How to buy SSE shares in the UK

SSE PLC (SSE) is a publicly traded utilities - diversified business based in the UK which employs around 15,000 staff. SSE is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and traded in sterling. Its current price of 1,712.00p is 6.9% up on its price a month ago (1,601.00p).

How to buy shares in SSE

Open a brokerage account. Choose from our top broker picks or compare brokers in depth. Then, complete an application.
Fund your account. Add money to your account via bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
Search the platform by ticker symbol. SSE in this case.
Choose an order type. Place a market order or limit order with your preferred number of shares or dollar amount.
Submit the order. It's that simple.

The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.

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We analysed all popular share dealing platforms in the UK using 35 data points and combined this with our expert insight from using the apps. The platforms we've selected as best for each category offer stand-out features or a unique combination of elements for a specific aspect of investing. If we show a "Promoted for" pick, it's been chosen from among our partners and is based on factors that include special features or offers, and the commission we receive. Keep in mind that our picks may not always be the best for you – it's important to compare for yourself. More details in our full methodology.

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Fees calculator for buying SSE shares with popular apps

Find the cheapest way to buy SSE shares with our calculator. Bear in mind that both exchange rates and share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs estimated here are just a guide (refer to platforms themselves for availability and exact pricing).

Quantity of shares

100

Finder Score	Account fee	Min. initial deposit	Trade cost	Link
9 Excellent	£0	$100	£1,720.56	Go to siteCapital at risk
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9.2 Excellent	£0	£0	£1,720.56	Go to siteCapital at risk
8.5 Great	£0 (0.45% for funds)	£1	£1,732.51	Go to siteCapital at risk

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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

Buying shares in just one company is generally considered a riskier bet than investing in a range of investments - AKA a "diversified portfolio". Experts generally recommend holding a mix of investments in specific assets and funds. Funds are ready-made portfolios of multiple companies' shares (potentially including SSE), and the idea is that drops in the value of one constituent company's share price might be offset by rises in others.

SSE is a major part of the London stock exchange, so it's included in many global funds and investment trusts, as well as tracker-style exchange traded funds (ETFs).

ETF	1-year performance (to May. '25)	5-year performance (to May. '25)	Link
Xtrackers FTSE 100 ETF 1C (XDUK)	8.74%	72.80%	Invest Capital at risk
iShares FTSE 100 ETF GBP Acc (CUKX)	8.54%	72.39%	Invest Capital at risk
Invesco FTSE 100 ETF (S100)	8.41%	71.63%	Invest Capital at risk
HSBC FTSE 100 ETF (HUKX)	4.86%	44.47%	Invest Capital at risk

Is it a good time to buy SSE stock?

Review technicals and fundamentals to help you determine if now's a good time for you to invest.

Technical analysis

View SSE's price performance, share price volatility, historical data and technicals.

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Historical data

The gauge below shows real-time ratings that are based on 26 popular indicators such as moving averages, for specific time periods. It's not a recommendation but is simply technical analysis that can form part of your research.

Finder might not agree with the analysis and we take no responsibility. We also give no representations or warranty on the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on this page.

Historical closes compared with the last close of 1691.5

1 week (2025-04-29)	2.89%
1 month (2025-04-06)	5.65%
3 months (2025-02-06)	4.32%
6 months (2024-11-06)	-1.20%
1 year (2024-05-06)	-1.05%
2 years (2023-05-06)	-9.13%
3 years (2022-05-06)	-7.47%
5 years (2020-05-06)	36.91%

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Frequently asked questions

Dividend yield: 3.62% of stock value
Forward annual dividend yield: 3.62% of stock value
Dividend payout ratio: 34.58% of net profits

SSE has recently paid out dividends equivalent to 3.62% of its share value annually.

SSE has paid out, on average, around 34.58% of recent net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 3.62% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), shareholders could enjoy a 3.62% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In SSE's case, that would currently equate to about 61.2 per share.

While SSE's payout ratio might seem fairly standard, it's worth remembering that it may be investing much of the rest of its net profits in future growth.

SSE's dividend yield is perhaps best considered in relation to those of similar companies.
- Public Joint Stock Company Gazprom (OGZPY.US): 30.79% (30.79% forward annual dividend yield)
- Centrica (CNA.LSE): 2.85% (2.85% forward annual dividend yield)
- United Utilities Group (UU.LSE): 4.53% (4.53% forward annual dividend yield)
SSE's shares were split on a 1000:1019 basis on 21 January 2014. So if you had owned 1019 shares the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 1000 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your SSE shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 1.9% higher share price could have impacted the market appetite for SSE shares which in turn could have impacted SSE's share price.
It's as easy to sell SSE as it is to buy! Here's how to sell SSE shares that you already own.
1. Open your investment app. If you've got one with desktop access, you can log in online
2. Go to your portfolio. This should be in the main menu
3. Find your shares. You may be able to search your portfolio
4. Choose how many you'd like to sell. You'll be able to review the price and see how much you'll receive
5. Sell your SSE shares. Your investment platform will let you know when your shares are sold

SSE financials

Revenue TTM	£10.1 billion
Operating margin TTM	22%
Gross profit TTM	£4.6 billion
Return on assets TTM	6.96%
Return on equity TTM	18.06%
Profit margin	18.75%
Book value	8.60p
Market capitalisation	£18.8 billion
EBITDA	£3.7 billion

TTM: trailing 12 months

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