AESI Q2 EPS Estimate Lowered by Capital One Financial

Key Points

• Capital One Financial has lowered its Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimate for Atlas Energy Solutions from $0.08 to $0.02, amidst a broader trend of reduced forecasts from several brokerages.
• The stock is currently rated as "Hold" with a consensus target price of $17.39, though multiple analysts have adjusted their price targets downward recently.
• Atlas Energy Solutions announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25, representing an annualized yield of 9.3%, with a payout ratio of 714.29%.

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE:AESI - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Capital One Financial reduced their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Atlas Energy Solutions in a report issued on Monday, October 20th. Capital One Financial analyst D. Becker now forecasts that the company will earn $0.02 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.08. The consensus estimate for Atlas Energy Solutions' current full-year earnings is $0.83 per share. Capital One Financial also issued estimates for Atlas Energy Solutions' Q3 2026 earnings at $0.05 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.12 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.16 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.20 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $0.63 EPS.

A number of other brokerages have also recently weighed in on AESI. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price target on shares of Atlas Energy Solutions from $14.50 to $14.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, August 11th. Piper Sandler cut their target price on shares of Atlas Energy Solutions from $14.00 to $12.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Weiss Ratings restated a "sell (d+)" rating on shares of Atlas Energy Solutions in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Barclays lowered their price target on Atlas Energy Solutions from $12.00 to $11.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 13th. Finally, Citigroup reduced their price objective on Atlas Energy Solutions from $12.00 to $11.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 1st. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $17.39.

Atlas Energy Solutions Stock Up 4.9%

Shares of NYSE:AESI opened at $10.75 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 1.30 and a current ratio of 1.56. Atlas Energy Solutions has a 1 year low of $10.03 and a 1 year high of $26.86. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.33 billion, a P/E ratio of 76.76 and a beta of 1.16. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $11.24 and a 200-day simple moving average of $12.69.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Atlas Energy Solutions in the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. CWM LLC increased its holdings in Atlas Energy Solutions by 244.4% in the second quarter. CWM LLC now owns 2,235 shares of the company's stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 1,586 shares during the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in Atlas Energy Solutions by 201.8% in the first quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,968 shares of the company's stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 1,316 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in Atlas Energy Solutions during the second quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Finally, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Atlas Energy Solutions by 233.5% during the 2nd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,668 shares of the company's stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 1,868 shares during the last quarter. 34.59% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Atlas Energy Solutions Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 21st. Investors of record on Thursday, August 14th were paid a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 9.3%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 14th. Atlas Energy Solutions's payout ratio is 714.29%.

About Atlas Energy Solutions

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc engages in the production, processing, and sale of mesh and sand that are used as a proppant during the well completion process in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico. The company provides transportation and logistics, storage solutions, and contract labor services. It sells its products and services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, and oilfield services companies.

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