Drax Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation and supply of electricity in the United Kingdom. It operates through three segments: Power Generation, Pellet Production, and B2B Energy Supply. The company owns and operates Drax Power Station that produces electricity from biomass located in Selby, North Yorkshire; and develops open-cycle gas turbine projects. It also manufactures and supplies compressed wood pellets for use in electricity production. The company supplies electricity and gas to the business customers. Drax Group plc was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Selby, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange LON
Industry Utilities - Independent Power Producers
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorUtilities
SymbolLON:DRX
CUSIPN/A
Phone+44-1757-618381
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 Margins-3.80%
Return on Equity-6.96%
Return on Assets-3.66%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares406,860,000
Market Cap£1.13 billion
Drax Group (LON:DRX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drax Group's stock symbol?
Drax Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "DRX."
How often does Drax Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Drax Group?
Drax Group declared a dividend on Tuesday, July 24th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 20th will be given a dividend of GBX 5.60 per share on Friday, October 12th. This represents a yield of 1.62%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 20th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. View Drax Group's Dividend History.
How were Drax Group's earnings last quarter?
Drax Group Plc (LON:DRX) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company reported $0.70 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.50 by $0.80. The company had revenue of $3.69 billion for the quarter. Drax Group had a negative return on equity of 6.96% and a negative net margin of 3.80%. View Drax Group's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for DRX?
10 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Drax Group's stock. Their predictions range from GBX 300 to GBX 420. On average, they expect Drax Group's share price to reach GBX 367.78 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 2.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Drax Group.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Drax Group?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Drax Group in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Drax Group.
Who are some of Drax Group's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Drax Group include Northland Power (NPI), TransAlta Renewables (RNW), TransAlta (TA), Innergex Renewable Energy (INE), Contourglobal (GLO), Boralex (BLX), DRAX Grp PLC/ADR (DRXGY), Encavis (CAP), Energy World (EWC), Polaris Infrastructure (PIF), Aggregated Micro Power (AMPH), Integrated Green Energy Solutions (IGE), Ocean Thermal Energy (CPWR), H CELL ENERGY C/SH SH (HCCC) and Green & Smart (GSH).
Who are Drax Group's key executives?
Drax Group's management team includes the folowing people:
- Ms. Dorothy Carrington Thompson, Former Group CEO & Exec. Director (Age 57)
- Mr. Dwight Daniel Willard Gardiner, Group CEO & Exec. Director (Age 53)
- Mr. Andrew Robert Koss, Exec. Director & CEO of Drax Power (Age 47)
- Mr. Den G. Jones, Interim Chief Financial Officer (Age 53)
- Ms. Samantha Brook, Head of Corp. HR
Has Drax Group been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about DRX stock have trended somewhat positive on Thursday, according to Accern Sentiment. Accern identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Drax Group earned a media and rumor sentiment score of 0.18 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the company an impact score of 46.57 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future. View Recent Headlines for Drax Group.
How do I buy shares of Drax Group?
Shares of DRX 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 Drax Group's stock price today?
One share of DRX stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 358.80.
How big of a company is Drax Group?
Drax Group has a market capitalization of £1.13 billion.
How can I contact Drax Group?
Drax Group's mailing address is Drax Power Station, SELBY, YO8 8PH, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1757-618381.
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