Why SolarEdge Stock Is Tanking After-Hours - SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:SEDG)

　　SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.SEDG shares are trading lower after-hours Monday after the company announced its intentions for a $300 million private offering.

　　The Details

　　SolarEdge announced it intends to offer a $300 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2029 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers. In connection with the offering, SolarEdge expects to grant the initial purchasers of the notes a 13-day option to purchase up to an additional $45 million aggregate principal amount of the notes on the same terms and conditions.

　　According to data from Benzinga Pro, SolarEdge shares are down more than 30% over the past month and 23.44% of available shares are being sold short.

　　Will SEDG Stock Go Up？

　　When trying to assess whether or not SolarEdge Technologies will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts.

　　Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $68.70 on SolarEdge Technologies. The Street high target is currently at $124 and the Street low target is $44. Of all the analysts covering SolarEdge Technologies, six have positive ratings, 11 have neutral ratings and three have negative ratings.

　　In the last month, two analysts have adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes via Benzingas analyst ratings and see how analysts covering the company have performed in recent history.

　　Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. SolarEdge Technologies is 86.57% down year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.

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　　SEDG Price Action:According to Benzinga Pro, SolarEdge shares ended Monday's regular session up 0.73% at $33.25, and are down 15.79% after-hours at $27.99 at the time of publication.

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