Acen Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Acen is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 17% and 14% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 16.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 7.1% in 3 years.

Key information

17.0%

Earnings growth rate

16.9%

EPS growth rate

Renewable Energy earnings growth	15.2%
Revenue growth rate	14.0%
Future return on equity	7.1%
Analyst coverage	Low
Last updated	22 Aug 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

PSE:ACEN - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (PHP Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026	50,277	11,799	-14,246	15,625	2
12/31/2025	45,828	11,191	-23,976	12,202	3
12/31/2024	39,951	8,942	-38,540	7,941	3
6/30/2024	35,246	7,852	-28,448	7,450	N/A
3/31/2024	37,217	6,966	-25,123	2,784	N/A
12/31/2023	36,499	6,754	-22,702	3,187	N/A
9/30/2023	38,645	15,500	-27,975	2,054	N/A
6/30/2023	39,739	15,103	-20,153	5,725	N/A
3/31/2023	36,972	14,676	-24,320	-144	N/A
12/31/2022	35,235	13,055	-18,422	2,296	N/A
9/30/2022	32,437	5,101	-6,964	4,576	N/A
6/30/2022	28,626	4,744	-10,144	1,018	N/A
3/31/2022	27,747	4,384	-4,902	2,989	N/A
12/31/2021	26,070	5,251	-2,412	3,424	N/A
9/30/2021	24,089	5,046	-5,693	-209	N/A
6/30/2021	23,911	4,405	-1,402	5,839	N/A
3/31/2021	21,610	4,955	-661	5,213	N/A
12/31/2020	20,474	4,288	-3,136	3,124	N/A
9/30/2020	19,517	3,799	623	4,254	N/A
6/30/2020	17,760	3,183	-1,415	-553	N/A
3/31/2020	17,301	808	1,651	2,871	N/A
1/1/2020	16,111	705	-19	477	N/A
9/30/2019	15,351	-660	124	383	N/A
6/30/2019	15,323	-1,063	7	98	N/A
3/31/2019	14,805	-749	-1,500	-1,396	N/A
12/31/2018	15,114	-560	-1,124	-1,004	N/A
9/30/2018	16,221	-203	-1,747	-1,629	N/A
6/30/2018	16,800	4	-1,581	-1,444	N/A
3/31/2018	17,091	319	N/A	-133	N/A
12/31/2017	17,012	354	N/A	-739	N/A
9/30/2017	16,675	990	N/A	557	N/A
6/30/2017	16,701	1,150	N/A	179	N/A
3/31/2017	15,957	1,215	N/A	1,132	N/A
12/31/2016	15,470	1,402	N/A	1,432	N/A
9/30/2016	14,846	1,348	N/A	1,638	N/A
6/30/2016	14,137	1,083	N/A	1,415	N/A
3/31/2016	13,680	1,112	N/A	871	N/A
12/31/2015	13,461	911	N/A	1,514	N/A
9/30/2015	19,472	519	N/A	1,382	N/A
6/30/2015	16,326	346	N/A	918	N/A
3/31/2015	13,197	138	N/A	710	N/A
12/31/2014	10,746	183	N/A	-1,034	N/A
9/30/2014	1,550	165	N/A	-1,214	N/A
6/30/2014	1,855	492	N/A	-923	N/A
3/31/2014	2,118	518	N/A	-887	N/A
12/31/2013	9,745	573	N/A	175	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: ACEN's forecast earnings growth (17% per year) is above the savings rate (5.2%).

Earnings vs Market: ACEN's earnings (17% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the PH market (11.8% per year).

High Growth Earnings: ACEN's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: ACEN's revenue (14% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the PH market (7.8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: ACEN's revenue (14% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: ACEN's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (7.1%).

