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23 Jul 2026, 06:44 UTC · 1h ago
Centrica hikes dividend despite market volatility slows progress
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23 Jul 2026, 06:44 UTC · 1h ago
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Centrica's underlying earnings (EBITDA) fell 18% to £737 million for the six months ending June. — A significant double-digit drop in core operational earnings suggests weakening fundamental performance.
-0.60Centrica's free cash flow swung to an outflow of £570 million, driven by £698 million in capital investment. — The shift to a heavy cash burn reduces liquidity and increases reliance on balance sheet reserves.
-0.40Centrica increased its interim dividend by 9% to 2.0p per share. — Dividend growth signals management confidence in the balance sheet despite lower profits.
+0.30Centrica expects full-year retail EBITDA to be towards the lower end of its £500-800 million guidance range. — Guidance steering toward the bottom of the range suggests a cautious or deteriorating outlook for the retail segment.
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Centrica reiterated its long-term targets of £2 billion in adjusted EBITDA and doubling 2025 EPS by 2030. — Reaffirming long-term growth targets helps anchor investor sentiment against short-term volatility.
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