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Share Name	Share Symbol	Market	Type	Share ISIN	Share Description
Centrica	LSE:CNA	London	Ordinary Share	GB00B033F229	ORD 6 14/81P

	Price Change	% Change	Share Price	Shares Traded	Last Trade
	+2.40p	+1.78%	137.15p	17,700,641	16:35:27

Bid Price		Offer Price	High Price	Low Price	Open Price
136.95p		137.05p	137.85p	134.65p	134.95p

Industry Sector	Turnover (m)	Profit (m)	EPS - Basic	PE Ratio	Market Cap (m)
Gas Water & Utilities	28,023.00	142.00	6.00	22.9	7,738.2

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Date	Time	Source	Headline
15/1/2019	11:52	ALNC	Centrica Hires Two Non-Exec Directors To Board, One Departs
15/1/2019	11:02	ALNCF	Alliance News Flash Headline
15/1/2019	11:01	UKREG	Centrica PLC Directorate Change
07/1/2019	20:34	PRNUS	Plumbers Offer Precaution as Risk of Frozen Pipes Increases
07/1/2019	12:33	ALNC	IN THE KNOW: Centrica Dividend Is "Hanging By A Thread" - Jefferies
03/1/2019	14:45	UKREG	Centrica PLC Director/PDMR Shareholding
02/1/2019	09:45	UKREG	Centrica PLC Total Voting Rights
21/12/2018	08:07	ALNC	PRESS: Centrica To Lodge Review Against Ofgem Decision On Price Cap
17/12/2018	14:32	ALNC	Centrica Consumer CEO Hodges Departs To Lead ReAssure, Sambhi Replaces
17/12/2018	14:00	UKREG	Centrica PLC Directorate Change

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Trade Time	Trade Price	Trade Size	Trade Value	Trade Type
2019-01-18 18:28:45	134.95	37,648	50,805.98	O
2019-01-18 18:28:41	137.15	6,897	9,459.24	O
2019-01-18 18:28:31	134.95	662,129	893,543.09	O
2019-01-18 18:28:31	137.15	1,189,541	1,631,455.48	O
2019-01-18 18:28:14	136.22	1,653	2,251.65	O

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19/1/2019 08:20	Centrica Daily Update: Centrica is listed in the Gas Water & Utilities sector of the London Stock Exchange with ticker CNA. The last closing price for Centrica was 134.75p. Centrica has a 4 week average price of 129.05p and a 12 week average price of 127.75p. The 1 year high share price is 164.50p while the 1 year low share price is currently 123.10p. There are currently 5,642,168,549 shares in issue and the average daily traded volume is 18,412,819 shares. The market capitalisation of Centrica is £7,738,234,164.95. Read Full Thread Reply
26/10/2018 10:27	yump: Weather getting colder. Hopefully the CNA share price will compensate for my freezing whatsits while cycling. Read Full Thread Follow Reply
27/9/2018 17:41	jpjohn1: 3 reasons I'd invest in the Centrica share price todayAlan Oscroft \| Wednesday, 26th September, 2018 \| More on: CNAImage source: Getty Images.What can I say about Centrica (LSE: CNA) after its shares have lost nearly 65% in a little over five years, and are now trading at levels not seen since 2003? The biggest question is whether Centrica shares are worth buying now, and I can see some good reasons to say yes.Oversold?While the shares have undeniably performed atrociously, the price has flattened off this year - and it's actually slightly ahead of the FTSE 100 so far in 2018, with a 5.5% gain. Does that mean the market thinks the sell-off really has gone far enough and we're now at the bottom?Well, I hate attempts at timing the market, because it's pretty much an impossible task - and I know I'm certainly no good at it.But at the halfway stage this year, Centrica reported "stable adjusted gross margin and EBITDA relative to H1 2017," and that was during a period of rising oil and gas prices and covered some extreme weather conditions. Chief executive Iain Conn reckoned that showed resilience, and I agree.We're facing energy tariff caps, which are still to be finalised, but I see Centrica's restructuring and cost-saving as set to turn things round in the near future. And the past years of earnings falls are forecast to level off. I see too much fear still in the share price.Big dividendCentrica's dividend this year is currently forecast at a massive 8%, so why is the market valuing the shares on a forward P/E of under 12? The obvious assumption is that investors see a cash squeeze, and don't expect the firm to be able to make good on that.But my colleague Roland Head examined Centrica's cash flow situation recently. Considering the firm's expected operating cash flow, operating cost savings, and reduced capital expenditure for the year, he reckons