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In a recent transaction reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Gregory M. Shepard, a member of the 10% owner group at Atlas (NYSE:ATCO) Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE:AESI), acquired 32,155 shares of the company’s common stock. The purchase, executed on February 27, 2025, was made at a price of $19.04 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of $612,231. Atlas Energy Solutions , with a market capitalization of $2.38 billion, has demonstrated strong performance with 72% revenue growth over the last twelve months and currently offers a notable 5.12% dividend yield.
Following this acquisition, Shepard holds a total of 7,651,210 shares in Atlas Energy Solutions. This transaction highlights continued confidence in the company’s prospects by a significant shareholder. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company appears undervalued at current levels, with analysts setting price targets between $22 and $29 per share. Discover more insights and detailed valuation metrics with InvestingPro’s comprehensive research report, available along with 12+ additional ProTips.
In other recent news, Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. reported a miss in its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) at $0.13, falling short of the expected $0.17. The company’s revenue also came in slightly below forecasts, reaching $271.3 million compared to the projected $273 million. Despite the earnings miss, Atlas Energy Solutions has set a growth target for 2025, projecting over $400 million in Adjusted EBITDA and plans to sell over 25 million tons of proppant. The company has also made strides in innovation, completing the Dune Express conveyor system and launching a driverless delivery operation, marking significant advancements in oilfield logistics.
Additionally, Atlas Energy Solutions has entered the distributed power generation market through the acquisition of Moser Energy Systems. This strategic move is expected to bolster the company’s competitive position in the Permian Basin. Analyst Kurt Hallead from Benchmark has maintained a Buy rating on the stock but adjusted the price target to $25.00, reflecting revised earnings projections for 2025 and 2026. Hallead anticipates a positive pricing trend for Atlas Energy Solutions, projecting prices to move back toward the mid $20s per ton as 2026 approaches. These developments highlight Atlas Energy Solutions’ efforts to secure a significant portion of its capacity under contract, providing stability for its 2025 revenue.
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