Endesa stock rises 1.39 percent as first-half profit jumps

Endesa stock was trading at EUR 42.29 on BME at 3:16 p.m. CEST on September 24, 2026, up 1.39 percent from the previous close. The move follows a strong first-half operating picture, with EBITDA up 20 percent year over year to EUR 3.2 billion.

Profit growth sets the tone

Endesa's first-half 2026 results were presented on July 29, according to the company's investor page. The figures cited in the earnings call transcript show net income reaching EUR 1.5 billion, a 41 percent increase from the same period.

The earnings mix is important because the improvement was not limited to one profit line. EPS increased 46 percent to EUR 1.44 per share, while EBITDA rose 20 percent to EUR 3.2 billion, according to Yahoo Finance.

Debt remains a key counterweight

Endesa's net financial debt increased by EUR 0.2 billion to EUR 10.3 billion in the first half of 2026. The net debt-to-EBITDA ratio nevertheless stood at 1.6 times, giving investors a concrete measure of the balance between earnings growth and funding needs.

The comparison with the prior year is clear: net income grew twice as fast as EBITDA in percentage terms, while EPS advanced faster than both. That combination places profitability, rather than revenue volume alone, at the center of the latest equity story.

Endesa stock stays below its yearly high

At EUR 42.29 on September 24, 2026, Endesa stock remained EUR 1.51 below its 52-week high of EUR 43.80. The 1.39 percent daily gain and the first-half profit figures give the market two separate reference points, with the price response occurring while the Madrid-listed utility continues to carry EUR 10.3 billion of net financial debt.