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Clearway Energy Inc Class C (CWEN)
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11/03/2025: CWEN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $40
1 Year Target Price $40
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 5.63% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.31B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 49.12 | 1Y Target Price 40 |
Price to earnings Ratio 49.12 | 1Y Target Price 40 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.91 | 52 Weeks Range 23.31 - 32.95 | Updated Date 11/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 23.31 - 32.95 | Updated Date 11/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 5.39% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.65 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-30 | When - | Estimate 0.4207 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.31% | Operating Margin (TTM) 22.19% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.96% | Return on Equity (TTM) -2% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 49.12 | Forward PE 47.85 | Enterprise Value 12568686052 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.4 |
Enterprise Value 12568686052 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.4 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.78 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.31 | Shares Outstanding 83263747 | Shares Floating 116734187 |
Shares Outstanding 83263747 | Shares Floating 116734187 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.39 | Percent Institutions 92.72 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Clearway Energy Inc Class C
Company Overview
History and Background
Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN.C) was formed in 2012. It owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy and conventional power generation assets. It evolved from NRG Yield, reflecting a shift in focus towards clean energy.
Core Business Areas
- Renewables: Owns and operates solar and wind energy projects. Generates revenue through long-term contracts with utilities and corporations.
- Conventional Generation: Operates natural gas-fired power plants. Provides dispatchable power to the grid and sells energy to utilities.
- Thermal Infrastructure: Provides steam and chilled water services to commercial, industrial, and governmental customers.
Leadership and Structure
Craig Cornelius is the CEO. The company has a management team overseeing asset operations, development, and financial strategy.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Wind Energy: Generates electricity from wind farms located across the United States. Clearway has approximately 2.8 GW of installed wind capacity. Competitors include NextEra Energy Resources, Invenergy, and EDF Renewables.
- Solar Energy: Operates solar photovoltaic projects, generating electricity from sunlight. The company has approx 2.5 GW of installed solar capacity. Competitors include NextEra Energy Resources, First Solar, and SunPower.
- Natural Gas Generation: Operates approximately 2.6 GW of natural gas-fired power plants. Competitors are Calpine Corporation, NRG Energy and Vistra Corp.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The renewable energy sector is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing demand for clean energy, government incentives, and declining costs. Conventional power generation is facing increasing regulatory pressure and competition from renewables.
Positioning
Clearway Energy is positioned as a leading independent power producer with a diversified portfolio of renewable and conventional assets. The company has a strong focus on long-term contracts and predictable cash flows.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for renewable energy is projected to reach trillions of dollars globally. Clearway is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its existing portfolio and future development projects.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified portfolio of renewable and conventional assets
- Long-term contracts with creditworthy counterparties
- Experienced management team
- Strong cash flow generation
Weaknesses
- Dependence on regulatory approvals
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Relatively high debt levels
Opportunities
- Growth in renewable energy demand
- Acquisition of additional renewable energy projects
- Expansion into new markets
- Federal and state incentives for renewable development
Threats
- Changes in government regulations
- Competition from other renewable energy developers
- Technological advancements that disrupt the energy sector
- Interest rate hikes and inflation
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NEE
- AES
- BEP
Competitive Landscape
Clearway competes with other independent power producers and utilities. Its competitive advantages include its diversified portfolio and focus on long-term contracts. Challenges include its relatively high debt levels and exposure to regulatory changes.
Major Acquisitions
Sprng Energy Portfolio
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 271
- Strategic Rationale: To further grow Clearway's contracted renewable platform and increase CAFD
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical Growth requires real time financial data access
Future Projections: Future Projections requires real time financial data access
Recent Initiatives: Clearway has recently focused on expanding its renewable energy portfolio through acquisitions and development projects. They have secured contracts to deliver clean energy to corporate customers.
Summary
Clearway Energy has a diversified portfolio and long term contracts, creating stable cash flows, but carries relatively high debt. Its growth strategy focuses on acquisitions and development in the growing renewable energy market. Regulatory changes and competition from larger players represent potential challenges. The company's access to capital will influence its future trajectory. Clearway could capitalize on further government incentives for renewable energy.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About Clearway Energy Inc Class C
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Princeton, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2013-07-17 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Craig Cornelius | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Renewable | Full time employees 60 | |
Full time employees 60 | |||
Clearway Energy, Inc. operates in the clean energy generation assets business in the United States. The company operates through Flexible Generation and Renewables segments. Its portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross capacity in 26 states, including approximately 9 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems, (BESS); and approximately 2.8 GW of dispatchable combustion-based power generation assets included in the Flexible Generation segment that provide critical grid reliability services. The company was formerly known as NRG Yield, Inc. and changed its name to Clearway Energy, Inc. in August 2018. Clearway Energy, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Princeton, New Jersey. Clearway Energy, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Clearway Energy Group LLC.
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