SSE plc (SSEZF) Stock Price & Analysis
SSE plc (SSEZF) closed at USD 32.67 on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, down 7.98% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 35.5; the Oct 21, 2026 session ranged USD 32.67–32.69 on volume of 6,682 shares. Market capitalization is $39.69B, with a 52-week range of USD 24.68–38.55 (PNK). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 16:42 UTC.
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Key facts (SSEZF)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts), mean target USD 39.5 (range 39.5–39.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +42.7% vs S&P 500 +14.6%; 5Y +74.3% vs S&P 500 +77.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-18, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $0K.
Analysts (SSEZF)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts; mean target USD 39.5 (low 39.5, high 39.5).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SSEZF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +42.7% | +74.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.6% | +77.3% |
| Per year | +42.9% | +11.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 57.2% | 34.3% |
| Max drawdown | -22.0% (Apr 2026→Jun 2026) | -30.7% (May 2022→Oct 2022) |
SSEZF analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Mar 2027) | — | — | — | $11.12B | — |
| Next fiscal year (ends Mar 2028) | — | — | — | $12.11B | — |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 16:42 UTC)
| Price | USD 32.67 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 7.98% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 35.5 |
| Open | USD 32.69 |
| Day Range | USD 32.67 – 32.69 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 24.68 – 38.55 |
| Volume | 6,682 shares |
| Market Cap | $39.69B |
| Exchange | PNK |
Technical Analysis (SSEZF)
Nexqual's technical model rates SSEZF "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:42 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 64.92 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 33.4) |
| MACD | 0.46 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (SSEZF)
Wall Street analysts rate SSEZF "Buy" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 39.5 (range USD 39.5–39.5), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:42 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 39.5 |
| High Target | USD 39.5 |
| Low Target | USD 39.5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (SSEZF)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-18 |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:42 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SSEZF)
| Total Revenue | $10.19B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -2.10% |
| Gross Margin | +37.05% |
| Operating Margin | +23.16% |
| Profit Margin | +11.87% |
| ROE | +9.70% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.62 |
| Current Ratio | 1.2 |
| Total Cash | $1.54B |
| Total Debt | $10.17B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:42 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SSEZF)
Nexqual rates SSE plc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:42 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.5% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 37%, operating 23% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — GBP 1.54B cash vs GBP 10.2B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow GBP 3.44B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 3.9% |
Ownership (SSEZF)
| Insider Ownership | +0.10% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +74.29% |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.21B |
| Float | 1.19B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:42 UTC.
Leadership (SSEZF)
SSE plc is led by Martin James Pibworth, Chief Executive & Executive Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:42 UTC.
| Chief Executive & Executive Director | Martin James Pibworth |
|---|---|
| CFO & Executive Director | Barry O'regan |
| Director of Human Resources | John Stewart |
| Managing Director of SSEN Transmission | Robert McDonald |
| Managing Director of Corporate Affairs, Regulation & Strategy | Samuel John Peacock |
Major Backers & Investors (SSEZF)
Notable institutional backers of SSE plc include AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES-Eupac Fund, Goldman Sachs, Fidelity, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:42 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES-Eupac Fund | 3.31% |
| Goldman Sachs | 1.77% |
| Fidelity | 1.22% |
| Capital Income Builder | 1.09% |
| Income Fund of America | 0.6% |
| CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT TRUST-CAUSEWAY INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND | 0.51% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 2.73% |
| BlackRock | 0.83% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:42 UTC.
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Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 16:42 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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