Eni S.p.A. Price & Performance (E)

Search activity for Eni Spa shares has jumped by 89% in India over the past month, reflecting rising attention despite a 15% annual decline in share value. Analysts remain split, with 64% recommending a buy and 32% a hold, while the stock trades near $27.87 with a 7.66% dividend yield.12

Eni plans to seek approval for a $1.64 billion share repurchase, potentially expanding to $3.5 billion, at its May 14 shareholder meeting. The program, part of Eni’s 2025-28 strategy, aims to return 35-40% of annual cash flow to investors, even as recent profits and cash flow have declined year-over-year.34

Eni S.p.A. maintains a consensus rating of 'Hold' by eight brokerages, with a 12-month price target averaging $31.60. While some analysts have shifted to neutral, the consensus reflects cautious optimism amid sector volatility and recent performance challenges for the Italian energy major.56