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U.S. Renewable Energy Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies37
  • 7D-4.4%
  • 3M6.2%
  • 1Y1.1%
  • YTD-2.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Renewable Energy industry has dropped 4.4%, driven by declines in Talen Energy and Vistra of 8.9% and 2.9%, respectively. As for the longer term, the industry's performance has been flat for the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 26% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 30 Jun 2026US$125.8bUS$45.1b-US$908,857,881.2026.7x-138.5x2.8x
Thu, 28 May 2026US$130.3bUS$45.1b-US$909,669,629.7426.4x-143.2x2.9x
Sat, 25 Apr 2026US$112.9bUS$42.4b-US$479,363,656.0540.5x-235.5x2.7x
Mon, 23 Mar 2026US$105.4bUS$42.4b-US$483,979,047.7852.3x-217.7x2.5x
Wed, 18 Feb 2026US$122.2bUS$41.3bUS$202.9m59x602x3x
Fri, 16 Jan 2026US$116.3bUS$41.4bUS$1.5b52.8x77.5x2.8x
Sun, 14 Dec 2025US$115.8bUS$41.4bUS$1.5b51.7x77.9x2.8x
Tue, 11 Nov 2025US$127.1bUS$42.1bUS$1.0b39.8x121.8x3x
Thu, 09 Oct 2025US$128.8bUS$43.2bUS$1.4b46.6x91.3x3x
Sat, 06 Sep 2025US$118.9bUS$43.2bUS$1.4b42.1x83.6x2.7x
Mon, 04 Aug 2025US$126.0bUS$42.6bUS$1.7b38.4x72.8x3x
Wed, 02 Jul 2025US$114.8bUS$42.3bUS$3.4b33.7x33.9x2.7x
Fri, 30 May 2025US$98.2bUS$42.2bUS$3.4b29.9x29.2x2.3x
Sun, 27 Apr 2025US$83.9bUS$42.0bUS$5.0b32.4x16.9x2x
Tue, 25 Mar 2025US$88.8bUS$42.2bUS$4.9b33.5x18x2.1x
Thu, 20 Feb 2025US$94.2bUS$41.2bUS$3.8b23.1x24.6x2.3x
Sat, 18 Jan 2025US$98.2bUS$41.3bUS$2.2b19.7x45.2x2.4x
Mon, 16 Dec 2024US$85.6bUS$36.6bUS$3.6b24.7x23.8x2.3x
Wed, 13 Nov 2024US$89.3bUS$37.7bUS$3.4b22.7x26.3x2.4x
Fri, 11 Oct 2024US$84.3bUS$35.5bUS$1.8b26.2x45.7x2.4x
Sun, 08 Sep 2024US$64.3bUS$35.5bUS$1.8b27.3x34.9x1.8x
Tue, 06 Aug 2024US$64.8bUS$34.9bUS$1.5b33x42.7x1.9x
Thu, 04 Jul 2024US$70.3bUS$34.9bUS$1.2b33x58.7x2x
Sat, 01 Jun 2024US$79.0bUS$34.9bUS$1.2b37x66.6x2.3x
Mon, 29 Apr 2024US$60.9bUS$36.7bUS$1.4b38.8x44.7x1.7x
Wed, 27 Mar 2024US$59.4bUS$36.6bUS$1.2b31.6x47.8x1.6x
Fri, 23 Feb 2024US$50.8bUS$35.8bUS$849.7m22.9x59.8x1.4x
Sun, 21 Jan 2024US$49.6bUS$35.9bUS$1.4b20x36.2x1.4x
Tue, 19 Dec 2023US$52.6bUS$35.9bUS$1.4b26.9x38.7x1.5x
Thu, 16 Nov 2023US$46.7bUS$36.0bUS$1.1b26.5x42.9x1.3x
Sat, 14 Oct 2023US$42.3bUS$37.1bUS$1.3b25.1x31.6x1.1x
Mon, 11 Sep 2023US$48.0bUS$37.1bUS$1.3b30.3x36.2x1.3x
Wed, 09 Aug 2023US$50.4bUS$35.0b-US$1,712,022,511.0037x-29.4x1.4x
Fri, 07 Jul 2023US$48.7bUS$35.0b-US$1,135,144,574.0031.2x-42.9x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-42.9x


Total Market Cap: US$48.7bTotal Earnings: -US$1,135,144,574.00Total Revenue: US$35.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Renewable Energy Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 66.5x202420252026
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 2.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.8x.
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 8.9% 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 Market0.31%
Utilities2.33%
Renewable Energy-4.37%
Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders-3.96%
Renewable Energy-5.21%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 27.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.8%, 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 48% 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 16% 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
MNTK Montauk RenewablesUS$1.562.6%
+US$5.7m		-29.7%PE100.2x

Latest News

HNRG
US$16.93
Hallador Energy
7D
-4.5%
1Y
10.4%
TLN
US$399.34
Talen Energy
7D
-8.9%
1Y
37.3%
VST
US$162.38
Vistra
7D
-2.9%
1Y
-16.2%
ORA
US$110.47
Ormat Technologies
7D
-14.7%
1Y
31.9%
FRVO
US$31.77
Fervo Energy
7D
-3.6%
1Y
n/a
New Narrative • Jun 26

Long-Term Geothermal PPAs And Policy Tailwinds Will Support Future Clean Power Demand

Catalysts About Fervo Energy Fervo Energy develops, owns, and operates enhanced geothermal power plants that supply always on carbon free electricity. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
MNTK
US$1.56
Montauk Renewables
7D
2.6%
1Y
-29.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 26

MNTK: Rebased 2026 Outlook Will Balance Margin Upside With Execution Risks

Montauk Renewables' analyst price target has been revised lower, with recent updates from several firms pointing to a shift toward more conservative revenue growth and P/E assumptions, offset by higher projected profit margins, leading to a new target near $1.50 versus the prior $2.00. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary on Montauk Renewables highlights a more cautious tone, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and rethinking growth and valuation assumptions.
CWEN
US$35.18
Clearway Energy
7D
-5.1%
1Y
9.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 26

CWEN: Future Dropdown Pipeline And Equity Funding May Unlock Upside

Analysts have nudged their price targets on Clearway Energy higher into a $45 to $60 range, pointing to updated models that factor in equity issuances tied to additional expected dropdown opportunities later in the decade. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Clearway Energy center on how potential future dropdown opportunities and related equity issuances could influence the stock's valuation and execution risk.
RNW
US$6.26
ReNew Energy Global
7D
-2.6%
1Y
-9.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

RNW: Earnings Momentum And Improving Fundamentals Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target for ReNew Energy Global to $8.56 from $8.46, citing updated assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. What's in the News for ReNew Energy Global Analysts have moved ReNew Energy Global to higher Zacks ranks, recently assigning it a Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy), based on a consistent upward trend in earnings estimates over the last 60 days.
BEPC
US$37.23
Brookfield Renewable
7D
-1.9%
1Y
13.6%