Bloom Energy (BE) stock surged 15.4% on Thursday, June 18, hitting a new all-time high of $329.51. The stock has now climbed roughly 1,398% over the past 12 months, giving the company a market cap of $91.47 billion.
The day’s move was driven by three things: a major regulatory decision, rising AI data center demand, and fresh bullish commentary from Wall Street.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved new rules allowing large energy users — including hyperscale data centers — to fast-track connections to the national grid. That’s a direct tailwind for Bloom.
Data center developers have been turning to Bloom’s solid-oxide fuel cells to avoid multi-year waits for utility grid hookups. FERC’s new rules validate that approach and could accelerate deployment of Bloom systems.
The AI build-out continues to push demand for reliable, on-site power. High-density AI facilities need steady, scalable energy — and Bloom’s fuel cells have become a go-to option for developers who can’t wait on local utilities.
That shift has translated into a surge in new AI-linked energy contracts, which has sharpened investor focus on Bloom’s growth trajectory.
UBS analyst Manav Gupta kept his Buy rating and $322 price target on BE after the FERC approval. He said the ruling was a clear positive, as more data centers are expected to bring their own power and more utilities may look to partner with Bloom.
Wall Street’s broader view sits at a Moderate Buy consensus — nine Buys and 10 Holds. The average price target of $267.05, however, implies around 18.8% downside from current levels.
In recent weeks, Bloom’s board approved a performance-based restricted stock unit grant for CEO Dr. KR Sridhar, covering 271,076 shares. Vesting is tied to hitting specific revenue targets between 2026 and 2029.
Revenue has grown 56.5% over the past twelve months, which helps frame why analysts and investors are watching Bloom closely.
Bernstein SocGen Group initiated coverage with a Market Perform rating and a $276 price target, citing Bloom’s solid-oxide fuel cell platform as a strong technology in its space. BMO Capital reiterated an Outperform rating with a $279 price target.
Both price targets sit well below where BE traded on Thursday, which may explain why the consensus still contains a large block of Hold ratings even as the stock runs.
As of June 19, BE was trading around $323.80, roughly 1% below its fresh 52-week high of $329.51.
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