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British Gas owner pauses share buyback as profits plummet

globalFebruary 19, 2026
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British Gas owner pauses share buyback as profits plummet
Drop of almost 39% for Centrica comes after mild weather meant households used less gas and electricity
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Drop of almost 39% for Centrica comes after mild weather meant households used less gas and electricity

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The owner of British Gas has paused its plan to buy back shares from shareholders after the company’s full-year profits slumped by almost 39%.

Centrica reported adjusted earnings of £1.42bn for 2025, down from £2.3bn the year before, after a “challenging” year for the business as it undertakes a series of multibillion-pound investments.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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