Baird analyst Ben Kallo reiterated an Outperform rating and $42 price target on SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) following solid Q1 results.

Kallo commented, "SPWR beat estimates handily, driven by strong gross margin, and raised guidance (again). In our opinion, its business is performing better than expected across all channels. The conference call contained a significant amount of positive information which we think will be digested in the coming quarters, e.g., its move to holding company/yield company. SPWR is our favorite solar pick and we believe it represents a solid long-term investment."

The firm raised FY 2014 EPS from $1.14 to $1.29 but maintained FY 2015 at $1.82 while setting FY 2016 at $2.31.

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Shares of SunPower closed at $32.02 yesterday.