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Clearway Energy Inc Class C (CWEN)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/28/2025: CWEN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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5 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $38.6

1 Year Target Price $38.6

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$38.6 Target price
52w Low $23.68
Current$29.84
52w High $33.22

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 0.74%
Avg. Invested days 40
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.91B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 45.91
1Y Target Price 38.6
Price to earnings Ratio 45.91
1Y Target Price 38.6
Volume (30-day avg) 5
Beta 0.9
52 Weeks Range 23.68 - 33.22
Updated Date 08/28/2025
52 Weeks Range 23.68 - 33.22
Updated Date 08/28/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 5.76%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.65

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-07-30
When Before Market
Estimate 0.6591
Actual 0.28

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 45.91
Forward PE 64.1
Enterprise Value 12533940106
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.13
Enterprise Value 12533940106
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.13
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.75
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.28
Shares Outstanding 83263696
Shares Floating 116801378
Shares Outstanding 83263696
Shares Floating 116801378
Percent Insiders 1.46
Percent Institutions 93.28

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Clearway Energy Inc Class C

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Clearway Energy, Inc. was formed in 2012, initially as NRG Yield, Inc., a subsidiary of NRG Energy. It owns and operates a diverse portfolio of contracted renewable and conventional generation assets. The company rebranded to Clearway Energy in 2018 following its acquisition by Global Infrastructure Partners.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Renewable Energy: Owns and operates wind, solar, and solar-thermal generation facilities, selling power under long-term contracts.
  • Conventional Generation: Operates natural gas-fired power plants, also selling power under long-term contracts.
  • Thermal Infrastructure: Provides steam and chilled water services to commercial and industrial customers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Craig Cornelius is the CEO. The company operates with a board of directors and a management team overseeing various business segments. Clearway Energy, Inc. is externally managed by Clearway Energy Management, LLC.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Wind Energy Generation: Operates numerous wind farms across the US. Market share information on wind energy generation for Clearway Energy directly is complex due to regional differences and specific project sizes, but the overall US market is competitive with NextEra Energy Resources, Invenergy, and EDF Renewables. Revenue attributable to wind varies yearly based on plant performance and PPA prices.
  • Solar Energy Generation: Operates solar facilities across the US. Again, precise market share is difficult to pinpoint, but competitors in the solar market include First Solar, SunPower, and NextEra Energy Resources. Revenue attributable to solar depends on specific projects and PPA details.
  • Natural Gas Generation: Operates natural gas plants, providing electricity to customers. Competitors for natural gas generation are Constellation Energy (CEG) and Vistra (VST).

Market Dynamics

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The renewable energy sector is experiencing significant growth driven by government incentives, decreasing technology costs, and increasing demand for clean energy. The conventional generation market faces challenges due to environmental concerns and increasing competition from renewables.

Positioning

Clearway Energy is positioned as a major independent power producer (IPP) focused on contracted renewable and conventional generation assets. Its competitive advantage lies in its diversified asset portfolio, long-term contracts, and strong relationships with counterparties.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for renewable energy in the US is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Clearway Energy is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market with its existing assets and growth strategy.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diversified asset portfolio
  • Long-term contracts with creditworthy counterparties
  • Strong operational performance
  • Experienced management team
  • Focus on renewable energy

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on long-term contracts which creates some risk
  • Exposure to regulatory changes
  • Dependence on external management
  • Relatively high debt levels

Opportunities

  • Continued growth in renewable energy demand
  • Acquisition of new renewable energy assets
  • Expansion into new markets
  • Development of new technologies

Threats

  • Decreasing power prices
  • Increased competition
  • Changes in government regulations
  • Adverse weather conditions

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • NEE
  • BEP
  • AY

Competitive Landscape

Clearway Energy benefits from contracted revenue streams but is reliant on its external management. Its competitors, especially NextEra Energy (NEE), often have greater diversification and more internal operational control.

Major Acquisitions

South Jersey Industries

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 810
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded district energy business and long-term contracted cash flows.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth can be assessed using past financial data (revenue, net income) and asset acquisitions.

Future Projections: Future projections are based on analyst estimates and company guidance, including revenue growth and EPS growth.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions of renewable energy projects, refinancing debt, and expanding operations.

Summary

Clearway Energy has a strong portfolio of contracted renewable and conventional energy assets, providing stable cash flows. However, its reliance on external management and high debt levels are potential weaknesses. Future growth depends on its ability to acquire new projects and navigate regulatory changes, making it a moderate risk investment.

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  • Analyst estimates
  • Industry publications

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.