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Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
2,505.00 p
▲(3.68% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/24/26
The score is driven mainly by financial performance: profitability has improved, but rising debt and sustained negative free cash flow in 2025–2026 are key constraints. Technical signals are neutral with only modest positive momentum. Valuation is moderate-to-demanding (P/E ~23) with a mid-range dividend yield, while corporate events are positive due to continued execution on investment plans and strong capital-market access.
Positive Factors
Regulated network cash flows
SSE’s regulated transmission and distribution networks provide a durable earnings foundation because revenues are linked to regulated asset values, permitted expenditure, performance incentives and allowed returns. This supports visibility across the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Higher leverage
Rising debt increases SSE’s financial risk and can reduce flexibility if earnings or cash generation weaken. A larger debt burden may also constrain future capital allocation, particularly while the company continues funding substantial network and renewable investment.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Regulated network cash flows
SSE’s regulated transmission and distribution networks provide a durable earnings foundation because revenues are linked to regulated asset values, permitted expenditure, performance incentives and allowed returns. This supports visibility across the next several quarters.
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SSE (SSE) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£29.73B
Dividend Yield2.79%
Average Volume (3M)2.47M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.2
Beta (1Y)0.88
Revenue Growth0.54%
EPS Growth-2.65%
CountryUK
Employees15,197
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryDiversified Utilities
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.02
Shares Outstanding1,220,865,200
10 Day Avg. Volume2,960,908
30 Day Avg. Volume2,465,539
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-13.22
Price to Book (P/B)2.35
Price to Sales (P/S)2.92
P/FCF Ratio-41.76
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,807.14Price Target Upside16.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)£11.06B
SSE Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
SSE plc, a diversified energy firm established in 1989 and based in Perth, United Kingdom, is deeply involved in all facets of the electricity sector. Its operations span from power generation, utilizing a mix of sources such as hydroelectric, nat...
SSE Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 12, 2025
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call highlighted a robust and transformative investment plan with significant growth potential, particularly in networks. Despite some challenges in renewables and other segments, the overall strategic direction and financial stability suggest a positive outlook.Positive Updates
Transformational Investment Plan
SSE announced a GBP 33 billion investment plan focused on networks, with a 25% CAGR in the regulatory asset base expected by 2030. This positions SSE as one of the fastest-growing electricity network companies globally.
Negative Updates
Renewables Challenges
A 20% decrease in hedge prices led to reduced adjusted operating profits for the period, and unfavorable weather conditions impacted capacity.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Transformational Investment Plan
SSE announced a GBP 33 billion investment plan focused on networks, with a 25% CAGR in the regulatory asset base expected by 2030. This positions SSE as one of the fastest-growing electricity network companies globally.
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Company Guidance
In a recent call, SSE outlined a significant investment plan focusing on growth in the U.K. energy sector. The company announced a GBP 33 billion investment, with 80% allocated to networks, aiming for a compound annual growth rate of 25% in the regulatory asset base by 2030. SSE expects earnings per share to reach between 225p to 250p by 2030. The plan is fully funded, with 90% of funding from operational cash flows and increased debt, while the remaining 10% will come from equity placing and asset disposals. The company also emphasized a 5% to 10% annual dividend growth, projecting a strong balance sheet with net debt to EBITDA below 4.5x. Additionally, SSE plans to achieve GBP 200 million in annual cost efficiencies by FY '28.SSE Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
46
Neutral
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 10.19B | 10.13B | 10.46B | 12.49B | 8.70B |
| Gross Profit | 3.88B | 3.86B | 4.35B | 1.93B | 1.74B |
| EBITDA | 3.11B | 3.23B | 3.67B | 189.10M | 4.32B |
| Net Income | 1.21B | 1.19B | 1.71B | -158.00M | 3.03B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 35.35B | 30.36B | 28.27B | 27.14B | 25.76B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.54B | 1.09B | 1.04B | 1.21B | 1.13B |
| Total Debt | 13.11B | 10.60B | 9.13B | 10.94B | 10.19B |
| Total Liabilities | 21.94B | 17.67B | 16.47B | 17.91B | 17.64B |
| Stockholders Equity | 12.66B | 12.06B | 11.05B | 8.58B | 8.08B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -711.80M | -654.20M | 1.35B | -360.90M | 121.40M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.44B | 2.48B | 3.86B | 1.46B | 1.58B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -4.62B | -3.32B | -2.86B | -2.96B | -744.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 1.64B | 896.20M | -784.50M | 1.35B | -1.38B |
SSE Technical Analysis
Positive
2416.00
Price Trends
2403.18
Positive
2380.22
Positive
2421.53
Positive
Market Momentum
19.67
Negative
55.03
Neutral
51.64
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:SSE, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2416 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2429.40, above the 50-day MA of 2403.18, and below the 200-day MA of 2421.53, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 19.67 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 55.03 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 51.64 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:SSE.
