Enel SpA
Enel SpA operates as a global energy company, generating revenue through the production and distribution of electricity and gas, as indicated by its sector classification classification in Electric Utilities.
Business. Enel SpA operates as a global energy company, generating revenue through the production and distribution of electricity and gas, as indicated by its sector classification classification in Electric Utilities.
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- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
Enel SpA (ENEI.MI) exhibits no material changes relative to prior analysis, with the monitoring system confirming stability across 17 reviewed fields. The absence of significant shifts in the company's profile suggests a period of operational and strategic continuity, as no new events or alterations were detected in the core metrics tracked. This lack of change is further underscored by the absence of any active watcher signals or cross-source alerts indicating emerging risks or opportunities. The data indicates a quiet period for the utility giant, with no notable developments requiring immediate reassessment of its current standing or outlook. In terms of market engagement, the available data shows zero counts for officers, analysts, index memberships, and top holders within the current snapshot. This static profile reinforces the narrative of stability, as there are no reported changes in leadership, analyst coverage, or major shareholder composition to drive volatility or narrative shifts. Consequently, the significance of this period for Enel lies in its predictability. With no material changes to report and a steady dispatch of information, investors and stakeholders can rely on the existing framework of the company's performance, as validated by the consistent financial, estimate, and ESG data sources.
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Enel SpA operates as a global energy company, generating revenue through the production and distribution of electricity and gas, as indicated by its sector classification classification in Electric Utilities.
Enel SpA maintains a capital structure characterized by significant leverage, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.14 and total liabilities of €146.6 billion against total equity of €32.1 billion. The company’s liquidity position is constrained, evidenced by a current ratio of 0.72 and minimal cash and equivalents of €0.8 billion relative to long-term debt of €68.8 billion. Operating cash flow stands at €13.9 billion, but free cash flow is negative at -€2.2 billion due to substantial capital expenditures of €9.6 billion, indicating a heavy reinvestment cycle that consumes operating cash generation.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 13.18% and a return on assets of 2.36%. The company generated €58.5 billion in revenue, resulting in an operating income of €11.7 billion and net income of €4.2 billion. While specific cohort median comparisons are absent from the input data, the positive net income and operating margins suggest the company is generating returns on its asset base, albeit with high financial leverage amplifying equity returns.
Segment and geographic revenue mix data is not provided in the available input, preventing a detailed analysis of revenue concentration or regional exposure. The analysis relies solely on consolidated financial figures, omitting specific breakdowns of business lines or geographic markets.
Historical period data for revenue and net income trends is absent from the input, limiting the ability to assess growth trajectory or cyclicality. The current financial snapshot reflects a single normalized period, with no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter comparisons available to determine momentum or deceleration in earnings or top-line growth.
Risk assessment indicates medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. A key flag notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, highlighting the company's reliance on external financing or operating cash flow to service obligations. The absence of significant share count differences between basic and diluted shares (both at 9.92 billion) supports the low dilution risk assessment, suggesting no immediate pressure from convertible instruments or options.
Recent observations include analyst estimates with a mean price target of €10.19 and a median of €10.25, ranging from a low of €8.10 to a high of €12.00. The mean recommendation is 2.23, with 7 strong buys, 8 buys, and 9 holds, indicating a generally positive but cautious sentiment among analysts. No specific filing, news, or transcript observations were provided in the input data.
Enel SpA (ENEI.MI) exhibits no material changes relative to prior analysis, with the monitoring system confirming stability across 17 reviewed fields. The absence of significant shifts in the company's profile suggests a period of operational and strategic continuity, as no new events or alterations were detected in the core metrics tracked. This lack of change is further underscored by the absence of any active watcher signals or cross-source alerts indicating emerging risks or opportunities. The data indicates a quiet period for the utility giant, with no notable developments requiring immediate reassessment of its current standing or outlook. In terms of market engagement, the available data shows zero counts for officers, analysts, index memberships, and top holders within the current snapshot. This static profile reinforces the narrative of stability, as there are no reported changes in leadership, analyst coverage, or major shareholder composition to drive volatility or narrative shifts. Consequently, the significance of this period for Enel lies in its predictability. With no material changes to report and a steady dispatch of information, investors and stakeholders can rely on the existing framework of the company's performance, as validated by the consistent financial, estimate, and ESG data sources.
- Enel SpA exhibits high leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.14 and a current ratio of 0.72, indicating tight liquidity.
- Free cash flow is negative at -€2.2 billion due to high capital expenditures of €9.6 billion, despite strong operating cash flow of €13.9 billion.
- The company generated €58.5 billion in revenue and €4.2 billion in net income, yielding a return on equity of 13.18%.
- Analyst sentiment is moderately positive with a mean recommendation of 2.23 and a median price target of €10.25.
- Dilution risk is low, as basic and diluted share counts are identical at 9.92 billion shares.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedAnalysts project 4.0% upside to a mean price target of EUR 10.19, reflecting positive market sentiment.
Cash conversion of 3.3x ranks as best-in-class compared to the cohort median of 1.2x, highlighting strong cash generation.
Net income CAGR of 7.3% over four years suggests a positive long-term earnings growth trajectory despite recent volatility.
High credit risk flags and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.14, far above the cohort median of 0.4, signal significant leverage concerns.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue €15.84B, −3,4% YoY; Operating income −1,6% YoY.
- ▍Revenue €15.84B, −3,4% YoY
- ▍Operating income −1,6% YoY
- ▍Net income −7,3% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −27,3% YoY
- ▍Net margin 11.7%
Revenue €15.97B, +3,2% YoY; Operating income +1,2% YoY.
- ▍Revenue €15.97B, +3,2% YoY
- ▍Operating income +1,2% YoY
- ▍Net income +4,8% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +606,9% YoY
- ▍Net margin 11.3%
Revenue €16.39B; Operating income €4.09B.
- ▍Revenue €16.39B
- ▍Operating income €4.09B
- ▍Net margin 12.2%
Revenue €15.47B; Operating income €3.79B.
- ▍Revenue €15.47B
- ▍Operating income €3.79B
- ▍Net margin 11.2%
Revenue €58.51B, −5,6% YoY; Operating income −26,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue €58.51B, −5,6% YoY
- ▍Operating income −26,0% YoY
- ▍Net income −39,8% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −407,0% YoY
- ▍Net margin 7.2%
Revenue €61.99B, −13,5% YoY; Operating income +42,3% YoY.
- ▍Revenue €61.99B, −13,5% YoY
- ▍Operating income +42,3% YoY
- ▍Net income +104,1% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +93,9% YoY
- ▍Net margin 11.3%
Revenue €71.64B, −19,9% YoY; Operating income −3,2% YoY.
- ▍Revenue €71.64B, −19,9% YoY
- ▍Operating income −3,2% YoY
- ▍Net income +104,4% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −1,6% YoY
- ▍Net margin 4.8%
Revenue €89.49B, +46,7% YoY; Operating income +51,7% YoY.
- ▍Revenue €89.49B, +46,7% YoY
- ▍Operating income +51,7% YoY
- ▍Net income −47,3% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +11,8% YoY
- ▍Net margin 1.9%
Revenue €61.00B; Operating income €7.57B.
- ▍Revenue €61.00B
- ▍Operating income €7.57B
- ▍Net margin 5.2%
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,72 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 81,9B EUR |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 15,2B EUR |
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- Enel SpA Market data — financials · 2026-07-06
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- Enel SpA Market data — ESG · 2026-07-06