BKW Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
BKW has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 6.9%, while the Electric Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 15.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.7% per year. BKW's return on equity is 6.6%, and it has net margins of 8.3%.
Key information
6.89%
Earnings growth rate
6.92%
EPS growth rate
| Electric Utilities Industry Growth | 7.32% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.70% |
| Return on equity | 6.55% |
| Net Margin | 8.30% |
| Next Earnings Update | 19 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 03
BKW: Dividend Strength And Higher Margins Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have trimmed their price target on BKW to CHF157.81 from CHF164.48, reflecting updated assumptions that combine more cautious revenue growth expectations with a slightly higher projected profit margin and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News for BKW No recent company specific news items for BKW are available from the provided primary news sources.
New Narrative • Jul 03
Energy Transition Projects And Regulatory Uncertainty Will Shape A Fairly Valued Future
Catalysts About BKW BKW is an energy and infrastructure group that produces and markets electricity, operates power grids and offers engineering, infrastructure and building technology services. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jun 16
BKW: Dividend And Margin Outlook Will Support Bullish Stock Repricing
Analysts have reiterated their CHF price target for BKW at CHF164.48, with rationale pointing to relatively stable assumptions on discount rate and revenue growth, alongside a slightly higher profit margin outlook and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for BKW BKW AG announced an annual dividend of CHF 3.80 per share.Narrative Update • Jun 02
BKW: Neutral Outlook Will Center On CHF 160 And German Storage Execution
Analysts have kept their CHF price target for BKW unchanged, citing steady assumptions for fair value at CHF 164.48, a discount rate of 3.94%, revenue growth of 3.38%, a profit margin of 10.02% and a future P/E of 20.19x. What's in the News Trianel, BKW and Luxcara secured permits for a 900 MW battery storage project in Germany, expanding large scale energy storage capacity to support renewable integration (source: recent project announcement).Narrative Update • May 06
BKW: Neutral Outlook Will Center On CHF 160 Level And Execution
Narrative Update on BKW The analyst price target for BKW has shifted from CHF 163.64 to CHF 164.48, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, alongside fresh Neutral coverage and a CHF 160 price target from recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage sets a CHF 160 price target alongside a Neutral stance, which sits just below the updated analyst fair value assumptions for BKW.Narrative Update • Apr 21
BKW: Neutral Stance Highlights CHF 160 Level And Execution Risks
Narrative Update on BKW The analyst price target for BKW is now CHF 160. This level is supported by recent coverage where analysts collectively point to a more cautious stance on the shares while maintaining a broadly neutral view.Narrative Update • Apr 06
BKW: Neutral Outlook Balances Earnings Reset With Modest P/E Expectations
Narrative Update The analyst price target for BKW is updated to CHF 163.64 from CHF 162.81. Analysts point to refined assumptions on long term revenue growth, slightly higher projected profit margins, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple as key drivers behind the change.Narrative Update • Mar 23
BKW: Neutral Stance On Earnings Reset And Moderating Future P/E
The analyst price target for BKW has shifted slightly to CHF 160 as analysts factor in updated assumptions around revenue growth, margins, and a lower future P/E, while keeping discount rate expectations unchanged and referencing recent Neutral coverage and downgrades. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the CHF 160 price target as consistent with a view that BKW can still execute on its revenue and margin assumptions, even with a lower future P/E embedded in their models.Narrative Update • Mar 08
BKW: Higher Future P/E And Reset EBIT Guidance Will Drive Re Rating
Narrative Update on BKW Analysts have trimmed their price target on BKW to about CHF 165 from around CHF 170. They cited more cautious assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, partly offset by a higher expected future P/E multiple and recent neutral to cautious coverage from the Street.Narrative Update • Feb 22
BKW: Reset EBIT Guidance Will Support Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on BKW to CHF169.76. The shift reflects a more cautious stance on the shares following recent research that has turned more bearish on the name.Narrative Update • Feb 07
BKW: Rebased EBIT Guidance Will Shape Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for BKW from CHF 182.38 to about CHF 169.76, reflecting slightly lower assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. This aligns with more cautious recent Street research, including a downgrade from Kepler Cheuvreux.Narrative Update • Jan 23
B9W: Neutral Ratings And Lower Power Prices Will Shape Upside Potential
Narrative Update on BKW Analysts have trimmed their price targets on BKW, with our updated fair value moving from CHF 193 to about CHF 182. They point to downside risk to consensus estimates in a low power price environment and reflect more cautious views following recent downgrades to Neutral by several firms.Analysis Article • Dec 28
Here's Why BKW (VTX:BKW) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Analysis Article • Dec 12
BKW AG's (VTX:BKW) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
It's not a stretch to say that BKW AG's ( VTX:BKW ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.8x right now seems quite...Analysis Article • Nov 27
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At BKW (VTX:BKW)
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? In a perfect world...Analysis Article • Oct 09
Are Investors Undervaluing BKW AG (VTX:BKW) By 31%?
