Centrica plc (LON:CNA - Get Free Report) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 136.95 ($1.82) and traded as high as GBX 160.85 ($2.14). Centrica shares last traded at GBX 159.15 ($2.11), with a volume of 36,171,680 shares changing hands.
Centrica Stock Performance
The firm has a market cap of £7.40 billion, a PE ratio of 7.06, a P/E/G ratio of 0.45 and a beta of 1.08. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 148.71 and a two-hundred day moving average price of GBX 137.59. The company has a quick ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 1.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 66.48.
Centrica (LON:CNA - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 20th. The integrated energy company reported GBX 19 ($0.25) earnings per share for the quarter. Centrica had a return on equity of 25.16% and a net margin of 5.39%.
Centrica Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 5th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 1st will be issued a dividend of GBX 3 ($0.04) per share. This is a boost from Centrica's previous dividend of $1.50. This represents a dividend yield of 2.08%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 1st. Centrica's payout ratio is currently 19.06%.
Insider Transactions at Centrica
In related news, insider Amber Rudd bought 1,483 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 25th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of GBX 152 ($2.02) per share, for a total transaction of £2,254.16 ($2,995.16). Also, insider Philippe Boisseau bought 1,270 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 26th. The shares were bought at an average price of GBX 148 ($1.97) per share, for a total transaction of £1,879.60 ($2,497.48). Insiders have purchased a total of 14,087 shares of company stock worth $2,112,588 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.20% of the company's stock.
Centrica Company Profile
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Centrica is energising a greener, fairer future for our colleagues, customers and communities. Our integrated business operates across the energy value chain, with over ten million Retail customers, leading brands such as British Gas and Bord Gáis Energy, and the UK's largest energy services workforce.
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