Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) (ELP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) is a leading integrated electric utility based in the state of Paraná, Brazil. Established in 1954 and headquartered in Curitiba, COPEL operates across the full value chain of the power sector, including generation, transmission, distribution and commercialization of electricity. The company’s operations are organized to serve residential, commercial, industrial and rural customers, making COPEL one of the primary energy providers in southern Brazil.

In its generation portfolio, COPEL leverages a diverse mix of hydroelectric, thermal and renewable resources. The company controls several major hydroelectric plants along Paraná’s river systems, with aggregate installed capacity that places it among Brazil’s top 10 power generators. COPEL also invests in small-scale hydropower and has explored complementary thermal generation to meet peak demand, while evaluating opportunities in wind and solar projects to support its long-term sustainability goals.

COPEL’s transmission network spans thousands of kilometers of high-voltage lines, ensuring reliable delivery of electricity throughout Paraná and to adjoining regions. Its distribution arm serves more than 4.5 million end users, supported by advanced metering infrastructure and grid automation initiatives. In addition to energy, COPEL Telecom provides broadband, data center and corporate connectivity services, leveraging its fiber-optic network to diversify revenue streams and address digital inclusion challenges in rural areas.

As a mixed-capital corporation with significant shareholding by the Paraná state government, COPEL follows robust governance practices and regulatory compliance standards under Brazil’s Electric Energy Sector legislation. While the company continues to modernize its assets and explore energy transition opportunities, its strategic focus remains on operational efficiency, network resiliency and sustainable growth in line with evolving environmental and social requirements.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $9.01 to $9.07
• 50-Day Range: $8.30 to $9.31
• 52-Week Range: $5.72 to $9.34
• Volume: 156,012 shs
• Average Volume: 210,835 shs
• Market Capitalization: $5.39 billion
• P/E Ratio: 53.26
• Dividend Yield: 4.31%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) scored higher than 31% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 87th out of 98 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL).

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 8.33%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) are expected to grow by 8.33% in the coming year, from $0.12 to $0.13 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) is 53.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 270.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) is 53.26, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 52.44.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) has a PEG Ratio of 7.34. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) has a P/B Ratio of 1.19. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.19% of the float of Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) has recently increased by 93.48%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.32%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) is 229.41%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) will have a dividend payout ratio of 300.00% in the coming year. This indicates that Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.19% of the float of Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) has recently increased by 93.48%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) has a news sentiment score of 0.91. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for ELP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 3.80% of the stock of Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) is held by institutions.

ELP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ELP shares performed this year?

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL)'s stock was trading at $5.93 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, ELP stock has increased by 52.7% and is now trading at $9.0550.

How were Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL)'s earnings last quarter?

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) (NYSE:ELP) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 6th. The utilities provider reported $0.02 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.11 by $0.09. The utilities provider earned $1.14 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.72 billion. Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) had a net margin of 12.77% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.15%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL)'s stock split?

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) shares split before market open on Friday, December 29th 2023.The 5-4 split was announced on Friday, December 29th 2023. The newly issued shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Friday, December 29th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 125 shares after the split.

Who are Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL)'s major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) include Letko Brosseau & Associates Inc. (1.13%), Bank of America Corp DE (0.09%), Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (0.08%) and American Century Companies Inc. (0.03%).

How do I buy shares of Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL)?

Shares of ELP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) investors own include Devon Energy (DVN), Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras (PBR), Mplx (MPLX), Pfizer (PFE), APA (APA), Sibanye Gold (SBSW) and Ares Capital (ARCC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/06/2025
• Today: 8/30/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Utilities
• Industry: UTIL - ELEC PWR
• Sub-Industry: Utilities
• Current Symbol: NYSE:ELP
• CIK: 924250
• Web: www.copel.com
• Phone: 554132222027
• Fax: 55-41-3331-4145
• Employees: 4,396
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.17
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 53.26
• Forward P/E Ratio: 75.46
• P/E Growth: 7.34
• Net Income: $520.91 million
• Net Margins: 12.77%
• Pretax Margin: 13.49%
• Return on Equity: 11.15%
• Return on Assets: 4.89%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.63
• Current Ratio: 1.13
• Quick Ratio: 1.12

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.20 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.28
• Cash Flow: $1.17 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.71
• Book Value: $7.58 per share
• Price / Book: 1.19

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 595,420,000
• Free Float: 595,422,000
• Market Cap: $5.39 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.75