SSE Risk Analysis
SSE disclosed 12 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. SSE reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
SSE Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (66)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Neutral | £6.75B | 9.29 | 21.92% | 3.82% | 0.27% | ― | |
66 Neutral | £622.86M | 8.17 | 32.38% | 6.06% | 5.60% | 5.05% | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
60 Neutral | £29.73B | 24.18 | 9.45% | 2.79% | 0.54% | -2.65% | |
59 Neutral | £2.73B | 53.93 | 1.10% | 5.90% | -7.78% | -91.96% | |
59 Neutral | £57.63B | 17.40 | 8.47% | 4.22% | -3.76% | 8.20% | |
38 Underperform | £15.18M | -0.99 | -65.86% | ― | 136.51% | 40.60% |
* Utilities Sector Average
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SSE Corporate Events
DividendsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Chair boosts stake via scrip dividend participation
Positive
Sep 22, 2026
SSE has disclosed that Chair Sir John Manzoni has increased his shareholding through participation in the company’s Scrip Dividend alternative for the final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2026. The transaction was executed via a nomine...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Directors Add Shares Through Routine Dividend Reinvestment Plans
Neutral
Sep 21, 2026
SSE plc has reported routine share purchases by directors and senior managers through its all-employee Share Incentive Plan, with cash dividends paid on 17 September 2026 reinvested to acquire dividend shares at £24.464716 each on the London ...
Delistings and Listing ChangesDividendsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Seeks Listing of New Shares Issued Under Scrip Dividend Scheme
Positive
Sep 10, 2026
SSE plc has applied to the London Stock Exchange for the admission of 8,452,267 new ordinary shares, to be issued under its Scrip Dividend Scheme. The shares relate to the final dividend for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 and will be alloc...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Directors and Senior Managers Acquire Shares Under Incentive Plan
Positive
Sep 7, 2026
SSE plc has disclosed that several directors and persons discharging managerial responsibilities acquired ordinary shares through the company’s all-employee Share Incentive Plan. The plan, administered by Computershare Investor Services, pur...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
SSE Showcases £29bn Grid Investment Plan at Aberdeen Investor Event
Positive
Sep 2, 2026
SSE plc is highlighting the strategic role of its SSEN Transmission business, which is responsible for major high-voltage electricity infrastructure that connects renewable generation to the grid. By advancing a £29bn RIIO-T3 investment plan,...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Updates Market on Share Capital and Voting Rights
Neutral
Sep 1, 2026
SSE plc has updated the market on its share capital and voting rights position as of 1 September 2026, confirming an issued share capital of 1,215,474,718 ordinary shares, of which 3,070,916 are held in treasury without voting rights. This leaves ...
Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Admits Additional Shares Following Irish Employee Options
Neutral
Sep 1, 2026
SSE plc has admitted 63 additional fully paid ordinary shares of 50p each to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, following the exercise of options under its Irish SAYE Sharesave Scheme on 27 August 2026. Following this small ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividends
SSE Cuts Dividend Cash Outlay and Moves to Offset Scrip Dilution With Share Buyback
Positive
Aug 26, 2026
SSE plc has reported that 22,138 shareholders elected to receive the final dividend for the year to 31 March 2026, worth 47.3 pence per share on 425,880,846 shares, in the form of a scrip dividend. This election will reduce the cash funding requir...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Discloses Director and PDMR Share Purchases Under Employee Incentive Plan
Neutral
Aug 7, 2026
SSE plc has disclosed routine dealings in its shares under its all-employee Share Incentive Plan, after Computershare Investor Services purchased ordinary shares on 6 August 2026 on behalf of several directors and other persons discharging manager...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE updates market on voting rights and share capital structure
Neutral
Aug 3, 2026
SSE plc has updated the market on its capital structure, confirming that as of 3 August 2026 it had 1,215,474,655 ordinary shares in issue, including 3,075,818 shares held in treasury, which carry no voting rights. This leaves a total of 1,212,398...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
SSE Adds Shares from Employee Scheme to London Listing
Neutral
Aug 3, 2026
SSE plc has admitted 613 new ordinary shares of 50p each to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, following the exercise of options under its Irish SAYE Sharesave Scheme on 30 July 2026. The newly issued shares are fully fungib...
