Ameresco Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Ameresco's CEO is George Sakellaris, appointed in Apr 2000, has a tenure of 26.17 years. total yearly compensation is $3.34M, comprised of 44.9% salary and 55.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 38.32% of the company’s shares, worth $569.30M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.8 years and 15.1 years respectively.
Key information
George Sakellaris
Chief executive officer
US$3.3m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 44.91% |
| CEO tenure | 26.2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 38.3% |
| Management average tenure | 4.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 15.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
AMRC: Neogenyx Earnings Translation And Cash Flow Strains Will Pressure 2026 Outlook
Ameresco's analyst price targets have moved in a mixed but generally higher range, with recent revisions stretching from $28 to $47 as analysts factor in accounting driven EPS and EBITDA changes, management's reiterated operating outlook, and updated guidance tied to the Neogenyx joint venture and long term project pipeline. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split view on Ameresco, with some firms lifting price targets on the back of reported Q4 results, updated 2026 guidance, and the Neogenyx joint venture, while others are more reserved.Analysis Article • May 13
Ameresco's (NYSE:AMRC) Shareholders Have More To Worry About Than Only Soft Earnings
The market wasn't impressed with the soft earnings from Ameresco, Inc. ( NYSE:AMRC ) recently. We did some analysis...
Narrative Update • May 11
AMRC: Data Center Power Demand And Backlog Will Drive Future Earnings
Narrative Update on Ameresco The updated analyst fair value estimate for Ameresco has moved from about $60.45 to $62.00. This reflects a mix of reduced revenue growth assumptions, a slightly higher discount rate, improved profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple in light of recent price target changes and commentary from analysts.Analysis Article • May 08
Analysts Are Updating Their Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) Estimates After Its First-Quarter Results
Ameresco, Inc. ( NYSE:AMRC ) came out with its quarterly results last week, and we wanted to see how the business is...Narrative Update • Apr 22
AMRC: Data Center Demand And Backlog Execution Will Shape 2026 Outlook
Ameresco's updated analyst price target of $28 reflects revised assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower forward P/E, as analysts weigh mixed target moves against recent guidance that includes $2b to $2.2b in 2026 revenue, $270m to $295m in EBITDA, and data center driven demand for onsite power. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a split view on Ameresco, with some firms lifting price targets on the back of Q4 results and 2026 guidance, while others are trimming expectations and flagging risks around valuation and execution.Narrative Update • Apr 08
AMRC: Data Center Power Demand And Backlog Will Support Future Earnings
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Ameresco up from about $59.06 to $60.45, reflecting updated views on the recent mix of lowered and raised Street price targets as well as the support many see from Q4 results and 2026 guidance. Analyst Commentary Street research around Ameresco has been mixed, but the tone from bullish analysts has leaned constructive following recent Q4 results and 2026 guidance.
Narrative Update • Mar 24
AMRC: Project Backlog And 2026 Guidance Will Support Future Earnings Power
Ameresco's analyst fair value estimate has edged down from $43.50 to $42.60 as analysts temper revenue growth and profit margin expectations, while also factoring in a range of revised Street price targets from $28 to $50 following recent Q4 results and 2026 guidance. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a wide spread in Ameresco targets, reflecting different views on how well the company can turn its project pipeline and 2026 goals into durable earnings power.Narrative Update • Mar 09
AMRC: Data Center Power Demand Will Support Future Earnings Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Ameresco from $54.50 to about $59.06, reflecting updated price targets that relate to recent Q4 results, 2026 guidance, and growing interest in the company’s energy and data center solutions. Analyst Commentary Recent research has highlighted a generally upbeat tone around Ameresco, with bullish analysts pointing to both the latest quarterly results and the multiyear outlook as support for higher fair value estimates.Narrative Update • Feb 23
AMRC: Clean Energy Project Backlog Will Support Long Term Earnings Power
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Ameresco slightly, from about $43.78 to $43.50. The adjustment reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a somewhat higher future P/E multiple in light of recent bullish research coverage.Narrative Update • Feb 09
AMRC: Clean Energy Project Execution Will Support Future Earnings Upside
Analysts have nudged their Ameresco price target higher to US$54.50. This revision is supported by slightly lower discount rate assumptions, modestly higher projected revenue growth near 14% and profit margins just under 5%, and a small adjustment to expected future P/E levels around 30x following recent bullish Street research.Narrative Update • Jan 26
AMRC: Bullish Coverage And Clean Energy Projects Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have slightly reduced their Ameresco fair value estimate to about US$54.50 per share, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E following a recent bullish Street research initiation. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a constructive stance from bullish analysts, who see the latest fair value revision as a refinement of underlying assumptions rather than a change in the overall thesis on Ameresco.Narrative Update • Jan 11
AMRC: Expanding Clean Energy Projects And RNG Facilities Will Support Long-Term Earnings Power
