RWE stock forecast: Third-party price targets
RWE AG is one of Europe’s largest integrated energy companies, with activities spanning power generation, renewables and energy trading. Explore RWE’s recent price action, third-party price targets and technical analysis.
RWE AG (RWE) is trading around €47.85 in early European dealing on 13 January 2026, within an intraday range of €47.82–€48.80 on Capital.com’s platform as of 9:31am UTC, and close to external data indicating the stock is less than 1% below its 52-week high of about €48.82, set in January 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
The stock is trading amid continued focus on RWE’s latest interim statement, which showed adjusted EBITDA of approximately €3.5bn and adjusted net income of about €1.3bn for the first three quarters of 2025, alongside confirmation of full-year 2025 guidance (RWE, 12 November 2025). Trading also reflects ongoing attention on RWE’s 2024–2026 share buyback programme, which has included several interim updates on purchases under the third tranche (RWE, 6 January 2026).
RWE stock forecast 2026–2030: Third-party price targets
As of 13 January 2026, third-party RWE stock predictions show a range of outcomes across European utilities research desks and data aggregators, typically using 12-month horizons and standard upside calculations from prevailing spot prices.
Investing.com (consensus screen)
Investing.com reports that projections from 18 analysts imply an average 12-month price target for RWE AG ST of about €42.48, with published individual estimates spanning roughly €37.30 at the low end to €48.30 at the high end. The service notes that the consensus reflects analyst expectations for RWE’s earnings and cash flows, while highlighting the sector’s sensitivity to wholesale power prices and regulatory developments across European utilities (Investing.com, 11 January 2026).
MarketScreener (consensus snapshot)
MarketScreener’s latest consensus snapshot shows an average target price for RWE AG around €49.69, with a stated range between approximately €39.50 and €56 based on 18 contributing analysts. The platform indicates that this spread reflects differing views on power price trajectories, investment in renewables and policy risks, with a mean recommendation positioned in the ‘buy’ category (MarketScreener, 13 January 2026).
MarketBeat (US-listed ADR coverage)
MarketBeat summarises that five Wall Street analysts covering RWE’s US-listed ADR RWEOY have a consensus 12-month price target of about $53.30, with the same figure cited as both the high and low target in the current sample. The article notes that this level is framed against recent earnings surprises and broader sector risks, adding that changes in energy demand, regulation and commodity prices could influence outcomes relative to these expectations (MarketBeat, 3 January 2026).
Zacks (ADR-focused research note)
Zacks’ research report on RWEOY highlights an average short-term price target around $57.00 from two contributing analysts, with individual targets reportedly ranging from about $49.00 to $65.00. The report states that these targets incorporate assumptions around RWE’s profit margins, capital spending and exposure to European energy policy, while also flagging uncertainty that could result in materially different performance (Zachs Investment Research, 7 January 2026).
Goldman Sachs (single-stock update)
In a broker note cited in secondary coverage, Goldman Sachs is reported to have maintained a positive stance on RWE AG, setting a 12-month price target of €53.50. The update links this target to expectations around RWE’s renewables pipeline and earnings profile amid evolving European power markets and energy-transition policies (Longbridge, 7 January 2026).
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results; projections and analyst forecasts are not guarantees and may not reflect actual future performance, as markets can move unpredictably in response to unforeseen events.
RWE stock price: Technical overview
The RWE stock price is around €47.85 as of 9:31am UTC on 13 January 2026, holding above a rising daily moving-average cluster, with the 20-, 50-, 100- and 200-day simple moving averages grouped around roughly €46, €44, €41 and €38 respectively. The 14-day RSI, near 71, signals stretched momentum, while an ADX reading around 41 points to an established trend backdrop rather than a range-bound environment.
On the topside, resistance levels above the current price include the R1 area near €48.09, with R2 around €48.93 coming into focus on a sustained daily close higher. On pullbacks, initial support sits near the classic pivot at about €44.46, with the 100-day SMA around €41 as the next notable area, and S1 near €43.62 marking a deeper support zone if the pivot level gives way (TradingView, 13 January 2026).
This technical analysis is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any instrument.
RWE share price history (2024–2026)
RWE’s stock price has risen sharply over the past two years, moving from around €28–€30 in early January 2025 to just under €48 by mid-January 2026. The stock spent much of the first half of 2025 trading in the low-€30s, before trending higher through the summer and autumn and breaking above €40 in late September as momentum increased.
