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Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
LON:SSE

SSE (SSE) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 1,650
-8.00 (-0.48%)
(As of 03/28/2024 07:40 PM ET)
Today's Range
1,637.50
1,670.50
50-Day Range
1,547
1,757
52-Week Range
1,485
1,932.50
Volume
1.63 million shs
Average Volume
3.89 million shs
Market Capitalization
£17.99 billion
P/E Ratio
3,113.21
Dividend Yield
5.33%
Price Target
GBX 1,954

SSE MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
18.4% Upside
GBX 1,954 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.17mentions of SSE in the last 14 days
Based on 12 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£7,044 Bought Last Quarter
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.

1.50 out of 5 stars

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About SSE Stock (LON:SSE)

SSE plc engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity. It generates electricity from water, gas, coal, oil, and multi fuel. The company distributes electricity to approximately 3.8 million homes and businesses across the north of the central belt of Scotland and central southern England; and owns, operates, and develops high voltage electricity transmission system in the north of Scotland and remote islands. It also produces, stores, distributes, and supplies gas. In addition, it engages in the electricity and utility contracting, telecommunications, energy trading, insurance, and property holding businesses, as well as provides maintenance services. The company was formerly known as Scottish and Southern Energy plc and changed its name to SSE plc in September 2011. SSE plc was incorporated in 1989 and is based in Perth, the United Kingdom.

SSE Stock Price History

SSE Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
6/17/2020
Ex-Dividend for 3/8 Dividend
1/11/2024
Dividend Payable
3/08/2024
Today
3/28/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Diversified
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
12,180
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 1,954
High Stock Price Target
GBX 2,050
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 1,620
Potential Upside/Downside
+18.4%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£578.40 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£11.65 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 26.14 per share
Book Value
GBX 746 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,090,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£17.99 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.57
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Alistair Phillips-Davies (Age 57)
    CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $4.63M
  • Mr. Gregor Alexander (Age 61)
    Executive Officer
    Comp: $3.23M
  • Mr. Martin Pibworth (Age 51)
    Chief Commercial Officer & Executive Director
    Comp: $2.58M
  • Mr. Barry O'regan (Age 47)
    CFO & Executive Director
  • Mr. Anthony Keeling
    COO & Co-Head of Retail
  • Ms. Elizabeth Anne Tanner
    General Counsel & Company Secretary
  • Mr. John Stewart
    Director of Human Resources
  • Mr. Robert McDonald (Age 53)
    Managing Director of SSEN Transmission
  • Mr. Sam Peacock (Age 42)
    Managing Director of Corporate Affairs, Regulation & Strategy
  • Mr. Neil Kirkby (Age 60)
    Managing Director of Enterprise

Should I Buy SSE Stock? SSE Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in SSE plc:

  • SSE plc has shown a 75% increase in share price over the past five years, indicating potential growth.
  • The company engages in diversified utility services, including electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and gas supply, providing stability and multiple revenue streams.
  • SSE plc owns and operates a high voltage electricity transmission system in Scotland and remote islands, ensuring a critical infrastructure role in the region.
  • The company's involvement in energy trading and insurance businesses can offer additional revenue opportunities and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Current stock price of SSE plc is at an attractive valuation, presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in SSE plc for these reasons:

  • The recent 13% drop in share price over the last quarter may indicate short-term volatility or challenges in the market.
  • The utility industry, where SSE plc operates, is subject to regulatory changes and environmental policies that could impact profitability and operations.
  • Fluctuations in energy prices, especially in the current global market conditions, can affect SSE plc's revenue and margins.
  • Competition in the utility sector is intense, leading to potential pricing pressures and market share challenges for SSE plc.
  • Investors need to consider the impact of macroeconomic factors, such as interest rates and economic growth, on SSE plc's financial performance and stock price.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these SSE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

SSE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell SSE stock right now?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SSE in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" SSE shares.
View SSE analyst ratings
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What is SSE's stock price target for 2024?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for SSE's shares. Their SSE share price targets range from GBX 1,620 to GBX 2,050. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,954 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 18.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for SSE
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How have SSE shares performed in 2024?

SSE's stock was trading at GBX 1,856 at the start of the year. Since then, SSE stock has decreased by 11.1% and is now trading at GBX 1,650.
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How were SSE's earnings last quarter?

SSE plc (LON:SSE) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June, 17th. The company reported $83.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $82.50 by $1.10. SSE had a net margin of 4.96% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.07%.

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

SSE declared a dividend on Friday, November 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 20 per share on Friday, March 8th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.17%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 11th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SSE
.

Is SSE a good dividend stock?

SSE (LON:SSE) pays an annual dividend of GBX 88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.44%. SSE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 16,603.77%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for SSE.

What other stocks do shareholders of SSE own?
How do I buy shares of SSE?

Shares of SSE 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.
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This page (LON:SSE) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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