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Pennon Group PLC (GB:PNN)
LSE:PNN
PNN Stock Chart & Stats
547.00 p
0.50 p(0.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
547.00 p
0.50 p(0.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range405.00 p - 606.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume129.01K
Average Volume (3M)1.10M
Market Cap
£2.58B
Enterprise Value6.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£489.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£4.87B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.6
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
May 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding471,975,650
10 Day Avg. Volume857,521
30 Day Avg. Volume1,097,750
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.06
Price to Book (P/B)0.88
Price to Sales (P/S)1.22
P/FCF Ratio-2.23
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£598.50Price Target Upside9.41% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.28B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated Revenue VisibilityPennon operates in a regulated monopoly for water and wastewater where multi-year Ofwat price reviews set allowed revenues and returns. This framework creates predictable cash flows and durable investment recovery through the regulated asset base, supporting multi-year planning and stability.
Sustained Revenue GrowthMaterial revenue growth driven by higher tariffs and customer consumption has expanded the business scale and the regulated asset base. Sustained top-line growth underpins long-term service investment, supports future allowed returns, and provides a base to absorb operating cost inflation over multiple regulatory periods.
Improving Operational & Environmental OutcomesSignificant cuts in pollution incidents and storm overflows reduce regulatory penalties, reputational risk and ODI downside. Persistent operational improvement strengthens regulatory credibility ahead of price reviews, lowering the probability of punitive outcomes and supporting allowed returns over the medium term.
Bears Say
Rising Financial LeverageHigher leverage increases refinancing and interest-rate exposure and reduces financial flexibility. Even with recent successful debt raises and gearing around 60%, elevated leverage constrains capacity for discretionary investment, heightens covenant and liquidity risk in adverse conditions.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow amid rising capex means the business depends on external financing to fund mandated investment. That pressures balance sheet resilience and raises long-term funding costs, constraining the firm's ability to self-fund future K8 commitments and environmental programs.
Profitability And Margin PressureDeclining net income and squeezed EBIT/EBITDA margins reduce retained earnings and weaken capacity to self-finance investment or cushion regulatory penalties. Ongoing margin pressure from costs, ODIs and network issues undermines sustainable profitability through the next regulatory cycles.
Pennon Group plc News
PNN FAQ
What was Pennon Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pennon Group PLC lowest share price was 405.00 p and its highest was 606.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Pennon Group PLC’s market cap?
Pennon Group PLC’s market cap is £2.58B.
When is Pennon Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pennon Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 28, 2026 which is in 74 days.
How were Pennon Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Pennon Group PLC released its earnings results on Nov 27, 2025. The company reported 0.139 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.137 p by 0.002 p.
Is Pennon Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Pennon Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Pennon Group PLC pay dividends?
Pennon Group PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 9.26 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.56%. See more information on Pennon Group PLC dividends here
What is Pennon Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Pennon Group PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.14.
How many shares outstanding does Pennon Group PLC have?
Pennon Group PLC has 471,975,650 shares outstanding.
What happened to Pennon Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Pennon Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.139 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.137 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.447%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Pennon Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:PNN
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
Pennon Group plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£598.50 (9.41% Upside)
£598.50 (9.41% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.04%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
13.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Pennon Group PLC
Pennon Group Plc provides clean water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. It provides water and wastewater services for customers in Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Dorset and Somerset; water-only services in the areas of Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire; and water and wastewater retail services to non-household customers in Great Britain. The company also offers regulated water to approximately 1.2 million customers in the Bristol region. It serves approximately 50 million household and non-household customers. The company was incorporated in 1989 and is based in Exeter, the United Kingdom.
PNN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
598.50 p
▲(9.41% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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