Severn Trent PLC

SVT · Utilities

About Severn Trent PLC (SVT)

Severn Trent PLC is a Utilities - Regulated Water company operating in the Utilities sector.

SVT trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Water

Key Statistics

Current Price
£3,306.00
Market Cap
£9.99B
52-Week High
£3,335.00
52-Week Low
£2,381.00
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Water

£1,000 Invested in Severn Trent PLC (SVT)

1 Year
£1,204
+20%
3 Years
£1,248
+25%
5 Years
£1,195
+20%
10 Years
£1,487
+49%
Since IPO
£8,875
+788%

How much would £1,000 invested in SVT be worth today?

What would £1,000 invested in SVT 1 year ago be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in Severn Trent PLC (SVT) in 2025 would be worth £1,204 as of November 2026, representing a +20.4% total return.

What would £1,000 invested in SVT 3 years ago be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in Severn Trent PLC (SVT) in 2023 would be worth £1,248 as of November 2026, representing a +24.8% total return.

What would £1,000 invested in SVT 5 years ago be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in Severn Trent PLC (SVT) in 2021 would be worth £1,195 as of November 2026, representing a +19.5% total return.

What would £1,000 invested in SVT 10 years ago be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in Severn Trent PLC (SVT) in 2016 would be worth £1,487 as of November 2026, representing a +48.7% total return.

What would £1,000 invested in SVT at IPO be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in Severn Trent PLC (SVT) at IPO would be worth £8,875 as of November 2026, representing a +787.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.64%
Positive Months
247
56% of 442
Negative Months
192
43% of 442
Data Period
36+ years
442 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Aug 2004 (+27.3%)
Best month on avg: April (+2.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2006 (-30.3%)
Worst month on avg: June (-2.3%)

Over the past 36+ years (442 months), Severn Trent PLC (SVT) has averaged a monthly return of +0.64% with a median return of +0.90%. The stock had 247 positive months (56%) and 192 negative months (43%). The best month in SVT's history was August 2004 with a +27.3% return, while the worst was October 2006 at -30.3%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.9%), and June the weakest (-2.3%).

SVT's longest winning streak was 5 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1992 with a cumulative return of +43.3%, and the worst was 1999 at -46.0%.

Annual Returns

Over 37 years of trading history, Severn Trent PLC (SVT) has delivered an average annual return of +7.27% with a median return of +4.65%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +5.60%. The stock posted gains in 22 years (59%) and losses in 15 years (41%).

SVT's best year was 1992 with a +47.93% gain, while the worst was 1999 at -39.85%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. SVT achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.

Avg Return
+7.27%
Best Year
1992 (+47.93%)
Worst Year
1999 (-39.85%)
Positive Years
22/37
Year Return Start End
2026 +18.57% £2,788.32 £3,306.00
2025 +11.25% £2,506.28 £2,788.32
2024 -2.71% £2,576.01 £2,506.28
2023 -2.68% £2,646.86 £2,576.01
2022 -10.01% £2,941.32 £2,646.86
2021 +28.80% £2,283.71 £2,941.32
2020 -8.95% £2,508.17 £2,283.71
2019 +38.59% £1,809.77 £2,508.17
2018 -15.99% £2,154.18 £1,809.77
2017 -2.67% £2,213.17 £2,154.18
2016 +2.10% £2,167.54 £2,213.17
2015 +8.57% £1,996.53 £2,167.54
2014 +17.70% £1,696.25 £1,996.53
2013 +8.37% £1,565.19 £1,696.25
2012 +5.30% £1,486.45 £1,565.19
2011 +1.26% £1,467.90 £1,486.45
2010 +36.17% £1,078.01 £1,467.90
2009 -9.29% £1,188.46 £1,078.01
2008 -21.45% £1,513.06 £1,188.46
2007 +3.85% £1,456.91 £1,513.06
2006 -9.49% £1,609.58 £1,456.91
2005 +12.15% £1,435.18 £1,609.58
2004 +29.18% £1,111.03 £1,435.18
2003 +7.99% £1,028.80 £1,111.03
2002 -2.19% £1,051.86 £1,028.80
2001 -4.49% £1,101.30 £1,051.86
2000 +21.02% £910.01 £1,101.30
1999 -39.85% £1,512.81 £910.01
1998 +4.65% £1,445.65 £1,512.81
1997 +38.53% £1,043.58 £1,445.65
1996 -2.42% £1,069.44 £1,043.58
1995 +29.88% £823.44 £1,069.44
1994 -13.22% £948.84 £823.44
1993 +32.88% £714.05 £948.84
1992 +47.93% £482.68 £714.05
1991 -0.96% £487.34 £482.68
1990 +10.76% £440.00 £487.34

Frequently Asked Questions: SVT

What sector is SVT in? ▼

SVT operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in the Utilities - Regulated Water industry.

How has SVT performed historically? ▼

Over 37 years of trading history, SVT has posted gains in 22 years (59% of the time). The best year was 1992 with a +47.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in SVT? ▼

You can invest in SVT through any brokerage account that offers access to the London Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold SVT.

Last updated: 11/1/2026