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Severn Trent shares downgraded to Equalweight by Barclays

EditorEmilio Ghigini
Published 05-08-2024, 12:50 pm
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On Monday, Barclays (LON:BARC) adjusted its stance on Severn Trent Plc (LSE:LON:SVT) (OTC:SVTRF) stock, moving its rating from Overweight to Equalweight. The firm also revised the water utility's price target to £25.00 from the previous £33.20. The changes reflect a reassessment of the company's outlook amid increasing operational challenges.

The analyst from Barclays acknowledged Severn Trent's robust business plan and proactive financing approach, which supports higher Regulatory Capital Value (RCV) growth compared to its sector peers.

Despite these strengths, the firm highlighted that Severn Trent is now facing a more demanding set of Outcome Delivery Incentives (ODIs), which are performance-related goals set by the industry regulator.

Severn Trent has been recognized as a sector leader in surpassing regulatory challenges, and it maintains a conservative balance sheet paired with a high Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) score. These attributes underscore the company's strong position within the water industry.

The updated price target of £25.00 represents a significant decrease from the previous target of £33.20, indicating a shift in expectations for the stock's performance. The Equalweight rating suggests that Barclays anticipates the company to perform in line with the broader equity market or sector average.

The reevaluation by Barclays comes as Severn Trent, like other companies in the water sector, navigates the complexities of meeting stringent regulatory requirements while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.

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