Equatorial S.A.

BOVESPA:EQTL3 Stock Report

Market Cap: R$53.2b

Equatorial Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Equatorial's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -6.9%, while the Electric Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 1.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 21.1% per year. Equatorial's return on equity is 7.2%, and it has net margins of 2.3%.

Key information

-6.85%

Earnings growth rate

-13.63%

EPS growth rate

Electric Utilities Industry Growth19.53%
Revenue growth rate21.10%
Return on equity7.18%
Net Margin2.32%
Next Earnings Update13 May 2026

Recent past performance updates

Analysis Article Nov 19

We Think That There Are Issues Underlying Equatorial's (BVMF:EQTL3) Earnings

Equatorial S.A.'s ( BVMF:EQTL3 ) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. Our analysis...

Recent updates

Narrative Update Apr 26

EQTL3: Fair Value View And 2026 Meeting Will Shape Profit Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target for Equatorial from R$47.32 to R$48.10, citing updated assumptions that include a different discount rate, a change in expected revenue contraction, a higher profit margin outlook and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Equatorial S.A. has scheduled a Special and Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting for April 30, 2026, which may address corporate matters that affect governance or capital structure (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Apr 11

EQTL3: Steady Fair Value And 2026 Meeting Will Shape Future Outlook

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Equatorial broadly unchanged at around R$47.32 per share, with only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and assumed future P/E feeding into a steady price target view. What's in the News Equatorial scheduled a Special and Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting for April 30, 2026, giving investors a clear date to watch for potential corporate decisions that could affect the equity story (Key Developments).
Analysis Article Mar 28

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Equatorial S.A. (BVMF:EQTL3) After Its Yearly Results

Equatorial S.A. ( BVMF:EQTL3 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 2.3% to...
Narrative Update Mar 28

EQTL3: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Bullish Earnings Outlook

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Equatorial to R$47.32 from R$47.25. They point to updated assumptions that now reflect a marginally higher discount rate, a softer revenue growth outlook, a lower profit margin and a higher future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update Mar 13

EQTL3: Lower Discount Rate Will Support Bullish Thesis On Future Earnings

Analysts have nudged their price target on Equatorial slightly higher to R$47.25 from R$47.10, reflecting refreshed assumptions around the discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Valuation Changes Fair Value: R$47.25 compared with R$47.10 previously, a slight upward adjustment in the modelled price level.
Narrative Update Feb 26

EQTL3: Stable Fair Value And P/E Assumptions Will Sustain Bullish Thesis

Analysts kept their fair value estimate for Equatorial broadly unchanged at around R$47.10, with only small tweaks to the discount rate and assumed future P/E. This signals that their refreshed price target is primarily a fine tuning rather than a major reset in view of recent research updates.
Narrative Update Feb 10

EQTL3: Higher Assumed P/E Multiple Will Support Ongoing Bullish Undervaluation Narrative

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Equatorial to $47.10 from $46.38, pointing to updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue trends, profit margin expectations, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: updated from R$46.38 to R$47.10, representing a small upward adjustment in the assessed share value.
Analysis Article Jan 28

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Equatorial S.A.'s (BVMF:EQTL3) Price

When close to half the companies in Brazil have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 10x, you may consider...
Narrative Update Jan 27

EQTL3: Lower Discount Rate And Firm P/E Will Support Bullish Undervaluation Narrative

Analysts have increased their price target on Equatorial by about $0.50, citing a slightly lower discount rate and marginally different assumptions for fair value and future P/E as the key drivers of this update. Valuation Changes Fair Value: risen slightly from R$45.88 to R$46.38, reflecting a modest uplift in the modelled intrinsic value.
Narrative Update Jan 12

EQTL3: Future P/E And Stable Margins Will Sustain Bullish Undervaluation Narrative

Narrative Update on Equatorial Analysts have trimmed their price target on Equatorial to US$45.88, reflecting slightly higher discount rate and future P/E assumptions, while keeping fair value and margin expectations broadly unchanged. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Model fair value remains unchanged at US$45.88 per share.
Narrative Update Dec 21

EQTL3: Future Earnings Multiple Will Support Bullish Undervaluation Narrative

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Equatorial by about $0.36 per share to reflect a slightly lower perceived risk, marginally improved long term revenue expectations, and a still supportive future P/E outlook despite a small downward revision to profit margin assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: R$45.52 has risen slightly to about R$45.88, reflecting a modest uplift in intrinsic value estimates.
Analysis Article Dec 10

