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4. Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ)

On March 4, Roth Capital trimmed the price target on Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) from $30 to $25 and maintained a Neutral rating, according to TheFly. This comes after the company’s fourth-quarter results, which the firm describes as “mixed.” While the company reported a revenue miss, EBITDA outperformed the consensus estimate. Thus, the firm is staying on the sidelines until there is greater clarity on industry reforms.

Previously, on February 26, Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) announced its Q4 results, disclosing a narrowed net loss of $7.3 million and an EPS of -$0.11. The company’s EPS exceeded analyst forecasts of -$0.26. Despite a decline in revenue, the company experienced enhanced financial performance for the full year 2025.

What’s even more interesting is the company’s emphasis on cost efficiency, which resulted in a positive $1.7 million EBITDA. This is particularly significant considering the negative $337.4 million EBITDA in 2024. Looking ahead, Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) expects production in the range of 140,000 to 170,000 metric tons in 2026, implying a market rebound.

Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) is a provider of polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufacturers. The company’s products are utilized in ingots, wafers, and modules for solar power solutions.