Barclays Sees Enel's Upcoming Investor Day as 'Significant' Catalyst; Price Target Ticks Up

MT Newswires · 12/11/2025 10:40
10:40 AM EST, 12/11/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Barclays views Enel's (ENEL.MI) capital markets day set for February 2026 as a "significant positive catalyst" as investors await further clarity on the Italian energy group's strategic priorities, capital allocation and next phase of growth. "Historically, these events have led to strong share price performance, with Enel outperforming the European utility sector (SX6P) by nearly 5% in the months surrounding the three previous Capital Markets Days," the research firm said Thursday in its European Utilities sector report. "With the unveiling of the 2026-28 Strategic Plan and the likelihood of future EPS growth exceeding consensus expectations, we see Enel as well positioned to attract continued investor interest, supported by our projected EPS growth of around 4% per year through 2030, which is above Bloomberg consensus." Analysts also highlighted the possibility of the company announcing an additional share buyback program at the event, among other anticipated strategic updates. The stock's overweight rating was reiterated, while the price target was edged up to 9.30 euros from 9 euros.