Should I buy Advanced Energy (AEIS) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Needham — 63% of its targets hit on this sector (506 calls tested). It aims for $400 (+45 %), call made on August 5, 2026, maturing on August 5, 2027 (70 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Advanced Energy
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baird | 100 % | +158.9 % | 6 | $380 +38% |
| Needham | 75 % | +50.2 % | 20 | $400 +45% |
| Citigroup | 92 % | +46.4 % | 13 | $460 +67% |
| Keybanc | 83 % | +46.2 % | 6 | $415 +51% |
| Benchmark | 62 % | +28.2 % | 8 | $225 -18% |
| Rosenblatt | 67 % | +5.0 % | 6 | $110 -60% |
| Raymond James | 43 % | +15.5 % | 14 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 91% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 11 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $439, i.e. +59% from the current price ($276).
- The most reliable firm on AEIS, Baird (100% hit rate, 6 scored calls), targets $380 (call made on May 5, 2026, maturing on May 5, 2027) (+38%) in its most recent call, and $360 (call made on March 30, 2026, maturing on March 30, 2027) (+31%) in the one coming due soonest.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 11 ratings, 1 is neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
- Negligible dividend (0.1% yield): your return depends mostly on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on AEIS
Median target $439 (+59%) · 11 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Advanced Energy now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 91% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $439 (+59%), and Baird (most reliable on AEIS, 100%) targets $380. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Advanced Energy?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($439) is still +59% above the current price ($276) (most reliable on AEIS: Baird, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Advanced Energy still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($276) and its estimated value: analysts target $439 on median (+59%), with 91% buys (most reliable on AEIS: Baird, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on AEIS and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying AEIS?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 11 ratings, 1 is neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Advanced Energy profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).