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SSE PLC (SSE) Earnings: 1H Adjusted Operating Profit Falls Short of Estimates

By November 12, 2025 No Comments
  • SSE’s adjusted operating profit for the first half reached GBP 655.0 million but missed the estimated GBP 684 million.
  • Adjusted operating profits by segment:
    • Distribution: GBP 127.9 million
    • Transmission: GBP 292.1 million
    • Renewables: GBP 275.6 million
  • Adjusted pretax profit stood at GBP 521.5 million.
  • The interim dividend per share declared is 21.4p.
  • SSE plans to provide specific adjusted Earnings Per Share guidance for the 2025/26 financial year later in the year.
  • Capital expenditure for the full year 2025/26 is expected to exceed £3 billion.
  • SSE anticipates maintaining a net debt to EBITDA ratio within a 3.5 – 4.0x range, not accounting for a proposed placing.
  • In line with the dividend plan, SSE expects a 5-10% increase in dividend per share this financial year.
  • SSE Renewables is predicted to deliver higher adjusted operating profits than in 2024/25 due to capacity additions like Dogger Bank A and contributions from Viking.
  • Market sentiment on SSE seems positive, with analysts showing 16 buy recommendations, 1 hold, and no sell ratings.

SSE PLC on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage of SSE PLC on Smartkarma has been positive, with a recent report titled “Primer: SSE PLC (SSE LN) – Sep 2025″ by αSK highlighting SSE’s strategic shift towards becoming a UK clean energy leader. The report emphasizes SSE’s focus on renewable energy and electricity networks, supported by the ‘Net Zero Acceleration Programme’. Despite facing regulatory risks and commodity price fluctuations, SSE’s diverse earnings from regulated networks and renewable projects, particularly in offshore wind, position the company for long-term growth.

The report underscores SSE’s role in driving the UK’s energy transition and mentions that while the company’s growth prospects are strong, they come with execution risks due to the capital-intensive nature of the business. Overall, the sentiment from the analyst coverage suggests confidence in SSE’s ability to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities within the evolving energy landscape.


A look at SSE PLC Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend3
Growth5
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.6

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

Smartkarma Smart Scores provide an insightful snapshot of SSE PLC‘s long-term outlook across various key factors. With a strong score in Growth and Momentum, SSE PLC demonstrates promising prospects for future expansion and market performance. The company’s focus on innovation and strategic positioning indicate a positive trajectory in terms of revenue and market presence in the coming years.

Additionally, SSE PLC‘s balanced scores in Value, Dividend, and Resilience highlight its stability and attractiveness to investors seeking steady returns. Overall, SSE PLC‘s Smart Scores suggest a favorable outlook for the company, backed by its established presence in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution in the UK and Ireland, alongside its diversified operations in natural gas storage, telecommunications, and service provision.


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