Naturgy posts net profit of €1,758 million (+5%) through September

Gas Natural becomes NaturgyFrancisco Reynés, chairman of Naturgy
  • The group reached an EBITDA of €4,380 million in the first nine months of 2026, up 4%.
  • Upwardly revises its guidance for full-year 2026: EBITDA above €5,600 million, net profit around €2,200 million, and net debt below €13,000 million.
  • Advances in the energy transition: invested around €1,300 million through September, mainly in distribution networks and renewable generation projects. Operational renewable generation capacity exceeds 8.6 GW after adding around 500 MW during the period. An additional 500+ MW are expected to come online in the fourth quarter of 2026, bringing total operational capacity close to 10 GW by year-end.
  • Reaffirms its commitment to shareholder remuneration and approves the payment of a second interim dividend of €0.60 per share on November 5.
  • Prepared to invest in potential corporate transactions of up to €12,000 million. It also notes that any potential inorganic transaction will always be subject to strict value-creation criteria and the preservation of its BBB credit rating.
  • Solid operational performance in a volatile environment, enabling the company to raise its full-year targets: EBITDA above €5,600 million, net profit above €2,200 million, and net debt below €13,000 million at year-end. The company also reaffirms its shareholder remuneration policy and maintains financial flexibility to pursue value-accretive growth opportunities.
  • The upward revision of the 2026 targets fits within a strategy combining operational efficiency, financial discipline, and commitment to security of supply and decarbonization. Net debt remained virtually stable at €12,307 million as of late September 2026, representing a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.2x, reflecting balance sheet strength and the financial capacity to pursue growth opportunities with discipline.
  • Naturgy maintains its commitment to gas and electricity security of supply. The company operates 17 combined cycle power plants with a total capacity of 6.8 GW, helping support power supply security in Spain.

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