Bloom Energy Corp. (NYSE:BE) stock fell more than 3% in Tuesday’s premarket session after surging 8.92% in the previous trading session.
The pullback came as investors trimmed exposure to high-beta growth stocks amid a weaker broader market. Nasdaq futures were down 0.91%, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.08%.
The decline appeared to reflect broader risk-off sentiment following the stock’s strong 12-month rally.
Technical Picture Remains Bullish
Despite the premarket weakness, Bloom Energy continues to trade in a long-term uptrend.
The stock remains 71.6% above its 200-day simple moving average of $165.96 and 29.1% above its 100-day SMA of $220.59. Those levels suggest buyers remain in control of the broader trend.
Shares are trading just 0.3% above the 20-day SMA of $283.89. That level is often viewed as a key short-term support area. A sustained move below it could signal additional near-term selling pressure.
The relative strength index stands at 52.10, indicating neutral momentum. The reading suggests the stock is neither overbought nor oversold and could move in either direction.
The moving average setup also remains constructive. The 20-day SMA is above the 50-day SMA, while the 50-day SMA remains above the 200-day SMA. However, the 20-day exponential moving average of $288.03 sits slightly above the current price, indicating that short-term momentum has eased.
Technical traders are watching resistance near $323. A break above that level could revive bullish momentum. Initial support sits around $247.50.
Earnings And Analyst View
Bloom Energy is expected to report quarterly results on July 28.
Wall Street expects earnings of 36 cents per share, up from 10 cents a year earlier. Revenue is projected to reach $804.17 million, compared with $401.24 million in the prior-year quarter.
Analysts maintain an overall Buy rating on the stock, with an average price forecast of $255.44. Recently, Jefferies raised its price forecast to $246 while maintaining a Hold rating. UBS lifted its price forecast to $350 and reiterated Buy. Roth Capital increased its price forecast to $285 while keeping a Neutral rating.
Benzinga Edge And ETF Exposure
According to Benzinga Edge, Bloom Energy scores highly on Momentum and Growth but ranks poorly on Value. That combination reflects strong investor expectations but also suggests the shares may be vulnerable during periods of market weakness.
The stock is also a significant holding in several clean-energy exchange-traded funds, including the SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF (7.82% weighting), NestYield Dynamic Income ETF (7.04%) and VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (8.98%). Fund inflows and outflows can amplify trading activity in the stock.
BE Stock Price Activity: Bloom Energy shares were down 3.37% at $285.10 during premarket trading on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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