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U.S. Renewable Energy Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies38
  • 7D8.5%
  • 3M-0.04%
  • 1Y5.4%
  • YTD-1.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Renewable Energy industry has risen 4.2%, driven by gains from Vistra of 15%. Meanwhile, Ormat Technologies actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 7.7% in the last week. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 7.8%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 30% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Renewable Energy Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 18 Jun 2026US$125.8bUS$45.1b-US$909,373,702.4526.1x-138.3x2.8x
Sat, 16 May 2026US$119.4bUS$45.1b-US$875,987,335.7635.4x-136.4x2.6x
Mon, 13 Apr 2026US$111.7bUS$42.4b-US$478,151,599.1351.2x-233.7x2.6x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026US$113.5bUS$42.4b-US$708,008,854.3754.4x-160.3x2.7x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026US$108.4bUS$41.3bUS$32.5m50.5x3337.9x2.6x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026US$117.0bUS$41.4bUS$1.5b51.8x78x2.8x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025US$122.4bUS$41.4bUS$1.5b50.7x82.3x3x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025US$126.0bUS$43.2bUS$1.4b46.2x89.3x2.9x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$124.8bUS$43.2bUS$1.4b43x87.7x2.9x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$119.2bUS$43.3bUS$1.4b42.4x83.7x2.8x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$117.3bUS$42.7bUS$3.2b38.5x36.7x2.7x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$109.2bUS$42.3bUS$3.4b32.7x32.2x2.6x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$98.4bUS$42.2bUS$3.4b29.9x29.3x2.3x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$78.1bUS$42.2bUS$5.0b32.3x15.8x1.8x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$81.1bUS$42.2bUS$5.0b18.9x16.2x1.9x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$95.5bUS$41.1bUS$3.8b22.8x25x2.3x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$92.2bUS$36.5bUS$3.4b24.1x26.8x2.5x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$92.2bUS$37.7bUS$3.6b25.6x25.4x2.4x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$83.5bUS$35.7bUS$1.8b24.7x47.6x2.3x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$85.7bUS$35.5bUS$1.8b29.4x46.5x2.4x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$71.0bUS$35.5bUS$1.8b27.6x38.5x2x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$67.4bUS$34.9bUS$1.2b35.7x56.3x1.9x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$70.2bUS$34.9bUS$1.2b35.5x59x2x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$73.9bUS$34.9bUS$1.2b33.7x62.3x2.1x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$57.5bUS$36.7bUS$1.2b37.2x46x1.6x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$55.4bUS$34.9bUS$1.7b29x32x1.6x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$49.8bUS$35.9bUS$1.4b21.5x36.6x1.4x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$52.6bUS$35.9bUS$1.4b23.4x38.4x1.5x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$49.3bUS$35.9bUS$1.4b25.3x36.3x1.4x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$47.2bUS$37.0bUS$1.1b22x43.1x1.3x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$45.1bUS$37.1bUS$1.3b28.4x33.8x1.2x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$50.5bUS$37.1bUS$1.3b33.2x38.1x1.4x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023US$54.2bUS$35.0b-US$1,307,090,183.0036.7x-41.4x1.5x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023US$48.2bUS$35.2b-US$1,180,026,633.0030.7x-40.8x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-40.8x


Total Market Cap: US$48.2bTotal Earnings: -US$1,180,026,633.00Total Revenue: US$35.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Renewable Energy Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 67.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Renewable Energy industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Renewable Energy industry have improved over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 8.6% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently losses are decreasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Utilities industry?

US Market1.98%
Utilities0.97%
Renewable Energy8.48%
Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders13.98%
Renewable Energy-0.85%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 26.5x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 21.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 1.3% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Renewable Energy industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 47% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 70% per year.
  • In contrast, the Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 22% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
VST VistraUS$158.8314.6%
+US$6.8b		-12.3%PE26.1x
TLN Talen EnergyUS$409.8121.8%
+US$3.3b		41.1%PS5.7x
FRVO Fervo EnergyUS$36.4910.3%
+US$969.8m		n/aPS74979.6x
HNRG Hallador EnergyUS$17.6711.8%
+US$87.7m		8.5%PE36.9x
RNW ReNew Energy GlobalUS$6.192.1%
+US$47.3m		-7.6%PE20.6x

Latest News

TLN
US$409.81
Talen Energy
7D
21.8%
1Y
41.1%
VST
US$158.83
Vistra
7D
14.6%
1Y
-12.3%
CWEN
US$36.77
Clearway Energy
7D
-1.7%
1Y
14.6%
New Narrative • Jun 14

Hyperscaler Power Campuses And Late Stage Pipeline Will Transform Long Term Cash Flow Visibility

Catalysts About Clearway Energy Clearway Energy owns and operates a portfolio of contracted renewable power, battery storage and flexible generation assets in the United States. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
RNW
US$6.19
ReNew Energy Global
7D
2.1%
1Y
-7.6%
FRVO
US$36.49
Fervo Energy
7D
10.3%
1Y
n/a
ANNA
US$3.10
AleAnna
7D
-13.2%
1Y
-60.3%
HNRG
US$17.67
Hallador Energy
7D
11.8%
1Y
8.5%
MNTK
US$1.56
Montauk Renewables
7D
-7.1%
1Y
-25.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 12

MNTK: Cleaned Up 2026 Assumptions Will Clarify Long Term Upside Potential

Montauk Renewables' analyst price target has been revised lower by several firms, trimming the Street outlook by a few dollars per share as analysts factor in updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes show that while headline price targets for Montauk Renewables have been trimmed by up to a few dollars per share, the tone from bullish analysts still leans toward patience rather than capitulation.
ORA
US$126.12
Ormat Technologies
7D
-7.7%
1Y
48.4%
AES
US$14.61
AES
7D
-0.1%
1Y
38.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 09

AES: Neutral Reset Before Q1 And Project Updates Will Shape Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price targets for AES to reflect slightly adjusted assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, citing recent downgrades to Neutral ahead of upcoming earnings. Analyst Commentary Recent research has leaned more cautious on AES ahead of earnings, with several firms shifting to Neutral and revisiting their valuation frameworks.
VIVO
US$5.52
VivoPower
7D
16.5%
1Y
8.9%
WAVE
US$7.67
Eco Wave Power Global
7D
2.2%
1Y
48.6%
BEPC
US$35.98
Brookfield Renewable
7D
-4.0%
1Y
13.3%
SPRU
US$2.90
Spruce Power Holding
7D
-1.7%
1Y
48.7%
ELLO
US$20.87
Ellomay Capital
7D
-1.3%
1Y
39.3%