Endesa stock holds in the low 40s after profit jumps
Published on 08/20/2026 at 17:53 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Endesa S.A. (ES0105128005) stock closed at EUR 41.35 on August 19, 2026, while a latest overview points to a 42% rise in first-half 2026 profit and 2026 EPS guidance above EUR 2.40. The share price also sits 35.7% higher year to date, giving investors a clear benchmark for how much of the earnings rebound is already in the price.
First-half numbers
The latest reporting period cited for Endesa covers January to June 2026, with profit up 42% from the first half of the prior year. That same update puts full-year 2026 earnings per share above EUR 2.40, which is the key figure for comparing current performance with management's outlook.
At EUR 41.35, the stock trades above the average analyst target of EUR 35.557 and below the EUR 45.00 upper target cited in the same market overview. The gap is important because it places the shares in the upper part of the valuation range while still leaving room for the earnings path to do more work.
Price and positioning
Market data for August 19, 2026 also show a 52-week range of EUR 25.25 to EUR 42.67, with the latest close only a little below the top of that band. Trading volume stood at 630.87K shares in the same snapshot, while market capitalization was EUR 42.28 billion.
That combination of a 35.7% year-to-date gain, a EUR 41.35 close, and a EUR 42.67 52-week high leaves the stock near the upper end of its recent range. For a utility name, that matters because the valuation now reflects both the profit rebound and the raised earnings view for 2026.
What Endesa sells
Endesa is a Spanish electricity and gas utility with a business centered on generation, distribution, and supply. The first-half 2026 profit increase and the EPS guide above EUR 2.40 underline why the market has rewarded the stock this year.
Shares and level
Endesa stock closed at EUR 41.35 on August 19, 2026, with a 2026 gain of 35.7%. The home-market listing in Spain trades just below the 52-week high of EUR 42.67.
Fact box
Company: Endesa S.A.
ISIN: ES0105128005
Ticker: ELE
Exchange: Spanish stock exchange
Market cap: EUR 42.28 billion
Sector / Industry: Utilities / Power generation and distribution
