Centrica PLC (CNA)

Currency in GBP
156.05
+0.10(+0.06%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
155.60156.90
52 wk Range
151.50220.20
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
155.00 / 230.00
Prev. Close
155.95
Open
156.5
Day's Range
155.6-156.9
52 wk Range
151.5-220.2
Volume
9.53M
Average Volume (3m)
18.18M
1-Year Change
-6.4448%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
206.85
Upside
+32.55%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

Centrica PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Neutral

Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
13 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 206.85
(+32.55% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Buy2.05+31.37%2.20Maintain30/07/2026
Barclays
Buy2.15+37.78%2.40Maintain30/07/2026
HSBC
Buy2.00+28.16%2.05Upgrade30/07/2026
Berenberg
Buy2.00+28.16%2.30Maintain28/07/2026
Citi
Buy2.14+37.14%2.18Maintain24/07/2026

Centrica PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Centrica missed H1 2026 forecasts with adjusted EPS of 0.066 vs 0.0695 expected and revenue of £10.18B vs £12.4B estimate; shares plunged 10.18%
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell to £737M amid £570-600M free cash outflow driven by transformation costs and retail working-capital pressures
  • Company raised interim dividend 9% to £0.02/share and maintained FY2026 guidance, targeting £1.7B EBITDA by 2028 and doubling EPS by 2030
  • Retail bad debt remained elevated at £216M (4% of revenue); CEO cited industry-wide issue and proposed government-backed social tariff solution
  • Management ruled out near-term share buybacks, prioritizing growth investments in infrastructure and digital transformation despite execution risks
Last Updated: 23/07/2026, 16:26
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Earnings

Latest Release
23/07/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.07 / 0.07
Revenue / Forecast
10.18B / 12.4B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.15%
Dividend Yield
4.81%
Industry Median 3.66%
Annualised payout
7.50
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+44.13%
Growth Streak

Compare CNA to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CNA
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
9.9x15.7x11.7x
PEG Ratio
0.02−0.360.02
Price/Book
2.1x1.5x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
0.4x1.9x1.7x
Upside (Analyst Target)
31.4%13.9%16.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Centrica plc operates as an integrated energy company in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, 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, commercial, industrial customers, and small businesses, 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, electrical appliances; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, 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 supply of energy efficiency solutions and technologies. 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; constructs battery storage; builds solar farm and connects to grid; 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.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
21529

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.83B40.47%2.86B
Other Institutional Investors
2.39B52.66%3.72B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
311.32M6.87%485.51M
Total
4.53B100.00%7.06B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.51%430,782,092671,805
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC4.08%184,762,803288,138

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FAQ

What Is the Centrica (London: CNA) Share Price Today?

The Centrica stock price today is 156.05 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Centrica (CNA) Trade On?

Centrica is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Centrica?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Centrica is "CNA."

Does Centrica Pay Dividends? What’s The Current CNA Dividend Yield?

Yes, CNA Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Centrica dividend yield is 4.81%.

What Is the Current Centrica Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Centrica (London: CNA) market cap is 7.07B GBP.

What Is Centrica's (CNA) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Centrica EPS is currently 0.15 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Centrica Earnings Date?

Centrica's next earnings report will be released on 25/02/2027.

Is CNA a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Centrica moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for CNA stock is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Centrica Stock Split?

Centrica has split 3 times. (See the CNA stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Centrica Have?

Centrica has 21529 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Centrica (London: CNA)?

As of 17/08/2026, Centrica (CNA) is trading at a share price of 156.05 GBP, with a previous close of 155.95 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 155.60 GBP to 156.90 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 151.50 GBP to 220.20 GBP.

What Is Centrica (CNA) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Centrica is 206.85 GBP, with a high estimate of 227 GBP and a low estimate of 180 GBP. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +32.55% Upside potential.
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