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Neutral 62 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
$49.00
▲(5.97% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:03/04/26
The score is driven primarily by moderate financial performance amid a post-peak earnings/margin downcycle, partially offset by a strong and disciplined earnings-call outlook (cash delivery, low gearing, and shareholder returns). Technicals are supportive but overbought, while valuation is mixed with a solid yield but a relatively high P/E.
Positive Factors
Cash Generation & Free Cash Flow
Material operating cash flow (~EUR12.8bn) and positive free cash flow (~EUR4.4bn) provide durable internal funding for capex, dividends and buybacks while enabling debt reduction. This cash-generation base supports strategic flexibility to fund transition investments and shareholder returns over the medium term.
Upstream Production & Project Delivery
Reliable project execution (six major start-ups) and rising production underpin medium-term supply capacity. Higher production, a >160% service-replacement ratio and ~500k bpd under development strengthen reserve replacement and revenue visibility, making upstream earnings less vulnerable to single-project setbacks.
Capital Discipline & Portfolio Value Realization
Management has cut and optimized CapEx, delivered significant portfolio valorisations (~EUR6.5bn) and raised buybacks while lowering pro‑forma gearing guidance. This disciplined capital allocation improves balance-sheet resilience, funds transition businesses and sustains shareholder returns over multiple years.
Negative Factors
Revenue Decline & Margin Compression
Three consecutive years of revenue decline and sharp 2025 margin compression reduce earnings durability. Lower gross and EBITDA margins imply more cyclical sensitivity to commodity prices and downstream volumes, making sustained profit recovery dependent on structural improvements or a stronger commodity environment.
Weak Chemicals Segment & Restructuring Lag
Prolonged weakness in chemicals and the need for multi-year restructuring (plant closures, product mix shifts) weighs on downstream margins and cash flow. The 12–18 month timeline to realize benefits signals lingering structural headwinds in Europe that can depress returns and require sustained management focus.
Higher Tax Outlook & Policy Uncertainty
A materially higher upstream tax rate (45–50%) structurally reduces net returns and increases break-even prices for new investments. Combined with regional policy and jurisdictional legal risks, the higher tax burden amplifies sensitivity of cash flow and investment economics to commodity prices and regulatory shifts.

Eni SPA (E) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Eni SPA Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionEni S.p.A. engages in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through Exploration & Production; Global Gas & LNG Portfolio; Refining & Marketing and Chemicals; Plenitude and Power; and Corporate and Other activities segments. The Exploration & Production segment is involved in the research, development, and production of oil, condensates and natural gas; and forestry conservation and CO2 capture and storage projects. The Global Gas & LNG Portfolio segment engages in the supply and wholesale of natural gas by pipeline, international transport; and purchase and marketing of LNG. The Refining & Marketing and Chemicals segment is involved in the processing, supply, distribution, and marketing of fuels and chemicals. The Eni gas e luce, Power & Renewables segment engages in the retail sales of gas, electricity, and related activities, as well as in the production and wholesale of electricity produced by thermoelectric and renewable plants. As of December 31, 2021, it had net proved reserves of 6,628 million barrels of oil equivalent; and installed operational capacity of 4.5 GW. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.
How the Company Makes MoneyEni generates revenue through multiple streams primarily focused on its upstream and downstream operations. In the upstream sector, the company earns money from the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, selling these resources to refiners and distributors. The midstream segment contributes by providing transportation and storage services, often through long-term contracts. In the downstream sector, Eni makes money from refining crude oil into various petroleum products and through the sale of these products in retail markets. Additionally, Eni is expanding its portfolio in renewable energy, which may provide new revenue opportunities in the future. The company's strategic partnerships with other energy firms and national oil companies also enhance its access to resources and markets, contributing to its overall financial performance.

Eni SPA Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 26, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 24, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized material operational execution, strong cash generation and disciplined capital allocation: production growth beat guidance, discovery and exploration success was very high, net debt fell nearly EUR 3 billion, portfolio valorisations raised significant proceeds and transition businesses produced meaningful earnings and external validation. The primary negatives are a weak European chemicals market (with restructuring lag), some segmental underperformance (low refinery utilisation) and discrete legal, tax and policy uncertainties (Kazakhstan arbitration, higher expected tax rate, EU policy/ETS). Overall, the positive operational and financial results, balance-sheet improvement and tangible investor returns (increased buyback and dividend focus) outweigh the listed challenges.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Strong Cash Flow and Financial Delivery
Cash flow from operations (CFFO) of EUR 12.5 billion for 2025, EUR 1.5 billion ahead of plan (scenario-adjusted). Q4 CFFO was EUR 3.0 billion. Pro-forma adjusted EBIT in Q4 was EUR 2.9 billion, up 6% year-on-year. Adjusted net profit in Q4 was EUR 1.2 billion. Net debt reduced by almost EUR 3 billion during 2025 and pro-forma gearing ended the year at ~14% (15% reported).
Upstream Production Growth & Project Delivery
Started up 6 major projects in 2025, supporting an underlying production increase of 4% for the year and production in Q4 of 1.839 million barrels per day (up 7% YoY and 5% sequentially). Full-year production (~1.7 million bpd) was ~2% above guidance. Project execution highlighted as a strength (Agogo, Angola and Congo LNG called out).
Resource Discoveries and Exploration Success
Discovered 900 million barrels of new resources in 2025. Since 2014 over 10 billion barrels of resources discovered at under USD 1 per barrel. Reported an exceptionally high exploration success rate last year (management said very close to 100%) and low write-offs. Discovery mix: ~70% gas, 30% oil.
Robust Portfolio Activity and Value Realization
Completed portfolio valorization activities raising ~EUR 6.5 billion in 2025 and around EUR 10 billion over the past two years. Took FIDs on 4 major new projects (3 operated) and reported a service replacement ratio above 160%, with ~500,000 barrels per day under development securing medium-term outlook.
Successful Transition Assets and Third-Party Validation
Plenitude and Enilive together delivered EUR 2.0 billion of pro-forma adjusted EBIT in 2025. Plenitude expanded renewable capacity by more than 40% in 2025 and will add ~10% to its customer base on closing the Acea Energia acquisition. Raised EUR 5.8 billion from top private equity firms for transition business lines, implying an enterprise value of ~EUR 23 billion for those lines (management-reported multiple ~3x versus Eni stand-alone).
CapEx Optimization and Capital Discipline
Reduced gross CapEx from a planned EUR 9.0 billion to EUR 8.5 billion in 2025 (EUR 0.5 billion lower than plan). Pro-forma net CapEx was lower than EUR 5.0 billion versus initial guidance of EUR 6.5–7.0 billion. Guidance for 2026: gross CapEx around EUR 7.0 billion and net CapEx around EUR 5.0 billion, reflecting efficiency and advantaged project mix.
Shareholder Returns and Balance Sheet Actions
Raised share buyback by 20% from EUR 1.5 billion to EUR 1.8 billion in 2025 while simultaneously reducing debt. Management reiterated priority on a fully funded, attractive and growing dividend (dividend up ~5% per year on average over last 5 years).
Refining and Gas-to-Power Improvements
Refining returned to profit in Q4 (despite low utilization rates). Gas-to-power and GGP contributed meaningfully: GGP delivered EBIT above EUR 1.0 billion for the fourth consecutive year. These results helped capture more margin from equity production.
Negative Updates
Weak Chemicals Market and Restructuring Lag
Chemical segment continued to face a weak market; restructuring actions (including early closure of crackers at Brindisi and Priolo) were accelerated but positive benefits are expected to materialize over 12–18 months. Management indicated ongoing challenges across the European chemicals industry and that transformation toward bio, circular and specialized products is still underway.
Low Refinery Utilisation Despite Q4 Profit
Refining returned to profit in Q4 but performance was held back by relatively low utilisation rates, indicating lingering demand/throughput weakness and margin pressure in the segment.
Higher Tax Guidance for 2026
Reported full-year 2025 tax rate of ~44% (Q4 shown at 37% after adjustments). Management expects an upstream tax rate in 2026 in the range of 45%–50% at a $62 Brent assumption, implying a heavier tax burden sensitive to price and geography mix.
One-off Nature of Some Cash Initiatives
Management highlighted EUR 4.0 billion of cash initiatives/investment optimization in 2025 (raised from an initial EUR 2.0 billion). Many of these were described as one-offs, so the full benefit may not be fully repeatable in 2026.
Geopolitical / Legal Risk in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan-related arbitration claims covering production performance, cost recovery and environmental matters are ongoing; management does not expect a result before 2027–2028, representing legal and operational uncertainty in a material jurisdiction.
Uncertainty from Deconsolidation / JV Accounting (Indonesia)
The business combination with Petronas (Indonesia & Malaysia JV) will be finalised in 2H 2026 and will change consolidation, CapEx and CFFO contributions. Management could not provide precise short-term quantification, introducing near-term accounting and cash-flow uncertainty.
European Policy & ETS Pressure
Italian energy reform and the broader EU policy environment (including ETS and other levies) were described as slightly negative/marginal but contribute to a more challenging cost and competitiveness environment for European industry and may squeeze margins vs. global peers.
Company Guidance
Eni guided to limit 2026 gross CapEx to around EUR 7 billion and net CapEx to about EUR 5 billion (vs. 2025 gross CapEx EUR 8.5bn and pro‑forma net <EUR 5bn), expect pro‑forma gearing to remain historically low at 10–15% (year‑end 2025 pro‑forma gearing 14%, net debt down almost EUR 3bn), and are using a $62/bbl price assumption; management reiterated a fully funded, growing dividend (≈5% average annual increase over the last five years) alongside variable buybacks (2025 buyback up 20% to EUR 1.8bn). Key 2025 metrics highlighted as the basis for the outlook included CFFO EUR 12.5bn (EUR 1.5bn ahead of plan), Q4 CFFO EUR 3bn, Q4 pro‑forma adjusted EBIT EUR 2.9bn (+6% YoY), Q4 E&P production 1.839m bpd (+7% YoY, +5% sequential), full‑year production ~1.7–1.8m bpd (≈2% above guidance), gross organic CapEx Q4 EUR 2.6bn (FY EUR 8.5bn), cash initiatives raised to EUR 4bn (including EUR 0.5bn savings), >EUR 6.5bn of portfolio valorizations in 2025 (~EUR 10bn over two years), 500,000 bpd of production under development with service‑replacement ratio >160%, 900 million barrels discovered in 2025 (>10 billion since 2014 at < $1/boe), Plenitude + Enilive pro‑forma EBIT EUR 2bn, and an upstream tax rate outlook of roughly 45–50% at a $62 Brent assumption.

Eni SPA Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials are solid but clearly past the 2021–2022 peak: revenue down three straight years and 2025 margin compression (gross ~5.5%, EBITDA ~16%) reduced earnings durability. Balance sheet remains manageable, though leverage ticked up (debt-to-equity ~0.81). Cash generation is still positive (FCF ~4.4B) but cash conversion weakened in 2025.
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Profitability has normalized well from the 2020 loss year, but earnings power has weakened meaningfully from the 2021–2022 peak. Revenue has declined for three straight years (2023–2025 annual), and margins compressed sharply in 2025 (gross margin ~5.5% vs. ~11.4% in 2024; EBITDA margin ~16% vs. ~26% in 2024), signaling a tougher pricing/commodity backdrop and/or weaker downstream mix. Net margin remains positive (~3.2% in 2025), but it is well below the 2022 level (~10.5%), making the current earnings profile more cyclical and less durable.
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Leverage looks manageable for an integrated oil & gas company, with debt-to-equity around ~0.81 in 2025 (up from ~0.66 in 2024), indicating some recent balance-sheet re-risking as equity declined and debt rose. Total assets have been broadly stable over time, and returns on equity are positive (~5.2% in 2025) but modest versus the stronger 2021–2022 period, reflecting the profitability downshift. Overall, the balance sheet is solid but trending slightly weaker on leverage and returns.
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
Cash generation remains healthy, with operating cash flow of ~12.8B in 2025 and positive free cash flow of ~4.4B, with free cash flow growing ~9% year over year. However, free cash flow as a share of earnings is relatively low in 2025 (free cash flow is ~35% of net income), suggesting weaker cash conversion versus prior years (generally ~39–59%). Operating cash flow coverage is steady but not strong (roughly ~0.30–0.39 across years, ~0.37 in 2025), implying cash flow could be pressured if profitability softens further.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue78.91B88.80B93.72B132.51B76.58B
Gross Profit4.34B10.08B12.40B22.78B13.96B
EBITDA12.81B23.07B25.82B38.59B21.96B
Net Income2.51B2.62B4.77B13.89B5.82B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets137.01B146.95B142.61B152.17B137.76B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments15.08B14.98B16.77B19.91B18.86B
Total Debt38.62B34.97B33.11B31.87B33.13B
Total Liabilities84.25B91.26B88.96B96.94B93.25B
Stockholders Equity47.92B52.83B53.18B54.76B44.44B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow4.45B5.09B5.90B9.40B7.63B
Operating Cash Flow12.80B13.09B15.12B17.46B12.86B
Investing Cash Flow-8.93B-9.82B-9.37B-7.02B-12.02B
Financing Cash Flow-3.45B-5.38B-5.67B-8.54B-2.04B

Eni SPA Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price46.24
Price Trends
50DMA
40.73
Positive
100DMA
38.60
Positive
200DMA
35.65
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
1.64
Negative
RSI
70.21
Negative
STOCH
84.27
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For E, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 46.24 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 43.85, above the 50-day MA of 40.73, and above the 200-day MA of 35.65, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1.64 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 70.21 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 84.27 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for E.

Eni SPA Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
71
Outperform
$234.67B12.1010.13%3.92%-6.96%0.03%
70
Outperform
$104.69B3.3818.20%14.10%-11.63%-15.67%
67
Neutral
$81.29B12.1112.23%7.43%1.53%-35.81%
65
Neutral
$15.17B7.614.09%5.20%3.87%-62.32%
62
Neutral
$70.93B19.505.47%5.41%-3.84%15.75%
60
Neutral
$98.90B1,640.390.13%5.62%-4.11%-37.59%
* Energy Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
E
Eni SPA
46.79
19.65
72.38%
BP
BP
38.84
8.72
28.93%
PBR
Petroleo Brasileiro SA- Petrobras
16.77
4.93
41.66%
SHEL
Shell
82.70
19.15
30.14%
EQNR
Equinor ASA
31.58
10.13
47.23%
TTE
TotalEnergies SE
76.92
18.88
32.53%

Eni SPA Corporate Events

Eni Expands Buyback, Treasury Stake Reaches 6.5% of Share Capital
Feb 18, 2026

During the week of 9–13 February 2026, Eni bought 2,220,844 of its own shares on Euronext Milan, equal to 0.07% of its share capital, at a weighted average price of €18.0112 per share, for a total outlay of about €40 million under its previously approved treasury share buyback programme. The move is part of a wider capital management strategy that has seen Eni repurchase 117.6 million shares, or 3.74% of capital, since May 2025 and lift its total treasury stock, including shares used for executive and employee plans, to 204.4 million shares, or 6.5% of the company’s share capital as of 18 February 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (E) stock is a Buy with a $45.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Eni SPA stock, see the E Stock Forecast page.

Eni Expands Buyback, Treasury Share Holding Rises to 6.43% After Early February Purchases
Feb 11, 2026

During the period from 2 to 6 February 2026, Eni S.p.A. repurchased 2,295,840 of its own shares on Euronext Milan, equal to 0.07% of its share capital, at a weighted average price of €17.4228 per share for a total outlay of about €40 million. These transactions formed part of the share buyback programme authorised by shareholders on 14 May 2025 and executed through an appointed intermediary.

