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Centrica PLC (GB:CNA)
LSE:CNA
CNA Stock Chart & Stats
188.25p
-0.25p(-0.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
188.25p
-0.25p(-0.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range137.55p - 200.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume586.23K
Average Volume (3M)20.81M
Market Cap
£8.86B
Enterprise Value7.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£4.31B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£3.05B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.8
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.04
Shares Outstanding4,604,862,300
10 Day Avg. Volume17,197,652
30 Day Avg. Volume20,808,888
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.07
Price to Book (P/B)2.63
Price to Sales (P/S)0.42
P/FCF Ratio25.20
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£168.53Price Target Upside-10.48% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthA 35% revenue acceleration in 2025 signals durable demand across Centrica’s energy supply and services mix. Sustained top-line momentum supports operating leverage, funds reinvestment in renewables and customer services, and strengthens medium‑term cash generation potential.
Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow demonstrates the business converts revenue into cash reliably. Persistent FCF provides a durable source for capex, debt reduction and shareholder returns, enhancing financial flexibility and resilience over the next several quarters.
Improving LeverageReduction in leverage and lower total debt versus prior peaks reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk. A debt-to-equity near 1.0 improves credit robustness and creates headroom for strategic investments or further deleveraging, supporting balance-sheet stability over the medium term.
Bears Say
Earnings VolatilityA swing to a net loss in 2025 after prior profits indicates earnings are exposed to volatile inputs or one-off items. This undermines long‑term margin predictability, complicates budgeting and can weaken investor and creditor confidence if volatility persists across business cycles.
Equity InstabilityMaterial swings in equity reduce the stability of the capital base and leave the capital structure more leveraged versus higher‑quality peers. Variable equity cushions can increase refinancing risk and borrowing costs, limiting capacity for sustained capital allocation or large projects.
Cash-Flow VolatilityA material drop in FCF from 2024 to 2025, despite remaining positive, signals volatility in underlying cash drivers. Persistent swings in cash generation could constrain reinvestment, dividend consistency and pace of debt reduction, reducing strategic optionality over the medium term.
Centrica News
CNA FAQ
What was Centrica PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Centrica PLC lowest share price was 137.55p and its highest was 200.00p in the past 12 months.
What is Centrica PLC’s market cap?
Centrica PLC’s market cap is £8.86B.
When is Centrica PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Centrica PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 149 days.
How were Centrica PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Centrica PLC released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2026. The company reported 0.041p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of 0.041p by 0p.
Is Centrica PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Centrica PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Centrica PLC pay dividends?
Centrica PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.83p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.86%. See more information on Centrica PLC dividends here
What is Centrica PLC’s EPS estimate?
Centrica PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Centrica PLC have?
Centrica PLC has 4,604,862,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Centrica PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Centrica PLC reported an EPS of 0.041p in its last earnings report, expectations of 0.041p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.153%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Centrica PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CNA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Centrica Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£168.53 (-10.48% Downside)
£168.53 (-10.48% Downside)
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
39.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-5.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-10.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Centrica PLC
Centrica plc operates as an integrated energy company in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, 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 customers, 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, home electrical, and gas and kitchen appliances; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, 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 supplies energy efficiency solutions and technologies to residential customers. 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; 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.
CNA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
168.53p
▼(-10.48% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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