Should I buy or sell SSE stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SSE in the last twelve months. 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" SSE shares. View SSE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is SSE's stock price target for 2024?

5 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for SSE's stock. Their SSE share price targets range from GBX 1,620 to GBX 2,075. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,959 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SSE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have SSE shares performed in 2024?

SSE's stock was trading at GBX 1,856 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SSE stock has decreased by 11.4% and is now trading at GBX 1,644.56. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were SSE's earnings last quarter?

SSE plc (LON:SSE) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, June, 17th. The company reported $83.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $82.50 by $1.10. SSE had a net margin of 4.96% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.07%.

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

SSE declared a dividend on Friday, November 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 20 per share on Friday, March 8th. This represents a yield of 1.17%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 11th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for SSE .

Is SSE a good dividend stock?

SSE (LON:SSE) pays an annual dividend of GBX 88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.29%. SSE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 16,603.77%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for SSE .

What other stocks do shareholders of SSE own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other SSE investors own include Hawkins (HWKN) , Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA) , BlackRock (BLK) , Endologix (ELGX) , Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW) , Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) , Centrica (CNA) , GSK (GSK) , Vodafone Group Public (VOD) and Aviva (AV) .

How do I buy shares of SSE?

Shares of SSE 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 .

LON:SSE

SSE (SSE) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 1,644.50

+25.00 (+1.54%)

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Today's Range: 1,640.59
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1,662.50
50-Day Range: 1,547
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1,668.50
52-Week Range: 1,485
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1,932.50

Volume: 1.35 million shs
Average Volume: 3.63 million shs
Market Capitalization: £17.93 billion

P/E Ratio: 3,102.83
Dividend Yield: 5.35%
Price Target: GBX 1,959

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SSE MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.80 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 19.1% Upside
GBX 1,959 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.30
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£3,354 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.

1.33 out of 5 stars

2.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
SSE 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
SSE 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 SSE.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
SSE is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.29%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
SSE does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of SSE is 16,603.77%. 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 SSE.

2.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
SSE has a news sentiment score of 0.30. 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 Utilities companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for SSE this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
12 people have searched for SSE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
4 people have added SSE to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, SSE insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought GBX 3,354 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.10% of the stock of SSE is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
70.23% of the stock of SSE is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of SSE is 3,102.93, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.75.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of SSE is 3,102.93, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 77.31.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
SSE has a PEG Ratio of 3.21. 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 2.20. 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 (LON:SSE)

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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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 6/17/2020
Ex-Dividend for 3/8 Dividend: 1/11/2024
Dividend Payable: 3/08/2024
Today: 4/17/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Utilities
Industry: Utilities - Diversified
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:SSE
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: sse.com
Phone: +44-1738-456000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 12,180
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 1,959
High Stock Price Target: GBX 2,075
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,620
Potential Upside/Downside: +21.0%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.80
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.53
Trailing P/E Ratio: 3,055.66
Forward P/E Ratio: 8.89
P/E Growth: 3.21
Net Income: £578.40 million
Net Margins: 4.96%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 7.07%
Return on Assets: 2.64%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 84.31
Current Ratio: 0.91
Quick Ratio: 0.50

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £11.65 billion
Price / Sales: 1.52
Cash Flow: GBX 25.66 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 63.12
Book Value: GBX 746 per share
Price / Book: 2.17

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,090,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £17.65 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.57

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Key Executives

Mr. Alistair Phillips-Davies (Age 57)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $4.63M
Mr. Gregor Alexander (Age 61)
Executive Officer
Comp: $3.23M
Mr. Martin Pibworth (Age 51)
Chief Commercial Officer & Executive Director
Comp: $2.58M
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? SSE Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

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

SSE plc has shown consistent growth in its earnings per share over the past year, indicating a strong financial performance.
The company has a solid dividend yield, providing investors with a steady income stream.
Recent investments in renewable energy projects position SSE plc well for future growth in the sustainable energy sector.
SSE plc's stock price has been on an upward trend, reflecting positive market sentiment and potential for capital appreciation.
The company's strategic partnerships and acquisitions have expanded its market presence and diversified its revenue streams.

Cons

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

Fluctuations in energy prices could impact SSE plc's profitability and financial performance.
Regulatory changes in the energy sector may pose challenges for SSE plc's operations and profitability.
High levels of debt on SSE plc's balance sheet could increase financial risk and limit future growth opportunities.
Market competition in the energy industry could put pressure on SSE plc's market share and margins.
Economic uncertainties and geopolitical factors may affect SSE plc's business operations and financial stability.

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, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these SSE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

SSE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell SSE stock right now?: 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SSE in the last twelve months. 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" SSE shares.
View SSE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is SSE's stock price target for 2024?: 5 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for SSE's stock. Their SSE share price targets range from GBX 1,620 to GBX 2,075. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,959 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.1% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for SSE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have SSE shares performed in 2024?: SSE's stock was trading at GBX 1,856 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SSE stock has decreased by 11.4% and is now trading at GBX 1,644.56.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were SSE's earnings last quarter?: SSE plc (LON:SSE) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, June, 17th. The company reported $83.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $82.50 by $1.10. SSE had a net margin of 4.96% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.07%.

How often does SSE pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for SSE?: SSE declared a dividend on Friday, November 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 20 per share on Friday, March 8th. This represents a yield of 1.17%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 11th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SSE.
Is SSE a good dividend stock?: SSE (LON:SSE) pays an annual dividend of GBX 88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.29%. SSE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 16,603.77%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for SSE.
What other stocks do shareholders of SSE own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other SSE investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Endologix (ELGX), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Centrica (CNA), GSK (GSK), Vodafone Group Public (VOD) and Aviva (AV).
How do I buy shares of SSE?: Shares of SSE 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:SSE) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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SSE (SSE) Share Price, News & Analysis

SSE 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

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About SSE Stock (LON:SSE)

SSE Stock Price History

SSE Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

Should I Buy SSE Stock? SSE Pros and Cons Explained

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Cons

SSE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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