Iberdrola Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
Iberdrola has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 9.7%, while the Electric Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 16.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 2.6% per year. Iberdrola's return on equity is 9.8%, and it has net margins of 12.6%.
Key information
9.69%
Earnings growth rate
10.10%
EPS growth rate
| Electric Utilities Industry Growth | 11.41% |
| Revenue growth rate | 2.62% |
| Return on equity | 9.79% |
| Net Margin | 12.62% |
| Next Earnings Update | 22 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
IBE: Neutral Outlook As Renewable JV Expansion And Governance Changes Shape Returns
The analyst price target for Iberdrola has moved slightly higher to about €19.17, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions around long term profit margins and P/E multiples. This comes even as revenue growth expectations are adjusted and recent price target changes from major firms highlight valuation as a key consideration.IBE: Neutral Outlook With Renewable JV And Governance Moves Shaping Next Phase
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Iberdrola slightly higher to €18.84, citing a series of price target revisions around €20 to €20.50 and a cluster of Neutral ratings. These indicate a more balanced risk reward view following the recent share price move.IBE: Neutral Stance And Renewable JV Expansion Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
The updated analyst price target for Iberdrola is now set at about €18.80, a slight move from roughly €18.76, as analysts weigh a richer valuation following recent downgrades to Neutral and mixed price target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts who set price targets around €20 to €20.50 see room for upside versus the current average target of about €18.80, which implies some confidence that Iberdrola can justify a richer valuation.IBE: Neutral Ratings And Renewable JV Expansion Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
The analyst fair value estimate for Iberdrola has moved slightly higher to about €18.76, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, as reflected in recent neutral ratings and price targets around €20 to €20.50. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around a neutral view on Iberdrola, with several firms now aligned around price targets of about €20 to €20.50.IBE: Mixed Ratings And Renewable JV Expansion Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target for Iberdrola to about €18.70 from roughly €17.90. This reflects updated views on slightly lower revenue growth assumptions, a broadly stable discount rate, modestly higher profit margin forecasts, and a higher expected future P/E multiple informed by recent mixed rating actions and target revisions across the Street.IBE: Project Execution And Policy Stability Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged Iberdrola’s price target higher by €1.50, reflecting updated assumptions around a slightly lower discount rate, adjusted revenue growth and margin expectations, as well as a modest tweak to future P/E estimates. Analyst Commentary Recent price target revisions suggest analysts are fine tuning their expectations for Iberdrola, with valuation work now reflecting slightly different assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth and margins, as well as updated P/E inputs.IBE: Power Demand And Green Hydrogen Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Narrative update The analyst price target for Iberdrola moves up by about €0.50 to €17.89. Analysts broadly cite updated assumptions around profit margins and future P/E, as well as mixed recent research that includes a €1.50 target increase, an upgrade to Buy, and a separate Sell rating at €16.20.IBE: Power Demand And Green Hydrogen Projects Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target for Iberdrola slightly higher to €17.39 from €17.32, citing mixed recent views. Some see support from growing electricity demand in the U.S. and UK, while others express caution with targets around €16.20.IBE: Rising Power Demand And Hydrogen Projects Will Support Mixed-View Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Iberdrola slightly higher, from EUR 17.15 to EUR 17.32, citing both rising electricity demand in key markets and incremental improvements in long term profitability and valuation assumptions despite mixed rating actions. Analyst Commentary Recent rating and target price changes highlight a divided but incrementally constructive view on Iberdrola, with differing opinions on how much of the company’s improving fundamentals are already reflected in the share price.Iberdrola (BME:IBE) Has Announced A Dividend Of €0.2033
Dec 18
IBE: Key Market Power Demand Will Support Operations Amid Mixed Ratings Narrative
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Iberdrola slightly higher to EUR 17.15 from EUR 17.06, citing a stronger multiyear revenue growth outlook and supportive recent rating and target price revisions despite some dissenting views. Analyst Commentary Street research remains divided on Iberdrola, with recent rating changes and target price revisions underscoring a debate around how much of the multiyear growth story is already reflected in the share price.Iberdrola, S.A.'s (BME:IBE) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
Dec 07IBE: Demand In Key Markets Will Support Operations Amid Sector Challenges
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Iberdrola from €16.82 to €17.06. They cite increased demand for electricity in key markets and an improved profit outlook as reasons for this adjustment.IBE: Earnings Outlook And Execution Will Face Sector Headwinds And Operational Risks
The consensus analyst price target for Iberdrola has increased modestly from €16.50 to €16.82. This change reflects updated analyst expectations based on incremental improvements in projected profit margin and fair value, despite slower anticipated revenue growth and a higher discount rate.Iberdrola's (BME:IBE) Dividend Will Be €0.2025
Nov 02Recent Upgrades And Sector Momentum Will Drive Broader Grid Modernization Efforts
