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Iren S.p.A.
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Rating:67Neutral
Price Target:
€3.00
▲(16.28% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/18/26
The score is supported primarily by attractive valuation (low P/E and strong dividend yield) and stable technical positioning. It is tempered by financial-performance risks: contracting revenue, high/variable debt levels, and notably weak/volatile free cash flow despite strong operating cash generation.
Positive Factors
Diversified utility model
Iren's mix of regulated networks, retail supply, generation, water and waste services spreads revenue across monopolistic concessions and competitive markets. That diversification reduces single-segment volatility, supports steadier cash flows under different cycles and aids mid-term resilience.
Negative Factors
Revenue contraction
A mid-single-digit TTM revenue decline reduces top-line scale and can compress discretionary margins over time. Sustained contraction pressures ability to fund capex from operations and can magnify exposure to competitive retail market dynamics and weaker demand trends over several months.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified utility model
Iren's mix of regulated networks, retail supply, generation, water and waste services spreads revenue across monopolistic concessions and competitive markets. That diversification reduces single-segment volatility, supports steadier cash flows under different cycles and aids mid-term resilience.
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Iren S.p.A. (IRE) vs. iShares MSCI Italy ETF (EWI)
Market Cap
€3.27B
Dividend Yield5.49%
Average Volume (3M)907.90K
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.1
Beta (1Y)0.48
Revenue Growth-8.15%
EPS Growth-2.93%
CountryIT
Employees11,133
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryDiversified Utilities
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.23
Shares Outstanding1,300,931,400
10 Day Avg. Volume933,720
30 Day Avg. Volume907,905
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.17
Price to Book (P/B)1.11
Price to Sales (P/S)0.51
P/FCF Ratio62.62
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€2.90Price Target Upside12.40% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)€6.90B
Iren S.p.A. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Iren S.p.A. stands as a diversified multi-utility enterprise operating across Italy, with its business activities organized into Networks, Waste Management, Energy, Market, and a variety of Other Services segments. The company is deeply involved i...
How the Company Makes Money
Iren makes money by operating across several utility value chains, combining regulated network/service revenues with market-based sales.
1) Energy sales (electricity and natural gas): Iren earns revenue by selling electricity and gas to retail an...
Iren S.p.A. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
66
Positive
Balance Sheet
52
Neutral
Cash Flow
44
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 6.05B | 6.43B | 5.95B | 6.41B | 7.75B | 4.91B |
| Gross Profit | 2.22B | 2.63B | 1.92B | 1.86B | 1.56B | 1.54B |
| EBITDA | 1.26B | 1.12B | 1.23B | 1.09B | 982.53M | 955.52M |
| Net Income | 293.55M | 300.55M | 268.47M | 254.84M | 226.02M | 303.17M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 12.47B | 12.13B | 12.21B | 11.69B | 11.72B | 10.31B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 333.13M | 231.76M | 326.57M | 436.13M | 788.40M | 606.89M |
| Total Debt | 4.72B | 5.10B | 614.15M | 653.91M | 106.62M | 3.94B |
| Total Liabilities | 8.63B | 8.91B | 8.87B | 8.44B | 8.53B | 7.36B |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.58B | 2.96B | 2.88B | 2.81B | 2.75B | 2.57B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 11.30M | 52.46M | 252.96M | -186.31M | 185.49M | 192.70M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 941.81M | 977.87M | 1.08B | 680.29M | 1.08B | 950.47M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -909.16M | -891.24M | -901.04M | -886.62M | -1.14B | -811.79M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -73.15M | -207.43M | -291.70M | -145.95M | 240.56M | -421.96M |
Iren S.p.A. Technical Analysis
Negative
2.58
Price Trends
2.54
Negative
2.49
Positive
2.50
Positive
Market Momentum
0.01
Negative
56.28
Neutral
66.15
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For IT:IRE, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2.58 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.55, above the 50-day MA of 2.54, and above the 200-day MA of 2.50, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 56.28 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 66.15 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for IT:IRE.
Iren S.p.A. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Neutral | €3.27B | 11.09 | 8.86% | 5.36% | -8.15% | -2.93% | |
62 Neutral | €99.96B | 27.22 | 12.65% | 3.71% | -3.07% | -42.04% | |
61 Neutral | €4.53B | 6.36 | 18.08% | 4.41% | -20.70% | 83.10% | |
58 Neutral | €5.49B | 11.85 | 11.63% | 4.08% | -11.37% | -8.40% | |
56 Neutral | €7.10B | 10.46 | 12.19% | 4.42% | 13.73% | -15.88% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% |
* General Sector Average
IT:IRE
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Iren S.p.A. Corporate Events
Iren Files and Publishes Minutes of 21 May 2026 Shareholders’ Meeting
Jun 16, 2026
Iren S.p.A. has announced that the minutes of its Shareholders’ Ordinary Meeting held on 21 May 2026, along with related attachments, have been formally filed and made available to the public. The documentation can be consulted at the compan...
Iren Shareholders Approve 2025 Results and Higher Dividend
May 21, 2026
Iren S.p.A.’s shareholders have approved the 2025 financial statements and the allocation of net profit of about €218.5 million, confirming the group’s solid position in Italy’s multi-utility sector. The company will set as...
Iren posts solid Q1 2026 results and confirms growth guidance
May 11, 2026
Iren reported first-quarter 2026 EBITDA of €418 million, essentially flat year-on-year, supported by organic growth in regulated activities, €4 million in synergies and improved waste treatment margins, while energy supply was hit by l...
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