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SSE half-year update on renewables and networks
+5.9 positive
SSE's trading update reiterated 2026/27 EPS guidance with £2.5bn H1 spend, and Jefferies kept its buy rating.
How each outlet covered it
| Outlet | Headlines | Tone |
|---|---|---|
| Kalkine Media | 3 | +5.6 |
| AD HOC NEWS | 3 | +4.7 |
| TradingView | 3 | +4.4 |
| Yahoo Finance | 2 | +7.9 |
| SSE | 2 | +6.1 |
| Pluang | 1 | +9.2 |
| Sharecast | 1 | +7.0 |
| Proactive Investors | 1 | +6.3 |
| DirectorsTalk Interviews | 1 | +6.0 |
| MarketScreener | 1 | +5.5 |
Day by day
Saturday 10 October 2026
Kalkine Media asks whether networks and renewables keep SSE on course after its trading statement.
- +4.2 SSE (LSE:SSE): Are Networks And Renewables Keeping The Group On Course After Its Trading Statement?
Analysis of networks and renewables after trading statement, mildly supportive.
Thursday 8 October 2026
Kalkine asks whether SSE is gaining momentum as networks and wind climb.
- +7.5 Is FTSE 100 Utility SSE (LSE:SSE) Gaining Momentum as Networks and Wind Climb?
SSE named as gaining momentum, with networks and wind rising.
Wednesday 7 October 2026
A piece asks why SSE is in focus after its half-year update.
- +5.0 Why Is SSE (LSE:SSE) In Focus Today After A Half-Year Update On Renewables And Networks?
Half-year update on renewables and networks puts SSE in focus.
Monday 5 October 2026
A report says SSE stock fell 1.05 percent as earnings guidance held, and a recap gives interim EPS, capex and debt figures.
- +2.0 Weekly Recap: Interim adj EPS 64–68p and H1 capex £2.5bn, debt £11.5bn
Interim earnings and capex guidance recap; factual, mildly positive - −1.3 SSE stock fell 1.05 percent as earnings guidance held
Shares slipped slightly though earnings guidance was maintained
Sunday 4 October 2026
SSE reiterates earnings guidance and reports stronger networks and renewable output.
- +9.2 SSE stock reports stronger networks and renewable output
Reports stronger networks and renewable output, positive operational update. - +6.3 SSE reiterates earnings guidance; SSE stock costs EUR 29.15 in weekend trading
Earnings guidance reiterated, giving steady outlook; share price quote is factual.
Saturday 3 October 2026
Headlines report £2.5bn H1 capex, a maintained £33bn plan and Jefferies' buy rating.
- +9.2 SSE maintains £33bn investment plan with strong network growth, Jefferies keeps 'buy' rating
Jefferies keeps buy; £33bn investment plan and network growth. - +3.0 Key facts: SSE PLC £2.5bn H1 capex; Net debt ~£11.5bn; Renewables +20%
Factual summary: heavy capex, sizeable net debt, renewables growth.
Friday 2 October 2026
SSE's trading update reiterated 2026/27 EPS guidance with £2.5bn H1 spend, and Jefferies kept its buy rating.
- +9.7 SSE investment plan stays on track as Jefferies retains 'buy' rating
Jefferies keeps buy rating, investment plan on track - +8.3 Key facts: SSE PLC reiterates 2026/27 EPS guidance; £2.5bn H1 spend
EPS guidance reiterated, £2.5bn H1 spend supports growth - +7.7 Trading update
Trading update with outlook broadly on track - +7.0 SSE expects lower seasonality in H1 as networks lift earnings
Networks lift earnings, lower H1 seasonality expected - +4.5 Why renewables and grid investment are key to lower energy bills
SSE advocacy for renewables and grid investment; supportive framing
Thursday 1 October 2026
SSE held its FY27 and FY30 adjusted EPS guidance as networks investment rose 70%.
- +6.3 SSE holds earnings guidance as networks investment jumps 70%
Guidance held while networks investment rises sharply; steady outlook. - +6.2 SSE reiterates earnings guidance as networks investment jumps 70%
Guidance reiterated alongside big networks investment increase. - +6.0 SSE Maintains Earnings Guidance As Networks Investment Rises 70%
Guidance maintained with networks investment up 70%. - +5.5 SSE plc Maintains FY27, FY30 Adjusted EPS Guidance
Maintains FY27 and FY30 EPS guidance; reassuring but unchanged.