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Bloom Energy Stock Jumps 11% After Barclays Upgrade
Why is Bloom Energy stock up today?
Bloom Energy (BE) stock rose about 11% to near $218 on Tuesday after Barclays upgraded it to Overweight, citing faster demand and a growing backlog for its data-center fuel cells.
Key numbers
| Customer deposits | $661Mfrom $78M at end of 2025 |
|---|---|
| Supply commitments to 2029 | $5.8Bfrom $16.4M in Q2 |
| Q3 revenue | $1.24B+138% YoY |
| Barclays price target | $289cut from $316; 47% above Monday close |
| 2026 revenue guidance | $4.4B-$4.6Braised for third time |
| Forward P/E | 40xvs 76x average since Sept 2023 (per [4]) |
What happened
Bloom Energy (BE) stock rose about 11% to near $218 on Tuesday after Barclays upgraded it to Overweight, citing faster demand and a growing backlog for its data-center fuel cells. Customers have put down $661 million in deposits (advance payments), up from $78 million at the end of 2025. Bloom also disclosed about $5.8 billion of long-term supply commitments through 2029. Separately, it signed a non-binding deal with California Resources to explore over 1 gigawatt of fuel cell power. The stock had fallen 27% in the month before.
Why it matters
Bloom Energy makes fuel cells, which are boxes that generate electricity on site, and AI data centers need a lot of power quickly. Barclays' upgrade to Overweight means its analyst now expects the stock to do better than the market. Rising deposits suggest more orders are coming, though Bloom still has to turn them into sales. Barclays also cut its price target to $289 from $316.
Who this affects
- MarketbullishMedium impact
- Fuel cell and power stocks rose together; good for holders.
- CompanybullishHigh impact
- Good for shareholders: stock rebounds after a 27% monthly slide.
- CompetitorsbullishLow impact
- FuelCell Energy rose 5% and GE Vernova 3%, both positive.
- IndustrybullishMedium impact
- Data-center power demand looks stronger, positive for fuel cell makers.
Bloom Energy vs FuelCell Energy, GE Vernova
How we got here
Bloom reports record Q3 revenue of $1.24B and raises 2026 guidance for a third time.
Bloom closes at $196.25, after falling 27% over the prior month.
Barclays upgrades Bloom to Overweight; target $289; California Resources deal announced.
What to watch
- Whether $661M in deposits and $5.8B in commitments turn into booked salesQ1 2027
- Whether the non-binding California Resources deal becomes a firm contractNot yet scheduled
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