AYER, Mass., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMSC® (NASDAQ: AMSC), a leading system provider of megawatt-scale power resiliency solutions that orchestrate the rhythm and harmony of power on the grid™ and protect and expand the capability of our Navy’s fleet, announced today that it plans to release its second quarter fiscal year 2024 financial results after the market close on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. In conjunction with this announcement, AMSC management will participate in a conference call with inv ...

American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) has demonstrated remarkable growth, with its stock surging nearly 97% over the past six months. The stock has outpaced the Zacks Electronics - Miscellaneous Components industry, The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) ETF and the S&P 500 index’s rise of 11.2%, 17% and 15.2% over the same period.AMSC stock has also outperformed other players in the Electronics - Miscellaneous Components industry space, including Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) and OSI Systems (OSI ...

Investors interested in Computer and Technology stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Has American Superconductor (AMSC) been one of those stocks this year? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Computer and Technology peers, we might be able to answer that question.American Superconductor is one of 620 companies in the Computer and Technology group. The Computer and Technology group currently sits at #2 within the Zacks S ...

Core Viewpoint - American Superconductor, a Massachusetts-based company, has seen its shares increase by 276% over the last 12 months, driven by new business ventures and contracts, particularly in military applications [1] Business Overview - American Superconductor specializes in producing specialty wires and electronic equipment primarily for power companies and manufacturers, playing a crucial role in the U.S. power grid as the demand for renewable energy rises [1] - The company has historically struggled financially, but recent contracts, such as a $75 million deal with the Canadian Navy for its Ship Protection Systems, indicate a turning point [2][4] Product and Technology - The Ship Protection Systems (SPS) utilize superconductor technology to reduce a ship's magnetic signature, making it harder to detect by mines, and have been integrated into the U.S. Navy's San Antonio Class ships [3][4] - AMSC's SPS currently accounts for about 10% of total revenue, while the majority of revenue (approximately 75%) comes from improving and maintaining the electrical grid [4] Financial Performance - The company reported annual revenue of $146 million, up from $106 million the previous year, and achieved a non-GAAP net income of $3 million in the latest quarter, marking a significant recovery since its financial struggles began in 2011 [8][9] - AMSC's acquisition of NWL for $61 million is expected to enhance revenue and profitability, particularly due to NWL's established military customer base [9][10] Market Position and Strategy - Despite being a smaller player in a competitive market dominated by larger companies like ABB and General Electric, AMSC is focusing on strategic project bidding to ensure sustainable growth [10] - The management emphasizes building a resilient business model that can withstand various economic and political climates, aiming for steady growth in sectors like renewable energy and military technology [11]

These companies are each helping to build the next-generation electricity grid.The two big trends for the rest of the decade will be artificial intelligence and electrification.Behind both of those megatrends? Electricity ... and lots of it.In fact, electricity demand is growing in the U.S. at a rate we haven't experienced in over 20 years. According to Goldman Sachs (GS 0.32%), U.S. electricity demand will grow at a 2.4% annualized rate through the end of this decade. While that doesn't sound like much, co ...

Last week, Wall Street cheered the Fed’s decision to reduce the benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points. The latest “dot-plot” of the central bank has indicated another 50 basis-point interest rate cut this year. In addition, with the fundamentals of the U.S. economy remaining rock solid, fears of an imminent recession have evaporated.A low-interest rate regime is likely to benefit small businesses the most. Consequently, investment in this space should be fruitful in the short-to-near term. We have narro ...

The Zacks Electronics - Miscellaneous Components industry is benefiting from the ongoing automation drive, and increased spending by manufacturers of semiconductors, automobiles, machinery and mobile phones. Notably, industry players like Fabrinet (FN) , Novanta (NOVT) , OSI Systems (OSIS) and American Superconductor (AMSC) are well-poised to benefit from the solid adoption of AI and the democratization of IoT techniques, which are transforming robotics, industrial automation, transportation systems, retail ...

The Computer and Technology group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. American Superconductor (AMSC) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.American Superconductor is a member of our Computer and Technology group, which includes 617 different companies an ...

AYER, Mass., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMSC (Nasdaq: AMSC), a leading system provider of megawatt-scale power resiliency solutions that orchestrate the rhythm and harmony of power on the grid™ and protect and expand the capability and resiliency of our Navy’s fleet, today announced updated financial guidance for its second fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024 to reflect the recently announced acquisition of NWL. AMSC now expects revenues, inclusive of its NWL acquisition, to be in the range of ...

American Superconductor (AMSC) closed the last trading session at $18.73, gaining 0.1% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $27 indicates a 44.2% upside potential.The mean estimate comprises three short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $3.46. While the lowest estimate of $23 indicates a 22.8% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic analy ...