Acinque Holds Profit and Strengthens Balance Sheet Despite Lower Energy Prices

Acinque S.p.A. ( (IT:AC5) ) has issued an update.

Acinque reported first-quarter 2026 results that underline the resilience of its multi-utility model in a volatile macroeconomic environment, with slightly lower EBITDA of €31.7 million and EBIT of €18.1 million, but a 4.3% rise in net profit to €10.3 million. Revenues fell to €187.6 million due to lower energy commodity prices, yet higher investments of €15.2 million and a sharp reduction in net financial debt to €138.1 million, improving leverage and the Net Financial Debt/EBITDA ratio, confirm the group’s solid financial position and ongoing commitment to its networks and local service infrastructure.

Operating performance was mixed across business areas, with the Sales and Energy Solutions hub seeing lower margins in gas and efficiency projects after the end of 110% Super Bonus incentives, partly offset by better electricity margins and cost efficiencies. The Networks and Infrastructure hub posted weaker results in district heating and public lighting, but this was more than balanced in the networks segment by tariff revisions and recognition of past items in the water business, plus higher gas distribution margins and stable electricity distribution, supporting Acinque’s role as a stable regional utility despite sector price pressures.

More about Acinque S.p.A.

Acinque S.p.A. is an Italian multi-utility group active in energy sales, energy solutions, and networks and infrastructure, including water, gas and electricity distribution, district heating and public lighting. The group focuses on Northern Italy, leveraging an integrated operating model to provide essential energy and environmental services to local communities and industrial customers.

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