Centrica Reports Profit Drop and Pauses Buyback for Infrastructure Investments
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Centrica's operating profit for the year ending December 2025 fell to £814 million from £1.5 billion. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to £1.4 billion, affected by warmer weather and commodity prices. The company increased its dividend by 22% to 5.5p per share and paused its buyback program to focus on major projects like Sizewell C and Grain LNG.
Capital expenditure rose significantly, leading to a free cash outflow of £167 million. Adjusted net cash decreased to £1.5 billion by year-end.
Feb 21, 2026, 10:37 PM
