 shares in the company, valued at approximately $49,202,708.59. The trade was a 4.85% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Shawn Marie Soderberg sold 35,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $279.00, for a total transaction of $9,765,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 341,731 shares in the company, valued at approximately $95,342,949. The trade was a 9.29% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 153,617 shares of company stock valued at $44,003,909 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 3.00% of the company’s stock.
Bloom Energy News Roundup
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
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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