Power Solutions International (NASDAQ:PSIX) Shares Gap Down on Analyst Downgrade

Power Solutions International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSIX) shares gapped down before the market opened on Tuesday after Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price target on the stock from $110.51 to $92.90. The stock had previously closed at $56.68, but opened at $54.36. Jefferies Financial Group currently has a buy rating on the stock. Power Solutions International shares last traded at $56.2430, with a volume of 60,694 shares traded.

Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on PSIX. Wall Street Zen lowered Power Solutions International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, March 7th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Power Solutions International in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Loop Capital set a $107.00 price objective on shares of Power Solutions International in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $99.95.

Key Power Solutions International News

Here are the key news stories impacting Power Solutions International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Elevated short interest earlier in March and low days-to-cover can amplify rallies via short-covering — a likely contributor to upward price pressure and volatility. (March short-interest rose to ~1.45M shares, ~6.4% of float; days-to-cover ~1.5).
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies trimmed its price target from $110.51 to $92.90 but kept a “buy” rating — that reduces upside expectations vs. prior targets but still signals institutional support. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary explaining today’s move provides context (trader/explainer coverage of why PSIX is up). Such write-ups can attract momentum traders but do not change fundamentals. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple plaintiffs’ law firms have announced or solicited lead-plaintiff candidates in a securities class action covering purchases from May 8, 2025 to March 2, 2026; deadlines to seek lead plaintiff are being publicized (May 19, 2026). Ongoing litigation risk is a material negative (potential damages, legal costs, management distraction) and is likely a key reason for heightened news flow and investor caution. Representative notices: Rosen Law Firm, Berger Montague, Faruqi & Faruqi, Howard G. Smith, Schall Law, Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter, DJS Law. Read More. • Read More.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Power Solutions International

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Power Solutions International in the 1st quarter worth approximately $625,000. Acadian Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Power Solutions International during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $112,000. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Power Solutions International by 102.2% in the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 154,383 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,987,000 after buying an additional 78,034 shares during the last quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey purchased a new position in shares of Power Solutions International in the second quarter worth $92,000. Finally, Creative Planning acquired a new stake in shares of Power Solutions International during the second quarter worth $687,000. 22.28% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Power Solutions International Stock Up 9.9%

The firm has a market capitalization of $1.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.12 and a beta of 2.04. The company has a quick ratio of 1.77, a current ratio of 3.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $73.69 and its 200 day moving average price is $75.24.

About Power Solutions International

Power Solutions International, Inc is a global designer and manufacturer of integrated powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle, industrial and military applications. Headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois, the company develops and assembles advanced diesel engine and transmission packages under the Atlas® brand, combining proprietary engine technology with high-efficiency transmissions to deliver power-dense systems. These solutions are tailored for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, generator sets and specialty vehicles.

In addition to complete powertrain systems, the company offers a broad range of component products including diesel engines, transmissions and aftertreatment modules.