Centrica (CENB) Stock Price & Analysis

CENB Stock Chart & Stats

€1.87-€0.01(-0.53%)

At close: Oct 30 1:00 AM GMT+1

Day’s Range: EUR 1.87 - EUR 1.89
52-Week Range: EUR 1.69 - EUR 2.62
Previous Close: EUR 1.88
Volume: N/A
Average Volume (3M): 949
Market Cap: EUR 8.29B
Enterprise Value: EUR 7.40B
Total Cash (Recent Filing): EUR 3.47B
Total Debt (Recent Filing): EUR 2.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E): 9.6
Beta: 0.08
Next Earnings: Feb 25, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: 0.06
Next Dividend Ex-Date: N/A
Dividend Yield: 3.51%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Growth

Revenue expanded materially and accelerated in 2025, indicating strong demand across Centrica’s energy supply and services activities. Sustained top-line growth can broaden the customer base, support operating scale, and provide a durable platform for future cash generation if profitability is maintained.

Operating Profitability

Solid operating and EBITDA margins show that Centrica is converting substantial revenue into underlying operating earnings despite the complexity of energy supply and services. This provides internal funding capacity and suggests the business retains useful operating leverage as revenue expands.

Positive Free Cash Flow

Centrica generated positive operating cash flow and free cash flow in every year shown, including £0.32B of free cash flow in 2025. Repeated cash generation supports investment, debt management, and shareholder distributions while reducing reliance on external financing.

Bears Say

Earnings Volatility

The return to a net loss in 2025, following profits in 2023 and 2024, demonstrates inconsistent earnings conversion. Volatile net margins make underlying performance harder to forecast and may constrain the company’s ability to sustain investment and distributions through weaker periods.

Leverage And Equity Stability

Although leverage has improved from earlier years, a debt-to-equity ratio near 1.0 still leaves Centrica meaningfully reliant on its capital structure. Fluctuating and lower equity reduces financial resilience, potentially limiting flexibility to absorb earnings pressure or pursue growth.

Cash Flow Volatility

Positive free cash flow remains a strength, but the material decline from 2024 and thinner 2025 generation show that cash conversion is not consistently stable. Lower cash generation can reduce headroom for debt reduction, capital investment, and shareholder returns when operating conditions weaken.

Centrica News

Centrica Directors Add Shares Through Incentive Plan

Centrica ( ($GB:CNA) ) has shared an announcement. Centrica has disclosed that executive directors Christopher O’Shea and Russell O’Brien have both acquired small numbers of ordinary shares under the company’s

2w agoCNA CENB

Centrica Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Share Capital

An update from Centrica ( ($GB:CNA) ) is now available. Centrica has confirmed that, as of 30 September 2026, its issued share capital totals 5,064,902,964 ordinary shares, of which 445,410,114

1M agoCNA CENB

Centrica’s Spirit Energy Sells North Sea Assets to Focus on Morecambe Hub

Centrica ( ($GB:CNA) ) has shared an update. Centrica’s subsidiary Spirit Energy has completed the sale of its remaining 15% stake in the Cygnus gas field and all other producing

1M agoCNA CENB

Centrica Discloses Director Share Acquisition via Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Centrica ( ($GB:CNA) ) has shared an update. Centrica has disclosed a director share transaction under Market Abuse Regulation rules, after interim dividends paid on 22 September 2026 were reinvested

1M agoCNA CENB

Centrica Directors Boost Holdings Through Share Purchase Agreements

Centrica ( ($GB:CNA) ) just unveiled an announcement. Centrica has disclosed that non-executive directors Frank Mastiaux and Sue Whalley have acquired ordinary shares in the company via existing share purchase

1M agoCNA CENB

Centrica Executives Receive Shares via Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Centrica ( ($GB:CNA) ) has shared an announcement. Centrica has reported routine share transactions involving executive directors under its Share Incentive Plan, following the reinvestment of the company’s 2026 interim

1M agoCNA CENB

Centrica Directors Boost Holdings with £100,000 Share Purchases

Centrica ( ($GB:CNA) ) has shared an announcement. Centrica disclosed that three board members purchased ordinary shares in the company on 21 September 2026, in transactions conducted on the London

1M agoCNA CENB

Centrica Executives Add Shares Under Incentive Plan

Centrica ( ($GB:CNA) ) has shared an update. Centrica disclosed that executive directors Christopher O’Shea and Russell O’Brien have each acquired ordinary shares under the company’s Share Incentive Plan. The

1M agoCNA CENB

Centrica Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Share Capital

Centrica ( ($GB:CNA) ) has issued an update. Centrica has reported that, as of 31 August 2026, its issued share capital consists of 5,064,902,964 ordinary shares, of which 445,450,423 are

2M agoCNA CENB

Centrica price target lowered to 205 GBp from 215 GBp at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Centrica (CPYYY) to 205 GBp from 215 GBp and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Published first on TheFly –

2M agoCPYYY CNA

Centrica Non-Executive Directors Boost Holdings Through Share Purchase Agreements

