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Drax Group Plc(LSE) DRX

Market Cap£2.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2005)+282%
5 Year+72%
1 Year+20%
1 Month+12%
£8.25
+0.67%
+0.05Today
Drax Group Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 820.002026-09-17
Drax Group Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.61%GBX 807.002026-09-10
1 month+12.1%GBX 731.502026-08-18
3 month+11.04%GBX 738.502026-06-19
Year to date-2.03%GBX 837.002025-12-31
1 year+20.15%GBX 682.502025-09-17
3 year+58.79%GBX 516.402023-09-18
5 year+72.41%GBX 475.602021-09-17
Since inception+281.9%GBX 2.152005-12-15

Drax Group Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£2.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£10.85B

Net Income (TTM)

£426.70M

EPS (TTM)

£0.08

P/E Ratio

92.08

Dividend

£0.29

Beta (Volatility)

-0.03 (Low)

Price

£8.25

Volume

206,090

Open

£8.53

Previous Close

£8.20

Daily Range

£8.20 - £8.57

52-Week Range

£6.61 - £9.38

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 30, 2026

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About Drax Group Plc

Drax Group plc is a leading renewable energy company based in the United Kingdom, focusing on sustainable power generation. The company operates through three main divisions: Generation, Customers, and Pellet Production, contributing to its mission of providing flexible and low-carbon energy solutions.

Products and Services
  • Power generation from renewable sources, including biomass and hydroelectric
  • Energy management solutions for commercial and industrial customers
  • Production and supply of compressed wood pellets as low-carbon fuel
Growth Outlook
  • Transitioning to a net-zero energy system aligns with global sustainability goals
  • Expansion of biomass generation capacity supports increasing energy demands
  • Investment in innovative technologies enhances operational efficiency and profitability
Financial Highlights
  • Recent quarterly revenue of £2.43 billion reflects strong operational performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income margin of 0.37% indicates profitability
  • Dividend yield of 5.8% offers attractive returns to shareholders
Drax Group plc is strategically positioned in the renewable energy sector, with a robust portfolio of assets and a commitment to sustainability. The company's focus on low-carbon energy solutions aligns with global trends towards renewable energy, making it a significant player in the industry. Recent financial performance demonstrates resilience, with substantial revenue generation and a commitment to returning value to shareholders through dividends. The growth outlook remains positive, driven by investments in technology and capacity expansion, positioning Drax as a forward-thinking company in the evolving energy landscape.
AI Generated • Sep 1, 2026

Industry

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

Sector

Utilities

Employees

2,974

CEO

Dwight Daniel Willard Gardiner

Website

www.drax.com

Headquarters

Selby, NY YO8 8PH, GB

DRX Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

19.91%

Operating Margin

8.71%

Net Income Margin

0.37%

Return on Equity

1.10%

Return on Capital

18.98%

Return on Assets

0.40%

Earnings Yield

1.09%

Dividend Yield

3.54%

Payout Ratio

5.17%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£2.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

336.73M

Volume

206.09K

Avg. Volume

1.05M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£2.55B

Operating Income

£1.10B

EBITDA

£1.57B

Operating Cash Flow

£1.38B

Capital Expenditure

-£570.70M

Free Cash Flow

£805.80M

Cash & ST Invst.

£179.60M

Total Debt

£1.20B

Drax Group Plc Performance Analysis

Drax Group Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 8,159,200,00057.7%
20232023-12-31GBP 7,450,300,000-8.7%
20242024-12-31GBP 6,081,200,000-18.4%
20252025-12-31GBP 5,355,400,000-11.9%
Drax Group Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31-1.4%
Q22025-06-30-12.3%
Q42025-12-314.1%
Q22026-06-30-11.8%
Drax Group Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 0.216.3%
20232023-12-31GBP 1.39579.0%
20242024-12-31GBP 1.35-3.4%
20252025-12-31GBP 0.20-85.0%
Drax Group Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31-44.8%
Q22025-06-3025.0%
Q42025-12-31-156.7%
Q22026-06-30241.2%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

£2.43B

-20.7%

Gross Profit

£471.00M

-40.6%

Gross Margin

19.40%

N/A

Market Cap

£2.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£927.87K

N/A

Employees

2,974

N/A

Net Income

£166.80M

-50.9%

EBITDA

£294.50M

-53.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£179.60M

-31.7%

Total Debt

£1.20B

-13.7%

Accounts Receivable

£332.30M

-40.1%

Inventory

£267.70M

-18.2%

Long Term Debt

£1.03B

-16.9%

Short Term Debt

£164.60M

+13.5%

Return on Assets

0.40%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

14.12%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-£91.90M

-184.7%

Operating Cash Flow

£5.30M

-98.2%

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Questions About DRX

What is the current price of Drax Group Plc?

Drax Group Plc is trading at £8.25 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Drax Group Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Drax Group Plc has traded between £6.61 and £9.38.

How much debt does Drax Group Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Drax Group Plc reported total debt of £1.08B.

How much cash does Drax Group Plc have on hand?

Drax Group Plc reported £302.10M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Drax Group Plc’s dividend yield?

Drax Group Plc currently has a dividend yield of 3.54%.

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