Serica Energy (SQZ) Stock Overview
Serica Energy plc, together with its subsidiaries, identifies, acquires, and exploits oil and gas reserves oil in the United Kingdom. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 1/6 |
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Serica Energy plc Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | UK£2.76 |
| 52 Week High | UK£3.02 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£1.39 |
| Beta | -0.17 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.22% |
| 3 Month Change | 29.77% |
| 1 Year Change | 90.88% |
| 3 Year Change | 22.84% |
| 5 Year Change | 134.24% |
| Change since IPO | 169.66% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 01
SQZ: Future Returns Will Be Driven By 2026 Free Cash Flow Potential
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Serica Energy from about £3.14 to roughly £3.64 per share, citing updated assumptions around future revenue growth, margins, and a higher expected future P/E multiple. This change is supported by recent research that highlights potential for material free cash flow in 2026 and 2027, as well as a higher price target from £3.00 to £3.50.
Narrative Update • Apr 17
SQZ: 2026 2027 Cash Flow Hinge On Execution And Commodity Assumptions
Analysts have lifted their price target on Serica Energy by £0.50 to £3.00, citing expectations for solid free cash flow generation in 2026 and 2027 and updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and the stock's future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a constructive long term view on Serica Energy, with an emphasis on potential free cash flow generation in 2026 and 2027 and a £3.00 price target.Narrative Update • Apr 03
SQZ: High 2026 Free Cash Flow Expectations Will Likely Prove Overly Optimistic
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Serica Energy to £2.50 from £1.89, pointing to updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E. This is supported by recent research citing expectations for "material" free cash flow in 2026 and 2027.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 01
SQZ: Future Returns Will Be Driven By 2026 Free Cash Flow Potential
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Serica Energy from about £3.14 to roughly £3.64 per share, citing updated assumptions around future revenue growth, margins, and a higher expected future P/E multiple. This change is supported by recent research that highlights potential for material free cash flow in 2026 and 2027, as well as a higher price target from £3.00 to £3.50.Narrative Update • Apr 17
SQZ: 2026 2027 Cash Flow Hinge On Execution And Commodity Assumptions
Analysts have lifted their price target on Serica Energy by £0.50 to £3.00, citing expectations for solid free cash flow generation in 2026 and 2027 and updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and the stock's future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a constructive long term view on Serica Energy, with an emphasis on potential free cash flow generation in 2026 and 2027 and a £3.00 price target.Narrative Update • Apr 03
SQZ: High 2026 Free Cash Flow Expectations Will Likely Prove Overly Optimistic
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Serica Energy to £2.50 from £1.89, pointing to updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E. This is supported by recent research citing expectations for "material" free cash flow in 2026 and 2027.Analysis Article • Mar 28
Need To Know: Analysts Are Much More Bullish On Serica Energy plc (LON:SQZ)
Serica Energy plc ( LON:SQZ ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...
Narrative Update • Mar 20
SQZ: Medium Term Cash Flows And Production Outlook Will Support Balanced Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target on Serica Energy to £3.00, with the change supported by expectations for material free cash flow in 2026 and 2027, as well as updated assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a price target of 300 GBp, with the core argument built around expectations for material free cash flow in 2026 and 2027, as well as updated assumptions around revenue, margins and future P/E.Narrative Update • Mar 06
SQZ: Future Returns Will Be Anchored By Rising 2026 Production Volumes
Analysts have raised their price target on Serica Energy slightly, to £3.14 from £3.11, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a lower projected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Reported fourth quarter 2025 production of 33,500 boepd, giving investors a fresh datapoint on recent operating performance (company announcement of operating results).Narrative Update • Feb 19
SQZ: Future Returns Will Be Anchored By Higher 2026 Production Volumes
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Serica Energy from £3.16 to £3.11, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly higher discount rate that also contribute to a lower future P/E expectation. What's in the News Reported fourth quarter 2025 production of 33,500 boepd, with full year 2025 average production of 27,600 boepd compared with 34,600 boepd a year earlier (company announcement of operating results).Narrative Update • Feb 05
SQZ: Rising Production And Expanded Resources Will Support Stronger Medium-Term Cash Flows
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Serica Energy from £2.48 to £2.57, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple as the key drivers of the change. What's in the News Serica Energy reported fourth quarter 2025 production of 33,500 boepd and full year 2025 average production of 27,600 boepd, compared with 34,600 boepd a year earlier (company announcement of operating results).Analysis Article • Feb 02
Serica Energy (LON:SQZ) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Amongst other things...Narrative Update • Jan 22
SQZ: Future Returns Will Be Anchored By Rising North Sea Production Volumes
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Serica Energy, pointing to updated assumptions that pair revenue growth expectations of 14.36% with a projected profit margin of 14.27% and a future P/E of 17.57x. What's in the News Reported fourth quarter 2025 production of 33,500 boepd and full year 2025 average production of 27,600 boepd, with year to date 2026 production at 43,000 boepd and current rates around 50,000 boepd (Company announcement of operating results).Narrative Update • Jan 08
SQZ: Expanded North Sea Resources And Production Will Support Stronger Medium-Term Cash Flows
