Advanced Energy Industries' stock surged 11.85% during intraday trading on Wednesday, following a series of positive developments that boosted investor sentiment.
The sharp rise comes after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 financial results that significantly exceeded analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.94 beating estimates of $1.76 and revenue of $489.4 million topping projections. The company also issued optimistic first-quarter 2026 guidance, forecasting revenue between $480 million and $520 million and adjusted EPS between $1.69 and $2.19.
Adding fuel to the rally, multiple Wall Street firms raised their price targets on the stock following the earnings report, including Susquehanna (to $375 from $300), Needham (to $330 from $290), Stifel (to $325 from $310), Wells Fargo (to $300 from $225), and TD Cowen (to $300 from $210). The company's announcement that it will participate in several upcoming investor conferences has further increased visibility among the investment community.