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

Enel Chile (NYSE:ENIC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The utilities provider reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.15 by ($0.01), Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $2.37 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.21 million. Enel Chile had a net margin of 11.53% and a return on equity of 9.81%.

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 3.1%

NYSE ENIC opened at $3.95 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $4.23 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $3.94. Enel Chile has a fifty-two week low of $2.85 and a fifty-two week high of $4.51.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

About Enel Chile

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.