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AEIS·Advanced Energy Industries Inc.

$260.75
-14.90 (-5.41%)
After Hours
High
$270.24
Open
$269.45
Market Cap
10.69B
52W High
$397.44
Low
$256.26
P. Close
$260.75
P/E
48.70
52W Low
$184.85
Fwd P/E
17.86
DailyIQ Est.
$439.04
Inst. Ownership
53.1%
Short Interest
4.72%
Days to Cover
3.4
Div. Yield
0.14%
Next Ex-Div
~Nov 23
NewEarnings release, scored · filed Aug 3, 2026New outlook issued · tone -2.7 vs prior release · 18 lines scoredSee the breakdown
Technical Score (1D)
45
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
57
BULLISH
On Oct 13, Advanced Energy Industries announced the Centra Smart Hub and several high‑power M‑CRPS units, targeting AI data centers and semiconductor tools. The hub offers precise wafer‑temperature monitoring with up to a 40 % improvement in accuracy for rapid thermal annealing and epitaxial growth, while the 33 kW ORv3 HPR shelf and 3600 W M‑CRPS units provide single‑whip AC input and ultra‑high power density. These launches were reported to strengthen AEIS’s presence in the growing AI infrastructure market, though the impact was described as incremental rather than transformative. The company’s year‑to‑date share price had risen 24.17 % with a 51.06 % one‑year total shareholder return, yet short‑term market pressure saw a 1‑day decline of 1.82 % and an 8.96 % drop over seven days. Investors noted that the steep five‑year return of 219 % has tightened the earnings multiple, raising concerns about overvaluation, while the new products were seen as a counterbalance to those valuation worries. The launch of the 3200 W and 3600 W M‑CRPS units at the 2026 Open Compute Project Global Summit added to the company’s high‑density power portfolio, targeting AI, data‑center, networking, and telecom workloads. Overall, the news highlighted AEIS’s continued expansion into high‑margin, reliability‑centric markets amid a market that remains uncertain about the company’s current valuation.
LOW TARGET
$360 +38.6%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$420 +61.8%
6 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$535 +106.0%
14 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$360.00 - $535.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
6/11/3/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$439.04 (+69.0%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
28,625 shares
$9.1M
DelSanto Anne-
Sell270 shares2026-10-05
DelSanto Anne-
Sell265 shares2026-09-08
Vonne Elizabeth KarpinskiEVP, General Counsel
Sell907 shares2026-08-27
Acebedo Eduardo BernalEVP and COO
Option Exercise6,042 shares2026-08-18
Acebedo Eduardo BernalEVP and COO
Sell637 shares2026-08-18
83/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
37.7%
Net Margin
8.2%
Revenue CAGR
16.2%
Current Ratio
1.59x
Debt / Equity
0.83x
Return on Equity
10.9%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.23$1.74$2.25$2.76$3.27Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$3.04 - -
Q3'25$1.47$1.74+18.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$434M$497M$561M$624M$687MQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$658M - -
Q3'25 - $463M -

Market Data

AEIS Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL45/100
$259.77−$0.98 (0.4%)
Market cap
10.69B
P/E ratio
48.7
Day range
$256.26 – $270.24
News sentiment
57/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$420.33 (+61.8%)
Consensus
Buy · 22 analysts
52-week range+40.5% off low · -34.6% from high
$184.85$397.44
Price $259.77 DailyIQ Est. $439.04

AEIS sits in the lower half of its 52-week range with the technical picture unresolved. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into AEIS?

RICH

At today's price, Advanced Energy Industries Inc. needs to grow free cash flow about 67.6% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 12.30% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 14.4% a year, so the market is asking for 53.2 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis AEIS looks priced above what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
67.6%
Historical FCF CAGR
14.4%
Growth gap
+53.2 pts
Verdict
RICH
Discount rate (WACC)
12.30%
Beta
1.63

Behaviour On Record

What AEIS's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
38.7% 57th pct
Below its peak
-29.3%
vs 200-day average
-10.5%
Up days (1y)
53%

Advanced Energy Industries Inc. is currently running 38.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against AEIS's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 57th percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 36.2%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

AEIS is trading -29.3% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -30.6%, and the deepest was -54.4% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -10.5% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 16th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year AEIS closed higher on 53% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, AEIS finished the month higher 10 of 13 times, with a median return of +5.3% and an average of +2.3%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +7.9% on average, its weakest March at -2.8%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: AEIS has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 295 of 3,267 sessions (9.0% of the time), with the largest gaps running +15.7% and -10.7%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-13, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against AEIS's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of AEIS's sector?

