Enel Chile (NYSE:ENIC) Announces Earnings Results

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

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 Stock Up 2.6%

Enel Chile stock traded up $0.10 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $3.93. 117,825 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 624,558. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $4.23 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $3.94. Enel Chile has a 1-year low of $2.85 and a 1-year high of $4.51.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Enel Chile

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its position in Enel Chile by 48.4% in the fourth quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 2,042,904 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $8,212,000 after purchasing an additional 666,544 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Enel Chile by 5,592.9% in the second quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 584,202 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $2,121,000 after buying an additional 573,940 shares during the period. Schroder Investment Management Group bought a new position in Enel Chile during the third quarter valued at about $1,408,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its holdings in Enel Chile by 70.2% during the second quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 597,895 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $2,170,000 after acquiring an additional 246,530 shares during the period. Finally, Laird Norton Wetherby Trust Company LLC acquired a new stake in Enel Chile in the 4th quarter valued at about $815,000. Institutional investors own 3.20% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

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