ChargePoint (CHPT) Q4 2026 Earnings Transcript
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 5 days ago
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Analyst Views on CHPT
Wall Street analysts forecast CHPT stock price to rise
8 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
6 Hold
2 Sell
Hold
Current: 5.580
Low
5.00
Averages
8.42
High
11.00
Current: 5.580
Low
5.00
Averages
8.42
High
11.00
About CHPT
ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. is a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging technology solutions. The Company is driving the transition to electric mobility across North America and Europe. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of charging solutions. The ChargePoint cloud subscription platform and software-defined charging hardware are designed to include options for every charging scenario from home and multifamily to workplace, parking, hospitality, retail and transport fleets of all types. Its hardware, software, and services are designed to scale alongside the EV ecosystem, serving the needs of three core customer groups: Charge Point Operators (CPOs), e-Mobility Service Providers, and EV drivers. Its portfolio includes Networked Charging System Portfolio, Advanced ChargePoint Platform, ChargePoint CMS Service, ChargePoint eMSP Service, ChargePoint Mobile App and ChargePoint Services and Support Portfolio. It powers over 342,000 active charging ports.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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