Analyst Upside

AU · rank #10 · 2026-07-21

S92

XETRA · EUR · $2.34B (USD)

SignalHold
verdict · CAUTION

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.848
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.48
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
3
Insider signal (90d)
Analyst upside
Consensus target $63.00
+6.8%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
-25.51%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
3.40
Gross margin TTM+8.6%
52w high$70.70
Market cap (USD)$2.34B

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Summary

SMA Solar Technology AG is a German manufacturer of solar inverters and energy management systems serving utility-scale, commercial, and residential markets.

Rationale

The strong positive 30-day EPS revision signal is fundamentally validated by the company raising its full-year 2026 guidance and posting positive preliminary Q2 2026 results.

Material risks

  • 1Severe pricing pressure and overcapacity from lower-cost Chinese competitors risk commoditizing SMA's premium inverter technology and eroding its non-sole-source market position.
  • 2Prolonged demand weakness and falling prices in the Home and Commercial segments could perpetuate net losses and offset the resilient order intake in the Large Scale segment.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Caution
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed