CPFL Energia (CPFE3) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in Brazil. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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CPFE3 Community Fair Values
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | R$43.31 |
| 52 Week High | R$57.21 |
| 52 Week Low | R$37.01 |
| Beta | 0.24 |
| 1 Month Change | -18.77% |
| 3 Month Change | -15.34% |
| 1 Year Change | 6.33% |
| 3 Year Change | 36.88% |
| 5 Year Change | 50.85% |
| Change since IPO | 434.28% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 22
CPFE3: Higher Margins And Discount Rate Assumptions Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for CPFL Energia from R$47.84 to R$50.71, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CPFL Energia reflects a mix of optimism and caution around how current assumptions feed into the higher fair value estimate.Analysis Article • May 17
CPFL Energia S.A. Just Beat Revenue By 8.4%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Shareholders might have noticed that CPFL Energia S.A. ( BVMF:CPFE3 ) filed its quarterly result this time last week...Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 22
CPFE3: Higher Margins And Discount Rate Assumptions Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for CPFL Energia from R$47.84 to R$50.71, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CPFL Energia reflects a mix of optimism and caution around how current assumptions feed into the higher fair value estimate.Analysis Article • May 17
CPFL Energia S.A. Just Beat Revenue By 8.4%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Shareholders might have noticed that CPFL Energia S.A. ( BVMF:CPFE3 ) filed its quarterly result this time last week...Narrative Update • Apr 20
CPFE3: Higher P/E Assumptions Will Likely Cap Returns From Current Levels
The analyst price target for CPFL Energia has shifted from R$46.62 to R$47.84, with analysts pointing to updated fair value estimates, slight adjustments to revenue and margin expectations, and a revised future P/E assumption as the key drivers behind this change. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that the revised fair value estimates support the move to a R$47.84 target, which they see as better aligned with current assumptions around CPFL Energia's earnings power.Narrative Update • Apr 06
CPFE3: Stable Assumptions Suggest Earnings Resilience Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued
Analysts have updated their view on CPFL Energia with a revised R$ price target, reflecting the unchanged fair value estimate of R$46.62, alongside consistent discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin assumptions that remain aligned with recent research commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on banks with similar regional and income profiles highlights how modest changes in price targets can reflect shifts in expectations for earnings resilience, capital deployment and growth rather than dramatic changes in thesis.Narrative Update • Mar 23
CPFE3: Stable Discount Rate And P/E Assumptions Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued
Analysts have adjusted their price target on CPFL Energia to R$46.62. This reflects updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, and is broadly in line with recent Street research that has also revised targets higher for peers.Narrative Update • Mar 09
CPFE3: Slightly Higher P/E Assumptions Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued
Analysts have nudged their price target on CPFL Energia slightly higher to R$46.62, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E. These updates are broadly consistent with recent Street research adjustments seen in other names such as Central Pacific.Narrative Update • Feb 22
CPFE3: Stable Earnings Assumptions And Firm P/E Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for CPFL Energia higher to about R$46.59 from roughly R$46.09, citing updated assumptions around future earnings and valuation multiples as the key drivers of the revised price target. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the modest uplift in fair value, from about R$46.09 to roughly R$46.59, as a sign that updated assumptions around earnings and valuation multiples still support the current thesis rather than forcing a reset.Narrative Update • Feb 08
CPFE3: Softer Revenue Contraction And Rich P/E Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued
Analysts lifted their fair value estimate for CPFL Energia from R$43.43 to R$46.09, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, modestly softer revenue contraction, slightly lower profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Analysts' latest work on CPFL Energia focuses on how recent assumptions feed into valuation, especially around discount rates, revenue trends, margins, and the implied future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Feb 04
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For CPFL Energia S.A. (BVMF:CPFE3)
There wouldn't be many who think CPFL Energia S.A.'s ( BVMF:CPFE3 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10.8x is...Narrative Update • Jan 25
CPFE3: Weak Revenue Outlook And Rich P/E Will Likely Sustain Overvaluation
Analysts have nudged their price target for CPFL Energia slightly higher to reflect a modest increase in estimated fair value to R$43.43, while also acknowledging only small adjustments to profit margin assumptions and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Adjusted slightly from R$43.28 to R$43.43 per share, reflecting a modest tweak in the underlying valuation model.Analysis Article • Jan 14
CPFL Energia (BVMF:CPFE3) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Jan 11
CPFE3: Stable Assumptions Will Likely Sustain Excessive Earnings Multiple
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for CPFL Energia steady at R$43.28 per share, citing unchanged assumptions around the discount rate, revenue contraction and profit margin. Their forward P/E view also remains effectively the same.Narrative Update • Dec 26
CPFE3: Stable Assumptions Will Likely Sustain Excessive Earnings Multiple
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on CPFL Energia, citing largely unchanged fair value estimates and stable assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P E multiples. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at R$43.28, indicating no material revision to the intrinsic valuation underpinning the price target.Narrative Update • Dec 11
CPFE3: Higher Earnings Multiple Will Likely Deepen Future Overvaluation Risk
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on CPFL Energia to BRL 43.28 from BRL 42.66. This reflects slightly improved long term revenue expectations despite marginally softer profit margin assumptions and a higher implied future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Nov 27
CPFE3: Profit Margin Uplift Will Be Offset By Weak Revenue Trends
Analysts have raised their price target for CPFL Energia to R$42.66 from R$41.59. They cite improving profit margin projections and a more attractive valuation, despite tempered revenue growth expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 13
CPFE3: Marginal Shifts In Key Metrics Suggest A Balanced Outlook Ahead
Analysts have raised their price target for CPFL Energia from R$41.08 to R$41.59, reflecting incremental adjustments to key metrics such as revenue growth and the discount rate. What's in the News CPFL Energia is holding an Analyst/Investor Day and providing updates and outlooks for stakeholders (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Nov 11
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At CPFL Energia (BVMF:CPFE3)
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Oct 21
Subdued Growth No Barrier To CPFL Energia S.A.'s (BVMF:CPFE3) Price
It's not a stretch to say that CPFL Energia S.A.'s ( BVMF:CPFE3 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 8.5x right now...Analysis Article • Sep 30
Here's Why CPFL Energia (BVMF:CPFE3) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Sep 05
ANEEL Changes And Rising Distributed Generation Will Diminish Returns
With revenue growth and net profit margin projections both stable, analysts have maintained CPFL Energia's fair value estimate at R$41.08. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for CPFL Energia The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, at R$41.08.Analysis Article • Aug 17
CPFL Energia S.A. Just Beat EPS By 7.7%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
BOVESPA:CPFE3 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore CPFL Energia's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Jul 22
Pinning Down CPFL Energia S.A.'s (BVMF:CPFE3) P/E Is Difficult Right Now
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 9x in Brazil, you could be forgiven for feeling...Analysis Article • Jul 01
We Think CPFL Energia (BVMF:CPFE3) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...
New Narrative • Dec 02
Promising Green Hydrogen Project And Industrial Recovery Boost Prospects, But Regulatory Challenges And Margin Pressures May Limit Growth
Promising green hydrogen project and industrial market recovery indicate potential for increased future revenue and growth.Shareholder Returns
| CPFE3 | BR Electric Utilities | BR Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -3.2% | -1.5% | -0.7% |
| 1Y | 6.3% | 14.1% | 13.7% |
Return vs Industry: CPFE3 underperformed the BR Electric Utilities industry which returned 14.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CPFE3 underperformed the BR Market which returned 13.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CPFE3 volatility | |
|---|---|
| CPFE3 Average Weekly Movement | 4.5% |
| Electric Utilities Industry Average Movement | 3.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in BR Market | 8.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in BR Market | 1.9% |
Stable Share Price: CPFE3 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the BR market.
Volatility Over Time: CPFE3's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | n/a | Gustavo Estrella | www.cpfl.com.br |
CPFL Energia S.A., through its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in Brazil. It operates through Distribution, Generation, Transmission, Commercialization, and Services segments. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, solar, wind, and biomass sources; and provides energy management and commercialization, energy efficiency, distributed generation, energy infrastructure, and consultancy services.
CPFL Energia S.A. Fundamentals Summary
| CPFE3 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | R$49.90b |
| Earnings (TTM) | R$5.76b |
| Revenue (TTM) | R$45.05b |
8.7x
P/E Ratio1.1x
P/S RatioIs CPFE3 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CPFE3 income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | R$45.05b |
| Cost of Revenue | R$31.03b |
| Gross Profit | R$14.02b |
| Other Expenses | R$8.26b |
| Earnings | R$5.76b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 5.00 |
| Gross Margin | 31.12% |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.79% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 143.5% |
How did CPFE3 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
8.6%
Current Dividend Yield75%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/25 15:32 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
CPFL Energia S.A. is covered by 17 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Felipe Mattar | Barclays |
| Gustavo Faria | BofA Global Research |
| Francisco Navarrete | Bradesco S.A. Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários |