American Superconductor (AMSC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:AMSC) is a technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance superconductor wire and power electronic systems. Its solutions address the growing need for more efficient and reliable electric power systems, with applications spanning from renewable energy generation to industrial power management. AMSC’s portfolio includes high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire, grid stabilization equipment, and power conversion systems that enhance grid resilience and support the integration of clean energy sources.

The company’s core offerings center on superconductor wire technology and power electronics products. AMSC’s Amperium® HTS wire enables near-zero electrical resistance at cryogenic temperatures, helping to reduce power losses in transmission and distribution networks. In addition, its Gridtec™ fault current limiters protect power systems from overloads, while its D-VAR® dynamic reactive power compensators and STATCOM-based solutions optimize voltage stability for utilities and large industrial customers. AMSC also provides turnkey wind turbine control systems under the PowerModule™ brand, which play a critical role in ensuring reliable power output from onshore and offshore wind farms.

American Superconductor serves a global client base that includes utilities, independent power producers, and industrial operators. Its technologies are deployed in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, where grid modernization efforts and renewable energy projects drive demand for advanced power management solutions. The company works closely with system integrators, engineering firms and government agencies to tailor its offerings to regional regulatory standards and infrastructure requirements.

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, AMSC has evolved through strategic partnerships, joint ventures and R&D collaborations with universities and national laboratories. Under the leadership of President and CEO Gregory Yurek, the company continues to innovate in superconductivity and power electronics, pursuing opportunities in smart grid development, offshore wind integration and electric ship propulsion. AMSC’s long-term vision emphasizes sustainable energy delivery and the modernization of electrical infrastructure worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $39.11 to $40.53
• 50-Day Range: $19.85 to $40.26
• 52-Week Range: $13.98 to $41.10
• Volume: 124,100 shs
• Average Volume: 1.12 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.53 billion
• P/E Ratio: 261.63
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $33.67
• Consensus Rating: Buy

American Superconductor Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

American Superconductor scored higher than 20% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 558th out of 653 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

American Superconductor has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

American Superconductor has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -2.44%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for American Superconductor are expected to decrease by -2.44% in the coming year, from $0.41 to $0.40 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of American Superconductor is 268.40, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.86.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of American Superconductor is 268.40, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 37.00.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

American Superconductor has a P/B Ratio of 8.05. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.18% of the float of American Superconductor has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

American Superconductor has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in American Superconductor has recently decreased by 3.57%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

American Superconductor does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

American Superconductor does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.18% of the float of American Superconductor has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

American Superconductor has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in American Superconductor has recently decreased by 3.57%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.50

News Sentiment

American Superconductor has a news sentiment score of 0.50. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for American Superconductor this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

18 people have searched for AMSC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 157% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

8 people have added American Superconductor to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, American Superconductor insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $4,952,531.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 4.80% of the stock of American Superconductor is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

52.28% of the stock of American Superconductor is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AMSC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AMSC shares performed this year?

American Superconductor's stock was trading at $24.63 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AMSC shares have increased by 63.5% and is now trading at $40.26.

How were American Superconductor's earnings last quarter?

American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:AMSC) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 21st. The technology company reported $0.12 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.02. The company's revenue was up 58.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are American Superconductor's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of American Superconductor include Capital Market Strategies LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Daniel P Mcgahn and John W Kosiba Jr.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of American Superconductor?

Shares of AMSC 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 American Superconductor own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that American Superconductor investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/21/2025
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC - MISC COMPONENTS
• Sub-Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:AMSC
• CIK: 880807
• Web: www.amsc.com
• Phone: (978) 842-3000
• Fax: 978-842-3024
• Employees: 330
• Year Founded: 1987

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $33.67
• High Stock Price Target: $39.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $29.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -16.4%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.15
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 268.40
• Forward P/E Ratio: 98.20
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $6.03 million
• Net Margins: 2.71%
• Pretax Margin: 1.06%
• Return on Equity: 8.89%
• Return on Assets: 5.53%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.07
• Quick Ratio: 1.36

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $222.82 million
• Price / Sales: 7.14
• Cash Flow: $0.58 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 69.12
• Book Value: $5.00 per share
• Price / Book: 8.05

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 39,503,000
• Free Float: 37,607,000
• Market Cap: $1.59 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 2.91