Should I buy or sell Centrica stock right now?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Centrica in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CNA shares. View CNA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Centrica's stock price target for 2024?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Centrica's shares. Their CNA share price targets range from GBX 118 to GBX 160. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 138 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 8.9%. View analysts price targets for CNA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have CNA shares performed in 2023?

Centrica's stock was trading at GBX 96.52 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CNA stock has increased by 56.9% and is now trading at GBX 151.45. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

How were Centrica's earnings last quarter?

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) posted its earnings results on Thursday, February, 13th. The integrated energy company reported $7.30 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $7.30. Centrica had a net margin of 14.13% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 129.84%.

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

Centrica declared a dividend on Thursday, July 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 5th will be given a dividend of GBX 1.33 per share on Thursday, November 16th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.07%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 5th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for CNA .

Is Centrica a good dividend stock?

Centrica (LON:CNA) pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.23%. The dividend payout ratio is 410.96%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for CNA .

What other stocks do shareholders of Centrica own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Centrica investors own include CA (CA) , Endologix (ELGX) , BlackRock (BLK) , Hawkins (HWKN) , Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) , Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW) , Athabasca Oil (ATH) , Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) , Och-Ziff Capital Management Group (OZM) and Precision Drilling (PD) .

How do I buy shares of Centrica?

Shares of CNA 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 .

Centrica Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:CNA)

GBX 151.45

-1.10 (-0.72%)

(As of 12/4/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: 149.88
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153.85
50-Day Range: 146.45
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166.15
52-Week Range: 82.54
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173.70

Volume: 8.88 million shs
Average Volume: 28.74 million shs
Market Capitalization: £8.25 billion

P/E Ratio: 207.47
Dividend Yield: 1.98%
Price Target: GBX 138

Stock Analysis Analyst Forecasts Chart Competitors Dividend Headlines Insider Trades

Centrica MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.83 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 8.9% Downside
GBX 138 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.58
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£586,537 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.75 out of 5 stars

1.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Centrica has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.83, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 138, Centrica has a forecasted downside of 8.9% from its current price of GBX 151.45.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Centrica 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 CNA.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Centrica pays a meaningful dividend of 2.23%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Centrica does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Centrica is 410.96%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for CNA.

3.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Centrica has a news sentiment score of 0.58. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Centrica this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
5 people have searched for CNA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added Centrica to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Centrica insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £5,865.37 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.11% of the stock of Centrica is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
65.58% of the stock of Centrica is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Centrica is 207.47, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 116.47.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Centrica is 207.47, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 102.64.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Centrica has a PEG Ratio of 0.45. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Centrica has a P/B Ratio of 1.87. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Centrica Stock (LON:CNA)

Centrica plc operates as an integrated energy company in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, North America, and internationally. The company operates through British Gas Services & Solutions, British Gas Energy, Centrica Business Solutions, Bord Gáis Energy, Energy Marketing & Trading, and Upstream segments. It supplies gas and electricity to residential, commercial, industrial customers, and small businesses, as well as offers energy-related services; and generates power from nuclear assets. The company also provides installation, repair, and maintenance services for domestic central heating, plumbing and drains, electrical appliances; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as offers breakdown services. In addition, it is involved in the procurement, trading, and optimization of energy; procurement and sale of LNG; and supply of energy efficiency solutions and technologies. 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 provides vehicle leasing, commercial, and insurance services, as well as energy management products and services; constructs battery storage; builds solar farm and connects to grid; and operates a gas storage and franchise network. The company was formerly known as Yieldtop plc and changed its name to Centrica plc in December 1996. Centrica plc was founded in 1812 and is based in Windsor, the United Kingdom.

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CNA Stock News Headlines

November 28, 2023 | msn.com

Centrica pumps gas from Rough storage into UK grid as demand rises

November 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) Insider Philippe Boisseau Purchases 1,332 Shares

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Analysts Set Centrica plc (LON:CNA) Target Price at GBX 138

October 31, 2023 | uk.investing.com

Citi ups Centrica price target, reiterates ‘buy’

October 16, 2023 | fool.co.uk

Up 118% in a year, is the Centrica share price an opportunity?

September 26, 2023 | uk.investing.com

Centrica receives rare 'sell' recommendation from City

September 20, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

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Up 224%, has the Centrica share price hit boiling point?

September 8, 2023 | msn.com

If I’d bought £1k of Centrica shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

August 8, 2023 | uk.investing.com

FTSE 100 Live: British Gas owner could return £4.5bn by 2026

August 3, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Analysts Conflicted on These Utilities Names: Avangrid (AGR), Centrica (GB:CNA) and IPH Ltd. (AU:IPH)

July 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Revenue Downgrade: Here's What Analysts Forecast For Centrica plc (LON:CNA)

July 28, 2023 | uk.investing.com

British Gas owner to keep churning out huge profits says top US bank

July 27, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

FTSE 100: British Gas owner reveals its profits have soared more than 900%

July 27, 2023 | uk.investing.com

FTSE 100 Live: Barclays and Shell fall but Centrica powers ahead

July 27, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

FTSE 100: British Gas owner Centrica makes £2.1bn profit on higher gas and electricity bills

July 27, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

FTSE 100: British Gas owner Centrica reveals profits soaring more than 900%

July 27, 2023 | reuters.com

Centrica forecasts lower second-half profits

July 24, 2023 | reuters.com

Centrica inks biomethane deal with Yorkshire Water

July 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Centrica (LON:CNA) shareholders have earned a 46% CAGR over the last three years

July 11, 2023 | reuters.com

UK's Centrica, Delfin Midstream sign LNG supply deal

July 11, 2023 | msn.com

3 reasons why everyone is talking about Centrica shares right now

June 30, 2023 | reuters.com

Centrica expands gas storage capacity at UK's largest facility

June 30, 2023 | msn.com

Centrica boosts UK gas storage for next winter, warns against complacency

June 14, 2023 | msn.com

If I’d invested £500 in Centrica shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/13/2020
Ex-Dividend for 11/16 Dividend: 10/05/2023
Dividend Payable: 11/16/2023
Today: 12/04/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Utilities - Independent Power Producers
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Utilities
Current Symbol: LON:CNA
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.centrica.com
Phone: +44-1753-494000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 20,590
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 138
High Stock Price Target: GBX 160
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 118
Potential Upside/Downside: -8.9%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.83
Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.73
Trailing P/E Ratio: 207.47
Forward P/E Ratio: 9.56
P/E Growth: 0.45
Net Income: £4.23 billion
Net Margins: 14.13%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 129.84%
Return on Assets: 42.67%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 87.31
Current Ratio: 1.41
Quick Ratio: 0.40

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £29.94 billion
Price / Sales: 0.28
Cash Flow: GBX 114.60 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 1.32
Book Value: GBX 81 per share
Price / Book: 1.87

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 5,450,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £8.25 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.18

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Key Executives

Mr. Christopher O'Shea (Age 50)
Group Chief Executive & Executive Director
Comp: $2.23M
Ms. Kate Ringrose
Executive Officer
Mr. Russell Leslie O'Brien (Age 49)
Group CFO & Executive Director
Martyn Espley
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Raj Roy
Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
Ms. Jill Shedden M.B.E. (Age 57)
Group Chief People Officer
Jim Rushen
Group Head of Environment
Rob Simister
Head of Fleet - British Gas

Key Competitors

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Insiders

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CNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Centrica stock right now?: 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Centrica in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CNA shares.
View CNA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Centrica's stock price target for 2024?: 6 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Centrica's shares. Their CNA share price targets range from GBX 118 to GBX 160. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 138 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 8.9%.
View analysts price targets for CNA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have CNA shares performed in 2023?: Centrica's stock was trading at GBX 96.52 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CNA stock has increased by 56.9% and is now trading at GBX 151.45.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
How were Centrica's earnings last quarter?: Centrica plc (LON:CNA) posted its earnings results on Thursday, February, 13th. The integrated energy company reported $7.30 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $7.30. Centrica had a net margin of 14.13% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 129.84%.

How often does Centrica pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Centrica?: Centrica declared a dividend on Thursday, July 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 5th will be given a dividend of GBX 1.33 per share on Thursday, November 16th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.07%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 5th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for CNA.
Is Centrica a good dividend stock?: Centrica (LON:CNA) pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.23%. The dividend payout ratio is 410.96%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for CNA.
What other stocks do shareholders of Centrica own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Centrica investors own include CA (CA), Endologix (ELGX), BlackRock (BLK), Hawkins (HWKN), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Athabasca Oil (ATH), Gran Tierra Energy (GTE), Och-Ziff Capital Management Group (OZM) and Precision Drilling (PD).
How do I buy shares of Centrica?: Shares of CNA 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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Centrica Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:CNA)

Centrica MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Centrica Stock (LON:CNA)

CNA Stock Price History

CNA Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

CNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™