- CEZ has increased its full-year EBITDA forecast to a range of 132 billion to 137 billion koruna, from an earlier estimate of 127 billion to 132 billion koruna.
- The company now expects adjusted net income to be between 26 billion and 30 billion koruna, compared to the previous forecast of 25 billion to 29 billion koruna.
- First-half financial results show an adjusted net income of 16.7 billion koruna, marking a 21% year-on-year decrease.
- CEZ’s EBITDA for the first half of the year stands at 73.9 billion koruna, an increase of 6.8% year-on-year.
- Net income for the first half reported at 16.5 billion koruna, down 22% year-on-year.
- The second quarter results show an adjusted net income of 4 billion koruna, which is a 47% year-on-year decrease and below the estimated 4.98 billion koruna.
- EBITDA for the second quarter is reported at 30.9 billion koruna, a 7.3% increase year-on-year, slightly above the estimated 30.37 billion koruna.
- CEZ has pre-sold 31.6 TWh of its 2026 energy output at an average price of EU95/MWh.
- For 2027, CEZ has pre-sold 18.6 TWh of energy output at an average price of EU83/MWh.
- The growth in EBITDA is primarily attributed to the 2024 acquisition of the gas distribution company, GasNet.
- Investment analyst ratings for CEZ include 0 buys, 3 holds, and 13 sells.
A look at CEZ AS Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 3 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.2 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
CEZ AS, a leading integrated energy services provider, has received a solid overall outlook based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With balanced scores across various key factors, including Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum, the company demonstrates a stable and promising long-term outlook. CEZ AS‘s consistent performance in these important areas positions it well in the energy market, indicating potential for sustained growth and profitability in the future.
CEZ AS, a company specializing in generation, distribution, and trading of electricity and heat, as well as natural gas sales and coal extraction, serves a wide customer base in Europe. The Smartkarma Smart Scores reflect the company’s strength in areas such as momentum and resilience, highlighting its competitive edge and ability to navigate market challenges. With a balanced overall outlook, CEZ AS appears well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities and deliver enduring value to its stakeholders in the coming years.
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