Power Solutions International (NASDAQ:PSIX) Shares Gap Down Following Analyst Downgrade

Power Solutions International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSIX) gapped down before the market opened on Tuesday after Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price target on the stock from $110.51 to $92.90. The stock had previously closed at $56.68, but opened at $54.36. Jefferies Financial Group currently has a buy rating on the stock. Power Solutions International shares last traded at $56.2430, with a volume of 60,694 shares traded.

PSIX has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Wall Street Zen cut Power Solutions International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, March 7th. Loop Capital set a $107.00 price objective on Power Solutions International in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Power Solutions International in a report on Monday, December 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $99.95.

Power Solutions International News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Power Solutions International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Elevated short interest earlier in March and low days-to-cover can amplify rallies via short-covering — a likely contributor to upward price pressure and volatility. (March short-interest rose to ~1.45M shares, ~6.4% of float; days-to-cover ~1.5).
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies trimmed its price target from $110.51 to $92.90 but kept a “buy” rating — that reduces upside expectations vs. prior targets but still signals institutional support. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary explaining today’s move provides context (trader/explainer coverage of why PSIX is up). Such write-ups can attract momentum traders but do not change fundamentals. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple plaintiffs’ law firms have announced or solicited lead-plaintiff candidates in a securities class action covering purchases from May 8, 2025 to March 2, 2026; deadlines to seek lead plaintiff are being publicized (May 19, 2026). Ongoing litigation risk is a material negative (potential damages, legal costs, management distraction) and is likely a key reason for heightened news flow and investor caution. Representative notices: Rosen Law Firm, Berger Montague, Faruqi & Faruqi, Howard G. Smith, Schall Law, Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter, DJS Law. Read More. • Read More.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Power Solutions International

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. boosted its stake in shares of Power Solutions International by 178.8% during the 4th quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 1,812 shares of the company’s stock worth $104,000 after buying an additional 1,162 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its position in shares of Power Solutions International by 892.1% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 3,026 shares of the company’s stock valued at $173,000 after acquiring an additional 2,721 shares during the last quarter. Astoria Portfolio Advisors LLC. raised its holdings in Power Solutions International by 4.9% during the fourth quarter. Astoria Portfolio Advisors LLC. now owns 6,712 shares of the company’s stock worth $384,000 after acquiring an additional 313 shares in the last quarter. Virtu Financial LLC boosted its position in Power Solutions International by 37.3% during the fourth quarter. Virtu Financial LLC now owns 11,805 shares of the company’s stock valued at $675,000 after purchasing an additional 3,208 shares during the last quarter. Finally, XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new position in Power Solutions International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $715,000. 22.28% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Power Solutions International Stock Performance

The company has a quick ratio of 1.77, a current ratio of 3.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $73.69 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $75.24. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.12 and a beta of 2.04.

About Power Solutions International

Power Solutions International, Inc is a global designer and manufacturer of integrated powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle, industrial and military applications. Headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois, the company develops and assembles advanced diesel engine and transmission packages under the Atlas® brand, combining proprietary engine technology with high-efficiency transmissions to deliver power-dense systems. These solutions are tailored for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, generator sets and specialty vehicles.

In addition to complete powertrain systems, the company offers a broad range of component products including diesel engines, transmissions and aftertreatment modules.