Centrica PLC (CNA)

Currency in GBP
159.80
-3.20(-1.96%)
Closed·
Unusual trading volume
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
159.05163.65
52 wk Range
153.60220.20
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
158.90 / 200.00
Prev. Close
163
Open
163.65
Day's Range
159.05-163.65
52 wk Range
153.6-220.2
Volume
42.32M
Average Volume (3m)
18.54M
1-Year Change
-1.8126%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
216.92
Upside
+35.75%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

Centrica PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
13 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 216.92
(+35.75% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citi
Buy2.14+33.92%2.18Maintain24-07-2026
JPMorgan
Buy2.35+47.06%-Maintain23-07-2026
Barclays
Buy2.40+50.19%2.50Maintain22-07-2026
Jefferies
Hold1.90+18.90%2.10Maintain30-06-2026
Berenberg
Buy2.30+43.93%1.90Maintain18-05-2026

Centrica PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Centrica missed H1 2026 forecasts with adjusted EPS of 0.066 vs 0.0695 expected and revenue of £10.18B vs £12.4B estimate; shares plunged 10.18%
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell to £737M amid £570-600M free cash outflow driven by transformation costs and retail working-capital pressures
  • Company raised interim dividend 9% to £0.02/share and maintained FY2026 guidance, targeting £1.7B EBITDA by 2028 and doubling EPS by 2030
  • Retail bad debt remained elevated at £216M (4% of revenue); CEO cited industry-wide issue and proposed government-backed social tariff solution
  • Management ruled out near-term share buybacks, prioritizing growth investments in infrastructure and digital transformation despite execution risks
Last Updated: 23-07-2026, 08:56 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
23-07-2026
EPS / Forecast
0.07 / 0.07
Revenue / Forecast
10.18B / 12.4B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.15%
Dividend Yield
4.60%
Industry Median 3.63%
Annualised payout
7.50
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+44.13%
Growth Streak

CNA Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
CNA
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
10.2x17.3x12.2x
PEG Ratio
0.030.130.02
Price/Book
2.1x1.6x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
0.4x2.5x1.7x
Upside (Analyst Target)
33.0%18.4%16.0%
Fair Value Upside
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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, Energy Marketing & Trading, 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 domestic central heating, plumbing and drains, electrical appliances; and 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; and supply of energy efficiency solutions and technologies. Further, the company produces and processes gas and oil; develops new fields to maintain reserves; constructs, owns, and exploits infrastructure; and engages in the social enterprise investment fund activities. Additionally, it provides vehicle leasing, commercial, and insurance services, as well as energy management products and services; constructs battery storage; builds solar farm and connects to grid; 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.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
21529

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.83B40.38%2.98B
Other Institutional Investors
2.32B51.26%3.78B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
378.42M8.36%616.82M
Total
4.53B100.00%7.38B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.51%43,07,82,0927,02,175
HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited3.70%16,74,46,5092,72,938

FAQ

What Is the Centrica (CNA) Share Price Today?

The Centrica share price today is 159.80.

What is the current Centrica (CNA) share price and day range?

As of 28-07-2026, the Centrica share price is 159.80, with a previous close of 163.00. The share price has ranged from 159.05 to 163.65 today, while the 52-week range spans from 153.60 to 220.20.

What Is the Centrica Market Cap?

As of today, Centrica market cap is 7.24B.

Does Centrica Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Centrica dividend yield is 4.6%.

What Is the Centrica (CNA) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Centrica is 216.92, with a high estimate of 240 and a low estimate of 190. 9 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +35.75% Upside potential.

What Is Centrica's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Centrica EPS (TTM) is 0.15.

When Is the Next Centrica Earnings Date?

Centrica will release its next earnings report on 25-02-2027.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CNA a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Centrica Trade On?

Centrica is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Centrica?

The stock symbol for Centrica is "CNA."

How Many Times Has Centrica Stock Split?

Centrica has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does Centrica Have?

Centrica has 21529 employees.
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