Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Ballard Power Systems, headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, is a leading developer and manufacturer of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. Since its founding in 1979, the company has focused on advancing clean energy technologies that support zero-emission power solutions. Ballard’s expertise in fuel cell innovation addresses a broad range of applications, from heavy-duty motive power to stationary backup systems.

The company’s core offerings include fuel cell stacks, modules and complete systems designed for transportation markets such as transit buses, commercial trucks, and rail. In the material handling sector, Ballard supplies fuel cells for forklifts and ground support equipment at distribution centers and ports. Beyond mobility, Ballard’s backup power solutions serve telecommunications, emergency and remote power needs, delivering reliable, low-emission alternatives where traditional generators are typically used.

Ballard Power Systems operates on a global scale, with strategic partnerships across North America, Europe and Asia. The company collaborates with original equipment manufacturers and system integrators to customize its fuel cell technology to local market requirements. Under the leadership of President and CEO Randy MacEwen, Ballard continues to invest in research and development, aiming to drive down costs and enhance performance as part of its commitment to a sustainable energy future.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.84 to $1.96
• 50-Day Range: $1.28 to $1.95
• 52-Week Range: $1.00 to $2.40
• Volume: 7.03 million shs
• Average Volume: 6.87 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $566.72 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $2.09
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

Ballard Power Systems Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Ballard Power Systems scored higher than 19% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 97th out of 97 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

Ballard Power Systems has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.72, and is based on 1 buy rating, 11 hold ratings, and 6 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Ballard Power Systems has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Ballard Power Systems are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.54) to ($0.40) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Ballard Power Systems is -1.85, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Ballard Power Systems is -1.85, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Ballard Power Systems has a P/B Ratio of 0.84. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.75% of the float of Ballard Power Systems has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ballard Power Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ballard Power Systems has recently increased by 4.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Ballard Power Systems does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Ballard Power Systems does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.75% of the float of Ballard Power Systems has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ballard Power Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ballard Power Systems has recently increased by 4.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.71

News Sentiment

Ballard Power Systems has a news sentiment score of 0.71. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Ballard Power Systems this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

6 people have searched for BLDP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 500% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Ballard Power Systems to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Ballard Power Systems insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.16% of the stock of Ballard Power Systems is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 28.02% of the stock of Ballard Power Systems is held by institutions.

BLDP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BLDP shares performed this year?

Ballard Power Systems' stock was trading at $1.66 at the start of the year. Since then, BLDP stock has increased by 13.9% and is now trading at $1.89.

How were Ballard Power Systems' earnings last quarter?

Ballard Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 6th. The technology company reported ($0.07) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.12) by $0.05. The technology company earned $14.76 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.82 million. Ballard Power Systems had a negative net margin of 430.17% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.41%.
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Does Ballard Power Systems have any subsidiaries?

Ballard Power Systems subsidiaries include these companies: Ballard Power Systems Europe A/S, Protonex Technology Corporation, Ballard Fuel Cell Systems Inc, Ballard Services Inc., Ballard Unmanned Systems Inc., BDF IP Holdings Ltd., and Guangzhou Ballard Power.

How do I buy shares of Ballard Power Systems?

Shares of BLDP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Ballard Power Systems own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ballard Power Systems investors own include Chevron (CVX), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), Plug Power (PLUG), Charles Schwab (SCHW), Comcast (CMCSA), McKesson (MCK) and Toronto Dominion Bank (TD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/11/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Utilities
• Industry: UTIL - ELEC PWR
• Sub-Industry: Electrical Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:BLDP
• CIK: 1453015
• Web: www.ballard.com
• Phone: (604) 454-0900
• Fax: 604-412-4700
• Employees: 1,370
• Year Founded: 1979

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Ballard Power Systems: $2.09
• High Price Target: $10.00
• Low Price Target: $1.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +10.5%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.72
• Research Coverage: 18 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.02)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$324.24 million
• Net Margins: -430.17%
• Pretax Margin: -429.35%
• Return on Equity: -20.41%
• Return on Assets: -17.90%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.03
• Current Ratio: 9.00
• Quick Ratio: 8.13

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $69.73 million
• Price / Sales: 8.13
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $2.25 per share
• Price / Book: 0.84

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 299,850,000
• Free Float: 299,370,000
• Market Cap: $566.72 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.71