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DRX Stock Chart & Stats
839.60 p
-6.50 p(-1.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
839.60 p
-6.50 p(-1.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range613.90 p - 937.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume198.40K
Average Volume (3M)1.09M
Market Cap
£2.60B
Enterprise Value3.31B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£302.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.08B
Price to Earnings (P/E)44.9
Beta0.93
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.27
Shares Outstanding336,588,230
10 Day Avg. Volume851,735
30 Day Avg. Volume1,088,989
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.02
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00551
P/FCF Ratio0.06
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£915.80Price Target Upside9.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)£5.38B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Free Cash Flow GenerationA multi‑year GBP 3bn free cash flow target (with ~GBP 0.5bn already delivered) signals durable internal funding capacity. Consistent FCF supports growth capex, battery builds, CfD-backed repositioning and shareholder returns without heavy reliance on new external financing, improving long‑term financial optionality.
Manageable Leverage & LiquidityNet debt at ~0.8x EBITDA with nearly GBP 1bn of cash/committed facilities indicates a stronger liquidity and leverage profile versus historical peaks. This structural balance sheet headroom reduces refinancing risk, enables disciplined capital deployment and cushions cyclical power price swings over the medium term.
Contracted Low‑carbon Output & Scale In FlexibilityA material post‑2027 CfD secures predictable cash flows for a large share of generation while a gigawatt‑scale BESS pipeline and acquisitions (operational control >700MW) expand flexibility services. Together these create durable revenue diversification and competitive advantage in balancing markets and low‑carbon dispatchability.
Bears Say
Material Impairments And One‑offsLarge impairments (~GBP 385m) reflect poor returns on certain growth investments and indicate capital allocation setbacks. These write‑downs permanently reduce equity, constrain reinvestment capacity, and signal execution risk on international pellet and BECCS projects, weighing on long‑term earnings quality.
Weakened Profitability & Margin CompressionSubstantially compressed gross and net margins alongside falling revenue show structural pressure on profitability. Lower returns reduce ROE and limit internal funding for growth, making the company more sensitive to commodity, policy and contract shifts and challenging sustainable shareholder returns without structural cost or price improvements.
Execution And Development Risks For Growth ProjectsAmbitious growth (data centres, behind‑the‑meter capacity, tolling deals) faces regulatory, permitting, contracting and market‑economics uncertainty. Paused Canadian allocation and development reviews highlight execution risk; delays or poor economics could reduce expected returns and slow the strategic shift toward FlexGen and low‑carbon offerings.
Drax Group plc News
DRX FAQ
What was Drax Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Drax Group PLC lowest share price was 613.90 p and its highest was 937.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Drax Group PLC’s market cap?
Drax Group PLC’s market cap is £2.60B.
When is Drax Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Drax Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 23 days.
How were Drax Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Drax Group PLC released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported -0.405 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.608 p by -1.013 p.
Is Drax Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Drax Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Drax Group PLC pay dividends?
Drax Group PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 17.4 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.78%. See more information on Drax Group PLC dividends here
What is Drax Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Drax Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Drax Group PLC have?
Drax Group PLC has 336,588,230 shares outstanding.
What happened to Drax Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Drax Group PLC reported an EPS of -0.405 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.608 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.926%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Drax Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:DRX
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Drax Group plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£915.80 (9.08% Upside)
£915.80 (9.08% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:DRX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £787.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-16.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Drax Group PLC
Drax Group plc, operating alongside its various subsidiaries, primarily focuses on generating renewable energy across the United Kingdom. Its business activities are structured into three distinct divisions: Generation, Customers, and Pellet Production. The Generation segment delivers flexible, sustainable power and critical grid support services. The Customers division offers energy management solutions and non-generation system assistance. Low-carbon fuel production is the core activity of the Pellet Production segment. Drax possesses a notable collection of power generation assets, including the 2,000-megawatt (MW) Drax Power Station in Selby, North Yorkshire, which serves as its primary facility. It also oversees the 440 MW Cruachan Power Station, a pumped-hydro storage site located in Argyll and Bute, and operates the Lanark and Galloway hydro-electric stations in southwest Scotland, which collectively supply 126 MW. In addition to power generation, the company runs the Daldowie fuel plant, converting sludge into dry, low-odour fuel pellets. Drax further manufactures and markets compressed wood pellets and supplies renewable electricity. Incorporated in 2005, Drax Group plc is headquartered in Selby, United Kingdom.
DRX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
915.80 p
▲(9.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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