Empowered Funds LLC Invests $1.03 Million in Excelerate Energy, Inc. $EE

Key Points

• Empowered Funds LLC acquired 30,765 shares of Excelerate Energy during the first quarter, valued at approximately $1.03 million. Institutional investors collectively own 21.79% of the company.
• Excelerate Energy’s latest quarterly EPS of $0.37 exceeded estimates, while revenue rose 60.9% year over year to $329.27 million but came in below expectations. The company also raised its quarterly dividend to $0.09 per share.
• Analyst sentiment remains constructive, with an average “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $40.73, though Northland Securities modestly reduced its 2027 EPS forecast.

Empowered Funds LLC bought a new position in shares of Excelerate Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EE - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 30,765 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,028,000.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Arax Advisory Partners lifted its holdings in shares of Excelerate Energy by 791.9% during the fourth quarter. Arax Advisory Partners now owns 883 shares of the company's stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 784 shares during the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC acquired a new position in Excelerate Energy in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Essex Investment Management Co. LLC acquired a new position in Excelerate Energy in the 4th quarter worth about $41,000. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Excelerate Energy during the 4th quarter valued at about $56,000. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC raised its position in Excelerate Energy by 157.1% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,941 shares of the company's stock valued at $57,000 after acquiring an additional 1,186 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 21.79% of the company's stock.

Excelerate Energy News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Near-term earnings estimates raised: Northland Securities increased its 2026 third-quarter EPS forecast to $0.43 from $0.42 and its fourth-quarter estimate to $0.41 from $0.40. The firm also lifted its full-year 2026 EPS forecast to $1.59 from $1.58, above the broader consensus estimate of $1.57. Northland Securities estimate revisions
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage sentiment remains constructive: Excelerate Energy received an average “Moderate Buy” rating from covering brokerages, which may support investor confidence. Excelerate Energy receives Moderate Buy rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Latest quarterly backdrop: Excelerate previously reported quarterly EPS of $0.37, exceeding the $0.35 consensus estimate, while revenue of $329.27 million fell short of the $344.27 million forecast. Revenue nevertheless increased 60.9% year over year, creating a mixed earnings picture for investors.
• Negative Sentiment: 2027 estimates were reduced: Northland Securities lowered its 2027 EPS forecast to $1.89 from $1.92. Its estimates for the first, third and fourth quarters of 2027 were also trimmed, indicating expectations for somewhat slower future earnings momentum. Northland Securities 2027 estimate revisions

Excelerate Energy Price Performance

Shares of EE stock opened at $36.60 on Monday. The stock's fifty day simple moving average is $37.06 and its 200 day simple moving average is $36.26. Excelerate Energy, Inc. has a one year low of $22.86 and a one year high of $43.17. The firm has a market cap of $4.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.24 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 1.80 and a quick ratio of 1.80.

Excelerate Energy (NYSE:EE - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.02. Excelerate Energy had a return on equity of 2.24% and a net margin of 3.23%.The company had revenue of $329.27 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $344.27 million. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.34 earnings per share. The business's revenue was up 60.9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect that Excelerate Energy, Inc. will post 1.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Excelerate Energy Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 3rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be paid a $0.09 dividend. This represents a $0.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. This is an increase from Excelerate Energy's previous quarterly dividend of $0.08. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. Excelerate Energy's dividend payout ratio is presently 22.07%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have weighed in on EE shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded Excelerate Energy from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, May 9th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $42.00 target price on shares of Excelerate Energy in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Northland Securities set a $45.00 target price on Excelerate Energy in a report on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Excelerate Energy from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Excelerate Energy in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $40.73.

Excelerate Energy Profile

Excelerate Energy NYSE: EE is a Houston‐based energy infrastructure company specializing in liquefied natural gas (LNG) solutions. The company develops, owns and operates floating regasification units (FSRUs) that convert shipped LNG into natural gas for delivery into existing pipeline networks. Excelerate Energy's integrated platform also includes specialized LNG carriers, proprietary regasification technology and on‐shore support facilities, enabling rapid deployment of import terminals without extensive capital construction.

Founded in the early 2000s, Excelerate Energy pioneered the first FSRU in 2007, demonstrating the flexibility and cost advantages of floating LNG import infrastructure.

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