Advanced Energy Industries Inc. sits in the Software sector, currently ranked 5th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (weakening).

Sector rank
#5 of 12
Sector state
Weakening
Sector rotation score
73

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for AEIS?

CallsPuts

For Advanced Energy Industries Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 2.48), with at-the-money implied volatility around 73.0%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±6.5% move by that expiry — a range of about $267.48–$304.76.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
2.48
ATM implied volatility
73.0%
Total open interest
3,050
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±6.5% ($267.48–$304.76)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on AEIS?

Seaport Global most recently upgraded Advanced Energy Industries Inc. to Buy on Aug 5, 2026 with a price target of $410. Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 1 upgrade against 0 downgrades, a net bullish lean.

Latest action
Seaport Global — Buy
90-day upgrades
1
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
+1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Aug 5, 2026Seaport GlobalUpgradeNeutral → Buy$410
Aug 4, 2026TD CowenMaintainedHold$350 → $370
Aug 4, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$435 → $460
Aug 4, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$421 → $439
Aug 4, 2026NeedhamReiteratedBuy$400
Jul 22, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$410 → $435
Jul 22, 2026Morgan StanleyInitiatedOverweight$421
Jul 1, 2026Wells FargoUpgradeEqual-Weight → Overweight$345 → $465
Jun 30, 2026SusquehannaMaintainedPositive$430 → $535
Jun 29, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedOverweight$400 → $450
Jun 23, 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$430 → $450
Jun 11, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldInitiatedOverweight$400

Earnings Release, Scored

What did Advanced Energy Industries Inc.'s latest earnings release say?

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99

New outlook issued
Tone67.5/ 100-2.7 vs prior release
Hedging words0.64per 100 words+0.26 vs prior release
Tone, last 2 releasesScale 50–76

Most important lines

  1. 1

    Record Semiconductor revenue grew 33% year-over-year

    New this quarter
  2. 2

    Revenue was $574 million, up 30% year-over-year and above the high end of guidance

  3. 3

    “In the second quarter, we delivered record results , with both revenue and earnings per share exceeding the high end of our guidance,” said Steve Kelley, president and CEO of Advanced Energy.

