Sabesp

SBS

Market cap $16.2B

Sabesp (SBS) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Sabesp (SBS) made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen and could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from stocks that are currently on the move.

Here is how Sabesp (SBS) and Telenor ASA (TELNY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Sabesp (SBS) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.

Sabesp's net revenue grew 7.4% YoY, driven by higher volumes and significant tariff adjustments, especially a 20% increase for industrial clients. Operational efficiency soared, with EBITDA margin jumping from 54.9% to 66.1%, thanks to cost cuts and workforce reduction. CapEx surged 178% to meet regulatory targets, yet leverage remains healthy at 1.9x net debt/EBITDA, supporting continued investment.

SABESP operates in a rapidly developing market that offers substantial long-term growth opportunities. Its expanding customer base and increasing water demand support steady revenue expansion. The ongoing privatization process is unlocking significant value by improving operational efficiency and attracting strategic investments. This transition enhances both governance and growth prospects. SABESP's disciplined capital expenditure strategy is building a strong and sustainable competitive moat. Focused investments in infrastructure improve service quality and create high barriers to entry.

Water utilities like AWK, SBS, MSEX and ARTNA are likely to benefit from stable demand for water and wastewater services. Capital-intensive utilities are set to gain from interest rate cuts.

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Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo - SABESP (NYSE:SBS ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call May 13, 2025 7:00 AM ET Company Participants Daniel Szlak - Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer Carlos Piani - Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Guilherme Lima - Santander Joao Pimentel - Citibank Maria Carolina - Safra Bruno Amorim - Goldman Sachs Luiza Candiota - Itau Francisco Navarrete - Banco Antonio Junqueira - BTG Pactual Andre Sampaio - Banco Santander Operator Good morning, and welcome to SABESP First Quarter of 2025 Earnings Presentation. With us here today are Carlos Piani, CEO; Daniel Szlak, CFO; and Thiago Levy, Investor Relations.

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