Centrica (LON:CNA) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results

Centrica (LON:CNA) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday. The integrated energy company reported GBX 11.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, Digital Look Earnings reports. Centrica had a return on equity of 25.16% and a net margin of 5.39%.

Centrica Trading Up 1.4%

CNA stock opened at GBX 188.49 on Friday. Centrica has a 12 month low of GBX 137.55 and a 12 month high of GBX 200. The firm’s 50-day moving average is GBX 181.06 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 172.39. The company has a market capitalization of £8.52 billion, a PE ratio of -40.98, a P/E/G ratio of 0.45 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 66.48, a current ratio of 1.77 and a quick ratio of 0.40.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Philippe Boisseau purchased 1,021 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 26th. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 184 per share, for a total transaction of £1,878.64. Also, insider Sue Whalley acquired 530 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 26th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 184 per share, for a total transaction of £975.20. Over the last three months, insiders acquired 5,429 shares of company stock valued at $933,943. 0.39% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on CNA shares. Citigroup increased their target price on shares of Centrica from GBX 185 to GBX 200 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price objective on shares of Centrica from GBX 200 to GBX 215 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of GBX 198.80.

Key Stories Impacting Centrica

Here are the key news stories impacting Centrica this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results reported GBX 11.20 EPS with a net margin of 5.39% and return on equity of 25.16% — indicators that parts of the business remain profitable. Management hosted a conference call and published a slide deck for investors. Slide Deck Conference Call
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader UK market weakness (FTSE moves) amplified the stock’s volatility on results day — Centrica’s move weighed on the index while investors reassessed energy sector peers. FTSE 100 Live
• Negative Sentiment: Management paused the share buyback after a drop in 2025 profits — a clear negative for shareholder returns and one of the main reasons for the sharp sell-off. Buyback Pause
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage across outlets highlighted a large share-price fall (reports of an ~8–9% decline) after results showed earnings were down / had swung to a loss and 2025 earnings roughly halved — driving investor concern over near-term profitability and guidance. Earnings Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Headline-focused pieces and Q&A-style investor guides increased short-term selling pressure as readers digested the implications for dividends, buybacks and earnings trajectory. Investor Guidance

About Centrica

Centrica is energising a greener, fairer future for our colleagues, customers and communities. Our integrated business operates across the energy value chain, with over ten million Retail customers, leading brands such as British Gas and Bord Gáis Energy, and the UK’s largest energy services workforce. Our Infrastructure businesses bring gas and electricity to the market every day and provide more than half of the UK’s gas storage capacity, while our Optimisation business delivers world-class procurement and route-to-market capabilities to the Group and third parties, supporting energy security and our customers’ decarbonisation journeys.