Business Operations and StrategyDividends
SSE Sets Scrip Dividend Price and Outlines Share Issue for Final Payout
Neutral
Jul 30, 2026
SSE plc has set the scrip reference price at 2,383 pence per share for investors choosing to take the final dividend for the year to 31 March 2026 in new ordinary shares rather than cash. The price is based on the average mid-market closing price ...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Discloses Share Sale by Senior Manager Stephen Wheeler
Neutral
Jul 20, 2026
SSE plc has disclosed that Stephen Wheeler, a person discharging managerial responsibilities at the group, sold 4,000 fully paid ordinary shares in the company on 17 July 2026. The transaction, executed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market at ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsShareholder Meetings
SSE Investors Back All Resolutions at 2026 AGM
Positive
Jul 16, 2026
SSE shareholders approved all 21 resolutions at the company’s 2026 annual general meeting in Perth, including the receipt of the 2026 annual report and accounts and the declaration of a final dividend. The meeting also confirmed strong suppo...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
SSE accelerates £33bn grid and renewables build-out as Q1 investment surges
Positive
Jul 16, 2026
SSE reported an 83% year-on-year increase in regulated networks investment to £0.9bn in the first quarter, as it advances a £33bn five-year capital plan centred on UK electricity infrastructure. Renewables generation rose 31% on the back...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
SSE strengthens board with former National Grid CEO ahead of £33bn energy transition push
Positive
Jul 16, 2026
SSE has appointed former National Grid chief executive John Pettigrew as an independent non-executive director, effective 1 December 2026, adding him to its nomination, safety and sustainability, and energy markets risk committees. With more than ...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE grants new all-employee share options to staff and senior managers
Positive
Jul 15, 2026
SSE plc is a U.K.-based energy company operating in the utilities sector, with its primary business focused on electricity generation, transmission, distribution and related services. The group serves a broad base of residential, commercial and in...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE discloses director share purchase under employee incentive plan
Neutral
Jul 9, 2026
SSE plc disclosed a routine share transaction involving Director Barry O’Regan under its Irish all‑employee Share Incentive Plan, in line with Market Abuse Regulation reporting rules. The plan administrator, Computershare Investor Serv...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Discloses Insider Share Awards Under Employee Incentive Plan
Positive
Jul 7, 2026
SSE plc has reported transactions in its ordinary shares under its all-employee Share Incentive Plan, involving a director and several persons discharging managerial responsibilities. Computershare Investor Services, which administers the plan, pu...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesPrivate Placements and Financing
SSE Subsidiary Lists £350m Green Bonds on London Market
Positive
Jul 7, 2026
SSE plc has announced that its subsidiary Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc has issued GBP 350 million of 6.000% senior green bonds due 2041 under SSE’s EUR 20 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme. The notes have been admitted to t...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
SSE Updates Market on Share Capital and Voting Rights
Neutral
Jul 1, 2026
SSE plc has updated the market on its capital structure, confirming that as of 1 July 2026 it had 1,215,474,042 ordinary shares in issue, including 3,080,565 shares held in treasury, which carry no voting rights. This results in a total of 1,212,3...
Business Operations and Strategy
SSEN Transmission backs £12bn grid upgrade plan in NESO Beyond 2030 update
Positive
Jun 30, 2026
SSEN Transmission has welcomed the National Energy System Operator’s Beyond 2030 Update, which identifies major new onshore and offshore reinforcements across Great Britain to meet UK and Scottish energy targets. For the north of Scotland, t...
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