German energy giant RWE has started the year with a significant rise in earnings, the Essen-based company said on Wednesday.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) rose to €1.6 billion ($1.9 billion) in the first quarter of the year from €1.3 billion in the same period of 2025.
Adjusted net income rose from €0.5 billion to €0.6 billion, with adjusted earnings per share up from €0.68 to €0.85.
"After a strong start to the year, we confirm our earnings guidance," said chief financial officer Michael Müller. Adjusted EBITDA is expected between €5.2 billion and €5.8 billion while adjusted net income is forecast between €1.55 billion and €2.05 billion over the full year.
RWE has commissioned new wind turbines, solar parks and battery storage facilities in recent months, including in the United Kingdom and Denmark.
