Zacks Research Upgrades Solid Power (NASDAQ:SLDP) to “Hold”

Solid Power (NASDAQ:SLDP) was upgraded by Zacks Research to a “hold” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other research firms have also commented on SLDP. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Solid Power in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Solid Power from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 20th. HC Wainwright assumed coverage on shares of Solid Power in a research report on Monday. They issued a “buy” rating and a $7.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $7.00 target price on shares of Solid Power in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $7.00.

Solid Power Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:SLDP opened at $3.12 on Tuesday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $4.16 and a two-hundred day moving average of $4.76. The firm has a market capitalization of $688.21 million, a PE ratio of -6.24 and a beta of 1.92. Solid Power has a 12 month low of $0.68 and a 12 month high of $8.86.

Solid Power (NASDAQ:SLDP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported ($0.14) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.16) by $0.02. Solid Power had a negative return on equity of 23.88% and a negative net margin of 429.54%.The business had revenue of ($0.20) million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.50 million.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Solid Power

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. SG Americas Securities LLC grew its position in Solid Power by 507.3% in the third quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 118,439 shares of the company’s stock valued at $411,000 after acquiring an additional 98,938 shares in the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Solid Power in the second quarter valued at $300,000. BBR Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Solid Power in the third quarter valued at $512,000. Riverstone Holdings LLC grew its holdings in Solid Power by 3.7% during the 3rd quarter. Riverstone Holdings LLC now owns 4,714,816 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,360,000 after purchasing an additional 169,709 shares in the last quarter. Finally, GEM Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Solid Power during the 4th quarter valued at $42,000. 33.66% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Solid Power News

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

• Positive Sentiment: HC Wainwright initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $7 target — a clear catalyst that can attract buyers and liquidity given SLDP’s small‑cap status. HC Wainwright Begins Coverage on Solid Power
• Neutral Sentiment: HC Wainwright published detailed EPS forecasts: quarterly FY‑2026 EPS in the (~$0.12–$0.14) range and annual EPS from FY2026 to FY2030 showing losses narrowing from about ($0.52) to ($0.41). The coverage gives a modeled path toward smaller losses, which supports the $7 PT but still implies several years of negative earnings. HC Wainwright & Co. initiates coverage of Solid Power (SLDP)
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the bullish initiation, Solid Power remains an unprofitable developer: prior quarterly results showed negative margins and revenue misses, and the stock sits below its 50‑ and 200‑day moving averages — factors that can keep selling pressure and skepticism among value‑oriented investors. Solid Power (SLDP) Stock Page

Solid Power Company Profile

Solid Power, Inc (NASDAQ: SLDP) is a Colorado-based company specializing in the development and manufacturing of all-solid-state rechargeable battery cells for the electric vehicle (EV) and aerospace industries. Founded in 2012 as a spin-out from the University of Colorado Boulder, Solid Power has focused on advancing solid electrolytes and high-energy battery architectures to deliver improved safety, higher energy density and longer cycle life compared with traditional lithium-ion batteries.

The company’s core offerings include multilayer solid-state battery cells that utilize sulfide-based solid electrolytes and high-capacity cathode materials.