8 Best Solar Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

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6. Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 35

Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) is one of the best solar energy stocks to buy right now. On May 6, Sunrun reported total revenue of $722.2 million for Q1 2026, marking a 43% increase compared to the same period last year. While the company achieved a record storage attachment rate of 73% and a net income of $167.6 million, cash generation was negative $59 million. Management attributed this cash deficit to a shift in the timing of project finance activities into Q1 and investments in equipment safe harbor.

The company continued to strengthen its financial position by paying down $92 million of recourse debt, including the remaining balance of its 2026 convertible senior notes. Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) also expanded its capital access by increasing its warehouse facility commitments to $2.7 billion and extending its availability through 2029. Despite a 25% year-over-year decrease in subscriber additions during the quarter, the total customer base surpassed 1.1 million, reflecting an 11% growth in subscribers compared to the prior year.

Looking forward, Sunrun reiterated its full-year 2026 cash generation guidance of $250 million to $450 million. The company expects Q2 aggregate subscriber value to fall between $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion, with contracted net value creation estimated between $100 million and $200 million. Leadership remains focused on a storage-first strategy and using its scale to navigate current industry dislocations and stabilize the power grid.

Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) designs, develops, installs, sells, owns, and maintains residential solar energy systems. It sells solar services and installs solar energy systems for homeowners.

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