SSE (SSE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover SSE?

SSE has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank , Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft , and Jefferies Financial Group in the past 90 days.

GBX 2,551 +11.00 (+0.43%)

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SSE - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 7 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
1

Buy
5

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for SSE in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for SSE.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 2,639.43

According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for SSE, the average price target is GBX 2,639.43. The highest price target for SSE is GBX 3,060, while the lowest price target for SSE is GBX 2,036. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.47% from the current price of GBX 2,551.

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.

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SSE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/16/25 to 10/16/26	1 Month Ago 9/16/25 to 9/16/26	3 Months Ago 7/18/25 to 7/18/26	1 Year Ago 10/16/24 to 10/16/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 2,639.43	GBX 2,570.86	GBX 2,606.57	GBX 2,462.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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.

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.

SSE Stock vs. The Competition

Type	SSE	Utilities Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.57	2.42
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent SSE News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/6/2026	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 2,980	+19.63%
10/1/2026	Jefferies Financial Group 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 3,060	+23.29%
9/3/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 2,650	+13.39%
5/22/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	GBX 2,350 ➝ GBX 2,350	-2.81%
4/1/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Boost Target	Overweight	GBX 2,580 ➝ GBX 2,925	+9.10%
1/26/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Boost Target	Sell	GBX 1,997 ➝ GBX 2,036	-12.68%
11/14/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Boost Target	Outperform	GBX 2,200 ➝ GBX 2,475	+11.41%
10/16/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 2,500	+34.74%

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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 Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these SSE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

SSE
Bull Case

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

SSE plc has launched a non-discretionary share buyback programme of up to £105 million, a move that typically signals management confidence in the company's value and can support the share price by reducing the number of shares outstanding.
The company reported a 20% jump in first-half renewable energy output and 70% higher investment at half-year, demonstrating strong operational growth and commitment to its net zero transition strategy which is a key driver for long-term utility value.
Analysts at Jefferies Financial Group and Berenberg Bank have recently reaffirmed "buy" ratings with price targets of GBX 3,060 and GBX 2,980 respectively, suggesting that the current stock price of $2521.00 may be undervalued relative to their fundamental assessments.
SSE selected Montrose Port as the operations base for its 1.4-GW Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm, a strategic decision that secures infrastructure for a major renewable asset and supports the company's position as a leading generator of renewables in the GB and Ireland markets.
Insider activity shows recent purchases, such as Barry O'Regan buying 9 shares at an average price of GBX 2,962 and Martin Pibworth acquiring 112 shares at GBX 2,446, which can be interpreted as a positive signal that company insiders believe in the stock's potential.

SSE
Bear Case

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

The stock has a debt-to-equity ratio of 103.50, indicating that the company carries a significant amount of debt relative to its equity, which can increase financial risk and interest expenses, particularly in a high-interest-rate environment.
SSE's quick ratio is 0.50, meaning the company has only 50 pence in liquid assets for every pound of current liabilities, which suggests potential short-term liquidity challenges if it needs to cover immediate obligations without selling inventory.
One analyst has assigned a "Sell" rating to the stock, and the consensus rating is only "Moderate Buy" with a target price of GBX 2,622, which is only slightly above the current price, indicating limited upside potential according to some market participants.
The company's beta is 0.56, which is lower than the market average, meaning the stock may not provide the same level of returns as the broader market during periods of strong economic growth, potentially underperforming for investors seeking high growth.
SSE's current ratio is 1.20, which is relatively low for a utility company, suggesting that its current assets may not be sufficient to cover its current liabilities with a large margin, potentially indicating tighter working capital management.

SSE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for SSE is GBX 2,639.43, with a high forecast of GBX 3,060 and a low forecast of GBX 2,036.

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SSE in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SSE shares.

According to analysts, SSE's stock has a predicted upside of 3.47% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

SSE has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, and Jefferies Financial Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like SSE more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for SSE is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how SSE compares to other companies.

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SSE (SSE) Stock Forecast & Price Target