Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC) Downgraded to Neutral Rating by The Goldman Sachs Group

Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC) was downgraded by equities researchers at The Goldman Sachs Group from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report released on Thursday, Marketbeat.com reports. They presently have a $9.00 price target on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group’s price target points to a potential downside of 0.55% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other equities analysts also recently issued reports on FLNC. Needham & Company LLC restated a “hold” rating on shares of Fluence Energy in a report on Thursday. Mizuho decreased their price target on shares of Fluence Energy from $15.00 to $8.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, September 11th. Piper Sandler set a $5.00 price objective on shares of Fluence Energy in a report on Thursday. Barclays downgraded Fluence Energy from an “equal weight” rating to an “underweight” rating and cut their target price for the company from $16.00 to $10.00 in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Finally, Robert W. Baird reaffirmed an “underperform” rating and set a $3.00 price target (down from $10.00) on shares of Fluence Energy in a research report on Thursday. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and seven have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Fluence Energy has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $14.76.

Fluence Energy Price Performance

NASDAQ FLNC opened at $9.05 on Thursday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $12.54 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $16.03. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.67 billion, a P/E ratio of -14.84 and a beta of 2.74. The company has a current ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91. Fluence Energy has a 12-month low of $7.26 and a 12-month high of $33.51.

Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported ($0.24) earnings per share for the quarter. Fluence Energy had a negative return on equity of 16.79% and a negative net margin of 3.13%.The business had revenue of $649.85 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $818.57 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.01 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts forecast that Fluence Energy will post -0.51 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Fluence Energy

In related news, SVP John Zahurancik sold 15,974 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $22.03, for a total transaction of $351,907.22. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 71,171 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,567,897.13. This trade represents a 18.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.69% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Fluence Energy

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in FLNC. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Fluence Energy by 31.8% in the first quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,782 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 672 shares during the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. lifted its position in shares of Fluence Energy by 4.5% during the 1st quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 16,222 shares of the company’s stock worth $223,000 after buying an additional 703 shares during the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its holdings in shares of Fluence Energy by 184.1% in the 2nd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,540 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 998 shares in the last quarter. Strs Ohio boosted its holdings in shares of Fluence Energy by 10.4% in the 1st quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 14,900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $205,000 after buying an additional 1,400 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Curio Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Fluence Energy in the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 53.16% of the company’s stock.

Fluence Energy News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Fluence Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Canaccord Genuity maintained a “buy” rating but lowered its price target to $15 from $24, still implying substantial upside. The revised target suggests the firm believes the selloff has created an attractive risk-reward opportunity.
• Positive Sentiment: Fluence appointed Bernerd Da Santos as executive vice president and chief operating officer. He will oversee customer success, product, supply chain, manufacturing and enterprise operations, potentially strengthening execution and helping address operational bottlenecks. Fluence Energy Announces Bernerd Da Santos as Chief Operating Officer
• Neutral Sentiment: Needham reaffirmed its “hold” rating, reflecting a cautious stance while awaiting greater visibility into Fluence’s revised outlook and execution.
• Neutral Sentiment: Fluence’s fiscal fourth-quarter guidance call provided additional detail on the revised outlook and supply-chain challenges. Fluence Energy Q4 2026 Guidance Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Management reduced fiscal 2026 revenue guidance because supply-chain disruptions are affecting U.S. production, while Houston plant delays are adding to delivery and execution risks. Fluence Energy Announces Revised Guidance for Fiscal Year 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Robert W. Baird reaffirmed its “underperform” rating and cut its price target to $3 from $10, signaling significant downside if supply-chain and execution issues persist.
• Negative Sentiment: Fluence plans to “right-size” growth to reduce working-capital needs and avoid raising additional capital. While this may protect liquidity, it could constrain expansion and make fiscal 2027 revenue materially lower than the roughly $4 billion analyst consensus. Fluence Energy: Sell On Persistent Execution And Supply Chain Issues

About Fluence Energy

Fluence Energy, Inc is a global energy storage and software company that develops solutions to support the transition to cleaner and more reliable electricity systems. The company provides products and services for utilities, renewable energy developers, commercial and industrial customers, and other power market participants.

Its offerings include large-scale battery energy storage systems, renewable energy integration solutions, and digital applications for managing and optimizing energy assets.