Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Research

Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued on Thursday,Zacks.com reports. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Advanced Energy Industries’ Q2 2027 earnings at $1.61 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.19 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $7.03 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on AEIS. Morgan Stanley started coverage on Advanced Energy Industries in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $421.00 price objective for the company. Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on Advanced Energy Industries from $360.00 to $380.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Needham & Company LLC upped their target price on Advanced Energy Industries from $330.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Advanced Energy Industries from $410.00 to $435.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Bank of America raised their price target on shares of Advanced Energy Industries from $430.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Advanced Energy Industries has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $404.25.

Advanced Energy Industries Stock Up 5.6%

Shares of NASDAQ:AEIS opened at $289.52 on Thursday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $320.41 and its two-hundred day moving average is $319.68. Advanced Energy Industries has a 12-month low of $128.40 and a 12-month high of $397.44. The company has a market cap of $11.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 60.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.25.

Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) last released its earnings results on Monday, May 4th. The electronics maker reported $2.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.97 by $0.12. The company had revenue of $511.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $505.81 million. Advanced Energy Industries had a return on equity of 17.99% and a net margin of 10.00%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 26.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.23 earnings per share. Advanced Energy Industries has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.930-2.430 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Advanced Energy Industries will post 7.96 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Advanced Energy Industries

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in Advanced Energy Industries in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Bayforest Capital Ltd bought a new position in shares of Advanced Energy Industries during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. bought a new position in shares of Advanced Energy Industries during the 1st quarter valued at $29,000. Twin Tree Management LP acquired a new stake in shares of Advanced Energy Industries in the 4th quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in Advanced Energy Industries in the third quarter worth $34,000. 99.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Advanced Energy Industries

Here are the key news stories impacting Advanced Energy Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI and semiconductor optimism: Advanced Energy’s data-center computing revenue more than doubled year over year in the first quarter, while management said demand was strengthening across its markets. New power products designed for next-generation AI data centers are adding to the growth narrative. Advanced Energy Industries Gains on Semi and AI Data Center Optimism Ahead of Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Raised longer-term estimates: Zacks Research increased its forecasts for Advanced Energy’s second-quarter 2027 EPS to $1.61 from $1.53, fourth-quarter 2027 EPS to $2.19 from $2.05, and full-year 2027 EPS to $7.03 from $6.81. Zacks Research estimate revisions
• Positive Sentiment: Favorable earnings setup: First-quarter revenue rose 26.3% year over year to $511 million, beating expectations, and non-GAAP gross margin exceeded 40%. Management’s second-quarter revenue outlook of approximately $540 million, plus or minus $20 million, is supporting investor positioning before the report. AEIS Set to Report Q2 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst outlook remains mixed: Recent price targets have a median of $405, well above the current trading level, but Zacks Research maintains a “Hold” rating. This leaves the August 3 earnings report as the key near-term catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and execution risks: Insiders reportedly made 30 open-market sales and no purchases over the past six months. In addition, supply-chain constraints and cost pressures could limit the benefit of stronger demand if quarterly results or guidance disappoint.

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.