Enphase Energy Plummets 5.84% as $320M Volume Ranks 312th Amid Bearish Analysts and Rising Short Interest

Enphase Energy (ENPH) fell 5.84% on August 14, 2025, with a trading volume of $320 million, ranking 312th in the market. Analysts have assigned a "Reduce" consensus rating, citing 10 buy, 13 hold, and 13 sell recommendations. Short interest has risen 2.68% month-on-month, with 21.6% of float sold short, signaling bearish sentiment. Institutional ownership remains strong at 72.12%, while insiders have increased their holdings by $154,100 in the past three months.

Enphase continues expanding its IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase technology in Australia, reinforcing its position in the residential energy storage market. The stock’s 25.45 P/E ratio trails the energy sector average of 75.63 but exceeds the broader market’s 28.03 P/E. Earnings are projected to grow 29.33% annually, though the 52.6% decline from its 2025 high to $32.57 highlights recent volatility. Institutional confidence contrasts with mixed retail sentiment, as 57 people searched for ENPH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days—a 8% increase.

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