Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) Hits New 12-Month High – Should You Buy?

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEIS) shares reached a new 52-week high on Wednesday . The company traded as high as $328.37 and last traded at $326.2390, with a volume of 278001 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $314.12.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently weighed in on AEIS. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their target price on shares of Advanced Energy Industries from $310.00 to $325.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Needham & Company LLC upped their price objective on Advanced Energy Industries from $290.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Robert W. Baird set a $315.00 target price on Advanced Energy Industries in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Bank of America boosted their price target on Advanced Energy Industries from $260.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Advanced Energy Industries in a report on Monday, December 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $304.00.

Advanced Energy Industries Stock Performance

The company has a market capitalization of $12.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 84.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.35 and a beta of 1.41. The business has a 50 day moving average of $245.21 and a 200 day moving average of $202.99. The company has a quick ratio of 1.17, a current ratio of 1.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.

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

Advanced Energy Industries Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 6th. Investors of record on Monday, February 23rd will be issued a dividend of $0.10 per share. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 23rd. Advanced Energy Industries’s dividend payout ratio is presently 10.47%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Tina Donikowski sold 2,257 shares of Advanced Energy Industries stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.33, for a total transaction of $474,714.81. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 8,248 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,734,801.84. The trade was a 21.49% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Lanesha Minnix sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 13th. The stock was 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 in the company, valued at $1,451,702.70. This trade represents a 17.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 1.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Advanced Energy Industries

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Advanced Energy Industries during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Bayforest Capital Ltd purchased a new stake in Advanced Energy Industries in the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Private Trust Co. NA lifted its position in shares of Advanced Energy Industries by 92.4% during the third quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 152 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. Twin Tree Management LP bought a new stake in shares of Advanced Energy Industries during the fourth quarter worth $32,000. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Advanced Energy Industries by 203.5% during the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 173 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 116 shares during the period. 99.67% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.