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CWEN Stock Chart & Stats
$32.49
-$1.48(-4.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$32.49
-$1.48(-4.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$28.57 - $41.74
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.39M
Average Volume (3M)1.17M
Market Cap
$6.07B
Enterprise Value$17.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$251.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.89B
Price to Earnings (P/E)38.9
Beta0.12
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.75Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.28%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.76
Shares Outstanding121,174,960
10 Day Avg. Volume1,184,683
30 Day Avg. Volume1,172,301
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.26
Price to Book (P/B)2.06
Price to Sales (P/S)2.77
P/FCF Ratio10.73
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.84
Enterprise Value/Revenue10.95
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit20.66
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.74
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$45.00Price Target Upside38.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.64B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contracted Cash-flow ModelLong-term contracted power sales reduce exposure to short-term wholesale price volatility and provide greater revenue visibility. This supports more predictable cash generation, strengthens planning for capital allocation, and creates a durable foundation for distributions over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating and free cash flow gives Clearway greater capacity to fund maintenance, distributions, and part of its growth program internally. The improvement also provides flexibility in a capital-intensive business, although historical coverage variability remains relevant to execution.
Visible Renewable Growth PipelineA sizable, increasingly commercialized pipeline can expand the contracted asset base and support management’s targeted 7%–8% or better CAFD-per-share growth. Identified projects reduce development uncertainty and provide a multi-year path for enlarging future cash flows.
Bears Say
High LeverageThe substantial debt burden increases financial risk and reduces flexibility if operating performance weakens or financing conditions become less favorable. Interest and refinancing obligations can compete with growth investment and distributions, making balance-sheet discipline important to long-term value creation.
Resource-driven Cash-flow VolatilityWind and solar production variability can directly reduce cash available for distribution even when plant availability is high. The guidance cut demonstrates that weather-related resource conditions can affect near-term earnings power and introduce uncertainty into the timing of targeted cash-flow growth.
Growth Funding RequirementsExecuting the growth plan requires substantial outside funding in addition to retained cash flow. Additional borrowing could increase leverage, while equity issuance may dilute existing owners; both raise execution risk if project timing, returns, or capital-market access differ from management’s assumptions.
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CWEN FAQ
What was Clearway Energy Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Clearway Energy Inc lowest stock price was $28.57 and its highest was $41.74 in the past 12 months.
What is Clearway Energy Inc’s market cap?
Clearway Energy Inc’s market cap is $6.07B.
When is Clearway Energy Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Clearway Energy Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 20 days.
How were Clearway Energy Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Clearway Energy Inc released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.265 by $0.735.
Is Clearway Energy Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Clearway Energy Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Clearway Energy Inc pay dividends?
Clearway Energy Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.475 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.28%. See more information on Clearway Energy Inc dividends here
What is Clearway Energy Inc’s EPS estimate?
Clearway Energy Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.75.
How many shares outstanding does Clearway Energy Inc have?
Clearway Energy Inc has 121,174,960 shares outstanding.
What happened to Clearway Energy Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Clearway Energy Inc reported an EPS of $1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.265. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.356%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Clearway Energy Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CWEN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Clearway Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$45.00 (38.50% Upside)
$45.00 (38.50% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CWEN Sentiment 82%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 69.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-1.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.61%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Clearway Energy Inc
Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) operates as an energy company primarily focused on renewable power generation across the United States. Its diverse portfolio includes approximately 5,000 net megawatts (MW) of installed wind and solar projects, alongside around 2,500 net MW derived from natural gas generation facilities. The firm, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, was formerly known as NRG Yield, Inc. until it adopted the Clearway Energy, Inc. name in August 2018. It operates as a subsidiary of Clearway Energy Group LLC.
CWEN Company Deck
CWEN Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents strong long-term conviction driven by a sizable and increasingly commercialized development pipeline, clear multi-year capital plans, accretive contracting actions, and a path to deliver top-end 2030 targets. Near-term results were impacted by weather-driven resource shortfalls that prompted a downward revision to 2026 CAFD guidance and introduced near-term sensitivity. Management emphasizes that the underlying fleet earnings power remains intact and that most growth investments are derisked and ready to be funded from a mix of retained cash flow, debt and modest equity issuance. Overall, the positive long-term visibility and multiple accretive actions outweigh the transitory operational headwinds.View all CWEN earnings summariesCWEN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$45.00
▲(38.50% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.94% Insiders
13.15% Mutual Funds
0.92% Other Institutional Investors
47.46% Public Companies and
Individual Investors