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Tuesday, SSE Plc. (LON:SSE:LN) (OTC: SSEZY) saw its stock rating upgraded by Citi from Sell to Neutral, accompanied by a slight increase in the price target from GBP17.08 to GBP17.12. The upgrade comes after SSE's shares experienced a 17% decline over the past three months.
Citi's decision to adjust SSE's rating is a response to the stock's recent underperformance. The firm's analysts had previously harbored concerns about SSE's valuation and potential balance sheet issues, as well as uncertainties surrounding REMA/zonal pricing. However, the recent drop in share price is believed to reflect some of these risks.
The research firm highlighted that while SSE must still address its long-term funding strategy, including potential asset sales, hybrid financing, or equity options, immediate action is not anticipated due to the upcoming change in management and the ongoing RIIO ET3 review. This lack of immediate clarity is expected to contribute to the stock's stable outlook in the short term.
Citi also mentioned that further government visibility on zonal pricing is pending. Until these fundamental questions are addressed and progress is made towards achieving the projected 175-200p earnings per share (EPS) for the fiscal years 2026/27, Citi analysts project that SSE's share price will likely remain steady without significant movements in either direction.
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