Should I buy or sell Centrica stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Centrica in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CNA shares. View CNA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Centrica's stock price target for 2024?

5 analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Centrica's shares. Their CNA share price targets range from GBX 130 to GBX 205. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 156.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CNA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have CNA shares performed in 2024?

Centrica's stock was trading at GBX 140.65 at the start of the year. Since then, CNA stock has decreased by 6.8% and is now trading at GBX 131.14. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Centrica's earnings last quarter?

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) posted its earnings results on Thursday, February, 13th. The integrated energy company reported $7.30 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $7.30. Centrica had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 146.56% and a net margin of 14.85%.

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

Centrica declared a dividend on Thursday, February 15th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 30th will be given a dividend of GBX 2.67 per share on Thursday, July 11th. This represents a yield of 1.99%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 30th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 1.33. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for CNA .

Is Centrica a good dividend stock?

Centrica (LON:CNA) pays an annual dividend of GBX 4 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.10%. The dividend payout ratio is 579.71%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for CNA .

What other stocks do shareholders of Centrica own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Centrica investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA) , Endologix (ELGX) , BlackRock (BLK) , Hawkins (HWKN) , Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) , Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW) , Athabasca Oil (ATH) , Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) , Och-Ziff Capital Management Group (OZM) and Precision Drilling (PD) .

How do I buy shares of Centrica?

Shares of CNA stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Centrica (CNA) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 131.14

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Today's Range: 130.57
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132.70
50-Day Range: 124.05
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139.10
52-Week Range: 109.35
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173.70

Volume: 135.13 million shs
Average Volume: 32.85 million shs
Market Capitalization: £7.03 billion

P/E Ratio: 190.06
Dividend Yield: 3.05%
Price Target: GBX 156.25

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Centrica MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.80 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 19.1% Upside
GBX 156.25 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 1.08
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£708,175 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

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.

2.16 out of 5 stars

2.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Centrica has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Centrica has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for CNA.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Centrica pays a meaningful dividend of 3.10%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Centrica does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Centrica is 579.71%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

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

2.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Centrica has a news sentiment score of 1.08. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.48 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Centrica this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 5 people have searched for CNA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Centrica insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £7,081.75 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.14% of the stock of Centrica is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
64.26% of the stock of Centrica is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Centrica is 190.06, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.69.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Centrica is 190.06, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 78.27.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Centrica has a PEG Ratio of 0.45. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Centrica has a P/B Ratio of 1.82. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Centrica Stock (LON:CNA)

Centrica plc operates as an integrated energy company in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, North America, and internationally. The company operates through British Gas Services & Solutions, British Gas Energy, Centrica Business Solutions, Bord Gáis Energy, Centrica Energy, and Upstream segments. It supplies gas and electricity to residential, commercial, industrial customers, and small businesses, as well as offers energy-related services; and generates power from nuclear assets. The company also provides installation, repair, and maintenance services for central heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as offers breakdown services. In addition, it is involved in the procurement, trading, and optimization of energy; procurement and sale of LNG; development and operation of large-scale power assets; building of solar farm and connecting to grid; and supply of energy efficiency solutions and technologies. Further, the company produces and processes gas and oil; constructs, owns, and exploits infrastructure; offers central heating, boiler and controls, plumbing and drains, and electrical appliance insurance covers; and engages in the social enterprise investment fund activities. Additionally, it provides metering assets and services, vehicle leasing, and energy management products and services; constructs battery storage and gas peakers; and operates a gas storage and franchise network. The company was formerly known as Yieldtop plc and changed its name to Centrica plc in December 1996. Centrica plc was founded in 1812 and is based in Windsor, the United Kingdom.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/13/2020
Today: 4/18/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Utilities
Industry: Utilities - Independent Power Producers
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:CNA
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.centrica.com
Phone: +44-1753-494000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 20,619
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 156.25
High Stock Price Target: GBX 205
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 130
Potential Upside/Downside: +19.1%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.80
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.69
Trailing P/E Ratio: 190.21
Forward P/E Ratio: 7.57
P/E Growth: 0.45
Net Income: £3.93 billion
Net Margins: 14.85%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 146.56%
Return on Assets: -10.85%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 96.93
Current Ratio: 1.44
Quick Ratio: 0.40

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £26.46 billion
Price / Sales: 0.27
Cash Flow: GBX 99.31 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 1.32
Book Value: GBX 72 per share
Price / Book: 1.82

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 5,360,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £7.03 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.10

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Key Executives

Mr. Christopher O'Shea (Age 51)
Group Chief Executive & Executive Director
Comp: $2.23M
Mr. Russell Leslie O'Brien (Age 50)
Group CFO & Executive Director
Martyn Espley
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Raj Roy
Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
Ms. Jill Shedden M.B.E. (Age 59)
Group Chief People Officer
Jim Rushen
Group Head of Environment
Rob Simister
Head of Fleet - British Gas

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CNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Centrica stock right now?: 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Centrica in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CNA shares.
View CNA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Centrica's stock price target for 2024?: 5 analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Centrica's shares. Their CNA share price targets range from GBX 130 to GBX 205. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 156.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.1% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for CNA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have CNA shares performed in 2024?: Centrica's stock was trading at GBX 140.65 at the start of the year. Since then, CNA stock has decreased by 6.8% and is now trading at GBX 131.14.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Centrica's earnings last quarter?: Centrica plc (LON:CNA) posted its earnings results on Thursday, February, 13th. The integrated energy company reported $7.30 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $7.30. Centrica had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 146.56% and a net margin of 14.85%.

How often does Centrica pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Centrica?: Centrica declared a dividend on Thursday, February 15th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 30th will be given a dividend of GBX 2.67 per share on Thursday, July 11th. This represents a yield of 1.99%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 30th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 1.33. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for CNA.
Is Centrica a good dividend stock?: Centrica (LON:CNA) pays an annual dividend of GBX 4 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.10%. The dividend payout ratio is 579.71%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for CNA.
What other stocks do shareholders of Centrica own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Centrica investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), Endologix (ELGX), BlackRock (BLK), Hawkins (HWKN), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Athabasca Oil (ATH), Gran Tierra Energy (GTE), Och-Ziff Capital Management Group (OZM) and Precision Drilling (PD).
How do I buy shares of Centrica?: Shares of CNA stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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

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Centrica (CNA) Share Price, News & Analysis

Centrica MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Centrica Stock (LON:CNA)

CNA Stock Price History

CNA Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

CNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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