HERA S.p.A. (IT:HER)
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HER Stock Chart & Stats
€4.09
<€0.01(0.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€4.09
<€0.01(0.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€3.58 - €4.47
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.24M
Average Volume (3M)2.57M
Market Cap
€5.74B
Enterprise Value€10.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€1.24B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€5.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.5
Beta0.49
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.76%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.31
Shares Outstanding1,489,538,700
10 Day Avg. Volume2,419,885
30 Day Avg. Volume2,569,058
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.16
Price to Book (P/B)1.44
Price to Sales (P/S)0.46
P/FCF Ratio29.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€4.70Price Target Upside14.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)€12.84B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Multi-utility PlatformHERA's integrated footprint across waste, energy retail and regulated water/gas creates durable revenue diversity. Scale across adjacent services enables cross-selling, operational synergies and circular-economy opportunities that support margin resilience and long-term cash generation.
Regulated Revenue Base And Long ConcessionsA material portion of earnings comes from regulated networks where tariffs and allowed returns are set through regulator/authority frameworks. Long-duration local concessions and predictable cost-recovery mechanisms provide structural stability to cash flows and justify steady investment in networks.
Improving Operating Profitability And FCF ReboundRecent improvement in EBIT margins and a return to positive free cash flow in the trailing twelve months indicate better operational execution and working-capital management. Sustained FCF supports deleveraging, capex funding and dividend continuity over the medium term if trends hold.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendA persistent top-line decline reduces earnings growth optionality and increases reliance on margin improvements or cost cuts to sustain profits. Over several quarters this limits the company's ability to organically fund expansion or to generate stronger cash returns to investors.
Meaningful LeverageDebt near 1.2x equity is common in utilities but constrains balance-sheet flexibility. Higher leverage reduces room for unexpected capex, raises sensitivity to rate increases and refinancing, and limits the company's ability to opportunistically invest without further funding.
Weak Cash Conversion And FCF VolatilityInconsistent operating cash relative to reported earnings and prior negative FCF episodes increase execution risk for long-term projects. Weak cash conversion raises dependence on external financing for capex and dividends, amplifying the impact of any funding-cost or liquidity shocks.
HERA S.p.A. News
HER FAQ
What was HERA S.p.A.’s price range in the past 12 months?
HERA S.p.A. lowest stock price was €3.58 and its highest was €4.47 in the past 12 months.
What is HERA S.p.A.’s market cap?
HERA S.p.A.’s market cap is €5.74B.
When is HERA S.p.A.’s upcoming earnings report date?
HERA S.p.A.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were HERA S.p.A.’s earnings last quarter?
HERA S.p.A. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported €0.105 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by €0.105.
Is HERA S.p.A. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts HERA S.p.A.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does HERA S.p.A. pay dividends?
HERA S.p.A. pays a Annually dividend of €0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.76%. See more information on HERA S.p.A. dividends here
What is HERA S.p.A.’s EPS estimate?
HERA S.p.A.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does HERA S.p.A. have?
HERA S.p.A. has 1,489,538,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to HERA S.p.A.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
HERA S.p.A. reported an EPS of €0.105 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.26%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of HERA S.p.A.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IT:HER
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Company Description
HERA S.p.A.
Hera S.p.A., a multi-utility company, engages in the waste management, water services, and energy businesses in Italy. It engages in the sale and distribution of methane and natural gas, as well as in the district heating and heating management business; generation, distribution, and sale of electricity; aqueduct, purification, and sewage services related to water; waste collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal services; and provision of public lighting, telecommunications, and other services. The company's water services include activities related to water collection, drinking water treatment, and distribution for civil and industrial applications, as well as sewerage and sewage treatment activities; and environmental services comprise sweeping, waste collection, transport, and recovery and disposal. It manages water services in 227 municipalities and serves a catchment area of approximately 3.6 million inhabitants with a water network of 35.080 kilometers; and provides gas with a network covering approximately 19,953 kilometers. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Bologna, Italy.
HER Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€4.70
▲(14.91% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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