Pennon Group Plc

LSE:PNN Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£2.5b

Pennon Group Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 1/6

Pennon Group is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 5.52%.

Key information

5.5%

Dividend yield

-20.0%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield-14.5%
Future Dividend Yield6.0%
Dividend Growth-4.6%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio400%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Analysis Article Jul 12

Pennon Group's (LON:PNN) Dividend Will Be £0.1943

Pennon Group Plc ( LON:PNN ) will pay a dividend of £0.1943 on the 4th of September. This means the annual payment is...

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 15

PNN: Higher Mid £6 Band Will Reflect Reassessed Cash Flow Visibility

Narrative Update Pennon Group's analyst price targets have edged higher into a £6.36 to £6.50 range, reflecting updated analyst assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue, profit margin and future P/E, and providing the basis for a modest uplift in the indicated valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from major banks point to a tighter cluster of price targets for Pennon Group in the mid £6 range, with targets between 636 GBp and 650 GBp framing how analysts currently see valuation risk and opportunity.
Narrative Update Apr 26

PNN: Higher £6 Range Outlook Will Reflect Reassessed Cash Flow Visibility

Analysts have nudged their price targets on Pennon Group higher, with moves such as £6.00 to £6.50 and £6.28 to £6.36. These changes underpin a modest uplift in the central valuation, supported by updated assumptions on fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E.
Narrative Update Apr 11

PNN: Refreshed £6.50 Outlook Will Temper Mixed Rating Movements

Analysts have nudged Pennon Group's implied price target higher to around £6.50, supported by refreshed models that reflect updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Pennon Group shows a mix of optimism around valuation support and caution around execution risk, with several target price adjustments and rating changes in quick succession.
Narrative Update Mar 27

PNN: Higher £6.50 Fair Value Assumptions Will Support Bullish Re Rating

Analyst price targets for Pennon Group have moved higher, with several recent updates lifting fair value estimates toward around £6.50. This shift is supported by slightly adjusted assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.
Narrative Update Mar 12

PNN: Mixed Rating Shifts And Modest Assumption Tweaks Will Shape Outlook

The analyst price target for Pennon Group has nudged up by £0.08 to £6.36, as analysts factor in Citi's higher £6.36 target alongside recent rating changes and modest adjustments to fair value, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Pennon Group reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several rating changes and a modest adjustment to published price targets feeding into the revised consensus level.
Narrative Update Feb 26

PNN: Mixed Rating Shifts And Regulatory Uncertainty Will Shape £6 Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Pennon Group higher to £6.00. This reflects updated assumptions on discount rates, growth and margins following a mix of recent rating changes and price target revisions across the Street.
Analysis Article Feb 11

Shareholders Should Be Pleased With Pennon Group Plc's (LON:PNN) Price

There wouldn't be many who think Pennon Group Plc's ( LON:PNN ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.2x is worth a...
Analysis Article Jan 22

Pennon Group (LON:PNN) 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? In a perfect world, we'd...
Analysis Article Nov 29

Pennon Group (LON:PNN) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Oct 13

These Return Metrics Don't Make Pennon Group (LON:PNN) Look Too Strong

What financial metrics can indicate to us that a company is maturing or even in decline? When we see a declining return...
Analysis Article Sep 16

Not Many Are Piling Into Pennon Group Plc (LON:PNN) Just Yet

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 2.1x in the Water Utilities industry in the United Kingdom...
Analysis Article Aug 05

Pennon Group (LON:PNN) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

LSE:PNN 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Pennon Group's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Howard...
Analysis Article Jul 12

Pennon Group's (LON:PNN) Dividend Will Be £0.1943

Pennon Group Plc ( LON:PNN ) will pay a dividend of £0.1943 on the 4th of September. This means the annual payment is...
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New Narrative May 09

Restructuring In Water, Wastewater, Power And Retail Will Increase Efficiency

Restructuring into distinct business units could improve operational focus, efficiency, and revenue growth across segments.
Analysis Article Mar 30

Pennon Group Plc (LON:PNN) Screens Well But There Might Be A Catch

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1.8x in the Water Utilities industry in the United Kingdom...
Analysis Article Feb 25

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Pennon Group Plc (LON:PNN)

