Pennon Group plc with ticker (LON:PNN) now has a potential upside of 61.5% according to Barclays.
Barclays set a target price of 1,090 GBX for the company, which when compared to the Pennon Group plc share price of 675 GBX at opening today (20/10/2023) indicates a potential upside of 61.5%. Trading has ranged between 533 (52 week low) and 1,013 (52 week high) with an average of 854,196 shares exchanging hands daily. The market capitalisation at the time of writing is £1,756,120,128.
Pennon Group plc is focused on the provision of essential utility services and environmental infrastructure. The Company’s business is operated through three principal subsidiaries: South West Water Limited, Bristol Water Group and Pennon Water Services Limited. Its core business includes water and wastewater, and water retail services. Its segments include water and non-household retail. The water segment comprises the regulated water and wastewater services undertaken by Southwest Water and the regulated water services undertaken by Bristol Water. The non-household retail business reflects the services provided by Pennon Water Services. It provides water and wastewater services in Devon, Cornwall and parts of Dorset and Somerset and water only services in parts of Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Bristol City, North Somerset and areas of Bath, Northeast Somerset and South Gloucestershire. It provides water retail services to non-household customer accounts across Great Britain.
Pennon Group plc 61.5% potential upside indicated by Barclays
- Written by: Charlotte Edwards
Latest Company News
Pennon reported a return to profitability in 2026, with revenue rising to £1.29bn, underlying EBITDA up to £519.2m and statutory profit before tax of £114.4m, alongside progress on pollution reduction and storm overflow performance.
Pennon Group reported a statutory pre-tax profit of £114.4 million for the year to 31 March 2026, supported by higher revenues, cost management and the start of its AMP8 investment programme.
Pennon Group has reported a statutory profit before tax of £65.9 million for the half year to 30 September 2025, supported by higher revenue, disciplined cost control and progress in reducing pollution incidents.
Pennon Group has appointed Sir Andrew Haines, former Chief Executive of Network Rail, as a Non-Executive Director from 1 November 2025.
Pennon Group has named Keith Haslett, current CEO of Affinity Water, as its next Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. He will join in 2026, succeeding Susan Davy who is retiring after 18 years with the company.
Pennon has reported a strong return to profitability for the period 1 April to 25 September 2025, with EBITDA expected to rise by around 60% year on year. The Company remains on track to deliver its 7% RORE target, supported by efficient financing and programme efficiencies.