there should be enough cash to cover the dividend and that it should be safe.Even if, as many fear, the dividend might need to be cut back a little if earnings growth doesn't resume soon, an 8% yield has room for that, while leaving a still-attractive payout.Cash cowThe energy sector is a long-term cash cow, with a product that's not going to go out of fashion. I know there are serious ongoing moves to renewable energy, but that's going to take a long time, and the medium term future for oil and gas is surely safe.But the real bottom line for me is that a company with annual operating cash flow of around the £2bn mark must be a sensible investment, mustn't it?Debt is an issue, with net debt standing at £2,886m at the interim stage this year. But that's only slightly above estimated annualised EBITDA, and I don't see it as a major problem.I was bearish over Centrica back in February, but seeing how the year has gone, I'm really starting to think the time might now be ripe.You Really Could Make A MillionOf course, picking the right shares and the strategy to be successful in the stock market isn't easy. But you can get ahead of the herd by reading the Motley Fool's FREE guide, "10 Steps To Making A Million In The Market".The Motley Fool's experts show how a seven-figure-sum stock portfolio is within the reach of many ordinary investors in this straightforward step-by-step guide. Simply click here for your free copy. Read Full Thread Follow Reply
09/8/2018 18:05	mitchy: The Centrica (LSE: CNA) share price has risen by 9% since the start of the year. This is a much-improved performance versus previous years, with the company's shares coming under severe pressure as investor sentiment declined.Even after its gains in 2018, the utility company appears to offer a wide margin of safety. In fact, it could still be one of the best-value shares in the FTSE 100, and may be worth buying alongside another large-cap which released results on Thursday.Low valuationThe company releasing results was tour operator Tui (LSE: TUI). Its third quarter performance was somewhat disappointing, with its EBITA (earnings before interest, tax and amortisation) declining by 8.8% to 182.6m versus the previous year. This sent its share price around 8% lower, although the prospects for the business remain relatively bright. It expects to deliver at least 10% growth in underlying EBITA for the full year, which would represent further progress under its current strategy.The company has seen continued strong demand for Holiday Experiences. Additional hotel and cruise ship capacity has boosted the company's performance, with its strategy of deploying capital into higher-returning assets seemingly successful.Looking ahead, the stock is forecast to post a rise in earnings of 13% in the next financial year. Despite this, it trades on a price-to-earnings growth (PEG) ratio of 1.1. This suggests that it is relatively cheap at the present time, and could offer impressive capital growth. While in the near-term investor sentiment may remain downbeat following its mixed third quarter performance, Tui seems to be a strong business with a dominant position in its key markets. As such, now could be the right time to buy it.Improving prospectsCentrica's shares also appear to be cheap and could outperform the FTSE 100 over the medium term. The stock has a dividend yield of almost 8% at the present time, which makes it one of the highest-yielding shares in the index. This suggests that investor sentiment remains cautious ahead of what could prove to be a period of major change for the domestic energy supplier.It is in the process of pivoting away from oil and gas exploration, seeking to become a more focused domestic energy supplier. This could create a stronger business which has a more reliable earnings and dividend growth profile. However, at the same time it means that political and regulatory risk may be higher, with energy price caps set to be introduced as the cost of gas and electricity remains a significant political topic of discussion.Since Centrica's dividend is due to be covered 1.15 times by profit in the current year, a modest decline in dividends cannot be ruled out. However, with its bottom line expected to grow by 7% in 2018 and the company due to deliver cost cuts, its total return potential appears to be impressive over a long-term time period. Read Full Thread Follow Reply
