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LSE:SSE 28 September 2025 - 6 January 2026

SSE shares edge up in London after SSEN flags January flexibility auction

SSE shares edge up in London after SSEN flags January flexibility auction

SSE Plc shares rose 0.7% to 2,271 pence in London by 1007 GMT, following news that its SSEN Distribution unit will launch a long-term flexibility auction on Jan. 12, seeking 46 megawatts. The stock traded between 2,249 and 2,277 pence. Investors are watching grid upgrades and regulatory developments as Britain’s electricity networks expand. SSE’s interim dividend is due Jan. 30.
Do We Need More Pylons? Countryfile reignites Britain’s grid upgrade fight as protests grow

Do We Need More Pylons? Countryfile reignites Britain’s grid upgrade fight as protests grow

BBC “Countryfile” presenter John Craven warned Friday that Britain may need thousands more electricity pylons as grid operators expand transmission for renewables. Campaigners are protesting routes in regions like East Anglia and the Scottish Highlands, urging cables be buried or moved offshore. National Grid and SSEN Transmission are advancing major projects despite local opposition.
4 January 2026
Edinburgh Hogmanay power cuts: Grassmarket pubs warn blackouts could hit New Year rush

Edinburgh Hogmanay power cuts: Grassmarket pubs warn blackouts could hit New Year rush

Repeated power outages hit Edinburgh’s Grassmarket on Dec. 30 and 31, disrupting festive trade as venues prepared for Hogmanay, operators said. SP Energy Networks blamed an intermittent fault and said extra staff were on standby. Businesses reported lost bookings and wasted stock, with some venues losing entire peak services. Operators urged the council and network to publish plans for upgrades and contingency measures.
1 January 2026
SSE (LSE:SSE) Share Price This Week: Ofgem Grid Decisions, Scrip Dividend Update, and Analyst Targets — Outlook for the Week Ahead (Updated 14.12.2025)

SSE (LSE:SSE) Share Price This Week: Ofgem Grid Decisions, Scrip Dividend Update, and Analyst Targets — Outlook for the Week Ahead (Updated 14.12.2025)

SSE plc shares closed at 2,108p on Friday, 12 December 2025. Ofgem approved £28bn in initial investment for UK energy networks and set new delivery dates for key transmission projects involving SSE. The regulator’s RIIO-3 decision and project incentives remain central to SSE’s revenue outlook.
SSE (LON:SSE) Share Price Ends the Week at 2,108p: Ofgem Grid Decisions, Broker Targets and Dividend Dates in Focus for the Week Ahead (Updated 13 Dec 2025)

SSE (LON:SSE) Share Price Ends the Week at 2,108p: Ofgem Grid Decisions, Broker Targets and Dividend Dates in Focus for the Week Ahead (Updated 13 Dec 2025)

SSE plc closed at 2,108p on Friday, 12 December 2025, ending a volatile week up 0.96% on the day but down about 2.5% from the prior Friday. The stock remains below its 52-week high of 2,307p reached in November after announcing a major investment plan. Ofgem’s approval of £28bn in grid upgrades and new price controls dominated trading headlines. SSE welcomed regulatory clarity but flagged the need for further assessment.
13 December 2025
SSE PLC Stock: Is the £33bn Grid Investment Plan Already in the Price? (8 December 2025 Update)

SSE PLC Stock: Is the £33bn Grid Investment Plan Already in the Price? (8 December 2025 Update)

SSE shares traded at 2,154p on December 8, 2025, near record highs after announcing a £33 billion five-year investment plan. The company reported interim operating profit of £655m, down 24% year-on-year, and increased investment spending by 22% to £1.57bn. Market capitalization stands around £25–26 billion. Regulated Networks contributed most of the profit, while renewables faced weaker conditions.
SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock on 5 December 2025: Share Price, Ofgem Ruling, £33bn Grid Plan and 2026–2030 Forecasts

SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock on 5 December 2025: Share Price, Ofgem Ruling, £33bn Grid Plan and 2026–2030 Forecasts

