ACEA Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

ACEA has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 1.6%, while the Integrated Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 10.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8.6% per year. ACEA's return on equity is 13%, and it has net margins of 8.1%.

Key information

1.6%

Earnings growth rate

1.6%

EPS growth rate

Integrated Utilities Industry Growth8.1%
Revenue growth rate8.6%
Return on equity13.0%
Net Margin8.1%
Next Earnings Update14 May 2025

Recent past performance updates

Solid Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For ACEA (BIT:ACE)

Nov 27
Solid Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For ACEA (BIT:ACE)

Recent updates

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

Apr 02
Do ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €0.95

Mar 16
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €0.95

Are Investors Undervaluing ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) By 42%?

Mar 15
Are Investors Undervaluing ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) By 42%?

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

Feb 16
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At ACEA (BIT:ACE)

Jan 31
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At ACEA (BIT:ACE)
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Tariff Uncertainties And Regulatory Risks Threaten Revenue Growth And Profitability

Dec 19 Overvaluation risks exist due to investor optimism amid uncertain tariff increases and potential slower revenue growth.

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

Dec 12
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

Solid Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For ACEA (BIT:ACE)

Nov 27
Solid Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For ACEA (BIT:ACE)

Is There Now An Opportunity In ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

Nov 05
Is There Now An Opportunity In ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

Slowing Rates Of Return At ACEA (BIT:ACE) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Sep 21
Slowing Rates Of Return At ACEA (BIT:ACE) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Little Excitement Around ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Earnings

Sep 06
Little Excitement Around ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Earnings

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) After Its Half-Yearly Results

Jul 28
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) After Its Half-Yearly Results

Here's Why ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Jul 25
Here's Why ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Jun 08
ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Returns Have Hit A Wall

ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 47% Above Its Share Price

May 25
ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 47% Above Its Share Price

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Apr 24
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

We Think That There Are Some Issues For ACEA (BIT:ACE) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Apr 05
We Think That There Are Some Issues For ACEA (BIT:ACE) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

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

Mar 27
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Low P/E

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Price Target To €15.98

Mar 09
Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Price Target To €15.98

ACEA (BIT:ACE) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Mar 05
ACEA (BIT:ACE) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Feb 13
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Does ACEA (BIT:ACE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jan 12
Does ACEA (BIT:ACE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors

Dec 26
ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors

Estimating The Fair Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Nov 10
Estimating The Fair Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Capital Allocation Trends At ACEA (BIT:ACE) Aren't Ideal

Oct 26
Capital Allocation Trends At ACEA (BIT:ACE) Aren't Ideal

Here's Why ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Sep 21
Here's Why ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Jul 25
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)

Returns On Capital At ACEA (BIT:ACE) Have Stalled

Jun 23
Returns On Capital At ACEA (BIT:ACE) Have Stalled

Here's Why ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Jun 08
Here's Why ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Has Announced A Dividend Of €0.85

May 07
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Has Announced A Dividend Of €0.85

Should You Think About Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Now?

May 04
Should You Think About Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Now?

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Will Pay A Dividend Of €0.85

Apr 05
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Will Pay A Dividend Of €0.85

Is ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Worth €12.6 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Mar 31
Is ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Worth €12.6 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of €0.85

Mar 12
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of €0.85

Industry Analysts Just Upgraded Their ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Revenue Forecasts By 11%

Mar 11
Industry Analysts Just Upgraded Their ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Revenue Forecasts By 11%

ACEA (BIT:ACE) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Feb 05
ACEA (BIT:ACE) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Is ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Potentially Undervalued?

Jan 21
Is ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Potentially Undervalued?

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At ACEA (BIT:ACE)

Jan 05
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At ACEA (BIT:ACE)

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

Oct 18
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Sep 30
ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Is ACEA (BIT:ACE) Using Too Much Debt?

Aug 17
Is ACEA (BIT:ACE) Using Too Much Debt?

ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Shares Could Be 25% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Aug 03
ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Shares Could Be 25% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Should You Think About Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Now?

Jul 06
Should You Think About Buying ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Now?

Broker Revenue Forecasts For ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Are Surging Higher

Jun 22
Broker Revenue Forecasts For ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE) Are Surging Higher

ACEA (BIT:ACE) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Jun 17
ACEA (BIT:ACE) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Is ACEA (BIT:ACE) Using Too Much Debt?

May 01
Is ACEA (BIT:ACE) Using Too Much Debt?

ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 24% Below Its Share Price

Apr 06
ACEA S.p.A.'s (BIT:ACE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 24% Below Its Share Price

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

Mar 23
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ACEA S.p.A. (BIT:ACE)?

ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Mar 09
ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

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

Jan 31
Do ACEA's (BIT:ACE) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

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


Earnings and Revenue History

BIT:ACE Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 244,1193324990
30 Sep 244,2593694880
30 Jun 244,2273234860
31 Mar 244,3203044900
31 Dec 234,5162944890
30 Sep 234,7572324680
30 Jun 235,0942394780
31 Mar 235,0942534950
31 Dec 225,0542804770
30 Sep 224,7853224120
30 Jun 224,3063314010
31 Mar 224,1443304870
31 Dec 213,8733134040
30 Sep 213,6243151240
30 Jun 213,5083071180
31 Mar 213,3432971250
31 Dec 203,2502851160
30 Sep 203,205284-840
30 Jun 203,127284-190
31 Mar 203,050279950
31 Dec 193,060284970
30 Sep 193,0202751440
30 Jun 192,9752711290
31 Mar 192,9352691080
31 Dec 182,8652711100
30 Sep 182,811243640
30 Jun 182,754220490
31 Mar 182,721192-160
31 Dec 172,697181170
30 Sep 172,716214230
30 Jun 172,717216180
31 Mar 172,732261170
31 Dec 162,741262180
30 Sep 162,716239140
30 Jun 162,779225210
31 Mar 162,795191260
31 Dec 152,828175290
30 Sep 152,8611864220
30 Jun 152,9011813720
31 Mar 152,9601683300
31 Dec 142,9571622610
30 Sep 143,069150-1650
30 Jun 143,079152-1040

Quality Earnings: ACE has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: ACE's current net profit margins (8.1%) are higher than last year (6.5%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: ACE's earnings have grown by 1.6% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: ACE's earnings growth over the past year (12.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (1.6% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: ACE earnings growth over the past year (12.8%) exceeded the Integrated Utilities industry 5.4%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: ACE's Return on Equity (13%) 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 Analysis2025/04/19 19:47
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/17 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Analyst Sources

ACEA S.p.A. is covered by 12 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Andrea BelloliBanca Akros S.p.A. (ESN)
Andrea BelloliBanca Akros S.p.A. (ESN)
Francesco SalaBanca Akros S.p.A. (ESN)