Shares of residential solar energy company Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after analysts at both Mizuho and J.P. Morgan raised their price targets for the residential solar company. Mizuho boosted its price target significantly to $21 from $13, while maintaining an "outperform" rating on the stock. Similarly, J.P. Morgan increased its target to $16 from $13, keeping its "Overweight" rating. J.P. Morgan cited Sunrun's leadership position in the underpenetrated residential energy services market, which it expects to grow at a double-digit rate. The firm also pointed to the company's strong revenue visibility from long-term customer contracts and potential for market share gains due to favorable Investment Tax Credit (ITC) rules. These bullish analyst notes provided a positive catalyst for the stock, signaling growing confidence in Sunrun's future performance and growth prospects within the clean energy sector.
Shares of residential solar energy company Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) fell 10.6% in the afternoon session after reports revealed the Trump administration directed federal agencies to strengthen provisions to repeal or modify tax credits for solar and wind energy projects and made negative comments about the renewable energy sources. The move sent a chill through the renewable energy sector, with solar stocks bearing the brunt of the sell-off. The directive to review and potentially eliminate crucial tax incentives that have supported the industry's growth, creates significant uncertainty for companies like Sunrun, which rely on these credits to make residential solar installations more affordable for customers. The market reacted swiftly to the perceived threat to the solar industry's business model.
U.S. stocks were little changed on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious following a series of letters from the White House to major trading partners, outlining sweeping new tariffs.
“We don’t want wind, we don’t want solar, because they’re a blight on our country,” President Donald Trump said while answering a reporter’s question during a cabinet meeting in Washington.
Trump's bill pressures renewable energy stocks but KeyBanc says upgrades for Sunrun and SolarEdge are 'better than feared.' Analyst sees stable near-term outlook for Sunrun and SolarEdge amid changes to tax credits.