From October 2025 onwards, RWE accelerated into a stronger uptrend, pushing from the high-€30s to above €45 by late December and then extending towards €48–€49 in early January 2026. As of 13 January 2026, RWE closed at about €47.97, leaving it up by roughly two-thirds compared with levels near €28.60 in mid-January 2025, and reflecting a sustained recovery from the sub-€30 range seen through much of 2024.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
RWE (RWE): Capital.com analyst view
RWE’s share price has recorded a strong move into early 2026, trading near the upper end of its recent range after rising from the high-€20s in early 2025 to the high-€40s by mid-January 2026. This advance has coincided with solid reported fundamentals, including adjusted EBITDA of about €3.5bn and adjusted net income of roughly €1.3bn for the first three quarters of 2025, alongside confirmation of full-year earnings and dividend guidance. At the same time, trading near elevated levels can increase sensitivity to profit-taking or shifts in broader market risk sentiment.
From a driver perspective, the group’s expansion in renewables and flexible generation capacity, including more than 11GW of projects under construction highlighted in its mid-2025 update, has remained a key area of focus. However, this backdrop presents two-way risk: rising renewable penetration and periods of very low or negative wholesale power prices in Europe can support long-term decarbonisation objectives, but may also pressure margins for generators if market design, hedging strategies or regulation do not adjust accordingly, meaning RWE’s share price can respond in either direction as these factors evolve.
Capital.com’s client sentiment for RWE CFDs
As of 13 January 2026, Capital.com client positioning in RWE is currently skewed towards long positions, with buyers accounting for 94.1% of open positions versus sellers at 5.9%. This places buyer positioning ahead by around 88 percentage points and keeps sentiment in heavy-buy territory. This snapshot reflects open RWE CFD positions on Capital.com at the latest update and can change over time as clients open and close trades.
Summary – RWE stock price
- RWE’s share price rose from the high-€20s in January 2025 to the mid-€40s by year-end, marking a strong upward move over the year.
- The advance accelerated from late summer, with prices breaking above €40 in September and pushing towards €45–€47 into December 2025.
- RWE reported adjusted EBITDA of about €3.5bn and adjusted net income of roughly €1.3bn for the first three quarters of 2025, while confirming full-year earnings and dividend guidance.
- Technical signals as of 13 January 2026 showed the price holding above rising 20-, 50-, 100- and 200-day moving averages, consistent with an established uptrend.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
FAQ
Who owns the most RWE stock?
RWE AG has a broad and diversified shareholder base, which is typical of a large European utility. Its largest shareholders are institutional investors, including asset managers and pension funds, alongside a significant free float held by retail investors and other market participants. No single shareholder is known to hold a controlling majority stake. Ownership levels can change over time as institutions rebalance portfolios and as shares are bought or sold in the open market.
What is the five-year RWE share price forecast?
There is no single, reliable five-year share price forecast for RWE. Most published analyst estimates focus on shorter horizons, typically around 12 months, and are based on assumptions that can change materially over time. Longer-term outcomes for RWE are likely to depend on factors such as wholesale power prices, regulatory frameworks, capital investment decisions and the pace of the energy transition, all of which introduce uncertainty beyond near-term forecasting.
Is RWE a good stock to buy?
Whether RWE is a ‘good’ stock depends on an individual’s objectives, risk tolerance and market outlook. Analysts often focus on RWE’s earnings profile, renewables pipeline and exposure to European power markets, which can support long-term strategic positioning, but these same factors can also introduce volatility. Higher share prices may increase sensitivity to profit-taking, regulatory shifts or changes in market sentiment. This information is provided for general market insight only and does not constitute investment advice.
Could RWE stock go up or down?
RWE’s share price can move both up and down. It may respond to changes in wholesale power and gas prices, company earnings updates, regulatory developments and broader market sentiment. Strong directional moves can be followed by periods of consolidation or pullbacks, particularly after sharp price changes. As with any listed share, RWE’s price is influenced by multiple variables, and outcomes may differ from expectations as conditions evolve.
Should I invest in RWE stock?
Deciding whether to invest in RWE is a personal decision that depends on your financial situation, time horizon and tolerance for risk. Shares can offer exposure to potential returns but also carry the risk of losses. It’s generally important to consider diversification and how an individual stock fits within a broader portfolio, and to seek independent advice if appropriate. This content is informational and does not provide a recommendation.
Can I trade RWE CFDs on Capital.com?
Yes, you can trade RWE CFDs on Capital.com. Trading share CFDs lets you speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset and to take long or short positions. However, contracts for difference (CFDs) are traded on margin, and leverage amplifies both profits and losses. You should ensure you understand how CFD trading works, assess your risk tolerance, and recognise that losses can occur quickly.