Should I buy or sell Severn Trent stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Severn Trent in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" SVT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SVT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View SVT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Severn Trent's stock price target for 2024?

5 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Severn Trent's shares. Their SVT share price targets range from GBX 2,450 to GBX 3,360. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 2,940 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SVT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have SVT shares performed in 2024?

Severn Trent's stock was trading at GBX 2,579 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SVT shares have decreased by 4.8% and is now trading at GBX 2,454. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Severn Trent's earnings last quarter?

Severn Trent PLC (LON:SVT) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 20th. The company reported $146.00 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $135.20 by $10.80. Severn Trent had a net margin of 4.63% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.14%.

How often does Severn Trent pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Severn Trent?

Severn Trent announced a dividend on Wednesday, November 22nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 30th will be given a dividend of GBX 46.74 per share on Wednesday, January 10th. This represents a yield of 1.76%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 30th. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for SVT .

Is Severn Trent a good dividend stock?

Severn Trent (LON:SVT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 111 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.63%. SVT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 26,428.57%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for SVT .

What other stocks do shareholders of Severn Trent own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Severn Trent investors own include United Utilities Group (UU) , Persimmon (PSN) , BHP Group (BHP) , easyJet (EZJ) , Imperial Brands (IMB) , British American Tobacco (BATS) , GSK (GSK) , National Grid (NG) , Reckitt Benckiser Group (RB) and SSE (SSE) .

How do I buy shares of Severn Trent?

Shares of SVT stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Severn Trent (SVT) Share Price, News & Analysis

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Volume: 1.64 million shs
Average Volume: 767,703 shs
Market Capitalization: £7.34 billion

P/E Ratio: 5,842.86
Dividend Yield: 4.52%
Price Target: GBX 2,940

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Severn Trent MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.40 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 19.8% Upside
GBX 2,940 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.34
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.93 out of 5 stars

2.2

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Severn Trent has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.40, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Severn Trent has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for SVT.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Severn Trent is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.63%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Severn Trent does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Severn Trent is 26,428.57%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

4.2

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Severn Trent has received a 60.31% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Drinking water treatment services", "Drinking water management equipment", and "Drinking water distribution services" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Severn Trent is -1.34.

0.6

News and Social Media Coverage

MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added Severn Trent to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Severn Trent insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.29% of the stock of Severn Trent is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
78.25% of the stock of Severn Trent is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Severn Trent is 5,842.86, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.26.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Severn Trent is 5,842.86, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 80.10.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Severn Trent has a PEG Ratio of 4.69. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Severn Trent has a P/B Ratio of 7.20. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Severn Trent Stock (LON:SVT)

Severn Trent PLC operates as a water and sewerage company in England and Wales. It operates through two segments: Regulated Water and Waste Water, and Business Services. The Regulated Water and Waste Water segment offers water and waste water services to approximately 4.8 million households and businesses. The Business Services segment generates renewable energy from anaerobic digestion, hydropower, wind turbines, and solar panels; property development; and offers affinity products and search services. It also provides services to municipal and industrial clients, including the Ministry of Defence and the Coal Authority for design, build, and operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities and networks. Severn Trent PLC was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Coventry, the United Kingdom.

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SVT Stock News Headlines

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UK's Severn Trent to raise $1.2 bln to partly fund clean-up of rivers

August 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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July 19, 2023 | reuters.com

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July 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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June 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Severn Trent (LON:SVT) shareholders have earned a 10% CAGR over the last five years

June 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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UK water companies hit by Deutsche Bank downgrades

June 6, 2023 | msn.com

Deutsche Reiterates Severn Trent (LSE:SVT) Hold Recommendation

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Last Earnings: 5/20/2020
Today: 4/19/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Utilities
Industry: Utilities - Regulated Water
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:SVT
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.severntrent.com
Phone: +44-24-77715000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 7,939
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 2,940
High Stock Price Target: GBX 3,360
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 2,450
Potential Upside/Downside: +19.8%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.40
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.42
Trailing P/E Ratio: 5,842.86
Forward P/E Ratio: 22.12
P/E Growth: 4.69
Net Income: £105 million
Net Margins: 4.63%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 10.14%
Return on Assets: 2.47%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 909.57
Current Ratio: 0.88
Quick Ratio: 0.73

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £2.27 billion
Price / Sales: 3.23
Cash Flow: GBX 135.15 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 18.16
Book Value: GBX 341 per share
Price / Book: 7.20

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 299,100,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £7.34 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.39

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Key Executives

Ms. Olivia R. Garfield B.A. (Age 49)
BA (Hons), CBE, CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.26M
Ms. Helen Marie Miles A.C.M.A. (Age 53)
CIMA, CFO & Executive Director
Mr. Stuart Howell
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Didar Dhillon
Group General Counsel
Kathryn Greenwood
Head of Communications
Mr. Neil Morrison B.Sc.
Director of Human Resources
Mr. Bob Stear Ph.D.
Chief Engineer
Mr. Frank Thompson
Head of Capital Design
Ms. Hannah Elizabeth Woodall-Pagan B.Sc.
Group Company Secretary
Rachel Martin
Investor Relations Manager

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Insiders

Helen Miles
Sold 8,627 shares
Total: £22.02 M ($2,553.00/share)

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SVT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Severn Trent stock right now?: 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Severn Trent in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" SVT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SVT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View SVT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Severn Trent's stock price target for 2024?: 5 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Severn Trent's shares. Their SVT share price targets range from GBX 2,450 to GBX 3,360. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 2,940 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.8% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for SVT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have SVT shares performed in 2024?: Severn Trent's stock was trading at GBX 2,579 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SVT shares have decreased by 4.8% and is now trading at GBX 2,454.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Severn Trent's earnings last quarter?: Severn Trent PLC (LON:SVT) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 20th. The company reported $146.00 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $135.20 by $10.80. Severn Trent had a net margin of 4.63% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.14%.

How often does Severn Trent pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Severn Trent?: Severn Trent announced a dividend on Wednesday, November 22nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 30th will be given a dividend of GBX 46.74 per share on Wednesday, January 10th. This represents a yield of 1.76%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 30th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SVT.
Is Severn Trent a good dividend stock?: Severn Trent (LON:SVT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 111 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.63%. SVT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 26,428.57%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for SVT.
What other stocks do shareholders of Severn Trent own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Severn Trent investors own include United Utilities Group (UU), Persimmon (PSN), BHP Group (BHP), easyJet (EZJ), Imperial Brands (IMB), British American Tobacco (BATS), GSK (GSK), National Grid (NG), Reckitt Benckiser Group (RB) and SSE (SSE).
How do I buy shares of Severn Trent?: Shares of SVT stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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Severn Trent (SVT) Share Price, News & Analysis

Severn Trent MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

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About Severn Trent Stock (LON:SVT)

SVT Stock Price History

SVT Stock News Headlines

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

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