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Greencoat UK Wind PLC Announces £181 Million Wind Farm Disposals

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Greencoat UK Wind PLC Announces £181 Million Wind Farm Disposals

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Greencoat UK Wind ( (GB:UKW) ) has issued an update.

Greencoat UK Wind PLC has announced agreements to partially dispose of interests in three wind farms, totaling £181 million, bringing the cumulative value of disposals over the past year to £222 million. The proceeds from these transactions will primarily be used to reduce the company’s gearing and support an extended share buyback program. The disposals are part of a strategic effort to enhance the company’s market attractiveness through prudent balance sheet management and disciplined capital allocation, with the aim of improving financial flexibility and strategic optionality over the medium term.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UKW) stock is a Buy with a £190.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Greencoat UK Wind stock, see the GB:UKW Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:UKW Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:UKW is a Neutral.

Greencoat UK Wind’s overall stock score is negatively impacted by significant revenue declines and profitability issues, which are the most critical factors. The stable balance sheet and positive cash flow provide some support, while recent share buybacks show strategic initiatives to enhance shareholder value. Nonetheless, bearish technical trends and a negative P/E ratio limit the stock’s attractiveness.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:UKW stock, click here.

More about Greencoat UK Wind

Greencoat UK Wind PLC is a leading listed renewable infrastructure fund, invested in 49 operating UK wind farms with a net generating capacity of 1,982MW. The company aims to provide investors with an annual dividend that increases in line with RPI inflation while preserving the capital value of its investment portfolio through reinvestment of excess cash flow. Managed by Schroders Greencoat LLP, a prominent European renewable investment manager, UKW offers investors the opportunity to participate directly in the ownership of UK wind farms, contributing to renewable energy deployment and greenhouse gas emission reduction.

Average Trading Volume: 3,444,147

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Learn more about UKW stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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