On Tuesday, Roth/MKM adjusted its outlook on SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:SEDG), a company specializing in solar inverters and energy storage. The firm's analyst has revised the price target downward to $27 from the previous $55 while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock.
The revision comes amid concerns about the European residential solar market and potential inventory challenges. The analyst noted the possibility that the expected normalization of revenue around $625 million may not materialize in the 2024/2025 timeframe. The European residential solar market is facing a period of stagnation, with predictions of no growth for up to five years, which could impact SolarEdge's performance.
In the United States, the analyst pointed out that SolarEdge's residential market share is under threat from Powerwall 3 (PW3), another energy storage product. This competitive pressure could influence the company's market dynamics and future revenue streams.
Financially, SolarEdge has approximately $300 million in convertible notes due in September 2025, and there is $1.5 billion of inventory recorded on the balance sheet. These factors are seen as potential headwinds that may affect the company's stock performance.
The analyst concluded that the stock might continue to face weakness until the European channel inventory is cleared and there is a visible acceleration in growth. The revised price target reflects these concerns and the current market conditions impacting SolarEdge.
In other recent news, SolarEdge Technologies has announced a workforce reduction of 400 employees as part of a strategy to restore profitability. Additionally, the company successfully issued $37 million in convertible senior notes due in 2029, with Goldman Sachs & Co (NYSE:GS). LLC leading the initial purchasers.
BofA Securities has upgraded SolarEdge's rating from Underperform to Neutral due to a recent decline in stock price, while Wells Fargo has reduced its price target for SolarEdge shares to $29, maintaining an Equal Weight rating due to anticipated decrease in demand. SolarEdge has also been selected by Rutgers University to participate in a research program investigating agrivoltaics, the co-development of agriculture and solar energy on the same land.
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