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The latest announcement is out from Severn Trent ( (GB:SVT) ).
Severn Trent reported another year of strong growth, investing £1.9 billion to expand its water and wastewater infrastructure and lifting its regulatory asset base by 13% to £15.4 billion. Revenue rose 16.6% to £2.83 billion and PBIT jumped 45.9% to £861 million, driving a 64.5% rise in adjusted EPS, while the company raised £1.8 billion of debt at costs below regulatory allowances and slightly increased its full-year dividend to 126.02p per share.
Operationally, the utility delivered significant environmental gains, cutting pollutions by 35%, leakage by 8% and sewer floodings by 12% year-on-year, supported by AI-driven efficiencies and accelerated storm overflow commitments. Severn Trent also provided £127 million of bill support to around 330,000 households, upgraded its 2028 adjusted EPS outlook to at least 250p, signalled further capital spending of £2.2–2.5 billion in FY27, and highlighted strong cost resilience with extensive energy hedging and a growing infrastructure services business.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SVT) stock is a Sell with a £2700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Severn Trent stock, see the GB:SVT Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on SVT Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SVT is a Outperform.
Severn Trent’s overall score reflects strong earnings call sentiment and positive technical indicators. Financial performance is solid but challenged by high leverage and negative free cash flow. Valuation is reasonable with an attractive dividend yield, supporting a stable investment outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on SVT stock, click here.
More about Severn Trent
Severn Trent is a UK-based water and wastewater utility serving more than 9 million people, providing essential water services across its region and investing heavily in regulated infrastructure. The company operates under a regulated framework, focusing on long-term capital investment, environmental performance and customer support, while earning performance incentives linked to service and efficiency targets.
Average Trading Volume: 723,994
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £8.85B
For an in-depth examination of SVT stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.