Clearway Energy, Inc. CWEN
- Market cap
- $6.0B
- P/E
- 744×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 10.49 | 15.43 | 15.55 | 12.12 | 16.12 | 24.93 | 29.61 | 18.59 | 20.63 | 24.40 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 18.56 | 20.15 | 20.75 | 20.43 | 33.38 | 39.75 | 41.79 | 35.14 | 30.92 | 36.89 |
High Price
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| — | — | 269 | 307 | 301 | 304 | 58 | 61 | 60 | — |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 1,035 | 1,009 | 1,053 | 1,032 | 1,199 | 1,286 | 1,190 | 1,314 | 1,371 | 1,429 |
Revenue
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| 70.24% | 67.69% | 68.95% | 67.34% | 69.47% | 64.93% | 63.45% | 64.00% | 63.46% | 62.91% |
Gross Margin
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| 1 | 48 | 116 | (104) | (54) | (63) | 1,282 | (16) | (33) | (175) |
EBT
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| 0.10% | 4.76% | 11.02% | (10.08%) | (4.50%) | (4.90%) | 107.73% | (1.22%) | (2.41%) | (12.25%) |
EBT Margin
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| 2 | (24) | 54 | (96) | (62) | (75) | 1,060 | (14) | (63) | (231) |
Net Income
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| 399 | 429 | 429 | 489 | 533 | 669 | 698 | 724 | 823 | 884 |
Depreciation
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| 10.56 | 10.19 | 10.13 | 9.47 | 10.43 | 10.99 | 10.17 | 11.23 | 11.62 | 12.01 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 0.58 | (0.24) | 0.46 | (0.10) | 0.22 | 0.44 | 4.99 | 0.67 | 0.75 | 1.43 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 5.89 | 5.22 | 4.79 | 4.38 | 4.74 | 5.99 | 6.73 | 6.00 | 6.53 | 5.78 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.20) | (1.92) | (0.80) | (2.09) | (1.08) | (1.47) | (0.96) | (1.81) | (2.43) | (2.68) |
Capex/Sh
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| 5.68 | 3.30 | 3.99 | 2.28 | 3.66 | 4.52 | 5.77 | 4.19 | 4.09 | 3.10 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 26.52 | 21.81 | 21.38 | 20.76 | 23.61 | 28.21 | 34.41 | 42.68 | 47.15 | 48.83 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 98 | 99 | 104 | 109 | 115 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 118 | 119 |
Shares
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| 25.32 | 0.00 | 50.74 | 0.00 | 152.05 | 81.89 | 6.42 | 39.99 | 34.67 | 23.42 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.49 | 1.90 | 1.70 | 2.11 | 3.06 | 3.28 | 3.15 | 2.42 | 2.24 | 2.77 |
PS Ratio
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| 0.59 | 0.89 | 0.81 | 0.96 | 1.35 | 1.28 | 0.93 | 0.64 | 0.55 | 0.68 |
PB Ratio
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| 6.86 | 7.53 | 6.83 | 8.27 | 8.49 | 8.77 | 8.04 | 7.74 | 6.94 | 8.22 |
EV/Sales
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| 12.74 | 23.25 | 17.33 | 34.29 | 24.17 | 21.31 | 14.17 | 20.75 | 19.70 | 31.83 |
EV/FCF
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| 577 | 517 | 498 | 477 | 545 | 701 | 787 | 702 | 770 | 688 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (20) | (190) | (83) | (228) | (124) | (172) | (112) | (212) | (287) | (319) |
Capex
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| 557 | 327 | 415 | 249 | 421 | 529 | 675 | 490 | 483 | 369 |
FCF
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| 165 | (58) | 52 | (1,449) | 74 | (100) | 659 | 654 | 349 | 134 |
Working Cap'
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| 6,058 | 5,998 | 5,982 | 6,780 | 6,969 | 7,711 | 6,813 | 8,037 | 7,180 | 8,606 |
Total Debt
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| 5,560 | 5,682 | 5,399 | 6,363 | 6,504 | 7,057 | 5,817 | 6,986 | 6,447 | 7,788 |
Net Debt
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| 2,599 | 2,159 | 2,224 | 2,263 | 2,715 | 3,300 | 4,026 | 4,994 | 5,564 | 5,811 |
Sh' Equity
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| 0.65% | (0.18%) | 0.57% | (0.12%) | 0.25% | 0.44% | 4.63% | 0.58% | 0.61% | 1.09% |
ROA
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| 1.70% | 2.26% | 2.85% | 1.62% | 2.26% | 1.61% | 9.33% | 1.37% | 1.02% | 0.74% |
ROIC
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| 2.14% | (0.67%) | 2.19% | (0.49%) | 1.00% | 1.70% | 15.89% | 1.75% | 1.67% | 2.97% |
ROE
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Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) key facts
- Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) is an Utilities Renewable company in the Utilities sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Clearway Energy, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $1.4 billion, up 4.23% from fiscal 2024.
