This section contains press releases and other materials from third parties (including paid content). The Globe and Mail has not reviewed this content. Please see disclaimer.

Liberty Energy signs major long-term power equipment deal

Tipranks - Fri Jun 26, 4:04PM CDT

TipRanks' Prime Week Sale - 70% Off

Liberty Energy ( (LBRT) ) just unveiled an update.

On June 22, 2026, Liberty Advanced Equipment Technologies LLC signed a roughly $332.6 million supply contract with Wärtsilä North America for engines, balance-of-plant power generation equipment, and related services to support Liberty Energy’s planned data center and distributed power projects. Liberty Energy has provided a parent guarantee, with payments tied to delivery and performance milestones, and deliveries and testing expected between 2029 and 2030.

The contract includes liability limitations for Wärtsilä, provisions for liquidated damages if delivery and performance targets are missed, and rights for Liberty to terminate individual engine orders for persistent delays, as well as mutual termination rights for material breach or prolonged force majeure. The agreement underscores Liberty Energy’s long-term investment in power infrastructure for data centers and distributed generation while structuring protections around execution risk and timeline reliability.

The most recent analyst rating on (LBRT) stock is a Hold
with a $31.00 price target.
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Liberty Energy stock,
see the LBRT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on LBRT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, LBRT is a Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by weaker financial quality (sharp margin compression and materially negative TTM free cash flow), partly offset by a solid balance sheet and improving leverage. Technicals are supportive with a clear uptrend and positive momentum, but valuation is a meaningful headwind due to the high P/E and modest yield. Guidance suggests improvement later in the year, though near-term pricing headwinds, higher costs, and execution/capital timing risks in power projects temper confidence.

To see Spark’s full report on LBRT stock,
click here.

More about Liberty Energy

Liberty Energy Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Liberty Advanced Equipment Technologies LLC, operates in the energy and power solutions sector, focusing on supplying and developing power generation capabilities. The company is targeting prospective data center and distributed power projects, indicating a strategic emphasis on supporting high-demand, flexible electricity applications.

Average Trading Volume: 3,819,815

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $4.41B

This article contains syndicated content. We have not reviewed, approved, or endorsed the content, and may receive compensation for placement of the content on this site. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.