Ballard Power Systems Inc [NASDAQ: BLDP] gained 14.55% or 0.32 points to close at $2.52 with a heavy trading volume of 15081232 shares.
It opened the trading session at $2.2, the shares rose to $2.56 and dropped to $2.19, the range by which the price of stock traded the whole day. The daily chart for BLDP points out that the company has recorded 88.06% gains over the past six months.
If we look at the average trading volume of 5.93M shares, BLDP reached to a volume of 15081232 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about Ballard Power Systems Inc [BLDP]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for BLDP shares is $1.81 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on BLDP stock is a recommendation set at 3.38. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Lake Street have made an estimate for Ballard Power Systems Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Hold, with their previous recommendation back on August 11, 2025. The new note on the price target was released on April 17, 2025, representing the official price target for Ballard Power Systems Inc stock.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 1.19, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 1.84.
Trading performance analysis for BLDP stock
Ballard Power Systems Inc [BLDP] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 30.57. With this latest performance, BLDP shares gained by 26.63% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 88.06% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 51.81% in the past year of trading.
Ballard Power Systems Inc [BLDP]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Ballard Power Systems Inc [BLDP] shares currently have an operating margin of -194.95% and a Gross Margin at -28.01%. Ballard Power Systems Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at -409.35%.
Ballard Power Systems Inc (BLDP) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Ballard Power Systems Inc. ( BLDP), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at -38.04%, highlighting a negative impact on investor capital. The Return on Assets (ROA) is -33.73%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Ballard Power Systems Inc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is -45.22%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Ballard Power Systems Inc (BLDP) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Ballard Power Systems Inc’s (BLDP) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 0.04%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Ballard Power Systems Inc (BLDP) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of -$334622.32 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 9.31% and a Quick Ratio of 8.32%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
Ballard Power Systems Inc [BLDP]: An earnings per share (EPS) analysis
With the latest financial reports released by the company, Ballard Power Systems Inc posted -0.19/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at -0.13/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company fail the estimates by a Surprise Factor of -0.06. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for BLDP. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Ballard Power Systems Inc go to 43.56%.
An analysis of Institutional ownership at Ballard Power Systems Inc [BLDP]
There are presently around $31.44%, or 37.20%% of BLDP stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of BLDP stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 9.54 million shares, which is approximately 3.1871%. LEGAL & GENERAL GROUP PLC, holding 7.81 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$17.64 million in BLDP stocks shares; and LEGAL & GENERAL GROUP PLC, currently with $$15.86 million in BLDP stock with ownership which is approximately 2.3537%.