Acen Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 12%

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 24%

Price target decreased by 7.3% to ₱7.09

Consensus revenue estimates increase by 21%

Price target decreased by 7.6% to ₱7.07

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 18%

Recent updates

Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: ₱0.08 (vs ₱0.056 in 2Q 2023)

Upcoming dividend of ₱0.05 per share

Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 20%

First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: ₱0.06 (vs ₱0.051 in 1Q 2023)

Acen Corporation Announces Election of Directors

Acen Corporation Announces Board and Committee Changes

Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16%

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Acen Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Apr 24, 2024

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 12%

Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17%

Acen Corporation Announces Executive Changes

New major risk - Earnings quality

Acen Corporation Appoints Ms. Mae Christine L. Go as Chief Audit Executive

Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: ₱0.06 (vs ₱0.049 in 3Q 2022)

New major risk - Earnings quality

Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: ₱0.06 (vs ₱0.046 in 2Q 2022)

Acen Corporation Announces CFO Changes

Insider recently bought ₱5.1m worth of stock

Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16%

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 24%

Price target decreased by 7.3% to ₱7.09

Consensus revenue estimates increase by 21%

First quarter 2023 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind

Price target decreased by 7.6% to ₱7.07

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 18%

Company Secretary recently bought ₱600k worth of stock

Full year 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

Acen Corporation (PSE:ACEN) agreed to acquire a 5% stake in SP New Energy Corporation (PSE:SPNEC) from Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings, Inc.

Acen Corporation Appoints Mr. Jonathan Back as Chief Strategy Officer

Insider recently sold ₱9.5m worth of stock

Acen Corporation (PSE:ACEN) signed an agreement for the sale and purchase of Sinocalan Solar Power Corp from Sungrow Power Renewables Corp. and Havilah AAA Holdings Corp.

Acen Corporation (PSE:ACEN) signed an agreement for the sale and purchase of Sinocalan Solar Power Corp from Sungrow Power Renewables Corp. and Havilah AAA Holdings Corp.

Price target decreased to ₱7.17

Less than half of directors are independent

Acen Corporation Announces Executive Appointments

Price target decreased to ₱7.17

Acen Corporation Announces Management Changes

Acen Corporation Announces Board Appointments

Insider recently bought ₱650k worth of stock

Insider recently bought ₱700k worth of stock

Acen Corporation Announces the Resignation of Mr. Fernando Zobel De Ayala as Member and Chairman of Board of Directors

Insider recently bought ₱7.6m worth of stock

Insider recently sold ₱1.7m worth of stock

Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: ₱0.05 (vs ₱0.07 in 2Q 2021)

The Insular Life Assurance Company, Ltd. and other investors agreed to acquire South Luzon Thermal Energy Corp. from AC Energy Corporation (PSE:ACEN) for PHP 3.7 billion.

The Insular Life Assurance Company, Ltd. and other investors agreed to acquire South Luzon Thermal Energy Corp. from AC Energy Corporation (PSE:ACEN).

Insider recently sold ₱16m worth of stock

Insider recently sold ₱1.5m worth of stock

Price target decreased to ₱9.13

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 23%

Price target increased to ₱11.11

New South Wales Supports Battery Energy Storage Development of AC Energy Corporation's New England Solar Farm

AC Energy Corporation Appoints Juan Martin L. Syquia as Deputy Chief Finance Officer, Effective May 16, 2022

First quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind

Less than half of directors are independent

AC Energy Corporation Approves Election of Dean L. Travers as Director

SPC Power Corporation (PSE:SPC) completed the acquisition of Power Barges 102 and 103 from AC Energy Corporation (PSE:ACEN).

Upcoming dividend of ₱0.06 per share

Insider recently sold ₱2.5m worth of stock

Consensus forecasts updated

AC Energy Corporation Announces Declaration of Cash Dividend Payable on or Before April 19, 2022

Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind

Insider recently sold ₱875k worth of stock

SPC Power Corporation (PSE:SPC) completed the acquisition of Power Barges 102 and 103 from AC Energy Corporation (PSE:ACEN).

Vice Chairman of the Board recently sold ₱2.6m worth of stock

Chief Administrative Officer recently bought ₱12m worth of stock

Chief Administrative Officer recently bought ₱31m worth of stock

President recently sold ₱696m worth of stock