ACEN is pivoting toward disciplined growth after a period of rapid expansion, reporting stronger financial metrics while signaling a sharper focus on execution.

During its 2026 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, President and CEO Eric Francia said, “ACEN’s performance in 2025 reflects a deliberate shift in focus – from rapid expansion to disciplined execution.”

The company reported core net income of PHP 6.3 billion, up 4% year-on-year, while core attributable EBITDA rose 17% to PHP 22.5 billion. Total assets reached PHP 361.8 billion, an increase of 10% from the previous year, with a net debt-to-equity ratio of 0.90, indicating a stable financial position.

“As our portfolio continues to scale, our priority has been clear: to convert our pipeline into operating assets and deliver projects on time, on budget, and with safety as a non-negotiable,” Francia affirmed.

Despite the shift in strategy, ACEN continues to expand its renewable energy footprint. The company has surpassed 7 gigawatts (GW) of attributable renewable capacity and is targeting over 8 GW by the end of 2026, with around 600 to 700 megawatts of new capacity expected to come online this year.

The milestone also made sure to note ACEN’s full transition to a 100% renewable energy portfolio, reinforcing its position as a major player in the regional energy transition.

In the Philippines, ACEN’s attributable renewable capacity reached over 2,400 MW as of end-2025, with 57% already operational. Its retail arm, ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), expanded its portfolio by 29% to 482 MW, serving 753 customers and accounting for 65% of the Green Energy Option Program market.

The company said its growing base of operational assets and diversified portfolio helped cushion the impact of external challenges, including typhoons in the Philippines, lower solar irradiance in key markets, and weaker spot market conditions.

ACEN is also taking a cautious approach to capital deployment as it navigates a more complex market environment. While the company is evaluating options to raise additional equity within the next six to 12 months, it emphasized flexibility in timing and structure, depending on market conditions.

The company maintained that disciplined execution will remain central to its strategy as it continues to scale its renewable energy portfolio across the region.

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