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Stem Inc
(NYSE:STEM)
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Rating:50Neutral
Price Target:
$5.50
▼(-1.96% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
STEM scores in the lower-middle range primarily due to weak financial fundamentals—especially negative equity, elevated debt, and ongoing net losses—partially offset by recent improvements in cash flow and strong non-GAAP margin/EBITDA progress highlighted on the earnings call. Technicals remain mixed with the stock still below key longer-term moving averages, and valuation support is limited given the negative P/E and no stated dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Improving margins and EBITDA
Higher gross margins and sustained adjusted EBITDA gains indicate improving unit economics and operating discipline. If the mix continues shifting toward software, services, and edge hardware, profitability could become more durable than in the prior project-heavy model.
Negative Factors
Negative equity and high leverage
Negative equity and debt exceeding the asset base materially weaken financial resilience. This limits flexibility to fund growth, increases refinancing and solvency risk, and leaves less balance-sheet protection if operating performance or storage deployments deteriorate.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improving margins and EBITDA
Higher gross margins and sustained adjusted EBITDA gains indicate improving unit economics and operating discipline. If the mix continues shifting toward software, services, and edge hardware, profitability could become more durable than in the prior project-heavy model.
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Stem Inc Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Shows the profitability of each business segment, highlighting which areas are driving earnings and which may need strategic adjustments.
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Market Cap
$52.85M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)123.28K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)2.26
Revenue Growth-5.11%
EPS Growth-161.56%
CountryUS
Employees423
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryRenewable Utilities
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-8.54
Shares Outstanding9,626,744
10 Day Avg. Volume92,015
30 Day Avg. Volume123,281
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)-0.50
Price to Sales (P/S)0.80
P/FCF Ratio18.29
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$7.45Price Target Upside32.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)-6.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)$152.66M
Stem Inc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Stem, Inc. operates internationally as a prominent provider of intelligent, digitally interconnected energy storage networks. The company delivers energy storage systems, which it sources from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Central to it...
How the Company Makes Money
Stem primarily generates revenue from two broad sources: (1) software and services and (2) hardware/project-related activities tied to energy storage deployments. On the software side, Stem sells access to its AI-enabled optimization and analytics...
Stem Inc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 12, 2026
(Q2-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Oct 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call highlights a clear operational inflection: record non-GAAP margins (55%), five consecutive quarters of positive adjusted EBITDA with strong YoY improvement (+63%), operating cash flow turned positive, bookings and ARR growth, successful international utility-scale wins, product awards, and a new AI services launch. These positives are tempered by a 12% YoY decline in total revenue driven largely by a sharp reduction in battery hardware resale in Q2, a 34% YoY decline in managed services (driven by timing of deployments), and continued dependence on second-half battery resale timing which creates a wide full-year revenue range and potential margin mix pressure. On balance, the operational improvements, margin expansion, cash-flow inflection, product validation, and bookings momentum notably outweigh the revenue timing and mix headwinds.Positive Updates
Record Non-GAAP Gross Margin
Non-GAAP gross margin reached a record 55% in Q2 2026, up from 49% in Q2 2025 and above the company guidance range (40%–50%) for the first half, driven by a higher mix of software, services, and edge hardware versus low battery hardware resales.
Negative Updates
Total Revenue Decline
Total revenue was $34M in Q2 2026, down 12% YoY from $38M in Q2 2025. Nearly all of the decline was due to a sharp drop in battery hardware resale revenue.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Non-GAAP Gross Margin
Non-GAAP gross margin reached a record 55% in Q2 2026, up from 49% in Q2 2025 and above the company guidance range (40%–50%) for the first half, driven by a higher mix of software, services, and edge hardware versus low battery hardware resales.
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Company Guidance
Stem reaffirmed full‑year 2026 guidance: total revenue $140–$190M, with software, services and edge hardware $130–$150M and battery hardware resales up to $40M (weighted to H2 and expected to trend toward the lower end); non‑GAAP gross margin 40%–50% (company expects to track toward the higher end given lower battery resale mix), adjusted EBITDA $10–$15M (tracking toward the high end), operating cash flow $0–$10M, and year‑end ARR $65–$70M; management noted product margin assumptions driving this outlook—PowerTrack ~75%, edge hardware ~45–47%, and battery resale ~10–11%.Stem Inc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
29
Negative
Balance Sheet
18
Very Negative
Cash Flow
41
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 148.03M | 156.27M | 144.58M | 461.51M | 362.98M | 127.37M |
| Gross Profit | 56.56M | 59.96M | -11.06M | 3.67M | 33.09M | 1.25M |
| EBITDA | -5.64M | 207.18M | -790.40M | -79.17M | -87.68M | -62.99M |
| Net Income | -73.08M | 137.76M | -854.01M | -140.41M | -124.05M | -101.21M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 279.77M | 308.89M | 437.36M | 1.36B | 1.42B | 1.19B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 38.41M | 48.91M | 56.30M | 113.59M | 249.98M | 920.79M |
| Total Debt | 366.45M | 325.25M | 542.02M | 537.04M | 463.05M | 346.93M |
| Total Liabilities | 549.77M | 557.95M | 835.19M | 930.30M | 869.73M | 524.00M |
| Stockholders Equity | -270.00M | -249.44M | -398.37M | 426.20M | 551.63M | 667.83M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 5.80M | 6.86M | -48.42M | -225.61M | -110.13M | -111.44M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 11.63M | 6.86M | -36.65M | -207.38M | -106.03M | -101.27M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -4.68M | -6.76M | -3.52M | 135.73M | -543.83M | -185.23M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -8.93M | -7.41M | -8.44M | 90.24M | -9.81M | 1.03B |
Stem Inc Technical Analysis
Negative
5.61
Price Trends
6.20
Negative
7.83
Negative
11.02
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.18
Negative
42.70
Neutral
31.51
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For STEM, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 5.61 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5.74, below the 50-day MA of 6.20, and below the 200-day MA of 11.02, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.18 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 42.70 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 31.51 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for STEM.
Stem Inc Risk Analysis
Stem Inc disclosed 58 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Stem Inc reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Stem Inc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (66)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83 Outperform | $6.53B | 18.86 | 18.48% | 0.55% | 3.73% | 7.60% | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
62 Neutral | $4.70B | 34.82 | 12.28% | ― | -10.41% | -22.03% | |
50 Neutral | $52.85M | -0.64 | 28.62% | ― | -5.11% | -161.56% | |
48 Neutral | $149.19M | -1.18 | -120.57% | ― | 719.35% | ― | |
42 Neutral | $1.92B | -17.60 | -20.75% | ― | 7.46% | -329.43% |
* Utilities Sector Average
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Stem Inc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Stem Inc issues Regulation FD performance update
Neutral
Aug 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, Stem Inc. announced it had issued a press release detailing information that was furnished to investors but explicitly structured so it would not be treated as filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The company also direct...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Stem Inc Shareholders Back Directors and Equity Plan
Positive
Jun 3, 2026
Stem, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 3, 2026, with approximately 53% of eligible shares represented, and shareholders elected three Class II directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. Investors also ratified RSM U...
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