Centrica (LON:CNA - Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The integrated energy company reported GBX 19 ($0.24) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, Digital Look Earnings reports. Centrica had a net margin of 5.39% and a return on equity of 25.16%.
Centrica Stock Performance
Shares of CNA stock traded up GBX 1.55 ($0.02) during midday trading on Friday, hitting GBX 145.10 ($1.83). 44,781,352 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 24,749,699. The firm has a market capitalization of £7.25 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.92, a PEG ratio of 0.45 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 66.48, a quick ratio of 0.40 and a current ratio of 1.77. The firm's 50 day moving average price is GBX 135.16 and its two-hundred day moving average price is GBX 127.70. Centrica has a 52 week low of GBX 112.99 ($1.43) and a 52 week high of GBX 155.30 ($1.96).
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, insider Amber Rudd bought 1,624 shares of Centrica stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 25th. The stock was acquired at an average price of GBX 123 ($1.55) per share, with a total value of £1,997.52 ($2,523.71). In the last 90 days, insiders purchased 5,096 shares of company stock valued at $658,232. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company's stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a GBX 150 ($1.90) price target on shares of Centrica in a research note on Friday, December 6th. Citigroup restated a "top pick" rating on shares of Centrica in a research note on Thursday, December 5th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Centrica presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of GBX 167 ($2.11).
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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.
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