- Clearway Energy, Inc. reported a net loss of $231.0 million, or a loss of $1.43 per share, for fiscal 2025.
- As of September 25, 2026, CWEN traded at $29.77, a market capitalization of $6.0 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 744× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 2.4× sales.
- Clearway Energy, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.51 per share, a yield of 6.72%.
- Return on equity was 2.97% and debt-to-equity 1.66.
Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) Latest News
24 Sep
Clearway Energy (CWEN) closed at $29.19, down 3.09%, underperforming the S&P 500’s near-flat move while the Dow fell 0.31% and the Nasdaq rose 0.01%. Over the last month, CWEN shares slid about 7.24% as the Oils-Energy sector weakened. The company is slated to report results soon; analysts expect Q3 earnings per share of $0.34, an 83% decline year over year, with revenue around $493.4 million, up about 15%. For the full year, Zacks Consensus estimates project a loss of about $0.50 per share on revenue of roughly $1.68 billion, a sharp earnings deterioration but modest revenue growth year over year. The note highlights a Hold rating (Zacks Rank #3) and points to potential share-price moves tied to estimate revisions and broader industry positioning within Alternative Energy - Other. Projected earnings decline and negative full-year guidance, coupled with recent underperformance, may weigh on CWEN's stock and sentiment.
18 Sep
Clearway Energy appoints new CFO and advances digital initiatives aimed at operational improvements. New CFO and digital push may moderately affect Clearway Energy operational efficiency and strategy.
16 Sep
CEG expands clean-energy portfolio amid rising renewable demand, with potential to support future growth and influence related entities including CWEN. Portfolio expansion constitutes major strategic move likely to alter trajectory and investor sentiment.
6 Aug
Clearway Energy's Q2 earnings and revenues beat estimates, though the 2026 outlook was trimmed. Q2 beat offers near-term positive signal while 2026 trim introduces measurable uncertainty to future results.
Clearway Energy Q2 earnings call highlighted financial results, operational updates, revenue figures, and management outlook on renewable energy projects and growth strategy. Q2 earnings call updates financial performance and outlook with moderate effect on near-term stock sentiment and operations.
5 Aug
Clearway Energy (CWEN) exceeded Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. Q2 earnings and revenue beat signals positive results likely to support short-term market sentiment for Clearway Energy.
Clearway Energy reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly results typically influence near-term sentiment without reshaping core operations or long-term outlook.
18 Jul
Clearway Energy (CWEN) may be 24% undervalued based on its Q2 report released August 5. Post-Q2 valuation suggesting 24% undervaluation can moderately shift near-term investor sentiment and stock price.
Clearway Energy (CWEN) stock appears undervalued despite fresh AI demand news that could support renewable power needs. AI demand news offers moderate potential lift to CWEN operations and sentiment but is unlikely to alter long-term trajectory.
10 Jul
Clearway Energy's renewable energy and storage portfolio is positioned to support expansion amid rising clean power demand. Renewables and storage focus signals moderate effects on financial performance and competitive stance.
19 Jun
Clearway Energy stock outlook hinges on yield maintenance, liquidity position and policy risks. Yield, liquidity and policy risks shape Clearway Energy future performance and investor view.