16/6/2018 10:59	garycook: Is the Centrica share price too cheap to ignore? Shares in British Gas owner Centrica (LSE: CNA) have been languishing in recent months, trailing sector peers such as SSE and National Grid. From hitting a peak of just over £4 in 2013, Centrica’s share price has since more than halved to 153p. Competitive pressure Investors clearly believe Centrica stands to lose out big time against the looming price cap on energy tariffs and ongoing competitive pressures in the retail supply business. That intense competition was partly behind the loss of another 110,000 domestic customer accounts in the first four months of the year, which came on top of a decline of roughly 1.3m customer accounts last year. With a haemorrhaging of its customer base, there are growing worries about the impact on the company’s long-term earnings ability, not least because of the uncertain sustainability of its dividend. Let’s not forget that Centrica has already taken an axe to its dividend before — only back in 2015, the group cut its dividend by 30% after profits fell sharply in the wake of a slump in oil and gas prices. Near-term tailwinds But despite the tough operating environment, the company still generates good cash flow and has a high level of financial flexibility, which is underpinned by its relatively stable balance sheet position. Also reassuringly, the company said it expects to be able to maintain the current 12p per share dividend in the current financial year. There are a number of near-term tailwinds to consider as well, including the improvement in commodity prices since the start of the year and a potential sale in its 20% stake in EDF Energy Nuclear Generation. Meanwhile earlier this week, City broker Jefferies upgraded Centrica to a ‘buy’ on expectations of a “more balanced approach” towards the impending introduction of the government’s energy price cap, following the release of Ofgem’s recent consultation paper which gave “detailed consideration of suppliers’ costs”. Sure, there’s still a great deal of uncertainty with the Centrica’s long-term earnings outlook, but I reckon more of the risk is now on the upside. Shares in the group trade at just 12.5 times its expected earnings this year and offer prospective investors a very high dividend yield of 7.8%. Read Full Thread Follow Reply
06/6/2018 10:10	knowing: JP Morgan Cazenove today upgrades its investment rating on Centrica PLC (LON:CNA) to overweight (from neutral). Centrica PLC with EPIC/TICKER (LON:CNA) has had its stock rating noted as ‘Upgrades̵7; with the recommendation being set at ‘OVERWEIGHT217; today by analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove. Centrica PLC are listed in the Utilities sector within UK Main Market. JP Morgan Cazenove have set their target price at 180 GBX on its stock. This is indicating the analyst believes there is a potential upside of 23.2% from today’s opening price of 146.15 GBX. Over the last 30 and 90 trading days the company share price has decreased 7.5 points and increased 4.05 points respectively. The 1 year high for the stock price is 213 GBX while the year low share price is currently 123.1 GBX. Centrica PLC has a 50 day moving average of 147.43 GBX and a 200 Day Moving Average share price is recorded at 154.68. There are currently 5,694,095,105 shares in issue with the average daily volume traded being 30,236,861. Market capitalisation for LON:CNA is £8,259,285,124 GBP. Read Full Thread Follow Reply
10/4/2018 12:09	garycook: Is £7.9 billion integrated energy group Centrica (CNA) shaping up as a genuine 'buy', or a superficial high-yield play with poor fundamentals? I drew attention last December at 138p following a drop from 160p after a 27 November update cited the loss of 823,000 UK energy accounts since end-June, plus intense competition in North America. Versus this bad news, a relatively new chief executive (BP's ex-head of refining) had added 100,000 shares at 145p, having also bought (with the chairman) at 173-175p in October. Cash flow strengths underlined the prospect of a 12p dividend, giving an 8.7% prospective yield. With Labour renationalisation threats a long-shot and oil & gas prices looking firm, "risk-tolerant contrarians should consider