ENI (NYSE:E) Raised to Strong-Buy at Rothschild & Co Redburn

ENI (NYSE:E) was upgraded by research analysts at Rothschild & Co Redburn from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report issued on Thursday,Zacks.com reports.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded ENI from an “underweight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of ENI in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of ENI in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Erste Group Bank raised shares of ENI to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ENI in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, ENI has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $31.30.

ENI Stock Up 1.4%

Shares of NYSE E opened at $56.48 on Thursday. ENI has a 1 year low of $25.95 and a 1 year high of $58.00. The firm has a market cap of $95.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.22, a PEG ratio of 0.26 and a beta of 0.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a current ratio of 1.19. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $49.01 and its 200-day simple moving average is $41.28.

ENI (NYSE:E) last announced its earnings results on Saturday, February 14th. The oil and gas exploration company reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $24.64 billion for the quarter. ENI had a return on equity of 9.27% and a net margin of 3.07%. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that ENI will post 3.74 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of ENI

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. MGO One Seven LLC raised its holdings in shares of ENI by 2.3% during the 4th quarter. MGO One Seven LLC now owns 11,882 shares of the oil and gas exploration company’s stock valued at $451,000 after purchasing an additional 263 shares in the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of ENI by 5.1% during the 3rd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 5,904 shares of the oil and gas exploration company’s stock worth $206,000 after acquiring an additional 284 shares in the last quarter. DAVENPORT & Co LLC raised its position in shares of ENI by 2.8% in the third quarter. DAVENPORT & Co LLC now owns 10,667 shares of the oil and gas exploration company’s stock valued at $373,000 after purchasing an additional 294 shares during the period. CWM LLC raised its position in shares of ENI by 5.7% in the fourth quarter. CWM LLC now owns 6,256 shares of the oil and gas exploration company’s stock valued at $237,000 after purchasing an additional 340 shares during the period. Finally, United Capital Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of ENI by 5.0% in the third quarter. United Capital Financial Advisors LLC now owns 7,245 shares of the oil and gas exploration company’s stock valued at $253,000 after purchasing an additional 347 shares during the period. 1.18% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about ENI

Here are the key news stories impacting ENI this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Major gas discovery in Egypt: Eni reported a large gas and condensate find at the Denise W‑1 well in the Temsah concession (potentially ~2 Tcf), which should lift reserves and future production profile — a clear near‑term value catalyst. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade: Rothschild & Co Redburn upgraded Eni from “hold” to “strong‑buy”, which can boost investor demand and headline sentiment. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Battery‑materials exposure: Eni agreed to buy a minority stake in Nouveau Monde Graphite for $70M, giving access to critical graphite used in batteries — diversifies exposure toward the energy transition and could support longer‑term earnings mix. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Defensive characteristic highlighted: Eni’s low‑beta profile was flagged as attractive amid renewed Middle East volatility, making it appealing to investors seeking less market sensitivity. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership continuity: Italy’s Treasury proposed reappointing CEO Claudio Descalzi for a fifth term, removing near‑term CEO uncertainty but keeping governance tied to state influence. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Regional exploration activity: Libya announced discoveries involving Eni and partners — positive operational tape but typically slower to translate into immediate cash flow. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst forecasts: Recent analyst commentary and FY2026 estimates are circulating (mixed views); these set expectations but are not yet a decisive catalyst. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Sector profit‑taking risk: Coverage warns the energy sector looks overbought after easing geopolitical tensions (ceasefire reports), which could remove the premium that lifted oil stocks and prompt short‑term selling pressure on Eni. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Conflicting analyst signal: RBC raised its price target to $28 but kept a “sector perform” rating — that target sits well below current trading levels and signals some analysts see downside risk if operational beats don’t materialize. Read More.

About ENI

ENI S.p.A. is an integrated energy company headquartered in Rome, Italy, founded in 1953 as a state-established hydrocarbon entity and later transformed into a publicly traded multinational. The firm’s activities span the full hydrocarbon value chain and extend into power generation and low‑carbon energy solutions. ENI maintains a long history in exploration and production, engineering and project development, and downstream operations that include refining, petrochemicals and retail fuel distribution.

Core businesses include upstream exploration and production of oil and natural gas, midstream and liquefied natural gas (LNG) handling, and downstream refining and marketing of petroleum products and lubricants.