Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 75,915 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,596,000.
Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. WPG Advisers LLC grew its position in shares of Bloom Energy by 26.4% during the fourth quarter. WPG Advisers LLC now owns 321 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its position in shares of Bloom Energy by 45.5% during the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 320 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp acquired a new stake in shares of Bloom Energy during the third quarter worth approximately $32,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Bloom Energy by 674.7% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,867 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 1,626 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Lodestone Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Bloom Energy during the fourth quarter worth approximately $43,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 77.04% of the company’s stock.
Bloom Energy Stock Performance
Bloom Energy stock opened at $287.38 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $81.74 billion, a PE ratio of -5,746.53 and a beta of 3.73. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $228.90 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $163.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.90, a current ratio of 5.03 and a quick ratio of 4.10. Bloom Energy Corporation has a 12 month low of $19.97 and a 12 month high of $322.83.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
BE has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Roth Mkm set a $225.00 price target on shares of Bloom Energy in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Mizuho set a $285.00 price objective on shares of Bloom Energy in a report on Friday, May 1st. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of Bloom Energy to $217.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Zacks Research raised shares of Bloom Energy from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Bloom Energy from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $217.48.
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Insider Buying and Selling
In other Bloom Energy news, CAO Maciej Kurzymski sold 6,229 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $293.36, for a total value of $1,827,339.44. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 81,945 shares in the company, valued at approximately $24,039,385.20. This trade represents a 7.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Shawn Marie Soderberg sold 2,746 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $259.42, for a total value of $712,367.32. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 135,107 shares in the company, valued at $35,049,457.94. The trade was a 1.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold a total of 323,777 shares of company stock valued at $71,485,514 in the last three months. 3.00% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Bloom Energy News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Bloom Energy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bloom Energy is benefiting from a broader rally after President Trump cut U.S. tariffs on key industrial metals, a move that could lower costs for power-generation and industrial hardware companies. Bloom Energy Stock Rises As Trump Cuts U.S. Tariffs
- Positive Sentiment: Oracle said it will partner with Bloom Energy on gigawatt-scale clean fuel-cell power for AI data centers, reinforcing Bloom’s role as a key supplier of on-site power for fast-growing AI infrastructure. Oracle Reshapes AI Data Centers With Clean Power And Arm Shift
- Positive Sentiment: Additional articles highlighted Bloom Energy’s expanding AI power pipeline, including a reported $5 billion Brookfield partnership and other large-scale fuel-cell agreements, which suggest strong demand and could support revenue growth. Bloom Energy’s AI Power Deals Test Valuation And Execution Expectations
- Positive Sentiment: The CEO said Bloom Energy does not need to raise capital despite the AI boom, which may reassure investors about dilution risk and the company’s funding position. Bloom Energy CEO sees no need to raise capital despite AI boom
- Neutral Sentiment: Bloom Energy was also mentioned in commentary about data-center opposition and NIMBY pushback, with the CEO arguing that resistance to new data centers could actually create more demand for Bloom’s distributed power solutions. NIMBY pushback to data centers a boon for San Jose-based Bloom Energy, CEO Says
- Negative Sentiment: The stock also slipped alongside a broader selloff in fuel-cell names, suggesting some traders were taking profits after a strong run in the sector. FuelCell Energy Plunges 10%, Plug Power Falls 6% in Fuel Cell Rout as Bloom Energy Slips
Bloom Energy Profile
Bloom Energy is a clean energy technology company that designs, manufactures and deploys solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Its flagship product, the Bloom Energy Server, converts natural gas, biogas or hydrogen into electricity through an electrochemical reaction, offering customers a reliable, low-carbon alternative to grid power. The company also provides a suite of services that includes system installation, remote monitoring and preventative maintenance to ensure long-term performance and uptime.
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