Iberdrola (BME:IBE) After Strong Half Year Results Still Looks Fully Valued

Iberdrola (BME:IBE) drew investor attention after reporting half year 2026 results, with sales of €22,469.1m, net income of €4,336.4m and basic earnings per share of €0.622.

See our latest analysis for Iberdrola.

Iberdrola’s latest half year results and the recent Caruna Oy acquisition discussion come as the share price sits at €20.65, with year to date share price return of 10.84% and a 5 year total shareholder return of 140.89%.

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After Iberdrola’s recent share price rise and the release of the latest half-year numbers, investors face a simple but important choice: is it worth paying today’s price, or does it make more sense to wait for a cheaper entry before committing?

Most Popular Narrative: 1% Overvalued

The most followed valuation narrative puts Iberdrola’s fair value at about €20.52 per share, slightly below the last close at €20.65. That small gap sets up a story built around networks, regulated returns and long term power demand.

The electrification of transport, heating, and industrial sectors in both Europe and the US is expected to steadily raise electricity demand over the next decade, expanding Iberdrola's addressable market and enhancing long-term top-line and EBITDA growth prospects.

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Curious what sits behind that fair value call? The narrative leans on measured revenue growth, rising profit margins and a richer earnings multiple than many utilities. The exact mix of those assumptions is where the story gets interesting.

Result: Fair Value of €20.52 (OVERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, Iberdrola’s story could change quickly if regulatory terms in key markets turn less favorable or if higher financing costs start to pressure returns.

Find out about the key risks to this Iberdrola narrative.

Next Steps

Mixed views on Iberdrola’s outlook are clear, so treat this as a prompt to review the numbers yourself and act quickly on your own judgment. To weigh both sides in one place, start with 2 key rewards and 2 important warning signs

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