BEFuel cells and on-site power
Bloom Energy
Not investment advice. Kevin may own this stock. How we value stocks
By Kevin Amado
Updated
- Price
- $185.42
- Analysts view
- Leaning bullish
- Discount category
- Pricey
- Pick status
- Research only
- Next earnings
- Earnings Jan 22 · · estimated
- Market cap
- $55B
- Shares of Oct 19, 2026
- P/E (trailing)
- 112.4
- Price of Nov 11, 2026
- EPS (trailing)
- $1.65
- 12 months to Sep 30, 2026
- 52-week range
- $75.70 – $351.28
- To Nov 10, 2026
- Beta
- 3.64
- Vs S&P 500, 5 years monthly, to Oct 30, 2026
- Average volume
- 16M
- 3 months, to Nov 10, 2026
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In short
- Thesis
- Investors pay a very high multiple for Bloom's fast growth in power for AI data centers, and only strong orders and margins after 2026 can support this price.
- Gap
- Can close. The Q4 2026 report and the first 2027 outlook, expected in February 2027, show whether data center orders keep growing after 2026.
Company guidance: 2026 revenue of $4.4 to $4.6 billion, non-GAAP gross margin of about 34% and non-GAAP EPS of $3.10 to $3.40 (, Q3 2026 earnings release (8-K))
Price history
About
Bloom Energy Corporation (Bloom) makes a solid oxide fuel cell platform that supplies reliable on-site power. Its fuel cell systems, which it calls Energy Servers, make electricity where the customer uses it. Bloom sells them to data centers, utilities and commercial and industrial customers, and it also earns revenue from service, installation and electricity. Revenue was $2.02 billion in 2025 and $1,235.8 million in Q3 2026, of which product revenue was $1,073.6 million.
Demand from AI data centers drives much of the recent growth. Bloom has a partnership with Oracle to supply on-site power for AI data centers, and joint ventures with Brookfield Asset Management that buy Bloom systems. In Q3 2026, two customers gave about 43% and 26% of revenue. The Class A shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange, and Bloom joined the S&P 500 in 2026.
The head office is in San Jose, California. KR Sridhar founded the company in 2001 and is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Thesis
Investors pay a very high multiple for Bloom because its revenue more than doubled in 2026 with demand for power at AI data centers. Bloom expects revenue of $4.4 billion to $4.6 billion in 2026, against $2.02 billion in 2025, and its non-GAAP operating margin rose to 23.1% in Q3 2026. For this price to hold, three things must be true. Orders from data centers and other customers must keep growing after 2026, also if AI spending slows.
Bloom must add factory capacity fast and keep its non-GAAP gross margin near 34%. And a small number of large customers and partners, such as Oracle and the Brookfield joint ventures, must keep buying. The Q4 2026 report and the first 2027 outlook, expected in February 2027, are the next test. A slower year can lower the multiple fast.
Checkpoints
- Oct 22, 2026PassedQ3 2026 results: growth and marginsRevenue growth above 100% and a non-GAAP gross margin near 34% pass; a lower outlook fails.Outcome: Revenue grew 138.1%, the non-GAAP gross margin was 34.5%, and Bloom raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $4.4 billion to $4.6 billion.
- Feb 2027 · est.PendingQ4 2026 results and the 2027 outlook2026 revenue of $4.4 billion or more and an outlook for strong growth in 2027 pass; flat 2027 revenue fails.
- Apr 2027 · est.PendingQ1 2027 results: orders after 2026Revenue growth over Q1 2026 and new large orders pass; lower revenue than in Q1 2026 fails.
Recent events
- October 22, 2026Bloom reported Q3 2026 results. Revenue rose 138.1% to a record $1,235.8 million, and product revenue rose 179.4%. Operating income was $225.4 million, and non-GAAP EPS was $0.94. Bloom raised its 2026 guidance for the third time this year, to revenue of $4.4 billion to $4.6 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $3.10 to $3.40.
- July 28, 2026Bloom reported Q2 2026 results. Revenue rose 165.5% to $1,065.4 million, and non-GAAP EPS was $0.78. Bloom raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $3.9 billion to $4.2 billion.
- July 8, 2026Hunterbrook Media, which said that it may profit from a fall in the share price, published a report on Bloom's accounting and its supply of scandium oxide. On July 9, 2026, Bloom rejected the claims and said that its supply of scandium oxide does not depend on China.
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- June 15, 2026The board gave KR Sridhar a performance award of 271,076 share units at the target level.
