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DRX Stock Chart & Stats
764.00 p
6.50 p(0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
764.00 p
6.50 p(0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range613.90 p - 937.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume83.52K
Average Volume (3M)1.09M
Market Cap
£2.48B
Enterprise Value3.64K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£179.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.3
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027EPS Estimate
0.56Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding336,588,230
10 Day Avg. Volume851,735
30 Day Avg. Volume1,088,989
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.02
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00551
P/FCF Ratio0.06
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£892.17Price Target Upside16.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)£5.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GuidanceA clear multi-year FCF target (c. GBP3bn 2025–31) signals durable cash-generation focus. Sustained FCF supports continued shareholder returns, deleveraging and funding of strategic growth (BESS/data center), reducing reliance on volatile merchant power revenues.
Contracted Low-Carbon CfDA post-2027 dispatchable CfD covering ~6 TWh/yr provides predictable contracted cash flows and reduces merchant exposure. This structural contract underpins long-term revenue stability and improves planning for capital allocation and thermal-to-flexibility transitions.
Battery & Flexibility Platform ScaleA gigawatt-scale BESS pipeline and tolling commitments position the group to monetise growing grid flexibility value. Scale plus FlexGen/Flexitricity capability creates a durable competitive edge as system-wide demand for storage and optimisation grows.
Bears Say
Weakened ProfitabilityMaterial margin compression and falling revenue signal reduced earnings quality that may persist. Lower net margins and a sharp ROE drop imply less efficient capital returns, constraining reinvestment and increasing sensitivity to power price or policy shocks.
Large Impairments & Asset Write-downsSignificant one-off impairments reflect poor returns on prior growth investments and reduced optionality in pellets/BECCS. These write-downs permanently shrink equity and signal execution or market mismatches that limit near-term capacity to redeploy capital.
Structural Earnings Impact From CfD RegimeTransitioning generation to a CfD regime shifts revenue mix toward contracted, lower-margin cashflows versus prior merchant upside. That structural change can reduce reported earnings in the near term and requires growth from flexibility and other businesses to restore prior profitability levels.
Drax Group plc News
DRX FAQ
What was Drax Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Drax Group PLC lowest share price was 613.90 p and its highest was 937.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Drax Group PLC’s market cap?
Drax Group PLC’s market cap is £2.48B.
When is Drax Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Drax Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2027 which is in 206 days.
How were Drax Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Drax Group PLC released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported 0.483 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.357 p by 0.126 p.
Is Drax Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Drax Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Drax Group PLC pay dividends?
Drax Group PLC pays a Monthly dividend of 12.9 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.08%. See more information on Drax Group PLC dividends here
What is Drax Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Drax Group PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.56.
How many shares outstanding does Drax Group PLC have?
Drax Group PLC has 336,588,230 shares outstanding.
What happened to Drax Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Drax Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.483 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.357 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.909%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Drax Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:DRX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Drax Group plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£892.17 (16.78% Upside)
£892.17 (16.78% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Drax Group PLC
Drax Group plc, operating alongside its various subsidiaries, primarily focuses on generating renewable energy across the United Kingdom. Its business activities are structured into three distinct divisions: Generation, Customers, and Pellet Production. The Generation segment delivers flexible, sustainable power and critical grid support services. The Customers division offers energy management solutions and non-generation system assistance. Low-carbon fuel production is the core activity of the Pellet Production segment. Drax possesses a notable collection of power generation assets, including the 2,000-megawatt (MW) Drax Power Station in Selby, North Yorkshire, which serves as its primary facility. It also oversees the 440 MW Cruachan Power Station, a pumped-hydro storage site located in Argyll and Bute, and operates the Lanark and Galloway hydro-electric stations in southwest Scotland, which collectively supply 126 MW. In addition to power generation, the company runs the Daldowie fuel plant, converting sludge into dry, low-odour fuel pellets. Drax further manufactures and markets compressed wood pellets and supplies renewable electricity. Incorporated in 2005, Drax Group plc is headquartered in Selby, United Kingdom.
DRX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
892.17 p
▲(16.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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