Centrica Plc Hits Day High with Strong 3.9% Intraday Surge

Centrica Plc has experienced a notable increase of 3.9% on November 27, 2025, reaching an intraday high of GBP 1.72. This performance stands out against the FTSE 100, which recorded a modest gain of 0.85% on the same day. Over the past week, Centrica has shown a solid performance with a 3.14% increase, while the FTSE 100 managed a 1.94% rise.
In terms of longer-term performance, Centrica has demonstrated significant resilience, with a remarkable 34.94% increase over the past year, compared to the FTSE 100's 17.35%. Year-to-date, the stock has risen by 27.77%, outperforming the index's 18.58% gain. Over three years, Centrica's performance has surged by 81.71%, and over five years, it has increased by an impressive 272.22%.

Despite these gains, the company faces challenges, including a decline in profits over the past year and rising raw material costs. Centrica's market capitalization stands at GBP 7,816 million, with a P/E ratio of 2.00 and a dividend yield of 3.11%.