Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) shares fell 0.8% to $96.52 as of September 22, 2026, a slight decline from the prior close of $97.34. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for ORA. Below, we break down what changed for ORA, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
ORA fell 0.8% to $96.52
ORA fell 0.8% in its latest session, moving from $97.34 to $96.52.
ValuationWeak confidence
Rel. volume
0.6×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$5.9B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$132
+36.9% vs price
Price chart
Aug 24 – Sep 22
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What it means for Ormat Technologies, Inc. investors
For Ormat Technologies, Inc. investors, the recent signals add up to a bearish shift. On the constructive side: Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) moved +4.07% from $107.33 to $111.70 on 2026-08-10, reaching a new 30-day high. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Negative session, down 0.8%. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $132.14, implying +36.9% upside from $96.52. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade and 0 downgrades. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (34/100). With earnings roughly 41 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
ORA price reaction
ORA last traded at $96.52, down $0.82 (-0.84%) from the previous close of $97.34. The session traded on 0.6× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $91.20 and $107.97, and it currently sits about 32% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA)
The consensus analyst price target on Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) is $132.14, 36.9% above the recent $96.52. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade, 6 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on ORA line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $132.14 implies +36.9% upside from $96.52.
+The Street's most bullish target is $152.00 (+57.5%).
+1 analyst upgrade in the past 90 days, most recently Bernstein to Market Perform (2026-09-04).
+Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) moved +4.07% from $107.33 to $111.70 on 2026-08-10, reaching a new 30-day high.
▼ The bearish case
−Material negative event.
−Negative session, down 0.8%.
−Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) moved -4.43% from $109.70 to $104.84 on 2026-07-16.
Bull vs bear balanceBearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bearish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 22, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) moved -1.46% from $92.55 to $91.20 on 2026-09-15. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The decline coincided with ORA reaching a new 30-day low; volume remained near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-09-14-3.0%
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) moved -0.72% from $92.75 to $92.08 on 2026-09-14. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with ORA reaching a new 30-day low; volume was near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-09-11-1.8%
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) moved -1.83% from $96.66 to $94.89 on 2026-09-11. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears technical: ORA reached a new 30-day low on below-average volume (0.8x the 5-day mean).
Ormat Technologies declined 1.21% to $97.61 following a broader utility sector selloff and technical profit-taking in the session after the company's September 8 Analyst and Investor Day. Rising 10-year Treasury yields (near 4.8%) and oil price surges have pressured growth-sensitive utility stocks. Volume stands at 1,358,229 shares, 2.04x the historical average for this time of day, indicating elevated trading activity.
Ormat Technologies shares fell 10.24% to $96.91 following a muted market reaction to the company's Investor/Analyst Day updates, despite management outlining ambitious long-term growth targets for 2030 (per web synthesis). Volume traded 2.32x the session average by 190 minutes into the session, indicating elevated selling pressure. The decline comes despite recent analyst activity, including Oppenheimer's price-target raise on 2030 goals.
Material / Earnings2026-09-01+5.2%
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) moved +2.37% from $104.81 to $107.29 on 2026-09-01. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on elevated volume (2.1x the 5-day average), suggesting institutional or algorithmic activity rather than a news-driven reaction.
Material / Earnings2026-08-26-2.6%
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) moved -3.15% from $106.83 to $103.46 on 2026-08-26. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume traded near its 5-day average, indicating the move occurred on typical trading activity.
Material / Earnings2026-08-18-3.7%
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) moved -2.89% from $112.94 to $109.68 on 2026-08-18. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, indicating no unusual selling pressure.
In-depth ORA event analyses
Permanent, dated analyses of ORA's most significant sessions.
Why did Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA) stock move?
ORA fell 0.8% to $96.52. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did ORA stock fall?
ORA lost 0.84% ($0.82) versus the prior close of $97.34, last trading at $96.52 on 0.6× average volume.
When is Ormat Technologies, Inc.'s next earnings date?
ORA's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-02 — about 41 days away.
What is the analyst price target for ORA?
The consensus analyst price target for ORA is $132.14, about 36.9% above the current $96.52. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 1 upgrade, 6 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks ORA
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared ORA-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 20 tracked change events for ORA, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 22, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
