Published on 20 Jun 2024 on Simply Wall St. · via Yahoo Finance
Despite the downward trend in earnings at Severn Trent (LON:SVT) the stock rises...
When we invest, we're generally looking for stocks that outperform the market average. And in our experience, buying the right stocks can give your wealth a significant boost. For example, long term Severn Trent PLC (LON:SVT) shareholders have enjoyed a 22% share price rise over the last half decade, well in excess of the market return of around 0.1% (not including dividends). On the other hand, the more recent gains haven't been so impressive, with shareholders gaining just 9.7%, including dividends.
On the back of a solid 7-day performance, let's check what role the company's fundamentals have played in driving long term shareholder returns.