COPEL Announces R$ 1.35 Billion Dividend Amid Novo Mercado Transition

TipRanks Cyber Monday Sale Claim 60% off TipRanks Premium for data-backed insights and research tools you need to invest with confidence. Subscribe to TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks and see our data in action through our high-performing model portfolio - now also 60% off Companhia Paranaense de Energia Pfd ( (ELP) ) has provided an announcement. On December 10, 2025, COPEL announced the approval of a significant dividend distribution totaling R$ 1.35 billion from its profit reserves. This decision, ratified by the Board of Directors, reflects the company’s strategic financial management and its commitment to returning value to shareholders. The dividend distribution is part of COPEL’s transition to the Novo Mercado, a move aimed at enhancing its market positioning by consolidating its shareholder structure to exclusively common shares, except for a special class preferred share held by the State of Paraná. This transition and the dividend announcement are expected to impact shareholder value and market perception positively. The most recent analyst rating on (ELP) stock is a Buy with a $12.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Companhia Paranaense de Energia Pfd stock, see the ELP Stock Forecast page. Spark’s Take on ELP Stock According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, ELP is a Outperform. Companhia Paranaense de Energia Pfd exhibits strong financial and operational performance, supported by robust technical indicators. However, concerns about increasing leverage, negative free cash flow, and challenges in generation curtailment slightly temper the overall outlook. The attractive dividend yield provides a cushion, but the valuation is not particularly compelling. To see Spark’s full report on ELP stock, click here. More about Companhia Paranaense de Energia Pfd Companhia Paranaense de Energia, also known as COPEL, is an energy company based in Paraná, Brazil. It operates in the electricity sector, providing services related to the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power. COPEL is listed on the B3, NYSE, and LATIBEX stock exchanges, indicating a strong market presence both locally and internationally. Average Trading Volume: 225,572 Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy Current Market Cap: $7.46B Learn more about ELP stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.