Solid Power (NASDAQ:SLDP) Shares Up 13.5% on Earnings Beat

Shares of Solid Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLDP) shot up 13.5% on Wednesday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The company traded as high as $2.41 and last traded at $2.3050. Approximately 2,198,733 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 54% from the average session volume of 4,790,199 shares. The stock had previously closed at $2.03.

The company reported ($0.11) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.12) by $0.01. Solid Power had a negative return on equity of 19.69% and a negative net margin of 485.47%. The company had revenue of $1.22 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.38 million.

More Solid Power News

Here are the key news stories impacting Solid Power this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Solid Power reported a third-quarter loss of $0.11 per share, one cent better than the $0.12 loss analysts expected and narrower than the $0.14 loss a year earlier. Solid Power third-quarter results
• Positive Sentiment: The company introduced materials into its MOBIUS™ continuous electrolyte production line. Full commissioning is expected by year-end 2026; the line is designed to add 45 metric tons of annual capacity, bringing total capacity to 75 metric tons. This supports the company’s effort to scale production. Solid Power reports third-quarter 2026 results
• Neutral Sentiment: Solid Power cut its 2026 cash investment outlook, which could help preserve cash, but the report also notes declining revenue. The net impact depends on whether lower investment affects the pace of commercialization. Solid Power cuts 2026 cash investment outlook as revenue declines
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly revenue was $1.22 million, below the $1.38 million consensus estimate. Solid Power also continues to report substantial losses, underscoring the execution and funding risks as it works toward commercial-scale production. Solid Power reports Q3 loss and revenue results

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Solid Power in a research report on Thursday, October 15th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $6.92.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Arizona State Retirement System grew its stake in shares of Solid Power by 10.6% in the second quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 49,561 shares of the company’s stock valued at $128,000 after buying an additional 4,746 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its holdings in shares of Solid Power by 14.4% during the first quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 42,448 shares of the company’s stock worth $127,000 after acquiring an additional 5,353 shares during the period. TSG Advice Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Solid Power in the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Tidal Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of Solid Power in the second quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Solid Power in the first quarter valued at approximately $32,000. 33.66% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Solid Power Stock Up 13.4%

The company has a market cap of $525.50 million, a P/E ratio of -5.06 and a beta of 1.97. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $2.28 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $2.92.

About Solid Power

Solid Power, Inc is a battery technology company that develops all-solid-state rechargeable batteries and the materials used to manufacture them. Its technology is designed to replace conventional liquid or gel electrolytes with solid electrolytes, with the goal of improving battery safety, energy density and performance for electric vehicles and other applications.

The company’s core products and development activities include sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials, solid-state battery cells and related manufacturing processes.