Centrica plc operates as an integrated energy company in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Norway, rest of Europe, the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates through Centrica Consumer, Centrica Business, Exploration & Production, and Centrica Storage segments. It supplies gas and electricity to residential customers, as well as offers energy-related services; and generates power from combined cycle gas turbines and nuclear assets. The company also provides installation, repair, and maintenance services for domestic central heating, plumbing and drains, and gas and kitchen appliances; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; and water heaters, as well as offers breakdown services. In addition, it is involved in the procurement, trading, and optimization of energy; and supplies energy efficiency solutions and technologies to residential customers. Further, the company produces and processes gas and oil; develops new fields to maintain reserves; constructs, owns, and exploits infrastructure; and engages in the social enterprise investment fund activities. Additionally, it is involved in the trade and optimization of energy activities; provision of vehicle leasing, commercial, and insurance services, as well as energy management products and services; and operates a gas storage, and franchise network. The company also provides intermediary services, including claims handling and administration, as well as business, finance, and data management services; and offers sea freight water transport services. It primarily supplies energy and services to approximately 25 million customers under the British Gas, Direct Energy, and Bord Gáis Energy brands. The company was formerly known as Yieldtop plc and changed its name to Centrica plc in December 1996. Centrica plc was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Windsor, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange LON
Industry Diversified Utilities
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorUtilities
SymbolLON:CNA
CUSIPN/A
Phone+44-1753-494000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current RatioN/A
Quick RatioN/A
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Price / SalesN/A
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book ValueN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net Margins2.16%
Return on Equity21.95%
Return on Assets2.90%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares5,600,000,000
Market Cap£7.75 billion
Centrica (LON:CNA) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centrica's stock symbol?
Centrica trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "CNA."
How often does Centrica pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Centrica?
Centrica announced a dividend on Tuesday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 11th will be given a dividend of GBX 3.60 per share on Thursday, November 22nd. This represents a yield of 2.48%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 11th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View Centrica's Dividend History.
How were Centrica's earnings last quarter?
Centrica PLC (LON:CNA) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July, 31st. The integrated energy company reported $6.40 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $9.80 by $3.40. Centrica had a return on equity of 21.95% and a net margin of 2.16%. View Centrica's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for CNA?
11 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Centrica's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 120 to GBX 185. On average, they expect Centrica's stock price to reach GBX 161.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Centrica.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Centrica?
11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Centrica in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Centrica.
Who are some of Centrica's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Centrica include National Grid (NG), SSE (SSE), Ausnet Services (AST), Infigen Energy (IFN), Atlantic Power (ATP), Maxim Power (MXG), U.S. Geothermal (HTM), Etrion (ETX), AFC Energy (AFC), ARHT Media (ART), Look Communications (OEG), Rurelec (RUR), Alaska Hydro (AKH), Syngas (SYS) and Mass Megawatts Windpower (MMMW).
Who are Centrica's key executives?
Centrica's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Iain C. Conn, Group CEO & Exec. Director (Age 55)
- Mr. Jeff Bell, Group CFO & Exec. Director
- Mr. Mark Hanafin, Chief Exec. of Centrica Bus. & Group Exec. Director (Age 58)
- Mr. Mark Steven Hodges, Chief Exec. of Centrica Consumer & Group Exec. Director (Age 53)
- Mr. Charles Cameron, Director of Technology & Engineering
Has Centrica been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about CNA stock have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment reports. The research group identifies positive and negative news coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Centrica earned a media and rumor sentiment score of 0.05 on Accern's scale. They also gave headlines about the integrated energy company an impact score of 45.68 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future. View Recent Headlines for Centrica.
How do I buy shares of Centrica?
Shares of CNA 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.
What is Centrica's stock price today?
One share of CNA stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 145.35.
How big of a company is Centrica?
Centrica has a market capitalization of £7.75 billion.
How can I contact Centrica?
Centrica's mailing address is Millstream, Maidenhead Road, WINDSOR, SL4 5GD, United Kingdom. The integrated energy company can be reached via phone at +44-1753-494000.
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