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On Thursday, Oppenheimer reiterated an Outperform rating on Shoals Technologies Group (NASDAQ:SHLS), currently trading at $2.94, with a consistent price target of $10.00. According to InvestingPro analysis, SHLS appears undervalued based on its Fair Value estimate. The firm’s analyst, Colin Rusch, affirmed the rating following a fireside chat with SHLS’s Chief Financial Officer Dominic Bardos.
Rusch noted that Shoals Technologies is witnessing accelerated purchasing decisions from clients amidst uncertainties about tariffs, coupled with robust construction starts since the beginning of the year. With revenue of $399.21M and a healthy current ratio of 2.33, the company maintains strong liquidity. This trend, according to Rusch, mitigates risks to the company’s sales projections for 2025.
Shoals Technologies’ recent trip to Washington, D.C., as mentioned by Rusch, has reinforced the perception that there is bipartisan support for a comprehensive energy strategy, which includes renewable energy solutions like those offered by SHLS. The analyst highlighted that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding is finding favor in states traditionally led by Republicans.
Another point of interest raised by Rusch was the increasing labor tightness in the market, which he believes underscores the value proposition of SHLS’s products and services. Additionally, Rusch observed a decline in shrink back claims and pointed out that expenses related to remediation have been lower than the warranty charges accounted for so far.
In conclusion, the Oppenheimer analyst conveyed a positive stance on the stock, encouraging investors to remain engaged with SHLS shares while upholding the $10 price target. Despite the stock’s 75% decline over the past year, the company maintains profitability with $24.13M in net income. For deeper insights into SHLS’s valuation and 15+ additional ProTips, explore the comprehensive research available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Shoals Technologies Group reported its fourth-quarter earnings, revealing adjusted earnings per share of $0.08, which fell short of analyst estimates by $0.01. The company’s revenue for the quarter was $107 million, exceeding expectations of $101.98 million but marking an 18% decrease from the previous year. Looking ahead, Shoals Technologies provided guidance for 2025 that was below Wall Street projections, with anticipated first-quarter revenue between $70-80 million compared to a consensus estimate of $109.04 million. For the full year 2025, the company forecasts revenue between $410-450 million, while analysts expected $443.2 million.
In a separate development, Jefferies analyst Julian Dumoulin-Smith adjusted the price target for Shoals Technologies, lowering it to $3.40 from $4.60, while maintaining a Hold rating. The adjustment reflects a mixed near-term outlook, with concerns about project delays and competitive pressures. Meanwhile, Shoals Technologies announced a change in its independent registered public accounting firm, appointing Ernst & Young LLP to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. This decision was made without any reported dissatisfaction with the previous auditor, BDO USA, P.C.
Oppenheimer analyst Colin Rusch reiterated an Outperform rating for Shoals Technologies with a $10.00 price target, noting the company’s backlog growth of 6.5% quarter-over-quarter as a positive sign. Despite the challenges, there is recognition of potential growth opportunities in international markets and new sectors.
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