SSE (SSE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover SSE?

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

GBX 2,486.94 +11.94 (+0.48%)

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

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
1

Buy
6

Based on 8 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 8 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for SSE.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 2,622

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for SSE, the average price target is GBX 2,622. 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 5.43% from the current price of GBX 2,486.94.

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 9/25/25 to 9/25/26	1 Month Ago 8/26/25 to 8/26/26	3 Months Ago 6/27/25 to 6/27/26	1 Year Ago 9/25/24 to 9/25/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 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 2,622	GBX 2,606.57	GBX 2,606.57	GBX 2,425
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	2.63	2.37
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
9/17/2026	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy	GBX 2,800 ➝ GBX 2,980	+21.88%
9/3/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 2,650	+13.39%
5/29/2026	Jefferies Financial Group 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 3,060 ➝ GBX 3,060	+29.77%
5/22/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	GBX 2,350 ➝ GBX 2,350	-2.81%
4/1/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	GBX 2,580 ➝ GBX 2,925	+9.10%
1/26/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sell	GBX 1,997 ➝ GBX 2,036	-12.68%
11/14/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	GBX 2,200 ➝ GBX 2,475	+11.41%
10/16/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	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, September 23, 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 is currently trading at $2480.30, which is below the consensus price target of $2570.86 set by analysts on September 10, 2026, suggesting potential for capital appreciation as the stock moves toward its fair value.
The company has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from eight analysts, with six issuing Buy ratings, indicating strong institutional confidence in SSE plc's future performance and strategic direction.
SSE plc offers a dividend yield of 2.82%, providing investors with a steady income stream while they hold the stock, which is attractive for income-focused portfolios.
The stock has a low beta of 0.58, meaning it is less volatile than the broader market, which can help reduce overall portfolio risk for conservative investors.
SSE plc is investing approximately £33 billion in critical electricity infrastructure through 2030, positioning the company to benefit from long-term growth in renewable energy and grid modernization.

SSE
Bear Case

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

SSE plc has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 103.50, indicating significant leverage that could increase financial risk if interest rates rise or earnings decline.
The company's quick ratio is only 0.50, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover immediate liabilities without relying on inventory or other assets.
SSE plc's price-to-earnings ratio of 23.53 is relatively high compared to some utility peers, which may limit upside potential if earnings growth does not accelerate.
The stock recently crossed below its 200-day moving average in July 2026, which is a technical indicator that may signal a downward trend or weakening momentum.
SSE plc faces regulatory and public scrutiny over rising household energy bills, with recent tariff increases of up to 19.2% potentially impacting customer satisfaction and political support.

SSE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for SSE is GBX 2,622, with a high forecast of GBX 3,060 and a low forecast of GBX 2,036.

8 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 6 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 5.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

SSE has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, and Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 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