Elia Group (ENXTBR:ELI) Stock Can Strong Profit Delivery Justify Its Premium

Elia Group went into this earnings season with a premium story and a premium price. The stock is down about 11% over three months and another 10% over the past month, even after closing at €125.8 on 30 July. Yet the grid operator just posted a strong H1 2026, with net income of €348.6m and adjusted profit around €411m, while reaffirming full year profit guidance and edging the weakest segment toward breakeven.

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H1 2026 Earnings Summary

• Revenue (H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): €2,563.5m vs. €2,172.4m (up about 18.0%)
• Net Income (H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): €348.6m vs. €269.6m (up about 29.3%)
• Basic EPS (H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): €3.19 vs. €2.90 (up about 10.1%)
• Trailing 12-Month Net Income (Excl. Extra Items) to H1 2026 vs. TTM to H1 2025: €635.6m vs. €509.3m (up about 24.8%)

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Bull case on Elia’s grid build gets real tests

Bulls argue Elia Group is turning a once in a generation grid build into reliable, higher regulated earnings. H1 2026 gives some backing. Adjusted profit of about €411m and net income of €348.6m sit against reiterated full year profit guidance of €690m to €740m, so profit delivery is tracking the plan. Belgium and Germany both show higher adjusted profit helped by regulated asset growth and equity remuneration, which is exactly what the CapEx story needs. Belgium’s 2028 to 2031 tariff methodology now points to about 8% post tax ROE with incentives, which supports the investment cycle. Project milestones like Princess Elisabeth Island caisson installation, Ventilus permits and the Ostwind 3 platform all progressing are concrete proof that key offshore and interconnector projects are moving from powerpoints to steel in the ground.

Bear case flags on valuation and risk still present

Bears worry that Elia Group carries rich expectations while execution and regulation still bite. Recent share price weakness, down about 10% over 30 days and about 11% over 90 days, shows those concerns have not gone away even after solid H1 numbers. German regulatory parameters for ROE and cost of debt remain under consultation until at least 2027, so a core risk on allowed returns is unresolved. Supply chain and cost pressure is visible in the need to redesign Princess Elisabeth Island and in higher HVDC pricing. International and holding only edges toward breakeven and Nemo Link’s contribution is capped by regulation. The Tarchon UK Germany interconnector adds another large, long dated commitment that depends on future regulatory and policy support, so project and policy risk is building, not shrinking.

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