LON:CNA

Centrica - CNA Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 72.74

-1.14 (-1.54%)

(As of 09/28/2022 05:46 AM ET)

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Today's Range: 72.42
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74.02
50-Day Range: 73.88
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90.98
52-Week Range: 54.96
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93.88

Volume: 5.11 million shs
Average Volume: 26.31 million shs
Market Capitalization: £4.30 billion

P/E Ratio: 727.40
Dividend Yield: 2.61%
Price Target: GBX 107.60

Centrica MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 47.4% Upside
GBX 107.60 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.38
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£606,570 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.

2.11 out of 5 stars

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Centrica has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 107.60, Centrica has a forecasted upside of 47.4% from its current price of GBX 73.02.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Centrica has only been the subject of 2 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 2.61%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Centrica does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

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

1.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Centrica has a news sentiment score of 0.38. 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 4 news articles for Centrica this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 5 people have searched for CNA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -38% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 14 people have added Centrica to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -7% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

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 £6,065.70 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Centrica is 730.20, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 124.75.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Centrica is 730.20, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 105.05.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Centrica has a PEG Ratio of 0.09. 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 1.98. 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 (LON:CNA) Stock

Centrica plc operates as an integrated energy company in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, 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 customers, 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, home electrical, and gas and kitchen appliances; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, 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 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 provides vehicle leasing, commercial, and insurance services, as well as energy management products and services; 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

September 27, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages

September 14, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Southwest Gas (SWX) Seeks Approval for Truckee Hydrogen Project - Nasdaq

September 12, 2022 | reuters.com

Iberdrola to guarantee gas and power to vulnerable customers for five months - Reuters

September 6, 2022 | nasdaq.com

FTSE 100 Little Changed; Centrica Shares Surge - Nasdaq

September 6, 2022 | bloomberg.com

Europe's Lehman Warning on Energy Prompts Flurry of Cash Help - Bloomberg

September 3, 2022 | ft.com

Energy groups call for Covid-style support for UK business as bills soar - Financial Times

September 2, 2022 | fool.co.uk

Here's why Centrica shares could be a big winner in 2023 - Motley Fool UK

August 31, 2022 | ft.com

Johnson set to confirm government 20% stake in new Sizewell C nuclear plant - Financial Times

August 30, 2022 | fool.co.uk

Why this dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock could outperform in a recession - Motley Fool UK

August 30, 2022 | reuters.com

Oil firm Neptune Energy aims for IPO, but not this year - Reuters

August 29, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.com

ReVolve Renewable Power completes acquisition of power producer Centrica Business Solutions Mexico - Proactive Investors USA

August 24, 2022 | reuters.com

Centrica to give 10% of British Gas energy profits to poorer customers, says CEO -The Sun - Reuters

August 22, 2022 | reuters.com

Breakingviews - UK energy's looming bailout implies a quid pro quo - Reuters

August 18, 2022 | fool.co.uk

As the Centrica share price continues to climb, am I too late to buy shares? - Motley Fool UK

August 10, 2022 | reuters.com

Centrica signs $8.5 bln LNG deal with U.S. supplier

August 10, 2022 | morningstar.co.uk

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Credit Suisse ups Centrica and BP price targets - Morningstar

August 9, 2022 | fool.co.uk

If I’d invested in Centrica shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

August 4, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Has Centrica (CPYYY) Outpaced Other Utilities Stocks This Year? - Nasdaq

August 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Has Centrica (CPYYY) Outpaced Other Utilities Stocks This Year? - Yahoo Finance

July 29, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

FTSE 100: British Gas owner hands billions to shareholders as customers face £3,500 bills

July 29, 2022 | msn.com

Britain’s Centrica restores dividend as profits soar

July 29, 2022 | fool.co.uk

Could Centrica profits power my retirement?

July 28, 2022 | ft.com

Centrica reinstates dividend as profits soar during energy crisis - Financial Times

July 27, 2022 | fool.co.uk

Centrica share price: 2 good reasons it may burn hotter yet! - Motley Fool UK

July 22, 2022 | ft.com

Top Centrica investors say energy group must reinstate dividend - Financial Times

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CNA Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/13/2020
Today: 9/28/2022
Ex-Dividend for 11/17 Dividend: 10/06/2022
Dividend Payable: 11/17/2022

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Diversified Utilities
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: 19,783
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: GBX 107.60
High Stock Price Forecast: GBX 125
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 75
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +47.9%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio: 727.40
Forward P/E Ratio: 4.66
P/E Growth: 0.09
Net Income: N/A
Net Margins: N/A
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: N/A
Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 176.45
Current Ratio: 1.03
Quick Ratio: 0.40

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £18.14 billion
Price / Sales: 0.24
Cash Flow: GBX 62.44 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 1.17
Book Value: GBX 36.90 per share
Price / Book: 1.97

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 5,907,612,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £4.30 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: N/A

Key Executives

Mr. Chris O'Shea
Group Chief Exec. & Exec. Director

Ms. Kate Ringrose
Group CFO & Exec. Director

Martyn Espley
Head of Investor Relations

Mr. Raj Roy
Group Gen. Counsel & Company Sec.

Ms. Jill Shedden M.B.E. (Age 56)
MBE, Chief People Officer

Mr. Carl Bayliss
Head of Mobility & Home Energy Management

Jim Rushen
Group Head of Environment

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Insiders & Institutions

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CNA Stock - 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 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" CNA shares.
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What is Centrica's stock price forecast for 2022?: 6 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Centrica's shares. Their CNA share price forecasts range from GBX 75 to GBX 125. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 107.60 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 45.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have CNA shares performed in 2022?: Centrica's stock was trading at GBX 71.50 at the start of the year. Since then, CNA stock has increased by 3.3% and is now trading at GBX 73.88.
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How were Centrica's earnings last quarter?: Centrica plc (LON:CNA) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 13th. The integrated energy company reported $7.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $7.30.
How often does Centrica pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Centrica?: Centrica announced a dividend on Thursday, July 28th. Investors of record on Thursday, October 6th will be paid a dividend of GBX 1 per share on Thursday, November 17th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 6th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
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).
What is Centrica's stock symbol?: Centrica trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "CNA."
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.
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What is Centrica's stock price today?: One share of CNA stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 73.88.
How much money does Centrica make?: Centrica (LON:CNA) has a market capitalization of £4.36 billion and generates £18.14 billion in revenue each year.
How many employees does Centrica have?: The company employs 19,783 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Centrica?: Centrica's mailing address is Millstream, Maidenhead Road, WINDSOR, SL4 5GD, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.centrica.com. The integrated energy company can be reached via phone at +44-1753-494000.

This page (LON:CNA) was last updated on 9/28/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Centrica - CNA Share Forecast, Price & News

Centrica MarketRank™ Forecast

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 (LON:CNA) Stock

CNA Stock News Headlines

CNA Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

CNA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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Overall MarketRank^™