Solar Stock Cools Despite Bullish Analyst Sentiment

Sunnova Energy International Inc (NYSE:NOVA) stock was last seen down 0.7% at $13.74, despite Jefferies' bullish stance on the solar sector. The shares last week settled above the 100-day moving average for the first time since August, after hitting their highest trading level since September. NOVA is up 34.7% this quarter, but still carries a 22.3% year-to-date deficit.

The majority of analysts is already bullish toward Sunnova stock. In fact, 19 firms call the equity a "buy" or better, while six say "hold."

Over at the International Securities Exchange (ISE), Cboe Options Exchange (CBOE), and NASDAQ OMX PHLX (PHLX), the security's 10-day call/put volume ratio of 2.82 sits higher than 66% of readings from the past year. In other words, calls have been getting picked up at a quicker-than-usual clip.