11 May
Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) exits Russell Indices following conversion to a single share class that reshapes ownership structure, triggering removal during annual index reconstitution. Single share class restructuring and Russell Index exit represent a major strategic shift likely disrupting passive fund flows and investor sentiment.
Analysts issued a financial statement on Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CWEN)'s first-quarter report. Analyst reactions to quarterly earnings reports often moderately influence stock sentiment and financial performance expectations.
9 May
Clearway Energy reported Q1 earnings call highlights, including financial results, cash flow generation, dividend updates, and reaffirmed 2024 guidance amid strong renewable portfolio performance. Q1 earnings highlights detail financial metrics and guidance, significantly impacting investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
8 May
Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) reported a Q1 loss wider than estimates, despite revenues increasing year-over-year. Wider-than-expected Q1 loss impacts financial performance and investor sentiment, partially offset by revenue growth.
7 May
Clearway Energy (CWEN) reported a Q1 net loss but exceeded revenue estimates. Q1 net loss despite revenue beat signals moderate influence on financial performance and investor sentiment.
Clearway Energy, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly financial results influence key financial metrics and investor sentiment without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.
4 May
Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) announces share-class consolidation, removing CWEN.A from major indices and triggering potential selling pressure, reduced liquidity, and value impacts for CWEN.A investors. Share-class consolidation and CWEN.A index removal constitute major structural changes likely to significantly disrupt liquidity, investor sentiment, and short-term market performance.
2 May
Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) shareholders approved a charter overhaul and elected 11 directors at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Charter overhaul approval and director elections signal improved governance and strategic positioning with moderate effects on performance.
1 May
Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) simplifies its share structure as an index exit reshapes its investor base. Share structure simplification counters index exit effects, significantly altering investor base and market trajectory.
25 Apr
Clearway Energy (CWEN.A) secures new 2 GW power agreements linked to AI data centers, prompting a fresh valuation analysis highlighting improved growth prospects and revenue potential. 2 GW AI-linked power agreements significantly enhance Clearway Energy's revenue stream and market position amid surging data center demand.
22 Apr
Analysts raised Clearway Energy (CWEN) price target by $6 amid positive outlook on renewable energy operations and growth prospects. Raising the price target by $6 signals major positive shift in analyst sentiment, likely boosting investor confidence and stock performance.
16 Apr
Clearway Energy, Inc. urges stockholders to vote 'FOR' a charter amendment proposal to simplify its public share class structure. Simplifying the public share class structure could moderately improve governance, liquidity, and investor appeal without fundamentally altering operations.
8 Apr
Clearway Energy (CWEN) price target raised by $5 due to strong visibility. Price target hike by $5 on strong visibility boosts analyst confidence and likely enhances investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
2 Apr
Fengate expands its solar portfolio through a major joint venture, highlighting developments in energy transition relevant to Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN). Major joint venture expands solar assets, representing a significant strategic move for CWEN's growth and market performance.
31 Mar
Fengate acquires interest in Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN)'s operational U.S. solar portfolio. Fengate's acquisition of interest in CWEN's operational solar portfolio enables asset recycling for reinvestment, moderately boosting financial performance and growth prospects.
27 Mar
Clearway Energy (CWEN.A) investment story shifts with updated CAFD targets and emerging data center deals, highlighting growth in renewables amid rising power demand. CAFD target updates and data center deals represent major strategic expansions boosting CWEN's growth trajectory and investor appeal.
11 Mar
Clearway Energy (CWEN.A) narrative shifts amid new analyst price targets and growing concerns over cash flow sustainability. New targets and cash flow questions signal moderately noticeable influence on financial performance and investor sentiment.
9 Mar
Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) seeks shareholder approval at its annual meeting to simplify its public share class structure. Simplifying the public share class structure could improve governance, liquidity, and investor appeal, leading to moderately noticeable effects on financial performance and market sentiment.
25 Feb
Clearway Energy (CWEN.A) projects a sharp 2025 earnings increase and dividend hike, potentially transforming its investment narrative. Projected 2025 earnings growth and dividend increase represent major positive shifts in financial outlook and shareholder returns.