Solar Stocks Are Charging Higher Today: What's Going On?

Shares of several solar companies are trading higher Wednesday in sympathy with Enphase Energy Inc ENPH, which reported better-than-expected financial results late Tuesday. 

Some of the solar names trading higher in the wake of Enphase's quarterly results include First Solar Inc FSLR, Canadian Solar Inc CSIQ, SolarEdge Technologies Inc SEDG and Sunrun Inc RUN.

What Happened: Enphase reported third-quarter revenue of $634.71 million, which beat average analyst estimates of $610.65 million, according to Benzinga Pro. The company reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.25 per share, which beat average estimates of $1.08 per share. 

Enphase said it expects fourth-quarter revenue to be between $680 million and $720 million versus average analyst estimates of $660.21 million. Several solar names traded higher on the report. 

First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The stock was up 4.31% at publication time.

Canadian Solar is an integrated provider of solar power products, services and system solutions. CSIQ shares were up 6.9% at last check.

SolarEdge designs, develops and sells direct current optimized inverter systems for solar photovoltaic installations. The stock was up 8.33% at time of publication.

Sunrun is engaged in the design, development, installation, sale, ownership and maintenance of residential solar energy systems in the United States. RUN shares were up 6.91% at publication time.

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