Key Insights BKW's estimated fair value is CHF256 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...Analysis Article • Sep 24
Here's Why BKW (VTX:BKW) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Sep 24
Grimsel Dam Approval Will Boost Future Energy Production
The consensus analyst price target for BKW has been modestly raised to CHF193.00, reflecting minor improvements in both future P/E and net profit margin. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for BKW The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen slightly from CHF188.00 to CHF193.00.Analysis Article • Sep 09
BKW AG's (VTX:BKW) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
It's not a stretch to say that BKW AG's ( VTX:BKW ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.7x right now seems quite...Narrative Update • Aug 27
Grimsel Dam Approval Will Boost Future Energy Production
The upward revision in BKW’s consensus price target is primarily driven by a substantial increase in forecast revenue growth and a modest improvement in net profit margins, resulting in a new fair value of CHF188.00. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for BKW The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from CHF185.00 to CHF188.00.Analysis Article • Aug 11
Here's Why BKW (VTX:BKW) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Jul 11
BKW (VTX:BKW) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? In a perfect world...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Grimsel Dam Approval Will Boost Future Energy Production
Strategic renewable energy projects and expansions, including wind, solar, and battery storage, are expected to drive future revenue growth.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How BKW makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 4,297 | 357 | 1,197 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 4,424 | 408 | 1,182 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 4,552 | 459 | 1,167 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 4,599 | 541 | 1,153 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 4,646 | 622 | 1,139 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 4,501 | 562 | 1,123 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 4,355 | 501 | 1,107 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,353 | 489 | 1,097 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 4,351 | 478 | 1,088 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 4,740 | 648 | 1,089 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 5,129 | 818 | 1,091 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 5,134 | 684 | 1,075 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 5,138 | 550 | 1,060 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 4,603 | 358 | 1,023 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 4,067 | 167 | 987 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 3,761 | 236 | 962 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,456 | 305 | 938 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 3,306 | 380 | 925 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 3,156 | 455 | 912 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 3,083 | 409 | 896 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 3,010 | 362 | 880 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,969 | 332 | 864 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,928 | 303 | 849 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,855 | 347 | 808 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,782 | 391 | 768 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,734 | 325 | 719 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,685 | 259 | 670 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,643 | 223 | 656 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,600 | 186 | 642 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 2,520 | 226 | 643 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 2,440 | 265 | 643 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 2,426 | 260 | 630 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 2,413 | 255 | 617 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 2,421 | 279 | 592 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 2,429 | 302 | 568 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 2,397 | 307 | 541 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 2,366 | 312 | 515 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 2,432 | 295 | 498 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 2,499 | 277 | 482 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 2,545 | 277 | 469 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 2,592 | 277 | 456 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 2,607 | 297 | 441 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: BKW has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: BKW's current net profit margins (8.3%) are lower than last year (13.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: BKW's earnings have grown by 6.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: BKW's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: BKW had negative earnings growth (-42.7%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Electric Utilities industry average (1.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: BKW's Return on Equity (6.6%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/05 06:27 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
BKW AG is covered by 11 analysts. 5 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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| Peter Rothenaicher | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Rene Rückert | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Marta Bruska | Baader Helvea Equity Research |