Drax Group/£DRX
DRX falls after reporting H1 adjusted core profit down 11% due to lower biomass generation and weaker UK wholesale power prices.
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About Drax Group
Drax Group PLC, listed under the symbol DRX, is a United Kingdom-based renewable energy company founded in 2005. The company operates in the renewable power generation sector, specializing in sustainable biomass production and the sale of renewable electricity to businesses. Drax Group is committed to delivering reliable low-carbon power generated mainly from wood pellets to help transition towards a renewable energy future.
Ticker
£DRX
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Headquarters
Employees
3,250
Website
Drax Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£2.5B
6.65
£1.07
-
£0.26
3.64%
Price and volume
Market cap
£2.5B
52-week high
£7.26
52-week low
£5.35
Average daily volume
1.4M
Dividend rate
£0.26
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.017
Quick ratio
0.331
Long term debt to equity
49.516
Total debt to equity
65.289
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
23.42%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.65%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
921.7
Gross margin (TTM)
26.82%
Net profit margin (TTM)
7.21%
Operating margin (TTM)
12.47%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
28.71%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£1,740,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.81%
Return on equity (TTM)
19.53%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
6.653
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.469
Price to book
1.28
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.68
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
5.183
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
19.30%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.379
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.64%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-19.27%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-35.49%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-4.42%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.33%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
29.87%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.59%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.69%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.77%
What the Analysts think about Drax Group
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Drax Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Drax Group anticipates its 2025 adjusted core profit to be at the upper end of analyst consensus estimates, driven by strong performance in pellet production and biomass power generation. (reuters.com)
The company reported a 5.5% increase in annual profit for 2024, attributed to a rise in renewable power generation and improved performance from its pellet division. (reuters.com)
JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its target price for Drax Group from GBX 850 to GBX 900, indicating a potential upside of 42.74% from the current price. (marketbeat.com)
Analysts have significantly revised downwards the average price target for Drax Group over the last four months, indicating reduced growth expectations. (marketscreener.com)
The company's revenue decreased by 20.31% in 2024 compared to the previous year, reflecting potential challenges in maintaining sales growth. (stockanalysis.com)
Drax Group was removed from the S&P Global Clean Energy Index in 2021, as it was no longer considered a 'clean' energy company by the S&P, which may impact its appeal to environmentally focused investors. (wikipedia.org)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Jul 2025.
Drax Group Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Drax Group Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Upcoming events
Sept25
Drax Group
Dividend·Ex-dividend
Oct24
Drax Group
Dividend·Payment
£0.116Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Drax Group stock?
Drax Group (DRX) has a market cap of £2.5B as of August 01, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Drax Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Drax Group (DRX) stock is 6.65 as of August 01, 2025.
Does Drax Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Drax Group (DRX) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 01, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.26 and the yield is 3.64%. Drax Group has a payout ratio of 23.42% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Drax Group dividend payment date?
The next Drax Group (DRX) dividend payment is scheduled for October 24, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Drax Group?
Drax Group (DRX) does not currently have a Beta indicator.