Analysts have nudged their price target on Serica Energy slightly higher to reflect an updated fair value estimate in line with revised assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Reported third quarter 2025 production of 27,500 boe per day, with average net production of 25,700 boe per day for the first nine months of 2025 (company announcement of operating results).Narrative Update • Dec 18
SQZ: Future Returns Will Be Driven By Expanded North Sea Resource Base
Analysts have raised their price target for Serica Energy from 2.70 to 3.07 per share, citing stronger expected revenue growth, improved profit margins, a modestly lower discount rate and a more attractive future price to earnings multiple. What's in the News Third quarter 2025 production averaged 27,500 boe per day, with year to date average net production of 25,700 boe per day, underscoring stable operational performance (company announcement of operating results).Narrative Update • Dec 04
SQZ: Expanded North Sea Deals Will Drive Stronger Medium-Term Cash Flows
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Serica Energy slightly, cutting their fair value estimate from $2.49 to $2.45. This reflects a combination of modestly stronger revenue growth forecasts, lower profit margin expectations, and a higher projected earnings multiple.Narrative Update • Nov 20
SQZ: Expanded North Sea Portfolio Will Drive Stronger Medium-Term Production
Analysts have raised their price target for Serica Energy from £2.46 to £2.49, citing expectations of stronger revenue growth. They also noted a significant decrease in near-term profit margins.Narrative Update • Nov 01
SQZ: Resumed Production And Upcoming Acquisitions Will Drive Strong Upside
Serica Energy’s analyst price target has been raised from £2.41 to £2.46, as analysts cite improved forecasts for revenue growth and profit margin. What's in the News Production at the Triton FPSO resumed after a temporary suspension caused by an issue with the flare system.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Production Ramp Up And Drilling Success Will Unlock Potential
Analysts have raised their price target for Serica Energy from £2.38 to £2.41. They cited slightly higher projected revenue growth and a modest adjustment in the discount rate as key factors supporting the increase.Analysis Article • Oct 18
Serica Energy (LON:SQZ) Is Reducing Its Dividend To $0.06
Serica Energy plc's ( LON:SQZ ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the same period to $0.06 on...Narrative Update • Oct 04
Production Ramp Up And Drilling Success Will Unlock Potential
Analysts have raised their price target for Serica Energy from £2.26 to £2.38 per share. They cite modest improvements to revenue growth forecasts and a slightly lower projected discount rate as key drivers for the updated valuation.Analysis Article • Oct 01
Serica Energy (LON:SQZ) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year
Serica Energy plc's ( LON:SQZ ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the same period to $0.06 on...Analysis Article • Jun 21
Serica Energy (LON:SQZ) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.10
Serica Energy plc's ( LON:SQZ ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.10 per share on 25th of July. The yield is...
New Narrative • Feb 09
High-quality Reservoirs In Triton Will Promise Improved Efficiency, But Operational Downtime May Impact Margins
The company's strong operational expertise and high-quality asset base enhance production efficiency and potential revenue growth.Analysis Article • Dec 01
The Trend Of High Returns At Serica Energy (LON:SQZ) Has Us Very Interested
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Nov 13
Does Serica Energy (LON:SQZ) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Oct 08
Improved Earnings Required Before Serica Energy plc (LON:SQZ) Stock's 26% Jump Looks Justified
Serica Energy plc ( LON:SQZ ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period beforehand...Shareholder Returns
| SQZ | GB Oil and Gas | GB Market | |
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| 7D | 5.3% | -2.3% | -0.9% |
| 1Y | 90.9% | 33.9% | 20.0% |
Return vs Industry: SQZ exceeded the UK Oil and Gas industry which returned 34.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SQZ exceeded the UK Market which returned 19.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SQZ volatility | |
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| SQZ Average Weekly Movement | 9.4% |
| Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement | 8.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 11.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: SQZ's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: SQZ's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of UK stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 242 | Chris Cox | www.serica-energy.com |
Serica Energy plc, together with its subsidiaries, identifies, acquires, and exploits oil and gas reserves oil in the United Kingdom. The company is headquartered in Aberdeen, the United Kingdom.
Serica Energy plc Fundamentals Summary
| SQZ fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£1.08b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -UK£38.32m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£444.75m |
2.4x
P/S Ratio-28.2x
P/E RatioIs SQZ overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SQZ income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$601.43m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$536.69m |
| Gross Profit | US$64.74m |
| Other Expenses | US$116.56m |
| Earnings | -US$51.82m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.13 |
| Gross Margin | 10.76% |
| Net Profit Margin | -8.62% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 33.1% |
How did SQZ perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
5.8%
Current Dividend Yield-163%
Payout RatioDoes SQZ pay a reliable dividends?
See SQZ dividend history and benchmarks| Serica Energy dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 25 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 24 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 41 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 70 days |
Does SQZ pay a reliable dividends?
See SQZ dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/13 12:24 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/13 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Serica Energy plc is covered by 17 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Stephane Guy Foucaud | Auctus Advisors LLP |
| James Carmichael | Berenberg |
| Henry Tarr | Berenberg |