- Drax reported a pretax profit of GBP 280.7 million for the first half of 2025.
- The adjusted pretax profit stands at GBP 301.6 million.
- The company’s net debt is reported at GBP 1.06 billion.
- An interim dividend of 11.6 pence per share has been declared.
- The adjusted earnings per share (EPS) is 64.3 pence.
- Drax made capital investments totaling GBP 59 million during this period.
- Expectations for full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA remain unchanged.
- The company anticipates capital investments of approximately GBP 150-190 million for 2025.
- Analyst recommendations include 4 buys, 3 holds, and no sell ratings.
A look at Drax Group PLC Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 4 | |
| Dividend | 4 | |
| Growth | 5 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.8 |
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
Drax Group PLC, a company specializing in electricity generation, is seen with an optimistic long-term outlook based on its Smartkarma Smart Scores. The company has received favorable scores across key factors such as Value, Dividend, and Growth, with particularly high marks in Growth. This suggests a positive trajectory for Drax Group PLC‘s financial performance and potential for future expansion in the energy sector.
Despite slightly lower scores in Resilience and Momentum, Drax Group PLC‘s overall outlook remains strong, supported by its ownership of a coal and biomass-fired power plant in the UK. This indicates a solid foundation for sustained growth and stability in the company’s operations, positioning it well for long-term success in the energy industry.
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