CWEN - Clearway Energy, Inc.
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 28.1% in Clearway Energy (CWEN). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
Clearway Energy (CWEN) concluded the recent trading session at $30.24, signifying a +2.34% move from its prior day's close.
PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CWEN) plans to report Third Quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Clearway Energy is rated 'Buy' due to stable cash flow, growth prospects, and ability to reprice power generation assets for higher returns. Contract repricing and repowering initiatives are expected to drive CAFD growth, with 2027 CAFD per share targeted at $2.70, up from $2.12 in 2025. At $29.93 per share, CWEN trades at 11.1x 2027 CAFD; potential total returns of 15–24% are supported by dividend yield and price appreciation.
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In the most recent trading session, Clearway Energy (CWEN) closed at $29.61, indicating a -2.69% shift from the previous trading day.
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The latest trading day saw Clearway Energy (CWEN) settling at $29.95, representing a -1.12% change from its previous close.
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Clearway Energy (CWEN) closed the most recent trading day at $29.19, moving 3.09% from the previous trading session.
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Clearway Energy (CWEN) reached $29.93 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.19% change compared to its last close.
In the latest trading session, Clearway Energy (CWEN) closed at $32.07, marking a -3.14% move from the previous day.
PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CWEN) (“Company”, “Clearway”) today announced a series of senior leadership appointments: