12 Best Italian Stocks to Buy in 2025

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5) Eni S.p.A. (NYSE:E)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 11

Average Upside Potential: ~21.7%

Eni S.p.A. (NYSE:E) operates as an integrated energy company. The company has its headquarters in Rome, Italy. It witnessed resilient financial performance during Q3 and 9M 2024, despite a weaker trading environment, implying the strength of its business model. In Q3 2024, Eni S.p.A. (NYSE:E) delivered group proforma adjusted EBIT of €3.4 billion and adjusted net profit of €1.3 billion. During the quarter, its adjusted cash flow came in at €2.9 billion, which was aided by continuing progress in implementing its strategy, new project contributions, growth at the businesses related to the transition, and a focus on financial discipline and costs.

Eni S.p.A. (NYSE:E) delivered a performance ahead of expectations, and has demonstrated the resilience of its business model thanks to its increasingly advantaged asset portfolio, stringent cost and capital discipline, and strategic focus on growth and value creation. Apart from financial and project delivery, the company remains focused on portfolio high-grading, highlighting value, and maintaining a strong balance sheet. In another positive development, it has completed the construction of its largest battery storage system, the Guajillo plant.

Notably, the facility is expected to begin commercial operation by H1 2025.  As per the company, Guajillo is expected to play a key role in stabilizing the local power grid and will enhance power efficiency in the region.

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