Pennon Group Past Earnings Performance
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Pennon Group's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -64.1%, while the Water Utilities industry saw earnings declining at 2.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.8% per year. Pennon Group's return on equity is 2.2%, and it has net margins of 2.5%.
Key information
-64.14%
Earnings growth rate
-65.60%
EPS growth rate
| Water Utilities Industry Growth | 4.81% |
| Revenue growth rate | 11.82% |
| Return on equity | 2.23% |
| Net Margin | 2.51% |
| Next Earnings Update | 10 Jun 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
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...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...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Pennon Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,178 | 30 | 158 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,112 | -14 | 159 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,047 | -58 | 160 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,016 | -50 | 151 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 985 | -41 | 142 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 946 | -25 | 131 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 907 | -9 | 120 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 863 | -13 | 119 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 819 | -17 | 118 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 808 | -8 | 113 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 796 | 0 | 108 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 812 | 28 | 107 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 828 | 56 | 107 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 809 | 36 | 101 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 791 | 15 | 95 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 752 | 25 | 90 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 713 | 35 | 85 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 668 | 71 | 82 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 623 | 108 | 80 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 616 | 94 | 76 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 609 | 80 | 73 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 622 | 98 | 71 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 636 | 117 | 70 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 203 | 140 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 413 | 150 | 35 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 624 | 160 | 68 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,438 | 216 | 229 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,407 | 217 | 223 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,397 | 209 | 222 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,387 | 201 | 221 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,387 | 191 | 219 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,388 | 182 | 216 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,367 | 173 | 212 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,346 | 164 | 207 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,347 | 160 | 207 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,349 | 156 | 207 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,351 | 154 | 208 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,352 | 152 | 208 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,353 | 136 | 202 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,354 | 121 | 196 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,356 | 123 | 194 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: PNN has a large one-off loss of £25.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th September, 2025.
Growing Profit Margin: PNN became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: PNN's earnings have declined by 64.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: PNN has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: PNN has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Water Utilities industry (20.8%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: PNN's Return on Equity (2.2%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/29 16:13 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
Data Sources
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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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Analyst Sources
Pennon Group Plc is covered by 25 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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Dominic Nash | Barclays |
| Dominic Nash | Barclays |
| John Musk | Barclays |