JPMorgan maintains Sunrun stock with $13 target amid IRA bill

Published 16/05/2025, 10:00
JPMorgan maintains Sunrun stock with $13 target amid IRA bill

On Friday, JPMorgan reiterated its Overweight rating and $13.00 price target for Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN), which currently trades at $12.85 and has shown remarkable momentum with a 37% gain in the past week. According to InvestingPro data, the stock has delivered a 39% return year-to-date. The discussions centered around the recent House reconciliation bill, which proposed revisions to the Investment Tax Credit ( ITC (NSE:ITC)) incentives, a critical factor for the solar industry.

The CEO of Sunrun expressed that although the bill is not perfect and a reduction in current ITC incentives was not ideal, the company finds the proposed changes workable. The final version of the bill is expected to be similar to the initial draft. These legislative developments are significant as they influence the long-term financial framework within which Sunrun operates, particularly important given the company’s significant debt burden of $13.7 billion and challenging cash flow position, as highlighted in InvestingPro’s financial health assessment.

Sunrun also welcomed the temporary suspension of tariffs, which has alleviated some of the supply chain challenges that emerged since Liberation Day. The company referenced its first-quarter earnings report, indicating that a decrease in the 145% tariff on Chinese imports could potentially boost Sunrun to the higher end of its projected $200-500 million cash flow guidance for the fiscal year 2025.

The solar company’s executives also shared their confidence in Sunrun’s market position and reported a positive customer response to their newly released Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) product. This product innovation is part of Sunrun’s strategy to meet changing consumer demands and maintain its competitiveness in the renewable energy sector.

Analysts from JPMorgan concluded the meetings with a more positive outlook on Sunrun’s long-term prospects, especially with the anticipated changes in the Investment Tax Credit. While acknowledging that there are still uncertainties to be resolved, such as the final tariff and ITC decisions, they noted that visibility into the company’s multi-year opportunities is becoming clearer. With a market capitalization of $2.94 billion and revenue of $2.08 billion, Sunrun’s valuation metrics and detailed financial analysis are available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report on InvestingPro, which offers insights into the company’s fair value and growth potential among 1,400+ US stocks.

In other recent news, Sunrun Inc . reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing analyst expectations with an EPS of -$0.20, better than the forecasted -$0.37, and generating revenue of $504.3 million, exceeding the projected $486.1 million. UBS and Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) Securities have both raised their price targets for Sunrun, with UBS setting it at $17 and Mizuho at $16, citing confidence in the company’s financial health and strategic initiatives. Mizuho noted Sunrun’s strong cash generation of $56 million in the first quarter and its reaffirmed cash generation target of $200-$500 million for 2025, despite potential tariff impacts. Barclays (LON:BARC) maintained its Equalweight rating with a $15 price target, recognizing Sunrun’s robust demand outlook and improved cash generation metrics. Sunrun’s management has expressed optimism about future customer growth and the launch of its new Flex product, which is designed to offer larger solar systems to meet future energy needs. The company has also updated its approach to calculating financial metrics, aiming for greater transparency and alignment with GAAP standards. Recent legislative developments in renewable energy tax credits have been highlighted as potential tailwinds for Sunrun, as noted by UBS analysts.

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