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Energiekontor swings to first-half net loss of €5.33 million
Energiekontor AG reported a first-half net loss of €5.33 million for the period ended June 30, 2026, swinging from a prior-year net income despite higher sales of €99.94 million and revenue of €184.70 million. The company posted a basic loss per share of €0.38, raising concerns about cost trends and profitability drivers. The loss comes alongside a growing project pipeline and new power purchase agreements, but near-term focus shifts to cost control, project timing, and the reliability of returns from its existing 455 MW portfolio to support the recently increased dividend of €1.00 per share. The share price has fallen sharply over recent months, and the earnings miss is seen as material for short-term sentiment, potentially lessening market confidence in previously optimistic growth forecasts and balance sheet comfort.