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May 28, 2026

Utilities Daily: SSE FY 2026 Results and German Network Agency Reforms

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SSE delivered a modest beat on FY 2026 earnings and reiterated guidance, while German regulators proposed significant network tariff reforms.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.SSE reported solid FY 2026 results with adjusted EPS of 153.5p, slightly beating the Bloomberg consensus of 150p.
  • 2.The German Federal Network Agency is proposing reforms to the electricity network tariff system, including caps for households and new capacity-based pricing for large customers.
  • 3.The European utility sector is entering a 'super cycle' driven by a projected 280 GW datacenter pipeline, which could boost power demand by 2% annually starting in 2028.

Table of Contents

  • Research you can't miss from past two weeks
  • SSE FY 2026 results: Solid numbers, guidance reiterated
  • German Network Agency presents consideration on electricity network tariffs
  • Other news
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  • Powering Up Europe: Outlook 2026: Building the foundations of the next utility super cycle
  • Powering Up Europe: AI, data centers and energy needs: at Europe's inflection
  • Disclosure Appendix

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Authors

Alberto GandolfiAjay Patel

Securities

SSERWETTEEngie

Themes

Utility Super CycleDatacenter Power DemandEnergy Infrastructure & Regulation

Regions

EuropeNorth AmericaUnited KingdomGermanyFrance