Sunruns 260M in Volume Ranks 396th as Analysts Upgrade and Institutions Double Down Amid Insider Sales

Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) closed at $13.92 on August 20, 2025, with a 0.13% decline. The stock recorded a trading volume of $260 million, ranking 396th in market activity for the day. Analyst activity remained active, with BNP Paribas Exane upgrading its rating to "outperform" with a $21 price target, while Goldman Sachs raised its target to $15. Institutional investors increased stakes, including Greenvale Capital and Alyeska Investment Group, which boosted holdings by 50.3% and 593.9% respectively in Q4 2024. Insider sales, however, reduced ownership by insiders Jeanna Steele and Alan Ferber, totaling 52,866 shares sold in the last quarter.

Recent analyst coverage highlighted mixed signals. While BNP Paribas and Royal Bank of Canada elevated their recommendations, some firms like JPMorgan reduced price targets to $35. The stock's average analyst rating remains "Moderate Buy" with a consensus price of $14.63. Financial metrics showed a 8.7% revenue growth in Q2 2025, though the company reported a negative net margin of 120.59%. Institutional ownership now exceeds 91.69%, reflecting strong confidence despite insider sell-offs.

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