averaging into Centrica while more cautious investors will await chart confirmation of a low." So, where are we post-prelims and the price having thrice risen to 145p? Source: interactive investor Past performance is not a guide to future performance Near reverse head & shoulders chart pattern It's not exact but, since December, there's been a modest "first shoulder" followed by a decent "head" (if related to February's wider volatility), and now a "second shoulder" has completed. In principle that's a classic major reversal pattern, coming after a long drop from 350p in 2014. I wouldn't take that as a cue but, given behaviour patterns are apt to repeat, it's interesting to compare with the fundamentals as to whether Centrica is at a turning point. It would appear the flow of bad news is at least paused, and, if contained, then the group's challenges are most likely priced in, such that on a chart basis, even small positives can drive medium-term upside. 2017 prelims: cash flow guidance is key Cash flow is the vital element influencing whether a 12p per share payout is sustainable medium-term. Headlines from the 22 February results were poor, albeit priced into the stock anyway: adjusted operating profit down 17% to £1,252 million on 3% revenue growth, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) down 25% to 12.6p and underlying adjusted operating cash flow down 13%. Exceptional charges make for a complexity of "underlying/adjusted" definitions, with adjusted operating cash flow declared at £2.1 billion, which compares with the £672 million cost of a 12p dividend. Yes, there are other demands on cash flow, but this strength helps explain why the board says it expects to maintain the payout until 2020 - so long as annual cash flow turns out at £2.1 billion to £2.3 billion and net debt stays in a £2.25-3.25 billion range. This is supported by a £750 million reduction in controllable costs to £4.5 billion in the last three years, with a further £500 million targeted by 2020. As regards to turning a supertanker, Centrica represents, it's a pretty good start, although the "new" chief executive has been in place since January 2015, hence the share price slump has probably done most to instil urgency. Centrica - financial summary year ended 31 Dec 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Turnover (£ million) 26,571 29,408 27,971 27,102 28,023 IFRS3 pre-tax profit (£m) 1,649 -1,403 -1,136 2,186 142 Normalised pre-tax profit (£m) 2,707 405 1,231 2,259 872 1,030 Operating margin (%) 10.6 1.8 4.7 9.1 1.7 IFRS3 earnings/share (p) 18.3 -20.2 -14.9 31.2 6.0 Normalised earnings/share (p) 37.6 16.0 28.8 31.3 12.6 14.0 Earnings per share growth (%) 2.7 -57.4 79.8 9.0 Price/earnings multiple (x) 4.4 11.3 10.2 Historic annual average P/E (x) 8.5 16.1 7.6 6.5 4.3 Cash flow/share (p) 56.6 21.8 42.0 45.1 Capex/share (p) 31.0 28.7 19.2 15.3 Dividend per share (p) 16.7 17.2 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 Dividend yield (%) 8.4 8.4 Covered by earnings (x) 2.3 0.9 2.4 2.6 1.1 1.2 Net tangible assets per share (p) 9.2 -37.5 -52.2 -31.3 -16.0 Source: Company REFS Past performance is not a guide to future performance Uncertainties remain for both key divisions Energy supply/services to consumers and business are Centrica's backbone, about 80% of group revenue/profit, with energy trading at about 10% and down due to legacy gas contracts, the other activities performing mixed. Last December, I defined the key challenge as figuring out what will be the net effect of Ofgem extending price caps, and whether British Gas's energy marketing can improve. On 6 March Ofgem confirmed that in response to February's government proposals for a cap on Standard Variable Tariffs (SVT's) it declared its intention to cap prices to end-2023 unless the Secretary of State decides otherwise. Stockwatch: A 9% yield for contrarians Centrica and other energy suppliers argue that evidence abroad shows this will mean less competition with prices clustering around the cap; and British Gas already claims to be 85% cheaper than other SVT's, though last November withdrawing SVT for new customers as if affirming a negative. So, it remains uncertain how this will pan out; the extent British Gas can achieve margin growth like it says, with new customer offers. Meanwhile, Ofgem