Centrica plc (OTCMKTS:CPYYY) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of Centrica plc (OTCMKTS:CPYYY) have earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the six brokerages that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, one has assigned a hold recommendation, two have issued a buy recommendation and two have given a strong buy recommendation to the company.

A number of research analysts have commented on CPYYY shares. Berenberg Bank upgraded Centrica from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 1st. UBS Group upgraded Centrica to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 26th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Centrica to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 25th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Centrica from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 29th.

Centrica Stock Performance

CPYYY stock opened at $6.36 on Monday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $6.67 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $6.76. Centrica has a 12-month low of $6.09 and a 12-month high of $8.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.44 and a quick ratio of 1.35.

Centrica Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 25th. Investors of record on Friday, October 4th will be paid a $0.0691 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 4th.

Centrica Company Profile

Centrica plc operates as an integrated energy company in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, North America, and internationally. The company operates through British Gas Services & Solutions, British Gas Energy, Centrica Business Solutions, Bord Gáis Energy, Centrica Energy, and Upstream segments.