Analysts have nudged their price target on Ameresco higher by aligning assumptions for revenue growth at 14.14% and a future P/E of 30.88x, while keeping fair value steady at US$55.24 and slightly trimming their profit margin outlook to 4.82%. What's in the News Ameresco and Republic Services brought a renewable natural gas facility at the Upper Rock Island County Landfill in Illinois into operation, upgrading landfill gas into pipeline quality RNG and targeting avoidance of more than 27,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions each year (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 27
AMRC: Expanding Clean Energy Contracts Will Drive Stronger Long-Term Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their price target on Ameresco from approximately $36.00 to about $55.24 per share, reflecting increased confidence in the company’s accelerating revenue growth, improving profit margins, and higher expected future valuation multiples. What's in the News Completed solar rooftop and carport installations across seven Orange Unified School District campuses, a 25 year power purchase agreement project expected to generate $6.3 million in energy cost savings and enhance long term energy independence (Client Announcement).Narrative Update • Dec 13
AMRC: New Federal Energy Contracts Will Drive Long-Term Revenue Visibility
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Ameresco, lifting the implied fair value by about 5 percent to approximately $43.78 per share, citing slightly higher long term growth expectations, a marginally stronger profit outlook, and a richer future earnings multiple. What's in the News Reaffirmed 2025 revenue guidance at $1.85 billion to $1.95 billion, underscoring confidence in the existing project pipeline and margin profile (Corporate Guidance) Brought a 50 MW/200 MWh behind the meter battery energy storage project for Nucor in Arizona into commercial operation, with an additional 25 MW AC solar asset slated for 2026 to support the steelmaker's expansion (Client Announcements) Won a $197 million Energy Savings Performance Contract with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, targeting $12.5 million in annual savings and more than $362 million in total savings over 21 years through major infrastructure upgrades (Client Announcements) Expanded clean energy infrastructure partnerships, including new solar and heat pump projects for Klickitat Valley Health and multi campus solar PV systems for Orange Unified School District, both structured to deliver long term energy cost savings (Client Announcements) Advanced strategic sustainability initiatives with public and private partners, from EV charging infrastructure deployment in Anne Arundel County to renewable natural gas at Republic Services' Lee County Landfill and green hydrogen ready boilers for Kimberly Clark UK (Strategic Alliances and Business Expansions) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly from approximately $41.89 to $43.78 per share, implying about 5 percent additional upside in the intrinsic valuation.Narrative Update • Nov 27
AMRC: Federal Data Center Project Will Drive Up Long-Term Revenue Visibility
Analysts have increased their price target for Ameresco from $22 to $32, citing the company's strategic role in major federal energy and data center infrastructure projects as the primary rationale for the upward revision. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates on Ameresco center on the company’s involvement in significant federal energy and data center initiatives, with a particular focus on its announced project at Naval Air Station Lemoore.Analysis Article • Nov 23
The Price Is Right For Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) Even After Diving 26%
The Ameresco, Inc. ( NYSE:AMRC ) share price has softened a substantial 26% over the previous 30 days, handing back...Narrative Update • Nov 11
AMRC: Future Federal Data Center Project Will Drive Revenue Expansion
Ameresco's analyst price target has been increased from $37.11 to $41.22. This reflects analysts' expectations for improved growth and profitability following the company's announcement of a major federal data center and energy project.Narrative Update • Oct 28
Energy Infrastructure Projects Will Drive Expansion Amid Rising Demand And Federal Support
Analysts have increased their price target for Ameresco from $35.67 to $37.11, citing optimism about the company’s strengthened role in federal data center and energy infrastructure projects. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view Ameresco’s expanded involvement in federal data center and energy infrastructure projects as a key driver supporting future valuation growth.Narrative Update • Oct 13
Increasing Demand And Government Incentives Will Drive Energy Expansion
Analysts have increased their price target for Ameresco from approximately $34.22 to $35.67 per share, citing stronger federal project developments and an improving sector outlook as key drivers for the upward revision. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have raised price targets significantly, attributing gains to Ameresco’s expanding role in federal clean energy infrastructure projects.Narrative Update • Sep 26
Increasing Demand And Government Incentives Will Drive Energy Expansion
Analysts have raised Ameresco’s price target from $31.00 to $34.22, citing stronger revenue visibility and growth prospects driven by federal partnerships, policy clarity, and a robust project pipeline. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Ameresco's leading role in federal government initiatives to develop large-scale, AI-optimized data centers and critical energy infrastructure, reflecting strong positioning and future growth prospects.Narrative Update • Sep 11
Increasing Demand And Government Incentives Will Drive Energy Expansion
Ameresco’s price target was raised to $31.00 as analysts cite strengthened long-term visibility from new federal data center projects, improved policy clarity, and Ameresco’s strategic federal positioning, despite ongoing reservations around sector-wide renewables momentum. Analyst Commentary Strengthened outlook following Ameresco's agreement to develop a 100 MW AI-optimized data center and critical energy infrastructure at Naval Air Station Lemoore, highlighting its strategic role in federal projects.Analysis Article • Sep 06
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) Stock Rockets 27% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Despite an already strong run, Ameresco, Inc. ( NYSE:AMRC ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 27% in the...Narrative Update • Aug 20
