American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Research

American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC) was upgraded by stock analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of American Superconductor in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Wall Street Zen downgraded American Superconductor from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 17th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of American Superconductor in a research note on Monday, December 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, American Superconductor currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $39.00.

American Superconductor Trading Down 6.0%

NASDAQ AMSC opened at $25.95 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.86 and a beta of 2.98. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $31.06 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $44.19. American Superconductor has a 1 year low of $13.98 and a 1 year high of $70.49.

American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 4th. The technology company reported $2.75 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.15 by $2.60. The company had revenue of $74.53 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $69.03 million. American Superconductor had a net margin of 46.70% and a return on equity of 46.00%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 21.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.16 EPS. American Superconductor has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 0.170- EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that American Superconductor will post 0.41 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On American Superconductor

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of AMSC. Lodestone Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of American Superconductor in the fourth quarter valued at about $30,000. Virtus Advisers LLC bought a new stake in American Superconductor in the 2nd quarter valued at about $69,000. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board grew its position in shares of American Superconductor by 100.0% during the 2nd quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board now owns 2,000 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $73,000 after purchasing an additional 1,000 shares in the last quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC acquired a new position in shares of American Superconductor during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $96,000. Finally, State of Alaska Department of Revenue bought a new position in shares of American Superconductor during the third quarter worth approximately $124,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 52.28% of the company’s stock.

American Superconductor News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting American Superconductor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results beat expectations — AMSC reported $2.75 EPS vs. ~ $0.15 consensus and revenue of $74.5M (up ~21% YoY), a clear beat that validates growth momentum. American Superconductor (AMSC) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Acquisition expands addressable market — Management highlighted the Comtrafo acquisition and is targeting >$80M in Q4 revenue, which should broaden AMSC’s utility footprint and recurring sales opportunities. American Superconductor targets over $80M in Q4 revenue as Comtrafo acquisition expands utility reach
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade — Zacks bumped AMSC to a Strong Buy, which can attract momentum buyers and short-covering. American Superconductor (AMSC) Upgraded to Strong Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Conference call tone mixed but constructive — Management emphasized sustained momentum and pipeline growth on the earnings call; read the transcript for color on backlog, utility wins and integration plans. AMSC Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: One-time items and guidance temper the beat — Much of the EPS surprise reflected a sizable tax benefit and other non-recurring items; fourth‑quarter guidance (EPS roughly in line, revenue guidance around $80M vs. Street ~ $81.5M) was not a blowout and may limit enthusiasm. American Superconductor (AMSC) Stock Surges Over 22% After Hours — Here’s Why AMSC Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Business Outlook

About American Superconductor

American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:AMSC) is a technology company specializing in power electronics and high-temperature superconductor systems. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Devens, Massachusetts, AMSC develops hardware and software solutions aimed at improving the efficiency, reliability and stability of electric power systems and renewable energy infrastructure. The company’s engineering expertise spans from the lab scale to full commercial deployment, with a focus on tackling grid integration challenges for utilities and independent power producers.

AMSC’s portfolio includes superconducting wire and cryogenic systems, power grid stabilization devices, and turnkey wind turbine electronics.