Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLNC) Stock Rated “Reduce” by Sell-Side Brokerages

Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLNC) has earned an average rating of “Reduce” from the twenty-five analysts that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, fourteen have assigned a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $11.57.

A number of research analysts have commented on the company. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on Fluence Energy from $15.00 to $9.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. BMO Capital Markets dropped their target price on Fluence Energy from $14.00 to $7.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, September 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on shares of Fluence Energy from $17.00 to $8.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, September 17th. Glj Research downgraded shares of Fluence Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and decreased their price target for the company from $26.00 to $12.89 in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Fluence Energy from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, September 19th.

Fluence Energy News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Fluence secured an agreement with Vattenfall to deliver and service a 254 MW, more than 1,000 MWh battery-storage project in Brunsbüttel, Germany. The facility is expected to be one of Germany’s largest, with operations targeted for the end of 2028. The contract reinforces Fluence’s position in a growing European grid-storage market, although revenue benefits are several years away. Vattenfall Awards 1 GWh Brunsbüttel Battery Storage Project to Fluence
• Positive Sentiment: Susquehanna maintained a positive rating while reducing its price target to $13 from $23, implying substantial upside from the recent trading level. The target cut nonetheless reflects more cautious expectations. Susquehanna price-target update
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley lowered its price target to $9 from $15 and retained an Equal Weight rating. RBC Capital also kept its Hold rating, signaling limited near-term conviction despite the possibility of recovery if execution improves. RBC Capital Keeps Their Hold Rating on Fluence Energy
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms publicized a securities class action against Fluence and certain executives. The allegations focus on statements about contract-manufacturing readiness, production remediation, the Houston facility, and the company’s ability to meet financial guidance. The proposed class period runs from November 24, 2025, through September 16, 2026, with lead-plaintiff deadlines reported for November 27 or November 30. These are allegations, not established findings, but the litigation adds legal, financial, and reputational risk. Fluence Energy Faces Securities Class Action

Insider Transactions at Fluence Energy

In related news, Director Harald von Heynitz acquired 7,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, September 21st. The shares were purchased at an average price of $7.36 per share, for a total transaction of $51,520.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 65,550 shares in the company, valued at approximately $482,448. The trade was a 11.96% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Herman E. Bulls acquired 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, September 21st. The shares were bought at an average price of $7.36 per share, for a total transaction of $73,600.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 169,550 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,247,888. This trade represents a 6.27% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 0.69% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Fluence Energy

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Bank of America Corp DE increased its position in shares of Fluence Energy by 24.4% in the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 3,085,730 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,460,000 after purchasing an additional 604,983 shares during the period. Renaissance Technologies LLC bought a new stake in Fluence Energy during the first quarter worth about $19,579,000. First Trust Advisors LP lifted its position in Fluence Energy by 55.4% during the first quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 1,131,468 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,569,000 after purchasing an additional 403,199 shares during the period. Squarepoint Ops LLC grew its stake in Fluence Energy by 0.6% during the second quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 268,318 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,334,000 after buying an additional 1,707 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Edgestream Partners L.P. grew its stake in Fluence Energy by 1,086.3% during the first quarter. Edgestream Partners L.P. now owns 385,804 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,309,000 after buying an additional 353,282 shares in the last quarter. 53.16% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Fluence Energy Price Performance

Fluence Energy stock opened at $6.43 on Friday. Fluence Energy has a 12 month low of $5.84 and a 12 month high of $33.51. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $9.60 and its 200-day moving average is $14.78. The company has a current ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91. The company has a market capitalization of $1.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -10.54 and a beta of 2.77.

Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported ($0.24) earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $649.85 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $818.57 million. Fluence Energy had a negative return on equity of 16.79% and a negative net margin of 3.13%. Fluence Energy’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.01 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Fluence Energy will post -1.12 EPS for the current year.

Fluence Energy Company Profile

Fluence Energy, Inc is a global energy technology company that develops and deploys energy storage products, services and digital applications. Its solutions are designed to help utilities, renewable energy developers, commercial and industrial customers, and other power market participants manage electricity supply, improve grid flexibility and integrate renewable generation.

The company’s offerings include modular battery-based energy storage systems, energy management software and asset optimization services.