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Enphase Energy is Set to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in Store?

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Key Takeaways

  • Enphase Energy's Q3 sales and earnings are expected to decline 26% and 47.8%, respectively, year over year.
  • ENPH's IQ9 microinverter launches, improving U.S. demand and European momentum may support Q3 performance.
  • ENPH faces tariff-driven margin pressure and demand risks from high rates and cautious distributors.

Enphase Energy, Inc. (ENPH - Free Report) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 27, 2026, after market close.

Enphase Energy reported earnings in line with estimates in the last reported quarter.

Factors to Note Ahead of ENPH’s Q3 Results

During the third quarter, Enphase Energy is expected to have benefited from improving demand in the United States and continued momentum in Europe. Higher global sell-through and battery shipments are likely to have supported its performance.

In June 2026, Enphase Energy launched its IQ9 residential microinverters across the United States and key European markets, followed by Australia and New Zealand in July. The company also began shipping the IQ9S-3P commercial microinverter. These launches are expected to strengthen its solar portfolio and drive customer adoption and product shipments.

Growing demand for battery storage and expansion in the commercial solar market is likely to have supported ENPH's overall performance in the to-be-reported quarter.

ENPH's investments in product innovation, battery technology and financing initiatives, along with efforts to improve affordability, are anticipated to have supported its performance.

Meanwhile, reciprocal tariffs remain a key headwind, weighing on gross margins and profitability. Cautious distributors, elevated interest rates and macroeconomic uncertainty could also constrain demand.

Enphase Energy, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise

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Q3 Expectations for ENPH

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ENPH’s sales stands at $303.7 million, which suggests a decline of 26% from the year-ago reported number. 

The consensus estimate for earnings per share is pinned at 47 cents, which indicates a year-over-year fall of 47.8%.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for total megawatts (MWs) shipped is pegged at 694.12 MW, down 11.5% from the figure registered in the year-ago quarter.

What the Zacks Model Unveils

Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Enphase Energy this time. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat, which is not the case here.

Earnings ESP: Enphase Energy’s Earnings ESP is +6.38%. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Zacks Rank: Enphase Energy currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Stocks to Consider

Here are three companies from the same sector that have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.

SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG - Free Report) is set to report third-quarter 2026 earnings on Nov. 4, 2026. It has an Earnings ESP of +198.04% and a Zacks Rank of 3.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SEDG’s earnings is pegged at two cents per share. The consensus estimate for its sales is pegged at $329.1 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of 3.3%.

ONEOK (OKE - Free Report) is set to report third-quarter 2026 earnings on Oct. 27, 2026. It has an Earnings ESP of +1.74% and a Zacks Rank of 3.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for OKE’s earnings is pegged at $1.46 per share. The consensus estimate for its sales is pegged at $11.77 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 36.3%.

Array Technologies (ARRY - Free Report) is set to report third-quarter 2026 earnings on Nov. 5, 2026. It has an Earnings ESP of +15.06% and a Zacks Rank of 3.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ARRY’s earnings is pegged at 10 cents per share. The consensus estimate for its sales is pegged at $322.2 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of 18.1%.

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