Enel Chile (NYSE:ENIC) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.01 EPS

Enel Chile (NYSE:ENIC) posted its earnings results on Tuesday. The utilities provider reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.15 by ($0.01), Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $2.37 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.21 million. Enel Chile had a net margin of 1.75% and a return on equity of 1.23%.

Here are the key takeaways from Enel Chile’s conference call:

• $2.0 billion 2026–2028 plan focused on resilience and growth (≈$1.6bn generation, $0.5bn grids), targeting ~1 GW of new renewables/BESS and ~80% renewables in the mix by 2028 with an integrated-margin goal of ~$1.8bn — signaling clear growth investment.
• 2025 operational results were mixed: EBITDA $1,473m (+$52m) but net income $538m (-14%) and lower FFO ($1,067m); management confirmed a minimum 50% dividend payout.
• Balance sheet and liquidity appear supportive: gross debt was $3.8bn (‑2% y/y), ~87% fixed rate, average cost ~4.9–5%, with $690m committed credit lines and $462m cash available.
• Regulatory and distribution risk: government-ordered technical review of the distribution concession (6–18 months) and uncertainty over whether smart-meter/remote-control investments will be recognized/remunerated by regulators.
• Commodity/gas exposure is limited in the near term — most thermal gas needs are covered by firm, fixed‑price Argentine contracts (6‑month terms) plus LNG tied to benchmarks — reducing short‑term commodity risk.

Enel Chile Trading Up 2.6%

ENIC traded up $0.10 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $3.93. The company had a trading volume of 117,825 shares, compared to its average volume of 624,558. Enel Chile has a 1-year low of $2.85 and a 1-year high of $4.51. The business has a 50-day moving average of $4.23 and a 200-day moving average of $3.94.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Enel Chile

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of ENIC. Arax Advisory Partners raised its stake in Enel Chile by 320.4% during the fourth quarter. Arax Advisory Partners now owns 7,652 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 5,832 shares in the last quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Enel Chile in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $40,000. MML Investors Services LLC bought a new position in Enel Chile during the fourth quarter worth $43,000. TMB Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in Enel Chile in the fourth quarter worth $49,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its holdings in shares of Enel Chile by 17,522.9% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 12,336 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 12,266 shares during the period. 3.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have recently commented on ENIC. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Enel Chile from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, November 30th. Santander lowered shares of Enel Chile to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $4.30 price target on shares of Enel Chile in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Zacks Research raised Enel Chile to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Enel Chile in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Enel Chile currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $4.30.

Enel Chile Company Profile

Enel Chile SA, traded as ENIC on the NYSE, is one of Chile’s leading integrated electric utilities, with core businesses spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution. The company serves a diverse customer base that includes residential, commercial and industrial users, striving to deliver reliable power across both urban and rural regions.

In its generation segment, Enel Chile operates a balanced portfolio of assets, including hydroelectric plants, thermal power stations and an expanding suite of renewable energy facilities such as wind and solar farms.