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Iberdrola from €16.32 to €16.50. This reflects higher anticipated revenue growth and a series of improved price targets from recent research coverage.US And UK Expansion Will Fuel Future Grid Modernization
The analyst price target for Iberdrola has increased modestly from EUR 16.14 to EUR 16.32. This change reflects analysts' optimism driven by recent positive revisions to revenue growth forecasts and supportive updates from multiple research firms.US And UK Expansion Will Fuel Future Grid Modernization
The consensus price target for Iberdrola saw a marginal upward revision to €16.14, primarily reflecting a slight improvement in revenue growth forecasts. What's in the News Iberdrola experienced a significant incident at its Flyers Creek wind farm in Australia, where a GE Vernova turbine blade bent in half following storm-related damage; the damaged blade was removed from service, and a replacement is pending installation (Recharge News).US And UK Expansion Will Fuel Future Grid Modernization
With consensus revenue growth forecasts steady at 3.7% and a modest decline in future P/E from 19.53x to 18.83x indicating slightly improved valuation, Iberdrola’s consensus analyst price target remains unchanged at €15.94. What's in the News Iberdrola announced a private placement of common shares for gross proceeds of €5,016,000.Iberdrola's (BME:IBE) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Jun 25Investors Will Want Iberdrola's (BME:IBE) Growth In ROCE To Persist
Jun 24We Think Some Shareholders May Hesitate To Increase Iberdrola, S.A.'s (BME:IBE) CEO Compensation
May 23
Regulatory Hurdles And Debt Overload Threaten Profit Margins And Earnings Stability
Increased exposure to A-Rated countries may lead to stricter regulations and compliance costs, impacting net margins due to necessary regulatory investments.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Iberdrola 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 |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 43,511 | 5,492 | 7,104 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 44,076 | 5,691 | 7,129 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 45,485 | 5,248 | 7,478 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 44,845 | 4,839 | 7,372 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 44,925 | 4,657 | 7,546 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 42,988 | 3,914 | 7,474 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 45,259 | 6,455 | 7,883 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 45,708 | 6,235 | 7,842 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 46,553 | 5,895 | 7,815 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 49,335 | 4,621 | 7,620 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 53,239 | 4,774 | 7,130 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 55,783 | 4,631 | 7,072 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 57,260 | 4,668 | 6,959 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 53,949 | 4,241 | 6,619 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 49,018 | 4,460 | 6,224 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 44,792 | 4,367 | 6,046 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 41,176 | 3,798 | 5,750 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 39,114 | 3,765 | 5,632 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 36,897 | 3,282 | 5,616 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 35,430 | 3,217 | 5,469 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 33,808 | 3,308 | 5,407 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 33,145 | 3,555 | 5,428 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 34,229 | 3,592 | 5,338 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 34,624 | 3,677 | 5,392 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 35,725 | 3,781 | 5,376 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 36,438 | 3,472 | 5,366 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 35,251 | 3,535 | 5,253 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 35,770 | 3,292 | 5,221 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 35,871 | 3,191 | 5,223 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 35,076 | 3,065 | 5,149 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 35,590 | 2,731 | 5,377 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 33,775 | 2,981 | 5,392 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 32,411 | 3,067 | 5,122 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 31,263 | 3,057 | 5,018 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 29,177 | 3,181 | 4,211 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 28,936 | 2,867 | 4,175 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 28,770 | 2,765 | 4,099 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 28,759 | 2,806 | 4,141 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 29,267 | 2,544 | 4,356 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 30,191 | 2,362 | 4,450 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 30,823 | 2,449 | 4,476 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 31,419 | 2,422 | 4,354 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 31,525 | 2,466 | 4,255 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 30,973 | 2,441 | 4,113 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: IBE has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: IBE's current net profit margins (12.6%) are higher than last year (10.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: IBE's earnings have grown by 9.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: IBE's earnings growth over the past year (17.9%) exceeds its 5-year average (9.7% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: IBE earnings growth over the past year (17.9%) exceeded the Electric Utilities industry -4.2%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: IBE's Return on Equity (9.8%) 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 | 2026/04/30 11:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Iberdrola, S.A. is covered by 41 analysts. 19 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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| null null | Banco de Sabadell. S.A. |
| Bosco Muguiro Eulate | Banco Santander |
| José Ruiz Fernandez | Barclays |