ReNew Energy's Shares Drop After Masdar Exits Buyout Group
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 15 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Stock Performance: ReNew Energy Global's stock fell 28.9% to a 52-week low of $5.26 after Masdar withdrew from a consortium for a potential buyout, halting the proposed transaction.
Buyout Offer Details: The buyout discussions included a significant increase in the proposed offer price from $7.07/share in December 2024 to $8.15/share in October 2025, following extensive due diligence.
Business Performance: Despite the setback in the buyout negotiations, ReNew Energy reported strong underlying business performance, with a 22% year-over-year increase in commissioned capacity and a 24% rise in adjusted EBITDA for H1 FY 2026.
Future Outlook: ReNew Energy reaffirmed its full-year guidance, indicating confidence in its operational performance moving forward.
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Analyst Views on RNW
Wall Street analysts forecast RNW stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for RNW is 7.67 USD with a low forecast of 7.00 USD and a high forecast of 8.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
3 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 5.430
Low
7.00
Averages
7.67
High
8.00
Current: 5.430
Low
7.00
Averages
7.67
High
8.00
About RNW
ReNew Energy Global Plc is a decarbonization solutions company. The Company is a utility-scale renewable energy solutions provider in India. Its segments include wind power, solar power, hydro power, transmission line, and manufacturing. Its wind power segment includes utility-scale wind energy projects in India. Its solar power segment includes utility-scale solar energy projects in India. Its hydro power segment includes hydro energy projects in India. Its transmission line segment includes construction and maintenance of transmission lines. Its manufacturing segment includes manufacturing of solar panels and modules. It primarily operates wind, solar, and hydro energy projects. It provides clean energy solutions and value-added energy offerings through digitalization, storage, and carbon market services. It conducts business activities relating to the generation of power through non-conventional and renewable energy sources through ReNew Power Private Limited and its subsidiaries.
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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