SSE (GB:SSE)
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Rating:74Outperform
Price Target:
2,906.00 p
▲(8.59% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:12/07/25
SSE's overall score is driven by a strong strategic investment plan and positive technical indicators. However, financial performance concerns, particularly in cash flow management, and a relatively high valuation temper the outlook. The company's proactive corporate events and earnings call insights provide a positive strategic direction, supporting a favorable long-term view.
Positive Factors
Large regulated investment programme
A GBP33bn programme focused on networks and a 25% CAGR in the regulatory asset base to 2030 materially expands SSE's regulated earnings base. That scale in regulated assets provides long-duration, predictable cash flows and insulation from merchant-market volatility, strengthening durable revenue visibility and competitive position.
Negative Factors
Negative free cash flow in 2025
Free cash flow turned negative in 2025, creating a structural risk to funding a large capex programme if cash generation does not recover. Persistent negative FCF would force greater reliance on debt or asset disposals, reducing financial flexibility and increasing execution risk on growth and dividend commitments.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Large regulated investment programme
A GBP33bn programme focused on networks and a 25% CAGR in the regulatory asset base to 2030 materially expands SSE's regulated earnings base. That scale in regulated assets provides long-duration, predictable cash flows and insulation from merchant-market volatility, strengthening durable revenue visibility and competitive position.
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SSE (SSE) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£32.26B
Dividend Yield2.98%
Average Volume (3M)2.93M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.5
Beta (1Y)0.79
Revenue Growth1.78%
EPS Growth-50.72%
CountryUK
Employees14,980
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryDiversified Utilities
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.36
Shares Outstanding1,212,180,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,812,065
30 Day Avg. Volume2,930,135
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.61
Price to Sales (P/S)1.70
P/FCF Ratio13.23
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,614.46Price Target Upside-2.30% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)£10.32B
SSE Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
SSE plc engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity. It generates electricity from water, gas, coal, oil, and multi fuel. The company distributes electricity to approximately 3.8 million homes and businesses ac...
How the Company Makes Money
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SSE Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 12, 2025
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:May 27, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call highlighted a robust and transformative investment plan with significant growth potential, particularly in networks. Despite some challenges in renewables and other segments, the overall strategic direction and financial stability suggest a positive outlook.Positive Updates
Transformational Investment Plan
SSE announced a GBP 33 billion investment plan focused on networks, with a 25% CAGR in the regulatory asset base expected by 2030. This positions SSE as one of the fastest-growing electricity network companies globally.
Negative Updates
Renewables Challenges
A 20% decrease in hedge prices led to reduced adjusted operating profits for the period, and unfavorable weather conditions impacted capacity.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Transformational Investment Plan
SSE announced a GBP 33 billion investment plan focused on networks, with a 25% CAGR in the regulatory asset base expected by 2030. This positions SSE as one of the fastest-growing electricity network companies globally.