Centrica ( ($GB:CNA) ) has provided an announcement. Centrica has disclosed that non-executive directors Frank Mastiaux and Sue Whalley have acquired ordinary shares in the company on 25 August 2026

2M agoCNA CENB

Centrica upgraded to Buy at HSBC after 29% selloff

As previously reported, HSBC upgraded Centrica (CPYYY) to Buy from Hold with a price target of 200 GBp, down from 205 GBp. Based on lower estimates, the firm trims its

3M agoCPYYY CNA

Centrica upgraded to Buy from Hold at HSBC

HSBC upgraded Centrica (CPYYY) to Buy from Hold with a 200 GBp price target Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>>

3M agoCPYYY CNA

Centrica upgraded to Buy from Hold at Kepler Cheuvreux

Kepler Cheuvreux upgraded Centrica (CPYYY) to Buy from Hold with an 180 GBp price target Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try

3M agoCPYYY CNA

CENB FAQ

What was Centrica’s price range in the past 12 months?

Centrica lowest stock price was €1.69 and its highest was €2.62 in the past 12 months.

What is Centrica’s market cap?

Centrica’s market cap is €8.29B.

When is Centrica’s upcoming earnings report date?

Centrica’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 25, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 115 days.

How were Centrica’s earnings last quarter?

Centrica released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported €0.077 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.076 by €0.001.

Is Centrica overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Centrica’s price is currently Undervalued.

Does Centrica pay dividends?

Centrica does not currently pay dividends.

What is Centrica’s EPS estimate?

Centrica’s EPS estimate is 0.06.

How many shares outstanding does Centrica have?

Centrica has 4,619,492,700 shares outstanding.

What happened to Centrica’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Centrica reported an EPS of €0.077 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.076. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.962%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Centrica?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:CENB

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Centrica Stock Smart Score

Neutral

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Company Description

Centrica

Centrica plc, founded in 1812 and headquartered in Windsor, UK, operates as an all-encompassing energy company across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, North America, and internationally. Its operations are structured into segments: British Gas Services & Solutions, British Gas Energy, Centrica Business Solutions, Bord Gáis Energy, Energy Marketing & Trading, and Upstream. The company provides gas and electricity to residential consumers and a variety of associated energy services, in addition to generating power from its nuclear facilities. For homeowners, Centrica offers installation, repair, and upkeep for central heating, plumbing and drainage, home electrical systems, gas and kitchen appliances, and HVAC equipment, along with breakdown support. It also delivers energy efficiency solutions and related technologies for domestic use. Beyond residential provisions, Centrica actively participates in the procurement, trading, and optimization of energy, encompassing the acquisition and sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Its upstream division is responsible for producing and processing natural gas and oil, developing new fields to sustain reserves, and building, owning, and leveraging infrastructure. The firm also oversees a social enterprise investment fund. Further diversifying its portfolio, Centrica offers vehicle leasing, commercial services, insurance products, and energy management tools and services. It additionally manages gas storage facilities and a franchise network. The company, initially known as Yieldtop plc, rebranded as Centrica plc in December 1996.

Centrica (CENB) Earnings & Revenues

Historic Earnings Reports

CENB Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

EUR 2.45▲(31.06% Upside)

Past 12 Months12 Month ForecastJan2026Oct2026

HighEUR 2.45

AverageEUR 2.45

LowEUR 2.45

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Technical Analysis

Overall Consensus

Indicator	Bullish	Neutral	Bearish
Overall Consensus	14	1	7
Technical Analysis	4	1	5
Moving Averages	10	0	2

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Ownership Overview

0.21% Insiders
7.97% Mutual Funds
77.13% Public Companies and Individual Investors

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CENB Stock Chart & Stats

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Growth

Operating Profitability

Positive Free Cash Flow

Bears Say

Earnings Volatility

Leverage And Equity Stability

Cash Flow Volatility

Centrica News

Centrica Directors Add Shares Through Incentive Plan

Centrica Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Share Capital

Centrica’s Spirit Energy Sells North Sea Assets to Focus on Morecambe Hub

Centrica Discloses Director Share Acquisition via Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Centrica Directors Boost Holdings Through Share Purchase Agreements

Centrica Executives Receive Shares via Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Centrica Directors Boost Holdings with £100,000 Share Purchases

Centrica Executives Add Shares Under Incentive Plan

Centrica Updates Market on Total Voting Rights and Share Capital

Centrica price target lowered to 205 GBp from 215 GBp at Morgan Stanley

Centrica Non-Executive Directors Boost Holdings Through Share Purchase Agreements

Centrica upgraded to Buy at HSBC after 29% selloff

Centrica upgraded to Buy from Hold at HSBC

Centrica upgraded to Buy from Hold at Kepler Cheuvreux

CENB FAQ

Centrica Stock Smart Score

Company Description

Centrica

Centrica (CENB) Earnings & Revenues

CENB Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

Technical Analysis

Overall Consensus

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