UBS Upgrades FTC Solar to Buy from Neutral
Listings: (NASDAQCM:FTCI) (DB:6YK0)
Fintel reports that on September 18, 2026, UBS upgraded their outlook for FTC Solar (NASDAQCM:FTCI) from Neutral to Buy.
This rating action follows a prior action on December 2, 2025, when UBS maintained its Neutral rating on the stock, keeping the rating at Neutral.
Prior to this upgrade, FTC Solar's stock closed at $2.13 on September 17, 2026. The stock has experienced a price change of -7.79% over the past week, compared to a baseline close of $2.31 on September 10, 2026. Over a one-month period, the price change was -8.19% from a baseline close of $2.32 on August 17, 2026. The latest close was recorded at $2.13 on September 17, 2026.
Separate from the individual rating by UBS, the current consensus target mean for the company was $9.05 as of September 15, 2026, representing an implied change of +325.00% from recent levels. The current consensus target median was $6.12 on that same date. This consensus target mean is unchanged from the prior consensus target mean of $9.05 recorded on August 28, 2026, reflecting a consensus target revision of 0.00%.
FTC Solar last reported earnings on August 5, 2026. For the period, the company reported an actual EPS of -0.76, compared to the estimated EPS of -0.4335. Actual revenue for the quarter was $26,157,000.00, which was above the estimated revenue of $24,873,720.00.
As of the current recommendation period starting September 1, 2026, the aggregate analyst sentiment shows a total of 10 recommendations, consisting of 2 strong buy, 6 buy, 2 hold, 0 sell, and 0 strong sell ratings. This results in a positive recommendation percentage of 80.0%, a hold percentage of 20.0%, and a negative percentage of 0.0%. These figures are identical to the prior recommendation period starting August 1, 2026, which also recorded 10 total recommendations, with 2 strong buy, 6 buy, 2 hold, 0 sell, and 0 strong sell ratings, representing 80.0% positive, 20.0% hold, and 0.0% negative recommendations.
FTC Solar, Inc., based in the United States, is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, specializing in solar tracker systems. The company is recognized for its innovative solutions in solar energy deployment, focusing on designing and manufacturing products that enhance the operational efficiencies of photovoltaic solar panel installations. A key product, the Voyager tracker, represents a significant advancement in reducing installation times and costs, thereby optimizing the economic returns of solar projects. FTC Solar’s projects are global, with notable deployments in diverse terrains and climates, adapting technologies for maximum energy generation efficiency.
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Analyst | Prior | Latest recommendation | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | Buy | upgrade |
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