ACEA S.p.A.

BIT:ACE Stock Report

Market Cap: €4.7b

ACEA Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 5/6

ACEA is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.27% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 24th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 22nd June, 2026.

Key information

4.3%

Dividend yield

n/a

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yieldn/a
Future Dividend Yield5.0%
Dividend Growth6.1%
Next dividend pay date24 Jun 26
Ex dividend date22 Jun 26
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio51%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

ACE: Stable Margins And P/E Will Support Fair Value

Analysts have kept their ACEA price target broadly steady at about €24.90, reflecting largely unchanged views on fair value, discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The estimated fair value is unchanged at about €24.90 per share.

ACE: Stable Margins And P/E Assumptions Will Support Fair Value

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for ACEA steady at €24.90, citing largely unchanged assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Kept unchanged at €24.90, indicating no revision to the analyst fair value estimate.

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Low P/E

Feb 12
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Low P/E

ACE: Softer Revenue Contraction And Richer P/E Assumptions Will Support Fair Value

Analysts have nudged their price target for ACEA higher from €24.24 to €24.90, citing a slightly lower discount rate, a modestly softer projected revenue contraction and profit margin, and a somewhat richer assumed future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Price target adjusted from €24.24 to €24.90, indicating a small upward move in the estimated fair value range.

ACE: Stable Margins And Refined Assumptions Will Support Fair Value

Analysts have raised their price target for ACEA from €23.68 to €24.24, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which slightly adjust their valuation framework. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: updated from €23.68 to €24.24, representing a small upward adjustment in the target valuation.

ACE: Stable Margins And Minor Assumption Shifts Will Support Fair Value

Analysts have maintained their fair value target for ACEA at €23.68, with only minor adjustments to the discount rate, long term revenue growth assumptions and future P/E. This reflects a view that recent information does not materially change their overall valuation stance.

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Jan 07
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

ACE: Stable Margins And Lower Risk Will Support Future Fair Value

Analysts have nudged their price target for ACEA slightly higher to $23.68 from $23.68, reflecting marginally lower perceived risk and stable long term earnings expectations despite relatively flat growth and margin assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at €23.68 per share, indicating stable long term intrinsic value estimates.

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

Dec 12
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

ACE: Profit Margin Improvements And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Fair Value

Analysts have raised their price target for ACEA from $23.43 to $23.68. This change reflects improved profit margin forecasts and a modest reduction in the expected discount rate.

Do ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Nov 27
Do ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

ACE: Profitability Updates And Risk Adjustments Will Support Fair Value Outlook

Analysts have modestly increased their price target for ACEA from $22.80 to $23.43. This reflects updated views on profitability, despite recent adjustments to growth expectations and risk factors.

Investors Don't See Light At End Of ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Tunnel

Oct 28
Investors Don't See Light At End Of ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Tunnel

Is ACEA (BIT:ACE) A Risky Investment?

Sep 27
Is ACEA (BIT:ACE) A Risky Investment?

Are Investors Undervaluing ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) By 25%?

Aug 27
Are Investors Undervaluing ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) By 25%?

These Analysts Think ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Sales Are Under Threat

Aug 12
These Analysts Think ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Sales Are Under Threat

Concerns Surrounding ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Performance

Aug 01
Concerns Surrounding ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Performance

ACEA S.p.A. Recorded A 28% Miss On Revenue: Analysts Are Revisiting Their Models

Jul 28
ACEA S.p.A. Recorded A 28% Miss On Revenue: Analysts Are Revisiting Their Models

Should You Be Adding ACEA (BIT:ACE) To Your Watchlist Today?

Jul 26
Should You Be Adding ACEA (BIT:ACE) To Your Watchlist Today?

ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results

May 17
ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results

ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't

May 07
ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't
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Tariff Uncertainties And Regulatory Risks Threaten Revenue Growth And Profitability

Overvaluation risks exist due to investor optimism amid uncertain tariff increases and potential slower revenue growth.

Upcoming Dividend Payment

TodayMay 05 2026Ex Dividend DateJun 22 2026Dividend Pay DateJun 24 20262 days from Ex DividendBuy in the next 48 days to receive the upcoming dividend

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: ACE's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: ACE's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

ACEA Dividend Yield vs Market
How does ACE dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (ACE)4.3%
Market Bottom 25% (IT)1.7%
Market Top 25% (IT)4.6%
Industry Average (Integrated Utilities)3.9%
Analyst forecast (ACE) (up to 3 years)5.0%

Notable Dividend: ACE's dividend (4.27%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Italian market (1.66%).

High Dividend: ACE's dividend (4.27%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Italian market (4.55%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (51.4%), ACE's dividend payments are covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: At its current cash payout ratio (87.2%), ACE's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/04 13:08
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/04 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

ACEA S.p.A. is covered by 11 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Francesco SalaBanca Akros S.p.A. (ESN)
Tommaso MarabiniBanca Akros S.p.A. (ESN)
Francesco SalaBanca Akros S.p.A. (ESN)