Iberdrola (IBE) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What IBE does

Iberdrola (IBE) is a diversified utilities company that generates, transmits, distributes, and supplies electricity across Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, France, and Australia. It operates through a mix of renewable sources — onshore and offshore wind, photovoltaic, hydro, and nuclear — as well as conventional generation and batteries, with a total installed capacity of 46,177 MW. The company also trades electricity and gas on wholesale markets, supplies retail customers with energy and related services (including hydrogen and electric mobility), and offers industrial customers green hydrogen and heat management. Iberdrola is part of the IBEX 35 and operates alongside peers such as Enagás (ENG), Redeia Corporación (RED), Naturgy (NTGY), Acciona Energía (ANE), Solaria (SLR), and Endesa (ELE).

Key numbers explained

• Price (20.33 EUR): the most recent trading price of one share on the Bolsa de Madrid.
• Trailing P/E ratio (25.4): current price divided by last twelve months' earnings per share; a higher number can mean the market expects faster growth or reflects a stable, mature business.
• Forward P/E ratio (18.7): price divided by expected future earnings; a lower forward than trailing P/E often signals that earnings are forecast to grow.
• Dividend yield (3.34%): the annual dividend per share expressed as a percentage of the current price, showing the cash return from dividends alone.
• Ex-dividend date (Jul 6, 2026): the date after which a new buyer is no longer entitled to the next dividend payment.
• Share of earnings paid out as dividends (85%): the proportion of net income returned to shareholders as dividends, indicating a high payout policy.
• Beta (0.56): a measure of volatility relative to the market; below 1 suggests the stock tends to move less than the overall market.
• 52-week range (15.89 – 22.08): the lowest and highest prices over the past year, useful for context when interpreting the current price.

What to watch

• Iberdrola operates in a regulated and capital-intensive sector, so changes in energy policy, regulation, and grid investment can affect results.
• As a major renewable generator, the company is exposed to weather patterns and long-term shifts in power prices and demand.
• Its high dividend payout ratio (85%) and yield (3.34%) are tied to earnings stability; any significant change in profitability could influence future distributions.
• The next earnings report is scheduled for Oct 21, 2026, which typically prompts updates on guidance and outlook.
• Investors tracking Spanish utilities often compare Iberdrola with peers listed on the Bolsa de Madrid stocks page.