Engie raises 2026 profit outlook after strong first‑half earnings and UK Power Networks deal
Engie reported a 13.7% rise in first‑half 2026 net profit to €3.3 billion, while revenue fell 3.6% to €36.7 billion. The group lifted its 2026 recurring net‑profit target to €4.9‑5.5 billion (up from €4.6‑5.2 billion) and its adjusted EBIT target (excluding nuclear) to €9.2‑10.2 billion (up from €8.7‑9.7 billion).
The acquisition of UK Power Networks, completed for about €19 billion, added €180 million to second‑quarter EBIT and is expected to contribute €600‑800 million annually. CEO Catherine MacGregor said Engie is well‑positioned to bid on upcoming European gas‑plant capacity‑remuneration tenders in Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.
In Peru, ENGIE Energia reported a 22.2% increase in net recurring profit to US$23.5 million and a 12% rise in EBITDA to US$67.4 million for Q2 2026, and began construction of the 140.8 MW Hanaqpampa solar plant with an investment exceeding US$127 million. The company also announced that its LINK 2026 employee share‑ownership plan reached a record 51% participation, raising €93 million and giving employees roughly 4% of Engie’s share capital.
Entities: Catherine MacGregor · ENGIE Energia Peru · Engie · Germany · Jean‑Sébastien Blanc · UK Power Networks
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Engie's CEO Catherine MacGregor said the company is positioned to bid on European gas‑plant capacity‑remuneration tenders in Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. (CEO interview)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] ENGIE's LINK 2026 employee share‑ownership plan reached 51% participation, raising €93 million, giving employees roughly 4% of the company's share capital. (Employee share plan announcement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Engie revised its 2026 adjusted EBIT target (excluding nuclear) to €9.2‑10.2 billion, up from €8.7‑9.7 billion. (Engie's outlook update)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Engie revised its 2026 recurring net‑profit target to €4.9‑5.5 billion, up from €4.6‑5.2 billion. (Engie's outlook update)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Engie completed the acquisition of UK Power Networks for about €19 billion, contributing €180 million to Q2 EBIT and expected to add €600‑800 million annually. (Engie acquisition announcement)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] ENGIE Energia Peru's Q2 2026 net recurring profit rose 22.2% to US$23.5 million and EBITDA rose 12% to US$67.4 million; it began construction of the 140.8 MW Hanaqpampa solar plant with an investment (PERU financial results)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Engie's net profit for the first half of 2026 increased 13.7% to €3.3 billion. (Engie's H1 2026 results)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Engie's revenue for the first half of 2026 fell 3.6% to €36.7 billion. (Engie's H1 2026 results)