- CPFL’s EBITDA for the second quarter was R$3.03 billion, which is a 6.7% increase compared to the same quarter last year. This exceeded the estimated EBITDA of R$2.79 billion.
- The company’s net operating revenue reached R$10.55 billion, marking a 9.2% rise year-over-year, surpassing the market estimate of R$9.98 billion.
- Net income for CPFL stood at R$1.19 billion, reflecting a 7.8% increase from the previous year.
- CPFL’s net debt increased by 4% year-over-year, amounting to R$27.29 billion.
- The net debt to EBITDA ratio slightly increased to 2.07% from 2.01% in the previous year.
- The company reported capital expenditure of R$1.42 billion, which is 5.1% higher than last year.
- Analyst recommendations for the company include 3 buys, 8 holds, and 1 sell.
A look at CPFL Energia SA Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 4 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.4 |
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
Analysts utilizing the Smartkarma Smart Scores to assess the long-term outlook for CPFL Energia SA have noted promising indicators across various factors. With a solid Dividend score of 4 and Growth score of 4, the company shows potential for providing attractive returns to investors while also demonstrating a commitment to expansion and development. Additionally, a Momentum score of 4 suggests that CPFL Energia SA is on a positive trajectory in terms of market performance and investor interest.
Although the company received a Value score of 2, indicating some room for improvement in terms of valuation attractiveness, its Resilience score of 3 suggests a moderate ability to weather economic uncertainties and maintain stability. Overall, CPFL Energia SA‘s strengths in dividends, growth, and momentum position it favorably for long-term investment opportunities in the electricity sector in Brazil.
### CPFL Energia S.A., through its subsidiaries, distributes, generates and commercializes electricity in Brazil. The Company also commercializes electricity and provides electricity-related services to its affiliates as well as unaffiliated parties. ###
Disclaimer: This article by Smartkarma is general in nature and based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. Note that our articles may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material.
While all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation, Smartkarma makes no assurance about the accuracy of any generated data or content. All content is indicative only and should be independently checked for accuracy and confirmed before use. Smartkarma accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage caused as a result of any inaccuracy or error within the Lab online tools or generated data.
Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly.
💡 Before it’s here, it’s on Smartkarma
Sign Up for Free
The Smartkarma Preview Pass is your entry to the Independent Investment Research Network
- ✓ Unlimited Research Summaries
- ✓ Personalised Alerts
- ✓ Custom Watchlists
- ✓ Company Analytics and News
- ✓ Events & Webinars
