SSE (SSE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 1,755.50 +19.50 (+1.12%)

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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

Hold

Based on 2 Analyst Ratings

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

N/A

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SSE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/6/24 to 6/6/25	1 Month Ago 5/7/24 to 5/7/25	3 Months Ago 3/8/24 to 3/8/25	1 Year Ago 6/7/23 to 6/6/24
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 Target	N/A	GBX 2,050	GBX 2,062.50	GBX 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.

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	2.00	2.49
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent SSE News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/5/2024	Citigroup 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Sell
7/5/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Overweight
5/28/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 2,050	+16.78%
3/1/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	GBX 2,300 ➝ GBX 2,000	+22.18%
11/23/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	GBX 1,950 ➝ GBX 2,050	+13.35%

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Friday at 07:15 AM ET.

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 Tuesday, June 3, 2025. 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:

The current stock price is around $23.86, 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 financial performance, showing that it effectively generates profits from its equity investments.
The company is focused on renewable energy and regulated electricity networks, positioning itself well in a growing market that is increasingly prioritizing sustainability.

SSE
Bear Case

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

The stock has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 82.62, which may indicate that the company is heavily reliant on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk.
Despite a decent PE ratio of around 11.18, the price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.06 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate, which could deter value-focused investors.
Recent dividend cuts may signal financial strain or a shift in company strategy, which could be a red flag for income-focused investors.
The beta of 0.56 indicates lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors looking for high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
Insider ownership is relatively low at 0.12%, which might raise concerns about alignment between management and shareholder interests.

SSE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 2 Wall Street 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 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 2.49. Learn more on how SSE compares to other companies.

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

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SSE (SSE) Stock Forecast & Price Target