LON:SSE SSE (SSE) Share Price, News & Analysis → the most reliable asset on earth is making a comeback (From DTI) (Ad) Free SSE Stock Alerts GBX 1,650 -8.00 (-0.48%) (As of 03/28/2024 07:40 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,637.50▼ 1,670.5050-Day Range 1,547▼ 1,75752-Week Range 1,485▼ 1,932.50Volume1.63 million shsAverage Volume3.89 million shsMarket Capitalization£17.99 billionP/E Ratio3,113.21Dividend Yield5.33%Price TargetGBX 1,954 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get SSE alerts: Email Address SSE MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside18.4% UpsideGBX 1,954 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.17Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£7,044 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details 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 2.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSSE has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,954, SSE has a forecasted upside of 18.4% from its current price of GBX 1,650.Amount of Analyst CoverageSSE has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for SSE. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipSSE is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.44%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthSSE does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of SSE is 16,603.77%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SSE. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSSE has a news sentiment score of 0.17. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.47 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for SSE this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for SSE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added SSE to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, SSE insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought GBX 7,044 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.10% of the stock of SSE is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions70.23% of the stock of SSE is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of SSE is 3,113.21, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 147.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of SSE is 3,113.21, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 76.30.Price to Earnings Growth RatioSSE has a PEG Ratio of 3.21. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSSE has a P/B Ratio of 2.21. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad WealthPress$25,000 into $109,616 in two months? 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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.Read More SSE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SSE Stock News HeadlinesMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comBelfast darts crowd blows roof off SSE Arena as Premier League rolls into townMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comLuke Littler overcomes Nathan Aspinall to secure first Premier League winMarch 29, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings6/17/2020Ex-Dividend for 3/8 Dividend1/11/2024Dividend Payable3/08/2024Today3/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorUtilities Industry Utilities - Diversified Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:SSE CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Websse.com Phone+44-1738-456000FaxN/AEmployees12,180Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 1,954 High Stock Price TargetGBX 2,050 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 1,620 Potential Upside/Downside+18.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.53 Trailing P/E Ratio3,113.21 Forward P/E Ratio9.04 P/E Growth3.21Net Income£578.40 million Net Margins4.96% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity7.07% Return on Assets2.64% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio84.31 Current Ratio0.91 Quick Ratio0.50 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£11.65 billion Price / Sales1.54 Cash FlowGBX 26.14 per share Price / Cash Flow63.12 Book ValueGBX 746 per share Price / Book2.21Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,090,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£17.99 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.57 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Alistair Phillips-Davies (Age 57)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $4.63MMr. Gregor Alexander (Age 61)Executive Officer Comp: $3.23MMr. Martin Pibworth (Age 51)Chief Commercial Officer & Executive Director Comp: $2.58MMr. Barry O'regan (Age 47)CFO & Executive Director Mr. Anthony KeelingCOO & Co-Head of RetailMs. Elizabeth Anne TannerGeneral Counsel & Company SecretaryMr. John StewartDirector of Human ResourcesMr. 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 More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsSevern TrentLON:SVTUnited Utilities GroupLON:UUCentricaLON:CNANational GridLON:NGNational GridLON:NG.LView All CompetitorsInsidersMartin PibworthBought 2 shares on 2/6/2024Total: £3,354.00 ($1,677.00/share)Martin PibworthBought 2 shares on 1/5/2024Total: £3,690.00 ($1,845.00/share)Gregor AlexanderBought 193 shares on 9/26/2023Total: £321,152.00 ($1,664.00/share)Alistair Phillips-DaviesSold 2,000 sharesTotal: £3.59 M ($1,796.00/share)Alistair Phillips-DaviesSold 10,348 sharesTotal: £19.17 M ($1,853.00/share)View All Insider Transactions 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 or view top-rated stocks. 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 or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. 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. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. 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? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other SSE investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Endologix (ELGX), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Centrica (CNA), GSK (GSK), Vodafone Group Public (VOD) and Aviva (AV). 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). 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