Sale of UNE boosted Grupo EPM's profits by 68% in the first quarter of 2026

May 6, 2026

TL;DR

Grupo EPM reported a 68% increase in net profit to COP 2.4 trillion for Q1 2026.
The significant profit growth was largely attributed to the COP 2.1 trillion sale of UNE.
Consolidated revenue decreased by 3% to COP 9.1 trillion, and EBITDA fell by 7% to COP 2.7 trillion.
The company cited a complex economic environment with rising wages, interest rates, and geopolitical tensions for the revenue decline.
EPM's net profit increased by 1% to COP 1.2 trillion.
EBITDA contribution breakdown: 40% from Generation, 39% from Distribution, 20% from Water Services, 3% from Transmission, and 1% from Natural Gas.
Geographic EBITDA contribution: 82% from Colombia, 7% from Guatemala, 5% from Chile, 4% from Panama, and 2% from other countries.
The Group generated COP 6.1 trillion in added value, reinvesting COP 3.1 trillion back into its businesses.
Debt coverage indicators remain adequate for both the Group and the parent company.

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