RWE stock falls 1.44 percent as higher guidance supports outlook

Published on 10/07/2026 at 13:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

RWE stock traded at EUR 57.54 on October 7, 2026, while first-half adjusted EBITDA reached EUR 3.0 billion. Full-year guidance now tops EUR 6.35 billion.

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RWE AG (ISIN DE0007037129) was trading at EUR 57.54 on Xetra on October 7, 2026 at 1:34 p.m. CEST, down 1.44 percent from the prior close of EUR 58.38. The move contrasts with a higher earnings outlook after the utility's first-half performance.

Guidance rises after strong half year

According to the Yahoo Finance transcript dated August 13, 2026, RWE raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to EUR 5.57 billion-6.35 billion. The range compares with adjusted EBITDA of EUR 3.0 billion in the first half, an increase of more than EUR 900 million from the prior-year period.

The same transcript reports adjusted net income guidance of EUR 1.95 billion-2.45 billion and a midpoint adjusted EPS target of EUR 2.95 for fiscal year 2026. RWE also raised its 2027 adjusted EPS guidance to EUR 3.15, linking the outlook to its 55 percent stake in Amprion and higher power generation margins.

Profit growth meets execution risk

RWE's adjusted EPS reached EUR 1.77 in the first half of 2026, up more than 60 percent year over year, according to Yahoo Finance. Flexible generation produced adjusted EBITDA of EUR 1.03 billion, while offshore wind contributed EUR 810 million.

The growth profile is investment intensive. RWE plans EUR 42 billion of net investment across its core businesses from 2026 through 2031, while adjusted operating cash flow stood at negative EUR 759 million at the end of the first half because of seasonal working-capital effects.

Analyst target stays above share price

Berenberg maintained a Buy rating and a EUR 72 price target for RWE on September 28, 2026, according to Finanznachrichten. That target lies 25.1 percent above the October 7 price, leaving the valuation debate tied to delivery of the expanded investment program rather than guidance alone.

RWE's next results date is November 11, 2026, according to Simply Wall St. The release will give investors a new checkpoint on the raised annual range and on the cash demands of the Amprion expansion.

RWE stock remains below yearly high

At EUR 57.54 on Xetra on October 7, 2026, RWE stock was 7.2 percent below its 52-week high of EUR 62.00. The intraday range was EUR 57.44-58.36, while market capitalization stood at EUR 43.1 billion and volume reached 299,179 shares.