Serica Energy PLC (SQZ)

Currency in GBP
258.40
-2.40(-0.92%)
Closed·
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
257.40262.60
52 wk Range
148.80302.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
256.00 / 261.00
Prev. Close
260.8
Open
257.4
Day's Range
257.4-262.6
52 wk Range
148.8-302
Volume
1.58M
Average Volume (3m)
1.67M
1-Year Change
51.6432%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
315.89
Upside
+22.25%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

Serica Energy PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Neutral

Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
0 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
7 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 315.89
(+22.25% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Berenberg
Buy3.65+41.25%3.50MaintainJun 04, 2026
Berenberg
Buy3.50+35.45%3.00MaintainApr 02, 2026
Stifel
Buy2.81+8.75%2.66MaintainMar 31, 2026
Berenberg
Buy3.00+16.10%-New CoverageMar 13, 2026
Jefferies
Buy2.50-3.25%2.30MaintainFeb 04, 2026

Serica Energy PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Serica Energy generated $280M post-tax cash flow in H1 2026, converting $200M net debt to $26M net cash; full-year guidance set at $450M-$475M.
  • Revenue more than doubled year-over-year on 45,000 boe/d production, $93/bbl oil (+33%), and GBP 1.01/therm gas (+50%); shares rose 3.43% to $232.72.
  • Q4 production expected above 65,000 boe/d post-Spirit Energy acquisition (Oct. 1); 400-day drilling program to start Q3 2027, adding ~10,000 boe/d.
  • Interim dividend held at GBP 0.06/share; full-year payout policy remains 15-30% of post-tax cash flow, with bias toward dividends over buybacks.
  • Pre-tax loss of $76M driven by $89M hedging losses and $95M goodwill charges; management emphasized cash generation over accounting earnings.
Last Updated: 08/06/2026, 05:58 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 06, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.02 / --
Revenue / Forecast
677.1M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -0.01%
Dividend Yield
6.19%
Industry Median 3.55%
Annualized payout
16.00
Paid annually
5-Years Growth
+35.58%
Growth Streak

SQZ Income Statement

Compare SQZ to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
SQZ
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−532.8x1.3x5.7x
PEG Ratio
−5.830.040.00
Price/Book
2.2x1.5x1.1x
Price / LTM Sales
1.4x1.0x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
28.8%15.8%23.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Serica Energy plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in identifying, acquiring, exploring, and exploiting of oil and gas reserves in the United Kingdom. It produces and sale gas, oil, and natural gas liquids. The company is headquartered in Aberdeen, the United Kingdom.

Industry
Oil & Gas
Sector
Energy
Employees
242

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
101.65M25.94%262.66M
Other Institutional Investors
244.08M62.28%630.70M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
46.19M11.78%119.34M
Total
391.91M100.00%1.01B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Mercuria Holdings (Uk) Ltd24.65%96,618,142249,661
Aberdeen Group Plc7.30%28,626,10973,970

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FAQ

What Is the Serica (SQZ) Stock Price Today?

The Serica stock price today is 258.40 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Serica Trade On?

Serica is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Serica?

The stock symbol for Serica is "SQZ."

Does Serica Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Serica dividend yield is 6.19%.

What Is the Serica Market Cap?

As of today, Serica market cap is 1.02B GBP.

What Is Serica's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Serica EPS (TTM) is -0.01.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SQZ a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Serica Stock Split?

Serica has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Serica Have?

Serica has 242 employees.

What is the current trading status of Serica (SQZ)?

As of Aug 22, 2026, Serica (SQZ) is trading at a price of 258.40 GBP, with a previous close of 260.80 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 257.40 GBP to 262.60 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 148.80 GBP to 302.00 GBP.

What Is Serica (SQZ) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Serica is 315.89 GBP, with a high estimate of 385.89739831 GBP and a low estimate of 217.58006596 GBP. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +22.25% Upside potential.
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