Since the launch of the buyback on 20 May 2025, Eni has cumulatively acquired 115,372,617 shares, corresponding to 3.67% of its share capital, for roughly €1.74 billion. Including treasury stock already held and shares granted to executives and employees under incentive and ownership plans, the group now holds 202,200,631 treasury shares in total, representing 6.43% of its share capital, underscoring a sustained capital management strategy that affects ownership structure and per‑share metrics for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (E) stock is a Buy with a $45.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Eni SPA stock, see the E Stock Forecast page.

Eni Buys Back €40 Million of Shares, Lifting Treasury Holdings to 6.2% of Capital
Jan 21, 2026

Between 12 and 16 January 2026, Eni S.p.A. bought back 2,446,380 of its own shares on Euronext Milan, equal to 0.08% of its share capital, at a weighted average price of €16.3507 per share for a total outlay of about €40 million, as part of the treasury share repurchase programme approved by shareholders on 14 May 2025. Since the launch of this buyback on 20 May 2025, Eni has repurchased 108,305,100 shares, representing 3.44% of its capital, bringing its total treasury shareholding to 195,133,114 shares or 6.20% of the share capital when combined with shares already held and those granted free of charge to executives and employees, underscoring the group’s continued capital-return strategy and active management of its equity base for shareholders and plan participants.

The most recent analyst rating on (E) stock is a Hold with a $40.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Eni SPA stock, see the E Stock Forecast page.

Eni Details January 5–9, 2026 Tranche of Ongoing Share Buyback
Jan 14, 2026

During the period from 5 to 9 January 2026, Eni carried out a new tranche of its shareholder-approved treasury share buyback programme on Euronext Milan, repurchasing 2,989,991 shares, equal to 0.10% of its share capital, at a weighted average price of €16.1626 for a total outlay of €48.3 million. Since the launch of the buyback on 20 May 2025, the company had acquired 105,858,720 shares, representing 3.36% of its capital for about €1.58 billion, and, taking into account existing treasury shares and stock granted to executives and employees under incentive and ownership plans, Eni’s treasury holding stood at 192,686,734 shares, or 6.12% of share capital, underscoring an ongoing capital management strategy that can support earnings per share and signal confidence to investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (E) stock is a Hold with a $40.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Eni SPA stock, see the E Stock Forecast page.

Eni Details Latest Tranche of Share Buyback Completed Between 29 December 2025 and 2 January 2026
Jan 7, 2026

Between 29 December 2025 and 2 January 2026, Eni executed a tranche of its shareholder-approved treasury share buyback program on Euronext Milan, repurchasing 1,857,882 shares, equivalent to about 0.06% of its share capital, at a weighted average price of €16.1474 per share for a total outlay of €29,999,992.66. Since the buyback program began on 20 May 2025, the company had cumulatively acquired 102,868,729 shares, or roughly 3.27% of its share capital, bringing total treasury holdings to 189,696,743 shares, or 6.03% of the share capital after factoring in shares already held and stock granted under executive and employee incentive plans, underscoring Eni’s continued emphasis on capital returns and active equity management for shareholders as of early January 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (E) stock is a Hold with a $14.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Eni SPA stock, see the E Stock Forecast page.

Eni Expands 2025 Buyback, Lifts Treasury Stake to Nearly 6%
Dec 29, 2025

Between 15 and 19 December 2025, Eni S.p.A. carried out a new tranche of its share buyback programme on Euronext Milan, repurchasing 5,675,689 treasury shares, equivalent to about 0.18% of its share capital, at a weighted average price of €15.8104 per share for a total outlay of €89.7 million. Since the start of the buyback on 20 May 2025, Eni has accumulated 99,135,602 shares, or 3.15% of its share capital, for roughly €1.47 billion, and now holds a total of 185,963,616 shares, equal to 5.91% of its share capital when including shares already held and those granted free of charge to executives and employees, underscoring an ongoing capital-management strategy that supports shareholder returns and may influence the stock’s liquidity and ownership structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (E) stock is a Hold with a $14.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Eni SPA stock, see the E Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 04, 2026