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SSE (SSEZY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$32.53 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 09/4/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
3
Buy
4

Based on 8 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 8 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for SSEZY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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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SSEZY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/7/25 to 9/7/26
1 Month Ago
8/8/25 to 8/8/26
3 Months Ago
6/9/25 to 6/9/26
1 Year Ago
9/7/24 to 9/7/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate Buy

SSEZY 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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SSEZY 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 CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.38
2.36
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A62.75% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/3/2026 Initiated CoverageOutperform
6/1/2026
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5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong SellHold
3/23/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyNeutral
1/26/2026 Reiterated RatingSell
1/7/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
11/27/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
11/14/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
11/14/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
9/30/2024UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy SSE Stock? SSEZY 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, September 6, 2026. 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:

  • SSE plc offers a compelling income stream with a dividend yield of 3.65%, which is attractive for income-focused investors seeking steady cash flow from a utility sector company.
  • The stock is currently trading at $32.53, which is significantly below its 52-week high of $37.51, potentially presenting a value entry point for investors who believe the recent pullback is temporary.
  • Recent analyst sentiment has stabilized, with UBS reaffirming a Hold rating and Deutsche Bank maintaining a Buy rating as of September 2026, suggesting that institutional investors see the current valuation as reasonable relative to the company's fundamentals.
  • The company benefits from a defensive business model as a utility provider, distributing electricity to approximately 3.8 million homes and businesses, which provides a degree of revenue stability compared to more cyclical industries.
  • Short interest has decreased significantly in recent months, dropping to 49,595 shares as of August 2026, which indicates that bearish sentiment is waning and may support price stability or a rebound.

SSE
Bear Case

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

  • The stock recently crossed below its 50-day moving average in early September 2026, a technical indicator that often signals a short-term downtrend and potential further price weakness.
  • The consensus rating from analysts has been consistently "Hold" since late 2025, with no recent upgrades to "Buy," suggesting that the market sees limited upside potential in the near term.
  • SSE plc has a beta of 0.73, which is lower than the market average, meaning it may underperform during strong bull markets, which could be a drawback for growth-oriented investors seeking higher returns.
  • The company's P/E ratio is listed as 0.00, which may indicate accounting complexities or a lack of clear earnings visibility, making it difficult for investors to assess traditional valuation metrics.
  • Despite the recent drop in short interest, the absolute number of shorted shares remains non-trivial, and the days-to-cover ratio of 0.27 suggests that while not extreme, there is still a presence of bearish positioning that could impact liquidity.

SSEZY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SSE in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" SSEZY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SSEZY, 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.

SSE has been rated by research analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein in the past 90 days.

Analysts like SSE more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for SSE is 2.38 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.36. Learn more on how SSEZY compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for SSE analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/3/2026.
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