Pennon Group is a British water and environmental utility infrastructure company that operates primarily in the United Kingdom with smaller operations in the European Union, China, and other countries. The company is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.97%, with next payment scheduled for April 2, 2026.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Recent Street research on Pennon Group has been mixed, with rating changes in both directions and adjustments to price targets. Bearish analysts remain cautious about the company's ability to fully deliver on margin and growth assumptions, with regulatory and cost uncertainties that could pressure returns.
Top Insights
PNN stock has risen 27.09% over the last year, showing positive momentum despite sector challenges.
Analysts highlight scope for Pennon Group to execute on efficiency and margin assumptions that underpin valuation work, which would help shares better reflect regulated asset value over time.
Dividend payments are not well covered by earnings with a high payout ratio of 400.5%, and the company has no free cash flows.
PNN underperformed the UK Water Utilities industry (3.8% return) and the UK Market (16.9% return) over the past year.
Named Competitors
Water & Wastewater Services — Major UK water utility competitor
Water & Wastewater Services — UK water utility with broader geographic footprint
Water & Wastewater Services — Large regional water operator
Recent Developments
(February 2026) Fair value estimate increased to £6.00 with mixed analyst rating changes
(January 2026) Ex-dividend date of January 29, 2026 with forward dividend yield of 5.48%
(May 2025) Restructuring into distinct business units proposed to improve operational focus and efficiency
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