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CNA.L

Centrica plc

EURO STOXX 600
CNA.L|Utilities|Utilities - Independent Power Producers|£1.97|P/E 6.4|MCap 9.2B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Centrica plc

Centrica plc is a British multinational energy and services company headquartered in Windsor, Berkshire, England. As the largest supplier of gas to domestic customers in the United Kingdom and a major electricity provider, it operates under brands like British Gas in England, Wales, and Scotland, and Bord Gáis Energy in Ireland. The company spans the entire energy value chain, encompassing retail supply, energy trading, optimization, infrastructure development, and services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Key segments include British Gas Energy and Services for home repairs, maintenance, and connected home solutions; Centrica Business Solutions offering low-carbon assets like batteries, solar, and gas-peaking; Centrica Energy for global trading; and ventures such as Spirit Energy for gas production and Centrica Nuclear for power generation. With around 21,000 employees and over 10 million customers worldwide, Centrica plc drives innovation toward a greener future through investments in renewables, energy storage, and efficiency technologies, playing a pivotal role in the transition to sustainable energy systems across the UK, Ireland, North America, and Europe.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.89%

Annual Dividend

£0.02

Frequency

Annual

Payout Ratio

16.61%

FCF Payout Ratio

168.09%

Stock Price

£1.97

52-Week Range

£1.38 £2.14

Dividend Health Score

44/ 100Caution

CNA.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 16.6% earnings payout ratio & 21.1% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 168.1% fcf payout ratio & 1.5x interest coverage. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Caution
Earnings Payout Ratio
16.6%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
168.1%Danger
CFO Payout Ratio
21.1%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
1.5xDanger

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
-8.7%Very Safe
Current Ratio
1.5xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
81.7Very Safe

Profitability

Warning
Return on Equity
-1.2%Danger
Operating Margin
20.1%Safe
Gross Margin
14.5%Warning
Profit Margin Stability
UnstableDanger

Dividend Track Record

Warning
Dividend Streak
4 yrsCaution
Dividend Cut
YesDanger
5-Year Dividend CAGR
N/AN/A
Earnings Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend History (2016–2025)

CNA.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

CNA.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

April 9, 2026

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

69.04%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-8.68%

3-Year Total Growth

383.00%

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

-59.65%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

£197.40

Annual Income

£1.83

Quarterly Income

£0.46

Monthly Income

£0.15

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CNA.L's current dividend yield?
Centrica plc (CNA.L) currently has a dividend yield of 0.89%, based on a stock price of £1.97 and an annual dividend of £0.02.
When is CNA.L's next dividend payment date?
CNA.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-09 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does CNA.L pay in dividends per year?
Centrica plc paid £0.05 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid annual.
Has CNA.L been increasing its dividend?
Centrica plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of — and a 10-year CAGR of -8.68%.
Is CNA.L's dividend safe?
Centrica plc has a payout ratio of 16.61%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is CNA.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Centrica plc's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for utilities companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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