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Endesa, S.A.

EURO STOXX 600
ELE.MC|Utilities|Utilities - Regulated Electric|€36.19|P/E 16.2|MCap 37.3B|BME

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

76/ 100Safe

ELE.MC's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 58.6% earnings payout ratio & 27.3% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability & -2.2% 5-year dividend cagr. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 58.6%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 27.3%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Return on Equity: 24.5%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.

Risks

  • 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -2.2%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
  • Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
58.6%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
27.3%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
40.7%Safe
Interest Coverage
9.6xSafe

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
28.5%Safe
Current Ratio
1.0xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
120.0Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
24.5%Very Safe
Operating Margin
18.9%Safe
Gross Margin
36.8%Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-2.2%Danger
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

About Endesa, S.A.

Endesa, S.A. is a Spanish multinational electric utility company, recognized as the largest in Spain and a subsidiary of Enel Iberia Srl. Incorporated in 1944 as Empresa Nacional de Electricidad, S.A. and renamed in 1997, it specializes in the generation, distribution, and sale of electricity and natural gas across Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and other international markets including Morocco. The company generates power from diverse sources such as hydroelectric, nuclear, thermal, wind, and solar, with an installed capacity of 21,449 MW as of December 31, 2024, supported by 320,329 km of distribution and transport networks serving over 10 million electricity customers and 1.7 million gas customers. Through its subsidiary Enel Green Power España, Endesa advances renewable energy with 266 plants managing 7.4 GW in hydroelectric, wind, solar, and biomass capacities, contributing to decarbonization efforts. It also innovates in electric mobility by deploying recharging infrastructures, vehicle-to-grid solutions, and smart city services, while offering advisory, engineering, and financial solutions for energy producers. Headquartered in Madrid, Endesa plays a pivotal role in Europe's energy transition toward sustainability and digitalization.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.63%

Annual Dividend

€1.32

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

58.56%

FCF Payout Ratio

27.27%

Stock Price

€36.19

52-Week Range

€23.76 €38.73

Dividend History (2016–2025)

ELE.MC annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

ELE.MC earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

July 8, 2026

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

12.03%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-2.23%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

13.24%

3-Year Total Growth

40.60%

5-Year Total Growth

-10.66%

10-Year Total Growth

246.76%

Income Calculator

ELE.MC Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

€3,619.00

Annual Income

€131.77

Quarterly Income

€32.94

Monthly Income

€10.98

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELE.MC's current dividend yield?
Endesa, S.A. (ELE.MC) currently has a dividend yield of 3.63%, based on a stock price of €36.19 and an annual dividend of €1.32.
When is ELE.MC's next dividend payment date?
ELE.MC's next ex-dividend date is 2026-07-08 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does ELE.MC pay in dividends per year?
Endesa, S.A. paid €1.32 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has ELE.MC been increasing its dividend?
Endesa, S.A. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -2.23% and a 10-year CAGR of 13.24%.
Is ELE.MC's dividend safe?
Endesa, S.A. has a payout ratio of 58.56%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 27.27%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is ELE.MC's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Endesa, S.A.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for utilities companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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