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Centrica H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary23 Jul, 2026
Executive summary
Delivered solid financial results in a volatile market, progressing on long-term goals with a strategic pivot toward more stable, contracted earnings and investments in MAP, Sizewell B & C.
Transformation program drove strong operational performance, record retail customer satisfaction, and targeted efficiency, with £92m invested in H1.
Group EBITDA target of £2bn and aim to double EPS by 2030 remain unchanged.
Facing headwinds from Middle East conflict, bad debt challenges, and slower delivery in some areas.
Financial highlights
Adjusted EBITDA for H1 2026 was £737m, down from £900m in H1 2025.
Adjusted EPS was 6.8p; excluding transformation investment, EPS would have grown 8% YoY.
Free cash outflow was £570m, with closing net cash position of £709m.
Interim dividend raised by 9% to 2.0p per share.
Capital investment rose to £698m in H1 2026, mainly in Infrastructure and MAP.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2026 expectations largely unchanged; group earnings expected to be weighted to the first half.
Retail EBITDA expected at lower end of £500m–£800m range; Optimisation at ~£250m; Infrastructure at £650m–£750m.
Capital investment for 2026 projected at ~£1.1bn.
Transformation program targets £2bn EBITDA and doubling EPS by 2030.
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Centrica plc is a British multinational energy services and solutions company, primarily focused on the supply of electricity and natural gas to residential and commercial customers. It operates through several divisions, including energy supply, energy services, and energy trading. The company serves a range of sectors, offering energy efficiency solutions, maintenance, and repair services, as well as supporting the transition to cleaner energy through renewable energy initiatives. Centrica also provides power and gas trading, optimizing energy management for large-scale industrial clients. The company is headquartered in Windsor, England, and its shares are listed on the LSE.