Barclays Cuts Nextpower (NXT) Price Target to $146

Barclays has reiterated its Overweight rating on Nextpower with a target of $146.00, a 81.82% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Oct 16, 2026, 2:29 PM EDT

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Barclays cut its price target on Nextpower Inc. ($NXT) to $146 from $147 on October 13, 2026, and rates the stock "Overweight".

Since the rating, $NXT is down 9.8% to date (from the $88.77 close on Oct 13, 2026).

NXT Nextpower Inc.

$80.04 -13.73% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On October 13, 2026, Barclays reiterated its Overweight rating on Nextpower Inc. with a price target of $146.00.
Barclays's $146 price target implies 81.82% upside from Nextpower Inc.'s ($NXT) current $80.30 share price.
Nextpower's shares recently traded around $80.3, which is 45% below Barclays' target.
The company reports a revenue growth of 8.2% year-over-year and a net margin of 16.4%.

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Barclays has reiterated its Overweight rating on Nextpower Inc. (NXT) with a price target of $146.00 on October 13, 2026. This follows a recent trading price of $80.30 as of October 16, 2026, putting the stock about 45% below the new target. The firm had previously set the target at $147.00.

Analyst rating track record

Barclays vs. the S&P 500

YTD return -0.09% hypothetical

All-time return -0.09% S&P 500 +0.37%

vs. S&P 500 -0.46% behind the index

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Other Institutional Activity in Nextpower

Several other institutional investors have adjusted their positions in Nextpower. Blackrock Inc. reduced its stake by 3,730,692 shares, ending with 21,140,588 shares valued at about $1.69 billion. FMR, LLC also cut its holdings by 1,496,462 shares, bringing its total to 18,753,360 shares worth approximately $1.50 billion. Meanwhile, Vanguard Capital Management LLC added 98,656 shares, increasing its position to 6,504,906 shares valued at about $520.65 million.

Nextpower Inc. Stock Down 0.2%

Nextpower's shares are currently trading at $80.30, significantly lower than the recent target from Barclays. This price reflects a notable gap compared to the $146 target, which may indicate potential for growth if the company meets its performance expectations.

12-month forecast

$NXT price target

Nextpower Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $146 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

Nextpower reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $3.63 billion and an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.87. The company has a return on equity (ROE) of 27.2% and a net margin of 16.4%. Its next earnings report is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Nextpower Inc.

Recent insider transactions include President Howard J. Wenger selling 11,176 shares at an average price of $104.78 on August 11, 2026, totaling about $1.17 million. Director Brandi Elizabeth Thomas sold 7,415 shares at $91.25 on August 19, 2026, for roughly $676,619. Another director, Julia Blunden, sold 7,415 shares on August 24, 2026, valued at around $638,423. Chief Financial Officer Charles D. Boynton sold 4,500 shares at $79.98 on September 1, 2026, totaling about $359,910.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 13, 2026, Barclays maintained its Overweight rating on Nextpower with a target of $146.00. Earlier, Citigroup had a Buy rating with a target of $121.00 on October 7, 2026. The consensus among analysts shows a mix of ratings, with Piper Sandler initiating coverage with an Overweight rating and a target of $116.00 on September 9, 2026.

About Nextpower Inc.

Nextpower Inc. is involved in providing solar and energy technology solutions for utility-scale power plants, both in the United States and internationally. The company's performance is crucial as it operates in the growing renewable energy sector, which is increasingly important for sustainable energy solutions.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on Nextpower's upcoming earnings report on October 28, 2026, as it could impact analyst ratings and stock performance. With Barclays' target set at $146.00, there is a significant gap between this target and the recent trading price, highlighting potential volatility ahead.