Centrica plunges after warning of lower profit in energy trading and storage

  • Shares in Centrica PLC (LSE:CNA) fell 7.6% as the British Gas owner reaffirmed its full-year 2025 profit and dividend guidance but warned of challenges in its energy trading business. British Gas Residential Energy has been impacted by warmer than usual weather in the second quarter but is expected to remain within its medium-term sustainable profit range for the year.