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Company Guidance
In a recent call, SSE outlined a significant investment plan focusing on growth in the U.K. energy sector. The company announced a GBP 33 billion investment, with 80% allocated to networks, aiming for a compound annual growth rate of 25% in the regulatory asset base by 2030. SSE expects earnings per share to reach between 225p to 250p by 2030. The plan is fully funded, with 90% of funding from operational cash flows and increased debt, while the remaining 10% will come from equity placing and asset disposals. The company also emphasized a 5% to 10% annual dividend growth, projecting a strong balance sheet with net debt to EBITDA below 4.5x. Additionally, SSE plans to achieve GBP 200 million in annual cost efficiencies by FY '28.SSE Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
68
Positive
Cash Flow
65
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 10.31B | 10.13B | 12.49B | 8.70B | 6.83B | 6.80B |
| Gross Profit | 3.67B | 3.86B | 1.93B | 1.74B | 2.10B | 1.82B |
| EBITDA | 3.18B | 3.23B | 189.10M | 4.32B | 3.30B | 1.33B |
| Net Income | 885.70M | 1.19B | -158.00M | 3.03B | 2.28B | 167.90M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 30.85B | 30.36B | 27.14B | 25.76B | 21.59B | 21.03B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 433.30M | 1.09B | 1.21B | 1.13B | 1.60B | 421.00M |
| Total Debt | 10.47B | 10.60B | 10.94B | 10.19B | 10.88B | 11.34B |
| Total Liabilities | 17.23B | 17.67B | 17.91B | 17.64B | 16.38B | 17.28B |
| Stockholders Equity | 12.92B | 12.06B | 8.58B | 8.08B | 5.21B | 3.75B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -870.70M | -654.20M | -360.90M | 121.40M | 593.30M | 42.80M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.64B | 2.48B | 1.46B | 1.58B | 1.77B | 1.25B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -4.01B | -3.32B | -2.96B | -744.90M | 443.70M | -1.01B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 906.10M | 896.20M | 1.35B | -1.38B | -778.70M | -603.70M |
SSE Technical Analysis
Positive
2676.00
Price Trends
2571.38
Positive
2382.94
Positive
2078.79
Positive
Market Momentum
-1.30
Positive
56.90
Neutral
66.12
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:SSE, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2676 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2620.45, above the 50-day MA of 2571.38, and above the 200-day MA of 2078.79, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of -1.30 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 56.90 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 66.12 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:SSE.
SSE Risk Analysis
SSE disclosed 12 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. SSE reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
SSE Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (66)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | £64.38B | 21.31 | 7.66% | 4.15% | -9.52% | 35.74% | |
74 Outperform | £32.26B | 16.49 | 7.09% | 2.98% | 1.78% | -50.72% | |
69 Neutral | £2.98B | 0.40 | 3.94% | 2.78% | -19.04% | -34.52% | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
63 Neutral | £1.04B | 21.07 | 27.40% | 7.01% | 1.71% | -12.49% | |
59 Neutral | £9.60B | -112.68 | 1.68% | 2.86% | -4.82% | -123.58% | |
58 Neutral | £20.24M | -1.05 | -68.06% | ― | -60.76% | -230.39% |
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SSE Corporate Events
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
Apr 1, 2026
SSE plc has confirmed that, as of 1 April 2026, its issued share capital stands at 1,215,471,728 ordinary shares, including 3,291,658 shares held in treasury that carry no voting rights. This leaves a total of 1,212,180,070 voting rights in the co...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesDividends
SSE Admits Over 5 Million New Shares to London Stock Exchange
Neutral
Mar 20, 2026
SSE plc has admitted 5,017,734 new fully paid ordinary shares of 50 pence each to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, expanding its listed share capital. The bulk of these shares were issued under the company’s Scrip Di...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE executives acquire shares under all-employee incentive plan
Neutral
Mar 9, 2026
SSE has disclosed that several directors and persons discharging managerial responsibilities acquired ordinary shares under the company’s all-employee Share Incentive Plan. Computershare Investor Services purchased partnership shares on thei...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
Mar 2, 2026
SSE plc has confirmed that, as of 2 March 2026, its issued share capital comprises 1,215,471,728 ordinary shares, including 3,303,821 shares held in treasury, which do not carry voting rights. This leaves a total of 1,212,167,907 voting rights, a ...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
SSEN Transmission Backs Ofgem’s RIIO-T3 Deal to Drive Major Grid Upgrades
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
SSEN Transmission has accepted Ofgem’s Final Determination for the RIIO-T3 price control, covering April 2026 to March 2031, describing the package as both investable and deliverable. The settlement underpins the company’s ability to f...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
SSE to Redeem £600m Capital Securities and Cancel London Listing
Neutral
Feb 24, 2026
SSE plc will redeem in full its £600 million sterling-denominated capital securities on 14 April 2026 under the issuer’s call option, repaying principal together with accrued and unpaid interest and any arrears up to, but excluding, the...
