5 Best Climate Change Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

4. Nextpower Inc. (NASDAQ:NXT)

Potential Upside: 16.16%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 42

Nextpower Inc. (NASDAQ:NXT) is one of the best climate change stocks to buy according to analysts. Based on 25 analyst ratings compiled by CNN, 72% rated Nextpower Buy, while 24% rated it Hold. As of May 19, the stock has an average price target of $147.66, a 16.16% upside from its current price of $127.12.

On May 12, the company said it had entered into a definitive agreement with Zigor Corp. for the acquisition of complementary assets of the latter’s power conversion business as well as its U.S.-based subsidiary, Apex Power. Nextpower said the transaction, once completed, will expand its product portfolio and capabilities in utility-scale solar power conversion. Additionally, it will also support the company’s entry into battery energy storage and data center markets.

Nextpower said the acquisition includes modular, field-deployed inverter technology and experienced engineering talent. The company said the transaction has a consideration of approximately $80.5 million in cash, consisting of $46 million at closing and up to $34.5 million in potential earnouts. It added that the closing of the acquisition is subject to foreign direct investment (FDI) approval by the Spanish government and other customary conditions.

“In addition to the purchase consideration, Nextpower plans an incremental investment of approximately $50 million related to growth initiatives, including the acceleration of its entry into the power conversion market. These investments are expected to position Nextpower to capture a significant, durable growth opportunity,” the company added.

Nextpower Inc. (NASDAQ:NXT) designs, engineers, and delivers an advanced energy technology platform for solar power plants, innovating across structural, electrical, and digital domains. The company’s integrated solutions are designed to streamline project execution, increase energy yield and long-term reliability, and enhance customer ROI.

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