Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE – Get Free Report) insider Shawn Marie Soderberg sold 2,895 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $233.60, for a total value of $676,272.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 129,370 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $30,220,832. The trade was a 2.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.
Shawn Marie Soderberg also recently made the following trade(s):
- On Tuesday, June 16th, Shawn Marie Soderberg sold 2,842 shares of Bloom Energy stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $288.63, for a total transaction of $820,286.46.
Bloom Energy Trading Down 10.1%
Shares of NYSE:BE traded down $23.47 on Tuesday, reaching $208.69. 15,329,080 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 17,418,606. The stock has a market capitalization of $61.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 278.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.14 and a beta of 3.79. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $246.83 and its 200 day simple moving average is $216.26. The company has a current ratio of 4.09, a quick ratio of 3.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.59. Bloom Energy Corporation has a 52 week low of $40.56 and a 52 week high of $351.28.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt bought a new position in Bloom Energy in the second quarter worth approximately $423,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new position in shares of Bloom Energy in the 2nd quarter worth $30,277,000. Ancora Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Bloom Energy during the 2nd quarter worth $76,000. Nicholas Investment Partners LP purchased a new stake in shares of Bloom Energy during the 2nd quarter worth $207,000. Finally, Foster & Motley Inc. bought a new stake in Bloom Energy during the second quarter valued at about $257,000. 77.04% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of brokerages recently issued reports on BE. Barclays boosted their price target on Bloom Energy from $254.00 to $276.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $335.00 price target on shares of Bloom Energy in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. Zacks Research raised Bloom Energy from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Bloom Energy in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Citigroup restated a “hold” rating on shares of Bloom Energy in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $248.05.
Key Bloom Energy News
Here are the key news stories impacting Bloom Energy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bloom’s long-term opportunity remains tied to rising electricity demand from artificial-intelligence data centers. Management reportedly sees visibility into as much as 25 gigawatts of deployments, while the company says its scandium-oxide supply is sufficient to support current demand and backlog. Bloom Energy Says It Has Visibility on 25 Gigawatts of Deployments
- Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning is mixed: JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs increased their holdings, while BlackRock, Ameriprise and D. E. Shaw reduced theirs. Analyst opinions are also divided, with JPMorgan rating the stock “Overweight” and Jefferies rating it “Underperform.” The median analyst price target of $278.50 remains above the current trading level, but targets vary widely. Bloom Energy Falls as Investors Appear to Revisit Execution and Project-Timing Risks
- Negative Sentiment: Rising 10-year Treasury yields pressured hydrogen and fuel-cell stocks by making high-growth companies less attractive relative to bonds. Bloom also faces renewed concerns about the timing and execution of major data-center projects, including permitting requirements for Project Jupiter in New Mexico. The stock’s elevated valuation—reported at more than 278 times earnings—amplifies sensitivity to any disappointment. Plug Power Falls, Bloom Energy Sinks With the 10-Year Yield Near a 52-Week High
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms publicized a securities class action involving investors who purchased Bloom securities from February 27, 2025, through July 8, 2026. The complaints allege Bloom misrepresented its exposure to Chinese export controls and U.S. tariffs, including the origin of critical materials and components. These are allegations, not established findings, but the litigation adds headline and potential financial risk; the lead-plaintiff deadline is September 28, 2026. Bloom Energy Shareholder Alert
- Negative Sentiment: Reported insider activity has been exclusively selling over the past six months, including sales by Chief Executive Officer KR Sridhar. While insider sales can reflect personal financial planning, the absence of reported purchases may weigh on investor confidence after the stock’s substantial run-up.
Bloom Energy Company 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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