Other
SSE PDMR Samuel Peacock Sells 2,000 Shares in Director Dealing
Neutral
Feb 12, 2026
SSE plc disclosed a director dealing involving person discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMR) Samuel Peacock, who notified the company of a sale of ordinary shares. The transaction concerns fully paid ordinary shares of 50 pence each in SSE...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Executives Acquire Shares Under All-Employee Incentive Plan
Neutral
Feb 10, 2026
SSE plc disclosed that several directors and persons discharging managerial responsibilities acquired ordinary shares under the company’s all-employee Share Incentive Plan. The purchases, executed by plan provider Computershare Investor Serv...
DividendsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Chair Sir John Manzoni Increases Holding via Scrip Dividend
Neutral
Feb 4, 2026
SSE plc has disclosed that its chair, Sir John Manzoni, has acquired additional ordinary shares through participation in the company’s Scrip Dividend alternative for the interim dividend for the year ending 31 March 2026. According to a noti...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
SSE Lifts Networks Spend and Advances £33bn Growth Plan as Earnings Guidance Held
Positive
Feb 4, 2026
SSE reported a strong third‑quarter performance, underpinned by a 64% year‑on‑year increase in regulated networks investment to £1.8bn and a 7% rise in renewable generation output, and said it expects adjusted earnings per s...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
Feb 2, 2026
SSE plc has reported that, as of 2 February 2026, its issued share capital stands at 1,215,471,728 ordinary shares, of which 3,327,300 are held in treasury without voting rights. This leaves a total of 1,212,144,428 voting rights in the company, a...
DividendsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Directors and Senior Managers Acquire Shares Through Dividend Reinvestment Plans
Neutral
Jan 30, 2026
SSE has disclosed routine share dealings by its directors and senior managers following the reinvestment of cash dividends under its all-employee share schemes. Under the HMRC-approved Share Incentive Plan, Computershare Investor Services reinvest...
Other
SSE PDMR Acquires Shares Through Save As You Earn Scheme
Neutral
Jan 29, 2026
SSE plc has disclosed that Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMR) Nicola Flanders acquired 271 ordinary shares in the company on 29 January 2026 through the exercise of options under SSE’s all-employee Save As You Earn (SAYE) ...
Delistings and Listing ChangesDividends
SSE Seeks Admission of Over 5 Million New Shares Under Scrip Dividend Scheme
Neutral
Jan 21, 2026
SSE plc has applied for the admission of 5,017,205 new ordinary shares to trading on the London Stock Exchange, reflecting the issuance of equity under its Scrip Dividend Scheme for the interim dividend for the financial year ending 31 March 2026....
Business Operations and Strategy
SSE Wins 1.4GW CfD for Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Project
Positive
Jan 14, 2026
SSE has secured a 20-year UK Contracts for Difference agreement for 1.4GW of low-carbon power from Phase B of its Berwick Bank offshore wind farm, locking in a strike price of £89.49/MWh (in 2024 prices, indexed to CPI) for 1,380MW of capacit...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
SSE Shareholders Opt for Scrip, Cutting Cash Dividend Outflow by £108m
Positive
Jan 8, 2026
SSE plc has announced that 22,791 shareholders have opted to receive the interim dividend for the year ending 31 March 2026 in the form of a scrip dividend, covering 503,302,413 ordinary shares at 21.4 pence per share. This election reduces the co...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Discloses Routine Share Incentive Plan Purchases by Director and Senior Managers
Neutral
Jan 8, 2026
SSE plc has disclosed routine share dealings by a board member and several senior managers under its all-employee Share Incentive Plan. On 6 January 2026, at a price of £23.0713 per share, Computershare Investor Services purchased ordinary sh...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Confirms Total Voting Rights Following Treasury Share Holdings
Neutral
Jan 2, 2026
SSE plc has updated the market on its capital structure and voting rights in line with UK regulatory disclosure requirements. As of 2 January 2026, the group’s issued share capital comprised 1,210,453,994 ordinary shares, of which 3,368,601 ...
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