Analyst Upside

AU · rank #11 · 2026-07-27

S92

XETRA · EUR · $2.25B (USD)

SignalBuy3.9strength 3.9 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
1.104
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
+10.8%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
-32.69%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
3.80
Gross margin TTM+8.6%
52w high$70.70
Market cap (USD)$2.25B

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Summary

SMA Solar Technology AG is a German solar inverter and energy solutions provider that depends heavily on its large-scale project division and contracted order backlog.

Rationale

The 100% analyst revision agreement and positive EPS upgrades are fundamentally validated by management raising its 2026 outlook and refining guidance toward the upper end of targets.

Material risks

  • 1Persistent negative EBIT and lack of profitability in the fast-growing Home & Business Solutions segment despite ongoing restructuring.
  • 2Negative free cash flow and a declining net cash position driven by working-capital builds, increasing vulnerability to capital-flow shocks.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed