Amundi Trims Holdings in Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. $AEIS

Key Points

• Amundi reduced its Advanced Energy Industries position by 41.7% in the first quarter, selling 4,708 shares and retaining 6,589 shares worth approximately $2.13 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 99.67% of the company.
• Advanced Energy reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with EPS of $2.74 versus the $2.21 consensus and revenue of $574.1 million, up 30% year over year. The company guided for third-quarter 2026 EPS of $2.75–$3.25.
• Analyst sentiment remains positive: the stock has a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target of $409.50, above its reported opening price of $323.91. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share.

Amundi cut its position in shares of Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEIS - Free Report) by 41.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 6,589 shares of the electronics maker's stock after selling 4,708 shares during the quarter. Amundi's holdings in Advanced Energy Industries were worth $2,126,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Advanced Energy Industries during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Bayforest Capital Ltd purchased a new position in Advanced Energy Industries in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. acquired a new position in Advanced Energy Industries during the first quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Twin Tree Management LP acquired a new position in Advanced Energy Industries during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Danske Bank A S purchased a new stake in Advanced Energy Industries during the third quarter worth approximately $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.67% of the company's stock.

Advanced Energy Industries Stock Performance

Advanced Energy Industries stock opened at $323.91 on Friday. Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. has a 12-month low of $140.66 and a 12-month high of $397.44. The company has a market capitalization of $12.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 60.43, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 3.79 and a quick ratio of 1.13. The firm's fifty day moving average price is $320.03 and its 200 day moving average price is $322.50.

Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The electronics maker reported $2.74 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.21 by $0.53. The firm had revenue of $574.10 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $544.41 million. Advanced Energy Industries had a return on equity of 20.75% and a net margin of 10.77%.Advanced Energy Industries's revenue for the quarter was up 30.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.50 earnings per share. Advanced Energy Industries has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.750-3.250 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. will post 8.17 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Advanced Energy Industries Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 4th. Investors of record on Monday, August 24th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 24th. Advanced Energy Industries's dividend payout ratio is currently 7.46%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

AEIS has been the subject of several recent research reports. Needham & Company LLC reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $400.00 price objective on shares of Advanced Energy Industries in a research report on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company raised shares of Advanced Energy Industries from an "equal weight" rating to an "overweight" rating and upped their price target for the stock from $345.00 to $465.00 in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. Zacks Research upgraded Advanced Energy Industries from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Seaport Research Partners raised Advanced Energy Industries from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $410.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Advanced Energy Industries from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday, June 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Advanced Energy Industries presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $409.50.

Advanced Energy Industries Profile

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc is a global technology company specializing in precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions. The company designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of products including high-voltage power supplies, RF and microwave generators, digital power controllers, reactive gas control systems, and thin film measurement instruments. These solutions enable advanced processes in semiconductor fabrication, flat panel display manufacturing, industrial coating, data storage, telecommunications and medical device production.

Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, Advanced Energy has grown through strategic product development and international expansion.

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