SSE plc traded at about 2,173p per share on 5 December 2025, near record highs after a sharp rally in November following the launch of a £33bn investment plan. The FTSE 100 utility’s market value stands in the mid-£20bn range, with shares up roughly 70% over five years. The stock trades at about 13.5× trailing earnings and yields just under 3%.
SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock on 4 December 2025: Ofgem Grid Ruling, Ex‑Dividend Drop and the £33bn Growth Plan

SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock on 4 December 2025: Ofgem Grid Ruling, Ex‑Dividend Drop and the £33bn Growth Plan

SSE shares fell over 2% to around 2,175p in early London trading on December 4 after the stock went ex-dividend and Ofgem approved a £28 billion investment package for UK energy networks. The regulator’s decision will raise consumer bills and tighten oversight of returns, prompting investors to reassess SSE’s outlook. SSE is midway through a £33 billion transformation plan focused on regulated infrastructure.
SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock Outlook on 3 December 2025: Near Highs, £33bn Grid Plan and Mixed Analyst Calls

SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock Outlook on 3 December 2025: Near Highs, £33bn Grid Plan and Mixed Analyst Calls

SSE PLC shares traded near 2,219p on 3 December 2025, close to multi-year highs, with market value up over 40% in 12 months. The company announced a £33 billion five-year grid investment plan in November. JPMorgan raised its stake to 5.92% of voting rights, according to a disclosure on Wednesday. SSE’s trailing P/E ratio stands at about 25–26x, above last year’s level.
3 December 2025
SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock Outlook December 2025: Share Price, £33bn Grid Plan and Analyst Forecasts

SSE PLC (LON:SSE) Stock Outlook December 2025: Share Price, £33bn Grid Plan and Analyst Forecasts

SSE shares closed at 2,216p on 2 December 2025, near record highs and valuing the company at about £26.6 billion. The stock is up roughly 38% year-to-date, boosted by a £33 billion investment plan and a recent £2 billion equity raise. SSE’s price crossed above its 200-day moving average on heavy volume. The company targets 50% EPS growth by 2029/30 and major expansion in regulated networks.
2 December 2025
SSE plc (LON:SSE) Share Price Holds Near Highs as £33bn Grid Plan, UK Budget and Planning Wins Take Centre Stage – 27 November 2025

SSE plc (LON:SSE) Share Price Holds Near Highs as £33bn Grid Plan, UK Budget and Planning Wins Take Centre Stage – 27 November 2025

SSE plc shares closed at roughly 2,173p in London on 27 November, down 0.9% but still near record highs set earlier this month after a £33 billion investment plan and £2 billion equity placing. The company responded to the UK Government’s new budget and secured planning consent for the Banniskirk Hub grid project in Scotland. Market cap stands near £26 billion.
SSE Share Price Today: Goldman Sachs Lifts Target as £33bn Transformation Plan Reshapes Outlook (26 November 2025)

SSE Share Price Today: Goldman Sachs Lifts Target as £33bn Transformation Plan Reshapes Outlook (26 November 2025)

Goldman Sachs raised its SSE price target to 2,535p from 2,299p on Wednesday, reiterating a “buy” rating after the company’s £33bn five-year investment plan. SSE shares traded around 2,180–2,190p by midday in London, slightly lower on the day but up 34% year-to-date. S&P affirmed SSE’s BBB+ credit rating with a stable outlook. No new regulatory updates were issued by SSE.
26 November 2025
SSE (LON:SSE) edges higher as new sustainability chief starts; SSEN signs housing deals and completes Southampton upgrade — 5 November 2025

SSE Share Price Today, 20 November 2025: LON:SSE Climbs Above 2,200p as Irish Wind Deal and Analyst Upgrade Support Bullish Mood

SSE plc shares closed up 1.2% at 2,220p on Thursday, outperforming the FTSE 100 after confirming Nordex will supply turbines for the 58MW Drumnahough Wind Farm in Ireland. The stock sits near its 52-week high, with a market cap of £26.6bn and a declared interim dividend of 21.4p per share. Turbine delivery is set for 2027. SSE holds a 50% stake in the project.
SSE (LON:SSE) edges higher as new sustainability chief starts; SSEN signs housing deals and completes Southampton upgrade — 5 November 2025