has already capped pre-payments on energy meters, a move that tightened last October and is partly why Centrica Consumer declared effectively flat operating profit: the effects of warmer weather, competition and a UK prepayment cap offset by cost efficiencies. Again, it remains to be seen if further cost cutting offsets the SVT price cap. Meanwhile, operating profit for Centrica Business has plunged 67% to £161 million due to competition eroding margins, and warmer weather, both for the UK and US. Management says it is addressing margins and anticipates "good growth prospects" in the US, though investors may await the evidence. The narrative should also be counter-balanced e.g. the next update on 14 May, by recent cold weather benefiting energy suppliers. Potential for step-change reduction in gearing End-2017 net debt fell 25% to £2.6 billion, although, with the Bank of England hinting at interest rate rises, this extent of debt has likely contributed to the stock's fall. The results indicated "no plans for any major M&A" alongside "intent to pursue sale of UK nuclear investment", which is interesting after Centrica bought a 20% stake in the nuclear fleet of eight power stations for £2.4 billion late in 2009. While there are very few buyers of nuclear assets acceptable to the government and EDF (which bought them from British Energy earlier in 2009) this would transform Centrica's balance sheet and perception of dividend risk - even lend the prospect of a special dividend. It's a speculation, albeit with good grounds, a straightforward payback representing over 30% of present market cap. The share price would likely rise with holders having locked in an 8%-plus yield. Lack of material short-selling Only 0.58% of Centrica's equity is out on loan, to AQR Capital Management, which represents the entire disclosed short positions - AQR being quite a prolific shorter of UK equities. The upshot is mixed: while there's no shorting party underway liable to hit the price in response to bad news, equally there's no coiled spring as exists in "most shorted" stocks that need buying back in the market. Thus, Centrica has fallen about 60% for industry-specific reasons, not manipulation, and hedge funds don't regard it as being in a compellingly weak position. SSE (SSE) has similarly had about 0.5% of its stock on loan, now reduced to zero disclosed. Clouds therefore remain, albeit silver linings Trying to avoid confirmation bias, this update concludes net-positively: the extent of bad news is well-manifest, with scope for it to improve overall. Operationally that assumes trusting management can deliver on further cost reductions and marketing gains, like it says. Much remains to overcome, but that's why the stock offers an 8%-plus yield. Take your own view of the risks, but given the chance the 12p dividend is supported by cash flow, there's scope to get lucky. The stock may next take its cue from the 14 May update, which can hardly warn about weather. Speculative buy. Read Full Thread Follow Reply
11/3/2018 13:38	whatsup32: This sector is getting more and more ‘merger and acquisition’ news . In the coming weeks this should reflect in the CNA share price . CNA market value at fridays close £7.94 billion . Pocket change to some in the continent:) Read Full Thread Follow Reply
02/1/2018 16:01	selborne_edge: At the risk of jumping to conclusions, it begins to look as if the tide has turned on the CNA share price. Wall Street is doing well and that is a very good sign. Read Full Thread Follow Reply
24/11/2017 16:29	careful: something wrong with my computer. What is that strange blue number in my CNA share price movement column. it has always been red in the past. Read Full Thread Follow Reply
07/11/2017 10:06	careful: Power supply, gas, oil, services. No reason why CNA shouldn't be rerated upwards. In all of the right sectors, politics aside. We have some companies like Tesla and Amazon making no money at all with a negligible prospect of paying dividends. Their share are stupidly overvalued. Then we have CNA, stupidly cheap by most measures. If CNA share price doubled it would still not be expensive. Crazy times driven by momentum and algo trading. It creates ludicrous prices in both directions. Read Full Thread Follow Reply

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