Goldman Sachs reiterates Sell rating on Enphase Energy stock despite Q2 beat

Published 23/07/2025, 11:52
Goldman Sachs reiterates Sell rating on Enphase Energy stock despite Q2 beat

Investing.com - Goldman Sachs has reiterated its Sell rating and $32.00 price target on Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) following the company’s second-quarter 2025 results. According to InvestingPro data, the stock currently trades at a P/E ratio of 38.85, suggesting a relatively high valuation multiple compared to peers.

The solar energy company reported results slightly above expectations for both revenue and earnings, with storage shipments and non-GAAP margins exceeding the high end of guidance. The company maintains strong profitability with a gross margin of 36.85% and healthy liquidity, as indicated by a current ratio of 1.9.

Despite the positive second-quarter performance, Enphase guided third-quarter 2025 revenue down approximately 4% quarter-over-quarter at the midpoint, falling below both Goldman Sachs estimates and Factset consensus.

Goldman Sachs noted that with the 25D tax credits for consumers set to expire at the end of the year, Enphase anticipates some pull-forward demand, though this may not materialize until early in the fourth quarter.

The investment bank expressed uncertainty about Enphase’s strategic actions to maintain volume growth in 2026 after the tax credit expiration, contributing to its maintained bearish outlook on the stock. The company’s revenue has already shown signs of pressure, with a 22.15% decline in the last twelve months, though it maintains strong cash flow generation with a free cash flow yield of 8%.

In other recent news, Enphase Energy reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, surpassing expectations with a notable performance. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.69, exceeding the anticipated $0.64, resulting in a 7.81% surprise. Revenue also slightly exceeded forecasts, coming in at $363.2 million compared to the expected $361.89 million. Despite these positive results, BofA Securities lowered its price target for Enphase Energy from $31 to $30, maintaining an Underperform rating. The firm pointed to structural weaknesses in the U.S. residential solar market as a reason for the downgrade. Expectations for a significant boost from the 25D tax credit have been moderated in the third quarter outlook. These developments highlight the mixed signals investors face with Enphase Energy, combining strong earnings performance with cautious market assessments.

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