Should I buy or sell SSE stock right now?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SSE in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" SSEZY shares. View SSEZY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

How have SSEZY shares performed in 2024?

SSE's stock was trading at $24.02 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, SSEZY stock has decreased by 13.9% and is now trading at $20.68. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting SSE?

SSE saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 135,000 shares, an increase of 164.2% from the March 15th total of 51,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 268,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days. View SSE's Short Interest .

How often does SSE pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for SSE?

SSE declared a dividend on Tuesday, December 12th. Investors of record on Friday, January 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.2319 per share on Friday, March 15th. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 11th. Read our dividend analysis for SSEZY .

Is SSE a good dividend stock?

SSE (OTCMKTS:SSEZY) pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.28%. Read our dividend analysis for SSEZY .

How do I buy shares of SSE?

Shares of SSEZY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

OTCMKTS:SSEZY

SSE (SSEZY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$20.68

+0.18 (+0.88%)

(As of 04/17/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: $20.47
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$20.93
50-Day Range: $19.75
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$21.61
52-Week Range: $18.08
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$24.83

Volume: 83,199 shs
Average Volume: 113,336 shs
Market Capitalization: $22.61 billion

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 2.32%
Price Target: N/A

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SSE MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.01% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 7.04%
From $1.99 to $2.13 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.32 out of 5 stars

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for SSE.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.01% of the outstanding shares of SSE have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
SSE has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in SSE has recently increased by 164.19%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
SSE pays a meaningful dividend of 2.28%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
SSE does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, SSE will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.54% next year. This indicates that SSE will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for SSEZY.

0.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
SSE has a news sentiment score of -1.00. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.44 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, SSE insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 0.22% of the stock of SSE is held by institutions.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for SSE are expected to grow by 7.04% in the coming year, from $1.99 to $2.13 per share.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
SSE has a PEG Ratio of 6.84. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
SSE has a P/B Ratio of 1.68. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About SSE Stock (OTCMKTS:SSEZY)

SSE plc engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity. It generates electricity from water, gas, coal, oil, and multi fuel. The company distributes electricity to approximately 3.8 million homes and businesses across the north of the central belt of Scotland and central southern England; and owns, operates, and develops high voltage electricity transmission system in the north of Scotland and remote islands. It also produces, stores, distributes, and supplies gas. In addition, it engages in the electricity and utility contracting, telecommunications, energy trading, insurance, and property holding businesses, as well as provides maintenance services. The company was formerly known as Scottish and Southern Energy plc and changed its name to SSE plc in September 2011. SSE plc was incorporated in 1989 and is based in Perth, the United Kingdom.

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Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend: 1/11/2024
Dividend Payable: 3/15/2024
Today: 4/17/2024
Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2025

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
Sector: Computer and Technology
Industry: Private households
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SSEZY
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.sse.com
Phone: 441738456000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 12,180
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.30
P/E Growth: 6.84
Net Income: N/A
Net Margins: N/A
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: N/A
Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.71
Current Ratio: 0.91
Quick Ratio: 0.85

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $15.18 billion
Price / Sales: 1.48
Cash Flow: $2.66 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 7.70
Book Value: $12.29 per share
Price / Book: 1.67

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,093,440,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: $22.42 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.80

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Key Executives

Mr. Alistair Phillips-Davies (Age 57)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $5.85M
Mr. Gregor Alexander (Age 61)
Executive Officer
Comp: $4.08M
Mr. Martin Pibworth (Age 51)
Chief Commercial Officer & Executive Director
Comp: $3.25M
Mr. Barry O'regan (Age 47)
CFO & Executive Director
Mr. Anthony Keeling
COO & Co-Head of Retail
Ms. Elizabeth Anne Tanner
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Mr. John Stewart
Director of Human Resources
Mr. Robert McDonald (Age 53)
Managing Director of SSEN Transmission
Mr. Sam Peacock (Age 42)
Managing Director of Corporate Affairs, Regulation & Strategy
Mr. Neil Kirkby (Age 60)
Managing Director of Enterprise

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Should I Buy SSE Stock? SSEZY Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

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

SSE plc saw a significant drop in short interest in February, indicating reduced bearish sentiment among investors.
Analyst upgrades, such as the one from BNP Paribas, can positively impact the stock price and investor confidence.
SSE's diverse energy generation sources, including water, gas, coal, and oil, provide stability and resilience to market fluctuations.
The company's strong presence in electricity transmission and distribution to millions of homes and businesses offers a reliable revenue stream.
With a current stock price of $20.44, SSE may present a potential buying opportunity for investors seeking value.

Cons

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

Despite the drop in short interest, the days-to-cover ratio of 0.4 days may indicate potential volatility in the stock price.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71 suggests a moderate level of financial leverage, which could pose risks during economic downturns.
SSE's stock performance has shown fluctuations between a 1-year low of $18.08 and a high of $24.83, indicating potential price volatility.
The 50-day and 200-day moving averages of the stock price may signal a lack of clear trend direction, making it challenging for investors to predict future movements.
Investors should consider the impact of regulatory changes in the energy sector, which could affect SSE's operations and profitability.

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 Friday, April 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these SSE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

SSEZY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell SSE stock right now?: 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SSE in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" SSEZY shares.
View SSEZY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
How have SSEZY shares performed in 2024?: SSE's stock was trading at $24.02 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, SSEZY stock has decreased by 13.9% and is now trading at $20.68.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting SSE?: SSE saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 135,000 shares, an increase of 164.2% from the March 15th total of 51,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 268,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days.
View SSE's Short Interest.
How often does SSE pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for SSE?: SSE declared a dividend on Tuesday, December 12th. Investors of record on Friday, January 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.2319 per share on Friday, March 15th. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 11th.
Read our dividend analysis for SSEZY.

Is SSE a good dividend stock?: SSE (OTCMKTS:SSEZY) pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.28%.
Read our dividend analysis for SSEZY.
How do I buy shares of SSE?: Shares of SSEZY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (OTCMKTS:SSEZY) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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