Severn Trent Plc
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About Severn Trent Plc
Severn Trent Plc is a major British water utility company headquartered in Coventry, England. It operates primarily through Severn Trent Water, one of the largest regulated water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, supplying high-quality fresh water and wastewater services to approximately 4.6 million households and businesses across the Midlands region, from Bristol to Sheffield, and parts of Wales via its subsidiary Hafren Dyfrdwy. The company manages extensive infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipes, numerous treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs like Carsington, Derwent Valley, and Ladybower, many of which are open for public recreation. Severn Trent Plc also encompasses non-regulated activities through Severn Trent Business Services, providing design, build, and operation services for water and wastewater facilities to industrial and municipal clients, alongside renewable energy generation from anaerobic digestion, wind, solar, and hydro sources, and food waste processing facilities. Committed to environmental stewardship, it invests billions in infrastructure upgrades, maintains low average bills, and has achieved top ratings in environmental performance assessments. Established from the 1974 Severn Trent Water Authority and privatized in 1989, Severn Trent Plc plays a vital role in ensuring reliable water supply, sustainable resource management, and community support in its regions.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
4.17%
Annual Dividend
£1.23
Frequency
Semi-Annual
Payout Ratio
116.14%
FCF Payout Ratio
52.31%
Stock Price
£29.17
52-Week Range
£0.27 – £32.98
Dividend Health Score
SVT.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 52.3% fcf payout ratio & 17.4% return on equity. Areas of concern: 116.1% earnings payout ratio & 1.8x interest coverage. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
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SVT.L earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
November 27, 2025
Next Payment Date
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Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
5.87%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
4.16%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
14.36%
3-Year Total Growth
18.67%
5-Year Total Growth
22.60%
10-Year Total Growth
282.61%
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