Does Equatorial (BVMF:EQTL3) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...
Narrative Update Dec 07

EQTL3: Slower Revenue Decline Is Expected To Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Equatorial from approximately $44.26 to $45.52 per share. They cited expectations for a slower revenue decline and a lower future price to earnings multiple, which more than offset slightly weaker projected margins and a higher discount rate.
Analysis Article Nov 19

We Think That There Are Issues Underlying Equatorial's (BVMF:EQTL3) Earnings

Equatorial S.A.'s ( BVMF:EQTL3 ) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. Our analysis...
Analysis Article Oct 21

Equatorial S.A.'s (BVMF:EQTL3) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

When close to half the companies in Brazil have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 8x, you may consider...
Narrative Update Sep 27

Upgrades And Renewables Investments Will Shape Brazil's Energy Future

Equatorial’s fair value estimate remained nearly unchanged as a modest decline in net profit margin and an increase in future P/E were offset by only a marginal upward revision in the consensus analyst price target to R$44.26. What's in the News Hosted Analyst/Investor Day event.
Analysis Article Sep 08

Is Equatorial (BVMF:EQTL3) A Risky Investment?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Jul 23

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Equatorial S.A.'s (BVMF:EQTL3) P/E

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13.8x Equatorial S.A. ( BVMF:EQTL3 ) may be sending very bearish signals...
Analysis Article May 16

Revenue Beat: Equatorial S.A. Beat Analyst Estimates By 28%

A week ago, Equatorial S.A. ( BVMF:EQTL3 ) came out with a strong set of first-quarter numbers that could potentially...
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New Narrative Dec 01

Powering Sustainable Growth Through Strategic Investments And Efficiency Gains

Strategic growth initiatives in sanitation and improved operational efficiencies in renewables are likely to enhance future revenue and earnings.

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Equatorial makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

BOVESPA:EQTL3 Revenue, expenses and earnings (BRL Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 2552,0741,2084,4770
30 Sep 2551,2683,3624,6650
30 Jun 2549,4863,6543,8100
31 Mar 2547,1783,0884,3970
31 Dec 2443,7611,9444,0390
30 Sep 2443,9942,2224,1510
30 Jun 2441,9922,1824,3400
31 Mar 2440,7072,1914,0170
31 Dec 2340,9852,0763,8620
30 Sep 2337,6571,8613,1970
30 Jun 2334,1751,6462,7950
31 Mar 2331,4669582,8100
31 Dec 2227,1331,3742,5500
30 Sep 2227,2732,3352,3280
30 Jun 2227,8813,2412,1710
31 Mar 2225,9443,9211,8980
31 Dec 2124,2413,6951,6660
30 Sep 2122,1773,6751,5510
30 Jun 2118,8962,9921,3230
31 Mar 2117,8242,8881,3330
31 Dec 2017,8902,9751,2730
30 Sep 2018,0822,8861,3100
30 Jun 2018,7492,7061,2780
31 Mar 2019,6432,6431,1130
31 Dec 1918,7962,4161,0620
30 Sep 1916,3281,5456520
30 Jun 1914,1891,2516700
31 Mar 1912,1701,0486370
31 Dec 1811,2539186400
30 Sep 1810,2609851,0170
30 Jun 189,9461,0431,0880
31 Mar 189,7661,0301,1110
31 Dec 179,0719971,1170
30 Sep 178,7056941,2240
30 Jun 178,2875711,1510
31 Mar 177,9666231,0300
31 Dec 167,9527129190
30 Sep 167,4696498100
30 Jun 167,3275417860
31 Mar 167,1908627810
31 Dec 157,2538088020
30 Sep 157,6841,1927300
30 Jun 157,4921,3946830

Quality Earnings: EQTL3 has a large one-off loss of R$2.4B impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st December, 2025.

Growing Profit Margin: EQTL3's current net profit margins (2.3%) are lower than last year (4.4%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: EQTL3's earnings have declined by 6.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: EQTL3's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: EQTL3 had negative earnings growth (-37.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Electric Utilities industry average (-5.3%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: EQTL3's Return on Equity (7.2%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/10 01:09
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/08 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Equatorial S.A. is covered by 17 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Bruno PasconBarclays
Felipe MattarBarclays
Gustavo FariaBofA Global Research