LON:SSE SSE (SSE) Share Price, News & Analysis → Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free SSE Stock Alerts GBX 1,644.50 -13.50 (-0.81%) (As of 07:16 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,642.50▼ 1,670.5050-Day Range 1,547▼ 1,75752-Week Range 1,485▼ 1,932.50Volume240,772 shsAverage Volume3.86 million shsMarket Capitalization£17.93 billionP/E Ratio3,102.83Dividend Yield5.35%Price TargetGBX 1,954 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get SSE alerts: Email Address SSE MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside17.9% UpsideGBX 1,954 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.13Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£7,044 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.48 out of 5 stars 2.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSSE has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,954, SSE has a forecasted upside of 17.9% from its current price of GBX 1,658.Amount of Analyst CoverageSSE has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for SSE. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipSSE is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.44%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthSSE does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of SSE is 16,603.77%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SSE. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSSE has a news sentiment score of 0.13. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for SSE this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for SSE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added SSE to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, SSE insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought GBX 7,044 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.10% of the stock of SSE is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions70.23% of the stock of SSE is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of SSE is 3,128.30, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 148.14.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of SSE is 3,128.30, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 76.52.Price to Earnings Growth RatioSSE has a PEG Ratio of 3.21. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSSE has a P/B Ratio of 2.22. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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It also produces, stores, distributes, and supplies gas. In addition, it engages in the electricity and utility contracting, telecommunications, energy trading, insurance, and property holding businesses, as well as provides maintenance services. The company was formerly known as Scottish and Southern Energy plc and changed its name to SSE plc in September 2011. SSE plc was incorporated in 1989 and is based in Perth, the United Kingdom.Read More SSE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SSE Stock News HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comRyan hails €1bn wind farm plan by Bord na Móna and SSEMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comBord na Móna and SSE Renewables launch €1bn joint venture to develop onshore wind energyMarch 28, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Crypto Market Preps For Trillions Worth of Inflows! 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings6/17/2020Ex-Dividend for 3/8 Dividend1/11/2024Dividend Payable3/08/2024Today3/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorUtilities Industry Utilities - Diversified Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:SSE CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Websse.com Phone+44-1738-456000FaxN/AEmployees12,180Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 1,954 High Stock Price TargetGBX 2,050 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 1,620 Potential Upside/Downside+18.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.53 Trailing P/E Ratio3,113.21 Forward P/E Ratio9.04 P/E Growth3.21Net Income£578.40 million Net Margins4.96% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity7.07% Return on Assets2.64% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio84.31 Current Ratio0.91 Quick Ratio0.50 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£11.65 billion Price / Sales1.54 Cash FlowGBX 26.14 per share Price / Cash Flow63.12 Book ValueGBX 746 per share Price / Book2.21Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,090,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£17.99 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.57 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Alistair Phillips-Davies (Age 57)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $4.63MMr. Gregor Alexander (Age 61)Executive Officer Comp: $3.23MMr. Martin Pibworth (Age 51)Chief Commercial Officer & Executive Director Comp: $2.58MMr. Barry O'regan (Age 47)CFO & Executive Director Mr. Anthony KeelingCOO & Co-Head of RetailMs. Elizabeth Anne TannerGeneral Counsel & Company SecretaryMr. John StewartDirector of Human ResourcesMr. Robert McDonald (Age 53)Managing Director of SSEN Transmission Mr. Sam Peacock (Age 42)Managing Director of Corporate Affairs, Regulation & Strategy Mr. Neil Kirkby (Age 60)Managing Director of Enterprise More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsSevern TrentLON:SVTUnited Utilities GroupLON:UUCentricaLON:CNANational GridLON:NGNational GridLON:NG.LView All CompetitorsInsidersMartin PibworthBought 2 shares on 2/6/2024Total: £3,354.00 ($1,677.00/share)Martin PibworthBought 2 shares on 1/5/2024Total: £3,690.00 ($1,845.00/share)Gregor AlexanderBought 193 shares on 9/26/2023Total: £321,152.00 ($1,664.00/share)Alistair Phillips-DaviesSold 2,000 sharesTotal: £3.59 M ($1,796.00/share)Alistair Phillips-DaviesSold 10,348 sharesTotal: £19.17 M ($1,853.00/share)View All Insider Transactions Should I Buy SSE Stock? SSE Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of SSE was last updated on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 3:17 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in SSE plc: SSE plc has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus recommendation from analysts, indicating positive sentiment towards the company's performance and potential growth. Recent stock price performance shows a 52-week high of GBX 1,932.50, suggesting potential for capital appreciation. SSE plc engages in diversified utility operations, including electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply, providing stability and resilience to its business model. The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 16,603.77%, offering attractive dividend yields to investors. SSE plc operates in the energy sector, which is essential and has long-term demand, providing a stable revenue stream. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in SSE plc for these reasons: The company's PE ratio is high at 2,977.36, indicating the stock may be overvalued based on its earnings. SSE plc's debt-to-equity ratio is significantly high at 84.31, which may pose risks related to financial leverage and solvency. The company recently cut its dividend, which could impact income-oriented investors relying on consistent dividend payments. SSE plc's P/E/G ratio is 3.21, suggesting a relatively high valuation compared to its expected earnings growth rate. Market volatility and regulatory changes in the energy sector could affect SSE plc's operations and financial performance. SSE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell SSE stock right now? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SSE in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SSE shares. View SSE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is SSE's stock price target for 2024? 5 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for SSE's stock. Their SSE share price targets range from GBX 1,620 to GBX 2,050. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 1,954 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 17.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SSE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SSE shares performed in 2024? SSE's stock was trading at GBX 1,856 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SSE stock has decreased by 10.7% and is now trading at GBX 1,658. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were SSE's earnings last quarter? SSE plc (LON:SSE) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June, 17th. The company reported $83.60 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $82.50 by $1.10. SSE had a net margin of 4.96% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.07%. How often does SSE pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for SSE? SSE declared a dividend on Friday, November 15th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 11th will be given a dividend of GBX 20 per share on Friday, March 8th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.17%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 11th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for SSE. Is SSE a good dividend stock? SSE (LON:SSE) pays an annual dividend of GBX 88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.44%. SSE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 16,603.77%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for SSE. What other stocks do shareholders of SSE own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other SSE investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Endologix (ELGX), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Centrica (CNA), GSK (GSK), Vodafone Group Public (VOD) and Aviva (AV). How do I buy shares of SSE? Shares of SSE 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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