Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE:AESI) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages

Key Points

• Consensus "Hold": Nine analysts give Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE: AESI) an average rating of Hold (3 sell / 3 hold / 3 buy) with a mean 12‑month price target of about $16.57.
• Notable insider selling: Insiders sold 238,912 shares worth roughly $2.84M in the past quarter, including Gregory M. Shepard’s sale of 130,000 shares, leaving insiders with 16.4% ownership.
• Business and stock snapshot: AESI is a low‑carbon and renewable natural gas (RNG) infrastructure company; the stock opened at $18.24, has a market cap of $2.26B, a 1‑year range of $7.64–$19.61, and a negative P/E.

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE:AESI - Get Free Report) has been assigned an average rating of "Hold" from the nine research firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, three have assigned a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $16.5714.

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Zacks Research upgraded Atlas Energy Solutions from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Stephens set a $16.00 price objective on shares of Atlas Energy Solutions in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Piper Sandler raised their target price on shares of Atlas Energy Solutions from $10.00 to $13.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on shares of Atlas Energy Solutions from $14.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a "sector perform" rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Barclays upped their price target on shares of Atlas Energy Solutions from $11.00 to $12.00 and gave the company an "underweight" rating in a report on Monday, April 6th.

Atlas Energy Solutions Stock Performance

AESI opened at $18.24 on Friday. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $13.30 and its 200 day simple moving average is $11.43. The stock has a market cap of $2.26 billion, a P/E ratio of -23.09 and a beta of 1.08. Atlas Energy Solutions has a 1-year low of $7.64 and a 1-year high of $19.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 1.17 and a quick ratio of 1.16.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Atlas Energy Solutions news, insider Gregory M. Shepard sold 130,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $11.98, for a total transaction of $1,557,400.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 7,421,210 shares in the company, valued at approximately $88,906,095.80. This represents a 1.72% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, major shareholder Chris Scholla sold 8,912 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.79, for a total transaction of $105,072.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 567,972 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,696,389.88. The trade was a 1.54% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 238,912 shares of company stock worth $2,837,472. 16.40% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Atlas Energy Solutions

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Atlas Energy Solutions by 2.8% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 8,008,272 shares of the company's stock worth $75,438,000 after purchasing an additional 215,243 shares during the period. Cooperman Leon G grew its stake in Atlas Energy Solutions by 4.0% during the third quarter. Cooperman Leon G now owns 5,366,363 shares of the company's stock worth $61,016,000 after buying an additional 204,268 shares during the period. Cooke & Bieler LP increased its position in shares of Atlas Energy Solutions by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Cooke & Bieler LP now owns 4,186,243 shares of the company's stock worth $39,434,000 after acquiring an additional 32,689 shares in the last quarter. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC increased its position in shares of Atlas Energy Solutions by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC now owns 3,349,507 shares of the company's stock worth $31,552,000 after acquiring an additional 25,167 shares in the last quarter. Finally, State Street Corp raised its stake in shares of Atlas Energy Solutions by 5.0% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 3,242,112 shares of the company's stock valued at $30,541,000 after acquiring an additional 155,028 shares during the period. 34.59% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Atlas Energy Solutions Company Profile

Atlas Energy Solutions NYSE: AESI is an independent energy infrastructure company specializing in the development and operation of low-carbon and renewable natural gas (RNG) projects alongside complementary clean energy offerings. Through its diversified platform, the company seeks to deliver decarbonization solutions across heavy-duty transportation and industrial markets, leveraging technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while providing reliable fuel and energy services.

The company’s core business activities encompass four primary segments.

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