Increasing Demand And Government Incentives Will Drive Energy Expansion
Ameresco’s analyst price target was raised to $27.11 as sector policy clarity from the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and an upcoming Executive Order drove improved sentiment despite lingering uncertainties, prompting a modest upward revision to fair value. Analyst Commentary Resolution of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" brings policy clarity to the sector.Analysis Article • Aug 08
Ameresco, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 376%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Ameresco, Inc. ( NYSE:AMRC ) just released its quarterly report and things are looking bullish. It was a solid earnings...Narrative Update • Aug 06
Increasing Demand And Government Incentives Will Drive Energy Expansion
Ameresco’s consensus price target has been raised to $24.22, primarily reflecting a notable improvement in net profit margin despite a higher discount rate. What's in the News Ameresco reiterated 2025 revenue guidance at $1.85–$1.95 billion.Analysis Article • Jul 23
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) Stock Rockets 28% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company
Despite an already strong run, Ameresco, Inc. ( NYSE:AMRC ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 28% in the...Analysis Article • May 29
Most Shareholders Will Probably Find That The Compensation For Ameresco, Inc.'s (NYSE:AMRC) CEO Is Reasonable
Key Insights Ameresco will host its Annual General Meeting on 4th of June CEO George Sakellaris' total compensation...Analysis Article • May 14
Ameresco's (NYSE:AMRC) Shareholders Have More To Worry About Than Only Soft Earnings
Despite Ameresco, Inc.'s ( NYSE:AMRC ) recent earnings report having lackluster headline numbers, the market responded...Analysis Article • May 08
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) Even After 25% Share Price Boost
Ameresco, Inc. ( NYSE:AMRC ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 25% in the last...Analysis Article • Feb 05
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) Stock's 26% Dive Might Signal An Opportunity But It Requires Some Scrutiny
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Ameresco, Inc. ( NYSE:AMRC ) shares are down a considerable 26% in the last...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$31m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$3m | US$2m | US$44m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$63m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$62m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$54m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$2m | US$2m | US$57m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$53m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$57m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$58m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$2m | US$2m | US$62m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$47m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$53m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$79m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$6m | US$1m | US$95m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$105m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$95m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$77m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$7m | US$1m | US$70m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$66m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$68m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$59m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$1m | US$950k | US$54m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$53m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$42m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$46m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$4m | US$800k | US$44m |
Compensation vs Market: George's total compensation ($USD3.34M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.29M).
Compensation vs Earnings: George's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
George Sakellaris (79 yo)
26.2yrs
Tenure
US$3,339,804
Compensation
Mr. George P. Sakellaris, P.E., is founder of Ameresco, Inc. in April 2000 and has been its Chairman & Chief Executive Officer since 2000 and was its President since 2000 until April 1, 2026. Mr. Sakellari...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 26.2yrs | US$3.34m | 38.32% $ 569.3m | |
| Co-President | less than a year | US$1.05m | 0.061% $ 900.6k | |
| Co-President | less than a year | US$1.02m | 0.11% $ 1.7m | |
| EVP, CFO & Chief Accounting Officer | 6.9yrs | US$840.02k | 0.0032% $ 46.8k | |
| Chief Operating Officer | less than a year | US$1.11m | 0.025% $ 374.7k | |
| Senior VP & Chief Investment Officer | 1.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP | 26.4yrs | US$452.51k | 0.039% $ 586.7k | |
| Senior VP & Chief Marketing Officer | 7.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 3.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Solar & Battery Storage | 6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Director of Finance | no data | no data | no data | |
| President of Ameresco Canada | no data | no data | no data |
4.8yrs
Average Tenure
57.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: AMRC's management team is considered experienced (4.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 26.4yrs | US$3.34m | 38.32% $ 569.3m | |
| Executive VP | 26.4yrs | US$452.51k | 0.039% $ 586.7k | |
| Lead Independent Director | 24.4yrs | US$269.75k | 0.13% $ 2.0m | |
| Independent Director | 7.2yrs | US$240.75k | 0.046% $ 688.8k | |
| Independent Director | 11.4yrs | US$243.25k | 0.061% $ 913.2k | |
| Independent Director | 15.1yrs | US$249.75k | 0.067% $ 1.0m | |
| Independent Director | 4.9yrs | US$235.75k | 0.042% $ 627.0k |
15.1yrs
Average Tenure
70yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: AMRC's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 15.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/15 16:21 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Ameresco, Inc. is covered by 25 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Benjamin Kallo | Baird |
| Amir Rozwadowski | Barclays |
| Moses Sutton | BNP Paribas |