Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) Downgraded by Wall Street Zen to “Hold”

Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) was downgraded by equities researchers at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Saturday.

AEIS has been the subject of a number of other reports. Citigroup raised their target price on Advanced Energy Industries from $255.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating on shares of Advanced Energy Industries in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Bank of America upped their price objective on Advanced Energy Industries from $260.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. KeyCorp increased their price objective on Advanced Energy Industries from $290.00 to $330.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus boosted their target price on Advanced Energy Industries from $310.00 to $325.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $304.00.

Advanced Energy Industries Stock Performance

AEIS stock opened at $331.23 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $12.50 billion, a PE ratio of 86.71, a PEG ratio of 2.40 and a beta of 1.41. Advanced Energy Industries has a one year low of $75.01 and a one year high of $334.53. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $251.47 and its 200-day moving average price is $205.95.

Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The electronics maker reported $1.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.76 by $0.18. Advanced Energy Industries had a return on equity of 15.72% and a net margin of 8.25%.The company had revenue of $489.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $473.12 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.30 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 17.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Advanced Energy Industries has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.690-2.190 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Advanced Energy Industries will post 3.66 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Advanced Energy Industries

In other Advanced Energy Industries news, Director Tina Donikowski sold 2,257 shares of Advanced Energy Industries stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.33, for a total value of $474,714.81. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 8,248 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,734,801.84. The trade was a 21.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Lanesha Minnix sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $316.62, for a total transaction of $316,620.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 4,585 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,451,702.70. The trade was a 17.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Company insiders own 1.20% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Advanced Energy Industries

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its holdings in shares of Advanced Energy Industries by 16.5% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 11,155 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $1,063,000 after buying an additional 1,578 shares during the period. Advisors Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Advanced Energy Industries by 47.7% in the first quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 539 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $51,000 after acquiring an additional 174 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Advanced Energy Industries during the 1st quarter worth $468,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its position in shares of Advanced Energy Industries by 4.6% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 22,278 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $2,123,000 after purchasing an additional 970 shares in the last quarter. Finally, United Services Automobile Association acquired a new position in shares of Advanced Energy Industries during the 1st quarter worth $228,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors 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.