Key Insights Pennon Group's estimated fair value is UK£4.89 based on Dividend Discount Model Current share price of...
Analysis Article Jan 30

Pennon Group (LON:PNN) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.1469

Pennon Group Plc's ( LON:PNN ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.1469 per share on 4th of April. This makes...
Analysis Article Jan 07

Pennon Group (LON:PNN) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.1469

The board of Pennon Group Plc ( LON:PNN ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.1469 per share on the 4th of...
Analysis Article Jan 06

These 4 Measures Indicate That Pennon Group (LON:PNN) Is Using Debt Extensively

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Oct 23

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Pennon Group Plc's (LON:PNN) Share Price

There wouldn't be many who think Pennon Group Plc's ( LON:PNN ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.9x is worth a...
Analysis Article Sep 06

Is There An Opportunity With Pennon Group Plc's (LON:PNN) 36% Undervaluation?

Key Insights Pennon Group's estimated fair value is UK£9.88 based on Dividend Discount Model Pennon Group is estimated...
Analysis Article Jul 12

Pennon Group (LON:PNN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.3033

Pennon Group Plc ( LON:PNN ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 5th of September to...
Analysis Article Jun 16

Pennon Group's (LON:PNN) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Pennon Group Plc ( LON:PNN ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 5th of September to...
Analysis Article Jun 04

Analysts' Revenue Estimates For Pennon Group Plc (LON:PNN) Are Surging Higher

Celebrations may be in order for Pennon Group Plc ( LON:PNN ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a significant...
Analysis Article May 24

Pennon Group's (LON:PNN) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.3033

Pennon Group Plc's ( LON:PNN ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 5th of September to £0.3033, with investors...
Analysis Article May 23

What You Can Learn From Pennon Group Plc's (LON:PNN) P/S

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1.8x in the Water Utilities industry in the United Kingdom...
Analysis Article Mar 21

Pennon Group Plc's (LON:PNN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 59% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights Pennon Group's estimated fair value is UK£10.63 based on Dividend Discount Model Pennon Group's UK£6.67...
Analysis Article Jan 11

Pennon Group (LON:PNN) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.1404

The board of Pennon Group Plc ( LON:PNN ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.1404 per share on the 5th of...
Analysis Article Dec 29

Pennon Group Plc's (LON:PNN) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

When close to half the companies in the Water Utilities industry in the United Kingdom have price-to-sales ratios (or...
Analysis Article Dec 04

Pennon Group (LON:PNN) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.1404

The board of Pennon Group Plc ( LON:PNN ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.1404 per share on the 5th of...
Analysis Article Nov 26

Are Investors Undervaluing Pennon Group Plc (LON:PNN) By 24%?

Key Insights Using the Dividend Discount Model, Pennon Group fair value estimate is UK£10.06 Current share price of...
Analysis Article Sep 15

Pennon Group (LON:PNN) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Aug 05

Pennon Group Plc's (LON:PNN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 26% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights The projected fair value for Pennon Group is UK£8.41 based on Dividend Discount Model Current share price...
Analysis Article Jul 18

Pennon Group's (LON:PNN) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Pennon Group Plc ( LON:PNN ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 4th of September to...
Analysis Article Jul 04

Pennon Group (LON:PNN) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.2977

Pennon Group Plc's ( LON:PNN ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to £0.2977 on...
Analysis Article Jun 20

Pennon Group (LON:PNN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.2977

Pennon Group Plc ( LON:PNN ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment...

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: PNN's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: PNN's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Pennon Group Dividend Yield vs Market
How does PNN dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (PNN)5.5%
Market Bottom 25% (GB)2.2%
Market Top 25% (GB)5.6%
Industry Average (Water Utilities)4.1%
Analyst forecast (PNN) (up to 3 years)6.0%

Notable Dividend: PNN's dividend (5.52%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (2.23%).

High Dividend: PNN's dividend (5.52%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (5.67%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (400.5%), PNN's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: PNN is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/21 16:59
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/21 00:00
Earnings2025/09/30
Annual Earnings2025/03/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Pennon Group Plc is covered by 24 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Dominic NashBarclays
Dominic NashBarclays
John MuskBarclays