- Upgraded Forecast: Engie now expects recurring net income of EU5.0 billion to EU5.6 billion, up from its previous forecast of EU4.2 billion to EU4.8 billion. The market estimate was EU4.56 billion.
- Improved EBIT: Engie raised its EBIT excluding nuclear forecast to EU8.2 billion to EU9.2 billion, previously EU7.5 billion to EU8.5 billion.
- First Half Performance:
- EBIT: EU6.39 billion, a decrease of 8.1% year-over-year, compared to an estimate of EU6.04 billion.
- EBIT (excluding nuclear): EU5.6 billion, a year-over-year decline of 16%.
- EBITDA: EU8.9 billion, down 5.3% year-over-year, over an estimate of EU8.59 billion.
- Recurring Net Income: EU3.8 billion, decreasing by 5% year-over-year.
- Revenue: EU37.5 billion, a substantial drop of 20% year-over-year.
- Net Debt: EU30.2 billion.
- Financial Strategy: Engie targets maintaining a ratio below or equal to 4.0x economic net debt to EBITDA over the long term.
- Dividend Policy: Reaffirmed with a 65% to 75% payout ratio based on net recurring income group share and a minimum dividend of β¬0.65 per share for the 2024 to 2026 period.
- Nuclear Operations: The closure of its nuclear operations in Belgium is still expected by the end of the year.
- Guidance Upgrade: The improved full-year guidance is attributed to strong financial performance in the first half of 2024 and lower-than-expected recurring net financial costs.
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Engie SA on Smartkarma
Analyst coverage of Engie SA on Smartkarma reveals exciting insights. In a report by Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA, titled “Quiddity Leaderboard ES50 Sep 24: US$1.1bn Index Inflow for Engie if Nokia’s Rank Falls by ONE,” it is highlighted that if Nokia slips in ranking, Engie could potentially see significant inflows in the ES50 index. The report emphasizes the importance of the annual index review in September, where such events can trigger billions of dollars in flows.
Focusing on Engie specifically, another report by Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA, titled “Quiddity Leaderboard ES50 Sep 24: Engie Gets Closer to a US$1.1bn Index Inflow,” discusses the possibility of Engie becoming an ES50 addition in September 2024, leading to a considerable index buying of US$1.1bn if it outperforms by 20%. These reports shed light on the potential impact of Engie’s performance on the European indices, highlighting its position in the race for significant index flows.
A look at Engie SA Smart Scores
Factor | Score | Magnitude |
---|---|---|
Value | 3 | |
Dividend | 5 | |
Growth | 3 | |
Resilience | 2 | |
Momentum | 3 | |
OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.2 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Engie SA, a global provider of energy and environmental services, has been assessed using the Smartkarma Smart Scores. The scores indicate the company’s performance in various aspects crucial for long-term outlook. With a high dividend score of 5, Engie SA demonstrates strength in providing returns to its shareholders consistently. While the value and growth scores stand at 3, indicating a stable position in terms of market value and growth potential. However, resilience and momentum scores of 2 and 3 suggest areas where the company may need to focus in order to enhance its overall performance.
Engie SA offers a comprehensive range of electricity, gas, and energy services worldwide, making it a key player in the energy sector. With a strong emphasis on dividends, the company aims to reward investors while maintaining a stable market position. By focusing on improving resilience and momentum factors, Engie SA can further solidify its long-term outlook and strategic position in the market, indicating opportunities for growth and development in the future.
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