NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd (NESF)

Currency in GBP
45.40
+0.60(+1.34%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
44.7045.50
52 wk Range
43.0078.60
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
43.00 / 48.00
Prev. Close
44.8
Open
45.45
Day's Range
44.7-45.5
52 wk Range
43-78.6
Volume
3.37M
Average Volume (3m)
2.02M
1-Year Change
-38.1471%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
69.50
Upside
+53.08%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years

NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
2 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Sell

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 69.50
(+53.08% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Canaccord
Hold---Upgrade14/04/2026

NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd Earnings Call Summary for H2/2026

  • Total income rose 4.3% to £141.3M and EBITDA climbed 7.8% to £104.5M, while cash for distributions increased 11.7% to £56.2M year-over-year.
  • NAV fell to £437.5M or £0.761/share due to lower power price forecasts and subsidy changes; shares trade at 0.52x book value, down 1.65% to $46.42.
  • FY2026/27 dividend guidance raised to £0.045-£0.051/share; new 75% payout policy targets debt reduction, freeing £40M over five years.
  • Gearing remains elevated at 51.2% of GAV, above 50% policy limit; management targets 40-45% range through capital recycling and £120MW asset disposals.
  • Strategic priorities include lease extensions, repowering projects, and seeking approval to raise battery storage limit from 10% to 30% of portfolio.
Last Updated: 22/06/2026, 15:22
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Earnings

Latest Release
22/06/2026
EPS / Forecast
-- / --
Revenue / Forecast
-- / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -0.11%
Dividend Yield
18.84%
Industry Median 2.76%
Annualised payout
8.44
Paid semi-annually
5-Years Growth
+3.91%
Growth Streak

Compare NESF to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
NESF
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−4.3x6.6x9.9x
PEG Ratio
0.010.030.03
Price/Book
0.6x0.8x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
7.8x5.0x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
54.1%19.9%15.3%
Fair Value Upside
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NextEnergy Solar Fund Limited specializes in investments in operational solar photovoltaic (PV) assets. The fund intends primarily to acquire operating assets, but may invest in assets that are under development, that is, at the stage of origination, project planning or construction. Within this sector it intends to acquire assets that are primarily ground-based and utility-scale and which are on sites that may be agricultural, industrial, and/or commercial. It invests in solar power plants. The fund may also acquire selected building-integrated installations. It invests in electric power by solar energy and independent power producers and energy traders. It seeks to invest in the United Kingdom. It will typically seek to acquire sole ownership, but may enter into joint ventures or acquire majority interests. Where an interest of less than 100 percent in a particular asset is acquired, the fund intends to secure controlling shareholder rights through shareholders’ agreements or other legal arrangements. The fund will not invest more than 30 percent of the gross asset value in any one project. In case of under developed assets it will not invest more than 10 per cent of the gross asset value. It may invest by way of equity or a mix of equity and shareholder loans.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
153.23M26.64%68.65M
Other Institutional Investors
154.66M26.89%69.29M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
267.31M46.47%119.76M
Total
575.2M100.00%257.69M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management Ltd.11.03%63,463,66428,432
Artemis Investment Management LLP9.58%55,112,92724,691

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FAQ

What Is the NextEnergy Solar (London: NESF) Share Price Today?

The NextEnergy Solar stock price today is 45.40 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does NextEnergy Solar (NESF) Trade On?

NextEnergy Solar is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for NextEnergy Solar?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for NextEnergy Solar is "NESF."

Does NextEnergy Solar Pay Dividends? What’s The Current NESF Dividend Yield?

Yes, NESF Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current NextEnergy Solar dividend yield is 18.59%.

What Is the Current NextEnergy Solar Market Capitalisation?

As of today, NextEnergy Solar (London: NESF) market cap is 262.23M GBP.

What Is NextEnergy Solar's (NESF) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The NextEnergy Solar EPS is currently -0.11 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next NextEnergy Solar Earnings Date?

NextEnergy Solar's next earnings report will be released on 22/06/2026.

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

Based on today's NextEnergy Solar moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for NESF stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has NextEnergy Solar Stock Split?

NextEnergy Solar has split 0 times. (See the NESF stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

What is the current trading status of NextEnergy Solar (London: NESF)?

As of 26/06/2026, NextEnergy Solar (NESF) is trading at a share price of 45.40 GBP, with a previous close of 44.80 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 44.70 GBP to 45.50 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 43.00 GBP to 78.60 GBP.

What Is NextEnergy Solar (NESF) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for NextEnergy Solar is 69.50 GBP, with a high estimate of 82 GBP and a low estimate of 57 GBP. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Sell. The stock has an +53.08% Upside potential.
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