SSE Share Price Today, 17 November 2025: FTSE 100 Utility Climbs Again as £33bn Plan, Wind Farm Upgrade and Index Changes Shape Outlook

SSE shares closed at 2,260p on Monday, up 33p (+1.48%), following last week’s £33bn “Transformation for Growth” plan and new wind farm expansion plans. FTSE Russell index changes tied to SSE’s recent £2bn equity placing took effect the same day. Trading volume reached about 458,000 shares. The stock is near its 52-week high after a 19% gain in the past week.
London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

FTSE 100 Nears 10,000 as SSE Jumps on £33bn Grid Plan; Rate‑Cut Bets Lift Sentiment

London’s FTSE 100 hit a record intraday high near 9,928 on Wednesday before closing at 9,887.40, just below Tuesday’s all-time finish. SSE shares soared over 10% after announcing a £33 billion grid investment plan. Investors bet on a December Bank of England rate cut after weak UK jobs data. AstraZeneca and Vodafone also posted strong gains.
SSE (LON:SSE) edges higher as new sustainability chief starts; SSEN signs housing deals and completes Southampton upgrade — 5 November 2025

SSE share price surges as utility unveils £33bn grid investment plan and £2bn equity raise

SSE shares rose 10.7% to 2,186p by late morning after the company announced a £33 billion, five-year plan to upgrade UK power networks and boost clean energy. The utility will raise about £2 billion in new equity to help fund the strategy. Shares hit a 52-week high of 2,228p after the news. SSE expects its investment to increase jobs beyond the current 67,000 supported.
12 November 2025
SSE (LON:SSE) edges higher as new sustainability chief starts; SSEN signs housing deals and completes Southampton upgrade — 5 November 2025

SSE (LON:SSE) edges higher as new sustainability chief starts; SSEN signs housing deals and completes Southampton upgrade — 5 November 2025

SSE shares closed up 0.05% at 1,889p on Wednesday, trading between 1,859.45p and 1,896.50p with volume near 3.62 million. Rhian Kelly joined as Chief Sustainability Officer, moving from National Grid. SSE completed an £8 million Southampton network upgrade, adding 47.8 MVA capacity for over 7,500 customers. Half-year results are scheduled for release on 12 November.
5 November 2025
UK Wind Power “Racket” Exposed: Octopus Energy Reveals £650m Wasted on Idle Turbines – Is Our Grid Broken?

UK Wind Power “Racket” Exposed: Octopus Energy Reveals £650m Wasted on Idle Turbines – Is Our Grid Broken?

Octopus Energy’s live tracker shows nearly £650 million paid out in 2025 to wind farms forced to shut off, far surpassing mid-2024 levels. Grid bottlenecks leave turbines idle up to 70% of the time, driving up bills by about £40 per household. National grid operator NESO projects annual constraint costs could reach £8 billion by 2030. Octopus is pushing for zonal pricing and faster grid upgrades to cut waste.

Stock Market Today

  • Silicon Motion (SIMO) Rises Despite Market Downturn, Strong Earnings Anticipated
    March 19, 2026, 7:45 PM EDT. Silicon Motion (SIMO) closed up 1.67% at $127.50, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.28% decline. Despite a 5.54% drop over the past month, SIMO is set for a significant earnings report, with analysts predicting $1.23 per share - a 105% year-over-year surge. Revenue is expected to reach $299.61 million, up nearly 80% from last year. Full-year projections show earnings of $5.8 per share and revenues hitting $1.27 billion, marking growth of 63% and 43% respectively. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), with recent upward estimate revisions signaling confidence. SIMO trades at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.61, slightly above its industry average, and maintains a PEG ratio of 0.77, matching its sector. The Computer - Integrated Systems industry ranks in the top 10%, underpinning favorable future performance prospects.
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