LON:SSE SSE (SSE) Share Price, News & Analysis → [URGENT] DO NOT Touch These AI Stocks! (From Weiss Ratings) (Ad) Free SSE Stock Alerts GBX 1,780.50 +71.00 (+4.15%) (As of 04:35 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,731.50▼ 1,780.5050-Day Range 1,582▼ 1,780.5052-Week Range 1,485▼ 1,932.50Volume3.72 million shsAverage Volume3.52 million shsMarket Capitalization£19.41 billionP/E Ratio3,359.43Dividend Yield4.94%Price TargetGBX 1,959 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get SSE alerts: Email Address SSE MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.80 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside10.0% UpsideGBX 1,959 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.23Based on 14 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. 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.1.08 out of 5 stars 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSSE has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageSSE has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about SSE's stock forecast and price target. 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 5.13%, 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.Read more about SSE's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SSE. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSSE has a news sentiment score of 0.23. 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 0.44 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for SSE this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search Interest12 people have searched for SSE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added SSE to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, SSE insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.10% of the stock of SSE is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions69.16% of the stock of SSE is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about SSE's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of SSE is 3,359.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.69.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of SSE is 3,359.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 80.45.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 2.39. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto 101 MediaElon Musk Secret Crypto Plot ExposedReports of a leaked meeting between Elon Musk and staff at X.com could send shockwaves through the crypto market. 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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 HeadlinesMay 7, 2024 | yahoo.comMatagorda, United States - Weather Forecasts | Maps | News - Yahoo WeatherMay 7, 2024 | investing.comSSE 50 Equal Weight (SSELEWI)May 7, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)AI “wealth window” is closing June 25thToday, I’m making my boldest prediction ever. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings6/17/2020Ex-Dividend for 3/8 Dividend1/11/2024Dividend Payable3/08/2024Today5/07/2024Get 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 1,959 High Stock Price TargetGBX 2,075 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 1,620 Potential Upside/Downside+10.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.80 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.53 Trailing P/E Ratio3,359.43 Forward P/E Ratio10.67 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 / Sales1.67 Cash FlowGBX 28.21 per share Price / Cash Flow63.12 Book ValueGBX 746 per share Price / Book2.39Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,090,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£19.41 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.57 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for May 2024. 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Click the link below to see which companies made the list.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 Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in SSE plc: SSE plc has shown consistent growth in its earnings per share over the past year, indicating a strong financial performance. The company has a solid dividend yield, providing investors with a steady income stream. Recent investments in renewable energy projects position SSE plc well for future growth in the sustainable energy sector. SSE plc's stock price has been on an upward trend, reflecting positive market sentiment and potential for capital appreciation. The company's strategic partnerships and acquisitions have expanded its market presence and diversified its revenue streams. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in SSE plc for these reasons: Fluctuations in energy prices could impact SSE plc's profitability and financial performance. Regulatory changes in the energy sector may pose challenges for SSE plc's operations and profitability. High levels of debt on SSE plc's balance sheet could increase financial risk and limit future growth opportunities. Market competition in the energy industry could put pressure on SSE plc's market share and margins. Economic uncertainties and geopolitical factors may affect SSE plc's business operations and financial stability. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these SSE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. SSE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell SSE stock right now? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SSE in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SSE shares. View SSE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is SSE's stock price target for 2024? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for SSE's shares. Their SSE share price targets range from GBX 1,620 to GBX 2,075. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,959 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.0% 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 start of the year. Since then, SSE shares have decreased by 4.1% and is now trading at GBX 1,780.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were SSE's earnings last quarter? SSE plc (LON:SSE) released its quarterly earnings data 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 trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.07% and a net margin of 4.96%. How often does SSE pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for SSE? SSE declared a dividend on Friday, November 15th. Stockholders 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 5.13%. 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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