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Centrica PLC (CNA) Earnings: 1H Adjusted Operating Profit Drops 47% to GBP549M

  • Centrica’s adjusted operating profit for the first half of 2025 was GBP549 million, marking a decrease of 47% compared to the previous year.
  • British Gas Services & Solutions saw its adjusted operating profit rise by 20% to GBP42 million.
  • The adjusted operating profit for British Gas Energy increased by 13% to GBP179 million.
  • Energy Marketing & Trading’s adjusted operating profit dropped significantly by 72% to GBP65 million.
  • The adjusted operating profit for Bord Gais Energy fell by 26%, amounting to GBP32 million.
  • Centrica Business Solutions reported an adjusted operating profit of GBP36 million.
  • The Upstream segment experienced a 56% decline in adjusted operating profit, reaching GBP231 million.
  • Adjusted net income stood at GBP347 million, down 49% year-on-year.
  • Centrica’s revenue for this period was GBP10.12 billion, a decrease of 4% from the previous year.
  • The company’s EBITDA decreased by 37%, totaling GBP900 million.
  • An interim dividend of 1.83 pence per share has been declared.
  • Adjusted basic earnings per share were 7.0p, down from 12.8p the previous year.
  • Centrica has committed GBP2.5 billion to an investment programme up to 2028, including the Sizewell C nuclear project.
  • The company’s outlook remains unchanged from the trading statement issued in May.
  • Analyst recommendations feature 11 buys, 7 holds, and no sells.

A look at Centrica PLC Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend3
Growth5
Resilience4
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.8

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Centrica PLC, an integrated energy company, is poised for a promising long-term outlook according to the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a strong score in Growth and solid ratings in Resilience and Momentum, Centrica PLC demonstrates a robust potential for expansion and sustainability. The company’s diversified offerings in home and business energy solutions position it well for future growth opportunities in the energy sector.

Despite middling scores in Value and Dividend, Centrica PLC‘s overall outlook remains positive, driven by its impressive ratings in key areas. The company’s ability to innovate and adapt to the changing energy landscape, coupled with its focus on stability and forward momentum, bodes well for its future performance. Investors may find Centrica PLC to be a compelling prospect for long-term investment based on its solid Smartkarma Smart Scores.

Summary: Centrica PLC is an integrated energy company offering a wide range of home and business energy solutions. The Company sources, generates, processes, stores, trades, saves, and supplies energy while providing various related services to its customers.


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