Centrica plc (LON:CNA - Get Free Report) insider Sue Whalley acquired 10,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 17th. The shares were bought at an average cost of GBX 149 ($1.98) per share, for a total transaction of £14,900 ($19,840.21).
Centrica Stock Performance
LON:CNA traded up GBX 3.75 ($0.05) during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching GBX 157.35 ($2.10). 13,030,794 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 27,803,840. The company has a quick ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 1.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 66.48. Centrica plc has a 1 year low of GBX 112.99 ($1.50) and a 1 year high of GBX 157.35 ($2.10). The company has a 50 day simple moving average of GBX 146.70 and a 200-day simple moving average of GBX 134.79. The stock has a market capitalization of £7.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.50, a P/E/G ratio of 0.45 and a beta of 1.08.
Centrica (LON:CNA - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 20th. The integrated energy company reported GBX 19 ($0.25) earnings per share for the quarter. Centrica had a net margin of 5.39% and a return on equity of 25.16%.
Centrica Increases Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 5th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 1st will be paid a dividend of GBX 3 ($0.04) per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 1st. This is an increase from Centrica's previous dividend of $1.50. This represents a yield of 2.08%. Centrica's dividend payout ratio is currently 19.06%.
Centrica Company Profile
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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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