    New this quarter

ETF holders

ETFs holding AEIS

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

57/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Advanced Energy Industries announced the Centra Smart Hub and several high‑density power products aimed at AI data centers and semiconductor equipment. The new hub offers precise wafer temperature monitoring to improve throughput and yield, while the 33 kW ORv3 HPR shelf and M‑CRPS units provide single‑whip AC input and ultra‑high power density. These launches strengthen AEIS’s position in the growing AI infrastructure market, though the impact is incremental rather than transformative. The company’s broader portfolio continues to support precision power conversion and control solutions across multiple high‑tech sectors.
What did this article say?
Advanced Energy Industries’ share price has surged 219% over the past five years, prompting investors to question whether the current valuation reflects the company’s earnings power. Recent product launches in high‑power density supplies and semiconductor temperature control could support future earnings, but analysts remain uncertain if the price is justified by current and projected profitability. The article highlights the tension between the stock’s impressive return and the need for a realistic earnings multiple to sustain the valuation.
What did this article say?
Advanced Energy Industries announced three new M‑CRPS power supplies at the 2026 Open Compute Project Global Summit. The units deliver up to 3600 W with power densities exceeding 100 W/in³, targeting AI, data‑center, networking, and telecom workloads. The launch expands AEIS’s high‑density power portfolio and aligns with growing demand for compact, efficient power solutions in enterprise compute environments.
What did this article say?
Advanced Energy Industries announced the Centra Smart Hub at SEMICON West, a centralized system that supports up to eight remote smart sensors for precise, non‑contact temperature measurement in semiconductor tools. The hub, paired with new Remote Smart Sensors, delivers up to 40 % greater accuracy over existing solutions at key process temperatures up to 1700 °C. This improvement is expected to enhance wafer‑temperature control in rapid thermal annealing and epitaxial growth, potentially increasing throughput, uniformity, and product quality for customers.
What did this article say?
Advanced Energy Industries announced a single‑whip AC input option for its 33 kW ORv3 High‑Power Rack power shelf during the 2026 OCP Global Summit. The new configuration allows one AC power connection per shelf, with separate left‑ and right‑side inputs to suit varied data‑center rack layouts. The option supports multiple shelves in parallel, enabling 100 kW or more for AI and high‑performance computing deployments. The launch expands AEIS’s flexibility for data‑center power delivery and may improve installation efficiency for customers.
What did this article say?
Advanced Energy (AEIS) posted a 39.6% year‑to‑date rise, driven by robust semiconductor demand and growth in AI data center markets. The company’s performance lagged behind peers such as Lam Research, KLA, and MKS Instruments, which saw double‑digit gains, due to customer concentration, inventory challenges, and currency swings. Despite this relative underperformance, AEIS’s expanding product portfolio and strong demand for eVoS and eVerest offerings supported its upward trajectory.
What did this article say?
Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) was highlighted by ChartMill on Oct 7 as a company with robust growth prospects and a forward valuation that appears reasonable relative to its profitability. The analysis underscored the firm’s solid earnings performance and its potential to deliver sustainable expansion. The commentary suggested that the stock’s current price reflects a balanced view of future upside, positioning it as an attractive option for investors seeking growth with manageable risk. No immediate catalysts were identified, but the overall assessment points to a positive outlook for the near term.
What did this article say?
Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) achieved a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) and saw its full‑year earnings estimate rise 23.4% in the last quarter, indicating improving analyst sentiment. The company’s year‑to‑date performance outpaced many peers in the Computer and Technology sector, which is ranked #4 in the Zacks Sector Rank. These developments suggest a positive outlook for AEIS, with expectations of earnings growth and potential upside for investors.

Technical Analysis

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $6.76B combined position · 11 adding, 14 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
BlackRock, Inc.▼ Sell4,626,39911.93%$1.73B2026-08-07
Vanguard Group Inc▼ Sell4,737,65712.22%$991.92M2026-01-29
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell1,416,8753.66%$528.31M2026-08-13
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell1,188,2583.07%$443.07M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell1,025,4032.65%$382.34M2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▼ Sell938,2392.42%$351.02M2026-08-12
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▲ Buy585,5731.51%$218.34M2026-08-14
Wellington Management Group LLP▲ Buy509,0901.31%$189.82M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▼ Sell486,5821.26%$181.43M2026-08-12
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy478,7941.24%$177.86M2026-08-14
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▼ Sell414,6561.07%$154.61M2026-08-13
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy390,5341.01%$145.62M2026-08-13
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy387,8501.00%$144.62M2026-09-02
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy381,7400.98%$142.34M2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▼ Sell363,0800.94%$135.38M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell344,9970.89%$128.64M2026-08-13
Loomis Sayles & Co L P▼ Sell318,5530.82%$118.78M2026-08-14
Fisher Asset Management, LLC▼ Sell304,4710.79%$113.53M2026-08-04
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell283,9830.73%$91.64M2026-08-14
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▲ Buy241,2320.62%$89.95M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy251,2190.65%$88.07M2026-08-12
Marshall Wace, LLP▲ Buy204,7880.53%$76.36M2026-08-13
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell160,1610.41%$59.72M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy104,9380.27%$39.13M2026-08-03
Squarepoint Ops LLC▲ Buy103,4290.27%$38.57M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:2.04M sh bought ($757.23M)3.65M sh sold ($1.35B)net -1.61M sh (−$596.17M)
Congressional Trading Activity
4 disclosed trades · ~$32.0K est. traded value · 2 buys, 2 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-09-292026-10-12
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-04-07
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-01-202026-02-13
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-172025-05-14