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Equatorial Energia SA (EQTL3) Earnings: 3Q Adjusted EBITDA Surpasses Expectations with 16% Growth

By November 14, 2024 No Comments
  • Equatorial reported an Adjusted Ebitda of R$2.93 billion for the third quarter, marking a 16% increase compared to the previous year. This figure surpassed the market estimate of R$2.74 billion.
  • The company achieved an adjusted net income of R$790 million, reflecting a 25% year-over-year growth and beating the estimated R$660.6 million.
  • The Adjusted Ebitda margin slightly declined to 23.7% from 24.3% last year.
  • Net debt rose by 13% year-over-year to R$41.64 billion, higher than the estimated R$38.7 billion.
  • Capital expenditure decreased by 20% from the previous year, totaling R$2.42 billion.
  • Analyst recommendations include 14 buys, 1 hold, and no sell ratings for Equatorial.

A look at Equatorial Energia SA Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend2
Growth3
Resilience2
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.0

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

Equatorial Energia SA, a Brazil-based holding company with investments in power distribution operations, is currently showcasing a strong performance in terms of momentum, scoring a 5 out of 5 on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. This indicates a robust positive trend in the company’s stock price, implying potential for further growth and investor interest in the future.

Although Equatorial Energia SA scores middling numbers in categories like value, dividend, growth, and resilience, with scores ranging from 2 to 3, the overall outlook remains favorable due to its exceptional momentum score. With a footprint in the power distribution sector in Brazil, Equatorial Energia SA seems well-positioned for long-term growth and stability, making it a company to keep an eye on for potential investment opportunities.


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