- May 1, 2026Oracle exercised its warrant for 3,531,073 shares at $113.28 per share without cash. Bloom issued 1,905,433 shares and 248,798 more shares to make Oracle choose this net settlement.
- April 28, 2026Bloom reported Q1 2026 results. Revenue rose 130.4% to $751.1 million, and non-GAAP EPS was $0.44. Bloom raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $3.4 billion to $3.8 billion.
- March 26, 2026Bloom named Simon Edwards Chief Financial Officer from April 13, 2026. He was Chief Executive Officer of Groq, an AI inference company.
- February 5, 2026Bloom reported 2025 results. Revenue rose 37.3% to $2.02 billion, and product backlog grew 2.5 times.
Latest news and filings
- Last earnings
- October 22, 2026 (8-K on sec.gov)
- Next earnings
- Expected about January 22, 2027. The company has not confirmed the date.
- 10-QQuarterly report for the period ended Sep 30, 2026Filed · be-20260930
- 8-KEarnings release and Investor disclosureFiled · Press release and exhibits
- 10-QQuarterly report for the period ended Jun 30, 2026Filed · be-20260630
- 8-KEarnings release and Investor disclosureFiled · Press release and exhibits
- 8-KInvestor disclosureFiled · be-20260709
- 8-KChange of directors or officersFiled · Read it on sec.gov
- 8-KChange to shareholder rights or bylaws and Shareholder vote resultsFiled · be-20260521
- 10-QQuarterly report for the period ended Mar 31, 2026Filed · be-20260331
- 8-KEarnings release and Investor disclosureFiled · Press release and exhibits
- 8-KOther company newsFiled · Read it on sec.gov
Risks
- Much of the demand comes from AI data centers. If AI spending or data center financing slows, orders can fall fast. Two customers gave about 43% and 26% of revenue in Q3 2026.
- Bloom must expand its factories fast. Delays, supply limits or product problems can delay deliveries and increase costs. At September 30, 2026, its warranty reserve included a specific reserve of $42.5 million.
- Gas turbines, engines, batteries and power from the grid compete with Bloom's systems. Lower prices from competitors or faster grid connections can reduce demand.
- A short seller published a report in July 2026 that questioned Bloom's accounting and supply chain. Bloom rejects it, but such reports cause large changes in the share price.
- Non-GAAP results do not include stock-based compensation, which was $60.1 million in Q3 2026. The 0% convertible notes can convert into a maximum of 19,554,000 shares.
- Tax credits, air permits and trade policies, including tariffs, affect the cost and the timing of projects.
Balance sheet
- Cash
- $2.5B
- Debt
- $2.5B
- Net debt
- $39M
Cash against debt
debt covered by cashnet debt $39M
When the debt is due
The last debt is due in 2030.
Bloom funds itself mainly with convertible notes, customer deposits and cash flow. At September 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $2,486.7 million. Recourse debt had a principal of $2,522.8 million: $2,500.0 million of 0% convertible senior notes due November 2030 and $22.8 million of 3.0% green convertible senior notes due June 2029. The 0% notes can convert into a maximum of 19,554,000 Class A shares. The Korean joint venture had non-recourse debt of $3.0 million. Long-term deferred revenue and customer deposits were $475.4 million, against $42.8 million at December 31, 2025. Inventories were $927.7 million, and contract assets were $792.8 million. At October 19, 2026, there were 295,656,689 shares. Bloom pays no dividend on its common stock.
Dividends
Bloom Energy does not pay a dividend.
Source: company filings and market data, read on November 10, 2026.
Questions about Bloom Energy
What does Bloom Energy do?
Bloom Energy Corporation (Bloom) makes a solid oxide fuel cell platform that supplies reliable on-site power. Its fuel cell systems, which it calls Energy Servers, make electricity where the customer uses it. Its market cap is $55B at the current price of $185.42.
When does Bloom Energy report earnings next?
This is an estimate: Bloom Energy may report on January 22, 2027. It last reported results on October 22, 2026.
Is Bloom Energy stock below its intrinsic value?
Bloom Energy stock is pricey. This is general information, not advice.
What changed recently at Bloom Energy?
The latest update is from October 22, 2026. Bloom reported Q3 2026 results.
What are the main risks for Bloom Energy?
Much of the demand comes from AI data centers. Bloom must expand its factories fast. Gas turbines, engines, batteries and power from the grid compete with Bloom's systems.
How much debt and cash does Bloom Energy have?
At September 30, 2026, Bloom Energy had $2.5B of debt and $2.5B of cash.
Does Bloom Energy pay a dividend?
No. Bloom Energy does not pay a dividend.
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