Morgan Stanley Cuts Clearway Energy (CWEN) Price Target to $52
Key Points
- Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating on Clearway Energy, Inc. on October 21, 2026, adjusting its price target from $58.00 to $52.00.
- Morgan Stanley's $52 price target implies 67.42% upside from Clearway Energy, Inc.'s ($CWEN) current $31.06 share price.
- Clearway Energy recently posted a trailing-twelve-month revenue of $1.57 billion alongside an earnings per share of $0.77.
- Institutional funds such as ClearBridge Investments, Neuberger Berman, and Bank of New York Mellon recently updated their stakes in the utility firm.
Since the rating, $CWEN is down 1.6% to date (from the $31.61 close on Oct 21, 2026).
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On October 21, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained its Overweight rating on Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CWEN) while adjusting its price target down from $58.00 to $52.00. The research note arrived as part of a series of updates from major financial institutions covering the renewable energy sector.
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Morgan Stanley's Call on Clearway Energy, Inc.
In its October 21 note, Morgan Stanley kept an Overweight stance on the stock, signaling a positive forward-looking view even as it lowered the target price from $58.00 to $52.00. The adjustment follows earlier target revisions from other firms in the sector, including UBS maintaining a buy rating on October 21 with a target of $38.00 down from $45.00, Seaport Global keeping a buy rating on October 2, and Truist Securities holding a buy rating on September 28.
Other Institutional Activity in Clearway Energy
Institutional investors adjusted positions leading up to the fall. ClearBridge Investments, LLC grew its holdings by 407,995 shares, ending with 5,612,012 shares worth about $174,309,089.00 in the report dated June 30, 2026. Neuberger Berman Group, LLC lifted its stake by 152,679 shares to finish with 4,616,981 shares valued around $143,403,427.00. Bank Of New York Mellon Corporation expanded its position by 662,079 shares, holding 3,174,715 shares worth approximately $98,606,646.00.
Clearway Energy, Inc. Stock Down 1.7%
The stock recently traded around $31.06 as of October 22, 2026, moving below its closing price of $31.61 from the day of Morgan Stanley's note. Shares have traded in a 52-week range between $28.57 and $41.74.
$CWEN price target
Clearway Energy, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $52 target. Not advice.
Recent Earnings
For its trailing twelve months, the company generated $1.57 billion in revenue and reported earnings of $0.77 per share. Year-over-year revenue growth reached 22.7%, with a net profit margin of 6.4%. Investors look ahead to the next earnings report scheduled for November 9, 2026.
Dividend
The company distributes an annual dividend rate of $1.86 per share, representing a dividend yield of 5.87% based on recent trading levels.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Analyst coverage includes a consensus recommendation key of strong buy. The broader community holds a mean price target of $40.43 across 14 analyst opinions, with targets ranging from a low of $32.00 to a high of $52.00.
About Clearway Energy, Inc.
Clearway Energy, Inc. operates clean energy generation assets across the United States. The company manages a portfolio focused on flexible generation, renewables, and storage segments, playing a key role in the domestic power supply.
Bottom Line
Morgan Stanley's updated price target provides a fresh look at the utility provider's valuation ahead of its upcoming earnings report on November 9, 2026. Market participants will continue monitoring how renewable generation assets perform through the end of the year.
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