Susquehanna Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC) Stock Price

Key Points

• Susquehanna cut Fluence Energy’s price target from $23 to $13 while maintaining a “positive” rating; the new target still implies approximately 92% upside from the reported $6.78 share price.
• Fluence reported a quarterly loss of $0.24 per share and revenue of $649.85 million, below analysts’ $818.57 million estimate. Shares were near their 12-month low, and analysts’ average rating was “Reduce” with an $11.85 target.
• The company has a potentially significant 254 MW German battery-storage contract with Vattenfall, but construction is not expected until 2027. Meanwhile, securities-fraud litigation allegations and concerns about production capacity and guidance add legal and execution risks.

Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC - Get Free Report) had its price objective lowered by investment analysts at Susquehanna from $23.00 to $13.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a "positive" rating on the stock. Susquehanna's price objective points to a potential upside of 91.74% from the stock's current price.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Truist Financial reiterated a "hold" rating and set a $10.00 target price (down from $16.00) on shares of Fluence Energy in a report on Thursday, September 17th. Barclays cut Fluence Energy from an "equal weight" rating to an "underweight" rating and cut their price target for the stock from $16.00 to $10.00 in a report on Thursday, September 3rd. Robert W. Baird restated an "underperform" rating and issued a $3.00 price objective (down from $10.00) on shares of Fluence Energy in a research report on Thursday, September 17th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Fluence Energy from a "sell (e+)" rating to a "sell (d-)" rating in a research report on Monday, September 21st. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a "hold" rating on shares of Fluence Energy in a research note on Thursday, September 17th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and seven have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Reduce" and an average target price of $11.85.

Fluence Energy Trading Down 4.1%

Shares of NASDAQ FLNC opened at $6.78 on Wednesday. Fluence Energy has a 12-month low of $6.61 and a 12-month high of $33.51. The company has a quick ratio of 0.89, a current ratio of 1.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91. The firm's 50-day moving average is $9.89 and its two-hundred day moving average is $14.90.

Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported ($0.24) earnings per share for the quarter. Fluence Energy had a negative return on equity of 16.79% and a negative net margin of 3.13%. The business had revenue of $649.85 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $818.57 million. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.01 earnings per share. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts anticipate that Fluence Energy will post -1.12 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Herman E. Bulls bought 10,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 21st. The shares were purchased at an average price of $7.36 per share, for a total transaction of $73,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 169,550 shares in the company, valued at $1,247,888. The trade was a 6.27% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Harald von Heynitz bought 7,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 21st. The shares were purchased at an average price of $7.36 per share, for a total transaction of $51,520.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 65,550 shares of the company's stock, valued at $482,448. The trade was a 11.96% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 0.69% of the company's stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. IFP Advisors Inc grew its holdings in Fluence Energy by 184.1% in the 2nd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,540 shares of the company's stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 998 shares during the period. Sankala Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Fluence Energy during the 4th quarter valued at about $51,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Fluence Energy by 31.8% during the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,782 shares of the company's stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 672 shares during the period. Allworth Financial LP lifted its holdings in shares of Fluence Energy by 415.3% during the 2nd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 3,056 shares of the company's stock worth $61,000 after acquiring an additional 2,463 shares during the period. Finally, Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC purchased a new position in shares of Fluence Energy during the 2nd quarter worth about $94,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 53.16% of the company's stock.

More Fluence Energy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Fluence Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Large German storage contract: Fluence signed an agreement with Vattenfall to deliver and service a 254 MW, more than 1,000 MWh battery-storage facility at the Brunsbüttel site in Germany. The project will use Fluence’s Gridstack Pro 5000 platform, with construction expected to begin in 2027 and operations targeted by late 2028. The award strengthens Fluence’s position in Germany’s growing grid-storage market and provides potential long-term service revenue. Vattenfall Awards 1 GWh Brunsbüttel Battery Storage Project to Fluence
• Neutral Sentiment: Benefits are several years away: Although the Brunsbüttel award is strategically important, construction is not expected until 2027 and commissioning is planned for the end of 2028. The project therefore offers limited near-term earnings support and remains subject to execution, supply-chain, regulatory and market risks. Vattenfall and Fluence Energy Sign Agreement for 254 MW Brunsbüttel Battery Storage Project in Germany
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple securities-fraud notices: Several law firms are publicizing a class action against Fluence and urging investors who purchased shares between November 24, 2025, and September 16, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status by late November. The allegations include misleading statements about contract-manufacturing readiness, production capacity and the company’s ability to achieve fiscal 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance. These claims are allegations and have not been proven, but the litigation adds legal, reputational and potential financial risk after an earlier stock decline of roughly 34%–35%. Fluence Production Issues and Subsequent Stock Drop Trigger Securities Fraud Class Action
• Negative Sentiment: Investor confidence remains weak: Fluence’s shares are near their 12-month low and well below their 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Reported insider activity has also included substantially more selling than buying, reinforcing concerns about near-term execution and outlook.

Fluence Energy Company Profile

Fluence Energy, Inc is a global energy technology company that develops and deploys energy storage products, services and digital applications. Its solutions are designed to help utilities, renewable energy developers, commercial and industrial customers, and other power market participants manage electricity supply, improve grid flexibility and integrate renewable generation.

The company's offerings include modular battery-based energy storage systems, energy management software and asset optimization services.

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