Bloom Energy Soars 8.26% on $600M Trading Volume Surge as Institutional Confidence Remains Strong Amid Market Volatility

Bloom Energy (BE) surged 8.26% on July 30, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.60 billion, marking a 79.04% increase from the prior day. Institutional investors showed mixed activity: XTX Topco Ltd. boosted its stake by 822.9%, while Allianz Asset Management cut holdings by 18.1%. Other firms like SeaBridge Investment Advisors and CWM LLC also increased positions, reflecting cautious optimism. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus, with an average price target of $24.97, though ratings range from "sell" to "strong buy."

Insider sales added complexity. Shawn Marie Soderberg and Maciej Kurzymski each reduced holdings by 1.79% and 7.36%, respectively, totaling $1.26 million in insider trades over 90 days. Despite this, institutional ownership remains strong at 77.04%, indicating ongoing institutional confidence. The company’s 38.5% revenue growth in Q1 and a surprise EPS beat of $0.03 ($0.10 above estimates) underscored operational resilience amid a challenging market.

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