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CNA Stock Chart & Stats
155.55 p
-2.90 p(-1.78%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
155.55 p
-2.90 p(-1.78%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range144.00 p - 220.30 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.07M
Average Volume (3M)17.07M
Market Cap
£6.82B
Enterprise Value7.40B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£3.47B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.4
Beta0.70
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027EPS Estimate
0.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.77%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.28
Shares Outstanding4,619,492,700
10 Day Avg. Volume11,956,409
30 Day Avg. Volume17,071,568
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.07
Price to Book (P/B)2.63
Price to Sales (P/S)0.42
P/FCF Ratio25.20
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£208.33Price Target Upside33.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)£21.68B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthRevenue 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 ProfitabilitySolid 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 FlowCentrica 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 VolatilityThe 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 StabilityAlthough 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 VolatilityPositive 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.
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CNA FAQ
What was Centrica PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Centrica PLC lowest share price was 144.00 p and its highest was 220.30 p in the past 12 months.
What is Centrica PLC’s market cap?
Centrica PLC’s market cap is £6.82B.
When is Centrica PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Centrica PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2027 which is in 123 days.
How were Centrica PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Centrica PLC released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported 0.066 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.065 p by 0.001 p.
Is Centrica PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Centrica PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Centrica PLC pay dividends?
Centrica PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 2 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.77%. See more information on Centrica PLC dividends here
What is Centrica PLC’s EPS estimate?
Centrica PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.05.
How many shares outstanding does Centrica PLC have?
Centrica PLC has 4,619,492,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Centrica PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Centrica PLC reported an EPS of 0.066 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.065 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.233%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Centrica PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CNA
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
Centrica Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£208.33 (33.93% Upside)
£208.33 (33.93% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £301.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-13.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
21.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.66%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Centrica PLC
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.
CNA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
208.33 p
▲(33.93% Upside)