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Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: IEP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $12
1 Year Target Price $12
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -50.21% | Avg. Invested days 23 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.72B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.69 | 52 Weeks Range 6.53 - 12.82 | Updated Date 10/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.53 - 12.82 | Updated Date 10/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 30.38% | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.2 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -6.82% | Operating Margin (TTM) -6.85% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -1.69% | Return on Equity (TTM) -18.41% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 28.82 | Enterprise Value 7736524412 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.49 |
Enterprise Value 7736524412 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.49 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.82 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 140.66 | Shares Outstanding 573419882 | Shares Floating 54193913 |
Shares Outstanding 573419882 | Shares Floating 54193913 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.07 | Percent Institutions 91.52 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Icahn Enterprises LP
Company Overview
History and Background
Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP) was founded in 1987 by Carl Icahn. It began as a vehicle for Icahn's investment activities and has since evolved into a diversified holding company with interests in various sectors.
Core Business Areas
- Investment: Engages in investment activities across diverse industries.
- Energy: Refining and marketing petroleum products; renewable energy.
- Automotive: Auto parts distribution and service.
- Food Packaging: Manufactures and sells clear rigid thermoformed packaging.
- Real Estate: Owns, operates, and develops real estate properties.
- Home Fashion: Designs, sources, and distributes home fashion products.
- Pharma: Pharmaceuticals
Leadership and Structure
Carl Icahn serves as Chairman. The company operates as a master limited partnership with Icahn as the controlling shareholder. Brett Icahn is the portfolio manager. The structure is designed to facilitate strategic investments and operational management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Competitors: MPC,VLO
- Petroleum Refining (CVR Energy): CVR Energy is a significant revenue contributor. While direct market share is complex due to the integrated nature of energy markets, CVR Energy competes with major refiners like Marathon Petroleum (MPC) and Valero Energy (VLO). Revenue of CVR in 2023 was $9.7B.
- Auto Parts (Auto Plus): Auto Plus is a distributor of auto parts. Competes with Advance Auto Parts (AAP), AutoZone (AZO), and O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY). Market share data is not readily isolated to Auto Plus within IEP's overall portfolio.
- Competitors: AAP,AZO,ORLY
- Competitors: BERY,SNOC
- Food Packaging (American Pet Packaging): Manufactures thermoformed packaging. Competes with Berry Global Group (BERY) and Sonoco Products Company (SON).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
Icahn Enterprises operates in diverse industries, including energy, automotive, real estate, and others. Each sector faces its own set of challenges and opportunities, influenced by economic cycles, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.
Positioning
IEP's positioning is driven by Icahn's activist investment strategy, focusing on undervalued or distressed assets. Its competitive advantages lie in its ability to influence corporate governance and drive strategic changes in its portfolio companies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
IEP operates across multiple sectors. The total TAM is vast and varies by industry. IEP's strategy focuses on specific opportunities within these large markets, aiming to improve operational efficiency and unlock shareholder value.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong leadership (Carl Icahn)
- Diversified portfolio
- Activist investment approach
- Operational expertise in certain sectors
Weaknesses
- Reliance on Carl Icahn's investment decisions
- Complex organizational structure
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- High debt levels (relative to peers)
Opportunities
- Potential for value creation through operational improvements
- Expansion into new industries
- Capitalizing on distressed assets
- Growing demand in certain sectors like energy and automotive
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Regulatory changes
- Increased competition
- Shifting consumer preferences
- Increased scrutiny on activist investing
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BRK.A
- KKR
- APO
Competitive Landscape
IEP's competitive advantages include its activist investment approach and the expertise of Carl Icahn. Disadvantages include its reliance on his decisions and its complex organizational structure compared to more focused competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Federal-Mogul
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 5400
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded IEP's presence in the automotive parts industry.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been uneven, reflecting the success of specific investments and the overall economic climate. Periods of strong growth have been followed by periods of underperformance.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are uncertain and depend on the success of IEP's investment strategies and the performance of its portfolio companies. Analyst estimates vary widely.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic investments in renewable energy, automotive, and food packaging, as well as efforts to improve operational efficiency in existing portfolio companies.
Summary
Icahn Enterprises LP is a diversified holding company heavily influenced by Carl Icahn's investment strategies. While the company benefits from its activist approach and diversified portfolio, it faces challenges related to cyclical industries, debt levels, and reliance on its chairman's decisions. Recent dividend cuts and market volatility highlight the inherent risks, but the potential for value creation through operational improvements and strategic investments remains. The company is neither strong nor weak, but highly risky.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC filings
- Company websites
- Analyst reports
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Icahn Enterprises LP
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Sunny Isles Beach, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-05-18 | President, CEO & Director of Icahn Enterprises GP, Inc. Mr. Andrew Teno | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing | Full time employees 15037 | Website https://www.ielp.com |
Full time employees 15037 | Website https://www.ielp.com | ||
Icahn Enterprises L.P., through its subsidiaries engages in the investment, energy, automotive, food packaging, real estate, home fashion and pharma in the United States and internationally. The Investment segment invests its proprietary capital through various private investment funds; and it provides investment advisory, administrative, and back-office services to the investment funds. The Energy segment engages in refining and marketing of petroleum in the form of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and distillates; renewable fuels refine renewable feedstocks, such as soybean oil, corn oil, and other related renewable feedstocks into renewable diesel and markets renewable products; and nitrogen fertilizer produces and markets nitrogen fertilizers in the form of urea ammonium nitrate and ammonia. The Automotive segment engages in repair and maintenance of automotive; sale of installed parts or materials related to automotive services; and sale of automotive aftermarket parts and retailed merchandise. The Food Packaging segment produces and sells cellulosic, fibrous, and plastic casings used to prepare and package processed meat products. The Real Estate segment consists of investment properties, including land, retail, office, and industrial properties; and development and sale of single-family homes; and the operations of a resort and two country clubs. The Home Fashion segment manufactures, sources, markets, distributes, and sells home fashion consumer products. The Pharma segment offers pharmaceutical products and services; and develops approved therapies and product candidates. Icahn Enterprises L.P. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
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