Business Quality Verdict

STRONG QUALITY

Strong business with durable core advantages.

Execution Signal

AVOID / NO EDGE

Action: Do not trade. Wait for structure repair.

Ticker
RUN
Sunrun Inc.
Report Version
v5.14
Last Updated
Mar 08, 2026 10:56 PM ET
Freshness
Fresh
Recently updated report.
Source
manual_report
Route: database_loaded
Analyst Snapshot
BUY
Based on 35 analysts

Analyst consensus is BUY. Average target price is $19.83, implying +74.87% upside from the current price.

Average Price Target
$19.83
Upside
+74.87%
Analyst Ratings
Buy 22
Hold 12
Sell 1
Detailed Buckets
Strong Buy 0
Buy 22
Hold 12
Sell 1
Strong Sell 0
Target Range
Low $12.00
Median $20.00
High $26.00
Current Price $11.34
Analyst data updated: Mar 08, 2026 10:56 PM ET
Total Freedom Score
45
80+ Elite | 60+ Strong | 40+ Developing
Annual Revenue (TTM)
$4.60

Balance Sheet & Survival

Net Debt Position
Liquid Cash
$1.20
Total Debt
$14.50
Capital Return
None
Revenue Status Growing
Growth (YoY) +59.94%

Score Components

Balance Sheet5/15

Liquidity + debt load + survival strength.

Revenue Efficiency15/15

Revenue growing faster than costs.

Growth / Valuation10/15

Growth quality relative to valuation, not hype.

Technical Trend10/40

Structure + institutional alignment (200D / 50D).

Business Quality Snapshot

Business Model

Sunrun Inc. generates revenue by providing residential solar energy systems and services.

Durability Signal

  • ✔ Consistent revenue growth
  • ✔ Strong market position in the residential solar sector
  • ✔ Strategic focus on renewable energy trends

🟢 Approved Edge Why This Wins (5-Year View)

Sunrun's leadership in residential solar positions it to leverage growing renewable energy demand.

Competitive Advantage: Established market presence and expanding solar service offerings.

⏱ Technical Readiness

Timing does not change business quality. It only determines patience.

Trend Now: Currently trading below the 200 SMA indicating long-term weakness.

Trigger: Monitor for a rebound above the 200 SMA.

Action Plan

01. Add to Watchlist
02. Wait for trend confirmation

Monitoring Risks (Not Dealbreakers)

Keep an eye on debt levels given the leveraged balance sheet and monitor industry regulations impacting solar energy deployment.

Earnings & Management Commentary

Earnings Highlights
Q4 2025 • Feb 25, 2026
Fresh
Recent earnings cycle.
Revenue
Beat
Actual $1.16B
Estimate $565.56M
Surprise $593.28M
Surprise % +104.90%
EPS
Beat
Actual $0.38
Estimate $-0.08
Surprise +$0.46
Surprise % +575.00%
Management Tone
Confident

Sunrun reported strong Q4 results for 2025, driven by disciplined growth and a focus on high-value storage capabilities. The company improved its upfront margins while strategically reducing affiliate volumes to enhance customer experience and operational control.

Guidance / Outlook

Sunrun expects solid growth in 2026, with high single-digit to low double-digit growth in its direct business despite a reduction in affiliate volumes. Guidance for cash generation is projected between $250 million and $450 million for the year.

Key Points
  • • Subscriber additions were flat year-over-year at 108,000.
  • • Storage attachment rate increased to 71%, driving higher capacity.
  • • Total cash generation for 2025 reached $377 million.
  • • Strategic focus on higher-value offerings led to improved upfront margins.
  • • Overall, declining affiliate volumes expected to impact total subscriber growth.
Bullish Catalysts
  • • Launch of new storage and solar offerings enhancing customer value.
  • • Increased demand for dispatchable energy due to rising utility costs.
  • • Successful partnerships with NRG and Tesla to drive grid stability.
  • • New joint venture structures to optimize funding and capital efficiency.
  • • Expansion of grid resource capabilities with a growing installed base.
Risks to Monitor
  • • Volatility in tax credit markets impacting cash generation.
  • • Potential for increased operational complexity affecting affiliate volumes.
  • • Rising costs for installation and materials leading to margin pressure.
  • • Uncertainty regarding regulatory changes and compliance requirements.
  • • Dependence on the successful execution of new financing strategies.
Earnings data updated: Mar 08, 2026 10:57 PM ET

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