French energy giant EDF announced that its net profit for 2025 fell by 26.3%, reaching €8.4 billion. Although the group recorded an increase in nuclear power plant output, the financial result was burdened by drastic drops in market electricity prices. An additional factor affecting the balance sheet are write-downs related to the British Hinkley Point C project and investment commitments in the United Kingdom.
Net Profit Drop
EDF's net profit fell by 26.3% in 2025, reaching €8.4 billion due to low electricity prices.
Problems in the United Kingdom
The group wrote down €2.5 billion due to delays in the Hinkley Point C project and recorded a 12% drop in production in the British Isles.
Ambitious Investment Plans
The company plans to invest £15 billion in the United Kingdom over the next three years, focusing on infrastructure development.
Increased Output in France
Despite the profit drop, nuclear production in France increased, which helped partially offset negative market effects.
The French state-owned energy group EDF (Électricité de France) presented its financial results for 2025, indicating a clear deterioration in profitability despite operational successes. The group's net profit stood at €8.4 billion, representing a drop of over one-quarter compared to the previous year. The main cause of this regression is the sharp decline in energy prices on wholesale markets. This phenomenon largely offset the positive effects of increased nuclear production in France. It is worth noting that operating profit EBITDA decreased by 19% to €29.3 billion. The French energy sector has been based on nuclear power since the 1970s, when, in response to the oil crisis, Paris decided to build an extensive fleet of reactors, making France one of Europe's largest electricity exporters. The group's situation in the United Kingdom remains complex and generates additional costs. The company had to make an impairment charge of €2.5 billion due to delays in the construction of the Hinkley Point C power plant. These delays are mainly due to problems with electromechanical works. Simultaneously, the British subsidiary struggled with outages at some units, resulting in a 12% drop in nuclear production on the British Isles. Despite these difficulties, <przypis title=