Zacks Research Has Bearish Estimate for AEIS Q4 Earnings

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEIS - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research dropped their Q4 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Advanced Energy Industries in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, July 15th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the electronics maker will post earnings per share of $1.16 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.17. The consensus estimate for Advanced Energy Industries' current full-year earnings is $3.66 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Advanced Energy Industries' Q1 2026 earnings at $0.84 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.96 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $4.90 EPS and Q1 2027 earnings at $1.10 EPS.

A number of other research firms have also recently commented on AEIS. Citigroup increased their target price on Advanced Energy Industries from $138.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, May 5th. Wall Street Zen raised Advanced Energy Industries from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Friday, June 27th. Stifel Nicolaus reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $130.00 price objective (down previously from $135.00) on shares of Advanced Energy Industries in a research note on Thursday, May 1st. Needham & Company LLC decreased their target price on Advanced Energy Industries from $145.00 to $135.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 1st. Finally, KeyCorp lifted their target price on Advanced Energy Industries from $150.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Tuesday, July 15th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have assigned a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $130.20.

Advanced Energy Industries Stock Up 0.4%

NASDAQ:AEIS traded up $0.52 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $143.25. 239,254 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 287,801. Advanced Energy Industries has a one year low of $75.01 and a one year high of $144.54. The company has a market cap of $5.39 billion, a PE ratio of 73.84, a PEG ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.52. The firm's 50-day simple moving average is $127.24 and its 200-day simple moving average is $114.62. The company has a quick ratio of 3.28, a current ratio of 4.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.

Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 30th. The electronics maker reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.97 by $0.26. Advanced Energy Industries had a net margin of 4.73% and a return on equity of 10.70%. The company had revenue of $404.60 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $392.36 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.58 earnings per share. Advanced Energy Industries's quarterly revenue was up 23.5% on a year-over-year basis.

Advanced Energy Industries Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 6th. Investors of record on Monday, May 26th were issued a $0.10 dividend. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.28%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 23rd. Advanced Energy Industries's payout ratio is 20.62%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP John Donaghey sold 2,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $140.00, for a total transaction of $280,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 11,029 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,544,060. The trade was a 15.35% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Paul R. Oldham sold 1,173 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, June 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $131.29, for a total value of $154,003.17. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 31,006 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,070,777.74. This trade represents a 3.65% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders own 1.20% of the company's stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Advanced Energy Industries during the first quarter valued at about $31,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its holdings in Advanced Energy Industries by 61.6% in the 4th quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 354 shares of the electronics maker's stock worth $41,000 after buying an additional 135 shares during the period. UMB Bank n.a. lifted its stake in Advanced Energy Industries by 42.9% in the 2nd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 313 shares of the electronics maker's stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares in the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio purchased a new stake in Advanced Energy Industries in the 4th quarter worth approximately $47,000. Finally, Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Advanced Energy Industries during the 4th quarter valued at $51,000. 99.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Advanced Energy Industries

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc provides precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions in the United States and internationally. The company's plasma power products offer solutions to enable innovation for semiconductor and thin film plasma processes, such as dry etch and deposition.