Clearwater Energy's Class C Shares Yield 5.6% with Analysts Forecasting 30% Upside
Clearwater Energy's Class C shares yield 5.6% and have risen over 20% in the past year, with analysts projecting around 30% upside over the next 12 months. Q3 2025 earnings more than doubled year-over-year, supported by data-center demand across its 12.7-GW renewables portfolio in 27 states.
1. Company Profile and Financial Position
Clearwater Energy is one of the largest renewable power producers in the U.S., operating wind, solar and energy storage facilities across 27 states with a combined gross generating capacity of approximately 12.7 gigawatts. The firm issues two publicly traded share classes: Class A shares, which yield nearly 6%, and Class C shares, which yield about 5.6%. Over the past 12 months both share classes have appreciated by more than 20%, reflecting growing investor confidence in the company’s diversified asset base and steady cash distributions. Clearwater carries a market capitalization of roughly $3.8 billion and reported a gross margin near 19% in its most recent quarterly filing, underscoring its ability to generate cash despite ongoing project development costs.
2. Growth Drivers and 2026 Outlook
In Q3 2025 Clearwater Energy more than doubled year-over-year earnings, driven largely by power purchase agreements with data center operators that account for a growing share of its renewable output. Wall Street consensus projects a further 30% upside for Class C shares over the next 12 months, based on analysts’ average price targets. The continued boom in hyperscale data center construction and long-term offtake contracts are expected to underpin cash flow growth through 2026. However, the shares currently trade at a premium valuation relative to midstream and renewable peers, which may limit upside if project execution or power prices disappoint.