Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. $AESI Shares Bought by Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH

Key Points

• Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH boosted its AESI stake by 1,081.9% in Q4 to 153,561 shares (about $1.45M), representing roughly 0.12% of Atlas Energy Solutions.
• Significant insider selling: Gregory M. Shepard sold 130,000 shares at an average $11.98 (≈$1.56M) and insiders have sold 238,912 shares worth about $2.84M over the past 90 days, with insiders holding 16.4% of the company.
• Atlas Energy Solutions trades with a market cap of ~$2.13B, a negative P/E, a 1‑year range of $7.64–$17.81, and a MarketBeat consensus rating of "Hold" with a $15.57 average price target.

Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH boosted its holdings in shares of Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE:AESI - Free Report) by 1,081.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 153,561 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 140,568 shares during the period. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH owned about 0.12% of Atlas Energy Solutions worth $1,447,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in AESI. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Atlas Energy Solutions during the second quarter worth about $25,000. Quarry LP acquired a new position in Atlas Energy Solutions during the third quarter worth about $26,000. Centerpoint Advisors LLC raised its position in Atlas Energy Solutions by 270.6% during the third quarter. Centerpoint Advisors LLC now owns 2,850 shares of the company's stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 2,081 shares during the last quarter. CWM LLC raised its position in Atlas Energy Solutions by 555.4% during the fourth quarter. CWM LLC now owns 11,175 shares of the company's stock worth $105,000 after acquiring an additional 9,470 shares during the last quarter. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its position in Atlas Energy Solutions by 43.4% during the second quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 7,823 shares of the company's stock worth $105,000 after acquiring an additional 2,369 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 34.59% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity at Atlas Energy Solutions

In related news, insider Gregory M. Shepard sold 130,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.98, for a total transaction of $1,557,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 7,421,210 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $88,906,095.80. This represents a 1.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, major shareholder Chris Scholla sold 8,912 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $11.79, for a total transaction of $105,072.48. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 567,972 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,696,389.88. This trade represents a 1.54% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 238,912 shares of company stock valued at $2,837,472 in the last ninety days. 16.40% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Atlas Energy Solutions Stock Performance

NYSE:AESI opened at $17.12 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $12.84 and a 200-day simple moving average of $11.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 1.46 and a quick ratio of 1.16. The firm has a market cap of $2.13 billion, a PE ratio of -42.81 and a beta of 1.08. Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. has a 1-year low of $7.64 and a 1-year high of $17.81.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

AESI has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Stephens set a $16.00 price objective on shares of Atlas Energy Solutions in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on shares of Atlas Energy Solutions from $8.00 to $9.00 and gave the company a "sell" rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $28.00 price objective on shares of Atlas Energy Solutions in a research report on Friday. Zacks Research raised shares of Atlas Energy Solutions from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Piper Sandler boosted their price objective on shares of Atlas Energy Solutions from $10.00 to $13.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Atlas Energy Solutions presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $15.57.

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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