Severn Trent (SVT) Near 52‑Week High as CEO Change, Dividend and Ofwat Ruling Shape 2026 Outlook – 26 November 2025
Severn Trent shares closed at 2,845p on Wednesday, up 1.3% and near their 52-week high, giving the utility a market value of just over £8.4bn. CEO Liv Garfield will step down at year-end, with James Jesic set to take over. Half-year revenue rose 18%, operating profit jumped 57%, and the interim dividend was set at 50.4p per share. Ofwat’s price review will lift average household bills from £398 to £583 by 2030.