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SSE (SSE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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SSE - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
0
Buy
1

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for SSE in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 2 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for SSE.

Consensus Price Target

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SSE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/13/24 to 6/13/25
1 Month Ago
5/14/24 to 5/14/25
3 Months Ago
3/15/24 to 3/15/25
1 Year Ago
6/14/23 to 6/13/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AGBX 2,050GBX 2,062.50GBX 2,043.75
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Buy

SSE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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SSE Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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SSE Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSSEUtilities Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/5/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSell
7/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight
5/28/2024Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,050+16.78%
3/1/2024Berenberg Bank
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 Lower TargetBuyGBX 2,300 ➝ GBX 2,000+22.18%
11/23/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperformGBX 1,950 ➝ GBX 2,050+13.35%

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Should I Buy SSE Stock? SSE Pros and Cons Explained

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 Sunday, June 8, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these SSE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

SSE
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in SSE plc:

  • The current stock price is around $23.87, which reflects a recent upward trend as it has crossed above its 200-day moving average, indicating potential bullish momentum.
  • SSE plc has a solid market capitalization of approximately £19 billion, suggesting a stable and established presence in the energy sector.
  • The company reported a net margin of 16.36%, indicating effective cost management and profitability, which can be attractive for investors seeking reliable returns.
  • With a return on equity of 17.83%, SSE plc demonstrates strong performance in generating profits from shareholders' equity, a key indicator of financial health.
  • The firm is focused on renewable energy and regulated electricity networks, positioning itself well in a growing market that is increasingly prioritized by governments and consumers alike.

SSE
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in SSE plc for these reasons:

  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 82.62, which may indicate financial risk, as it relies significantly on borrowed funds to finance its operations.
  • SSE plc's quick ratio of 0.50 suggests that it may struggle to meet short-term liabilities, which could raise concerns about liquidity in times of financial stress.
  • Despite its strong market position, the company has recently cut its dividend, which may signal potential cash flow issues and could deter income-focused investors.
  • The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 11.13, while not excessively high, may indicate that the stock is fairly valued, limiting potential upside for growth investors.
  • Market volatility and regulatory changes in the energy sector could pose risks to SSE plc's operations and profitability, making it a less attractive option for risk-averse investors.

SSE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SSE in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" SSE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SSE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, SSE's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like SSE less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for SSE is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how SSE compares to other companies.


This page (LON:SSE) was last updated on 6/13/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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