LON:NG National Grid (NG) Share Price, News & Analysis GBX 963.20 +7.60 (+0.80%) (As of 07/25/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 952.80▼ 966.2250-Day Range 838.40▼ 1,13652-Week Range 889.40▼ 1,145.50Volume10.42 million shsAverage VolumeN/AMarket Capitalization£46.33 billionP/E Ratio1,605.33Dividend Yield6.13%Price TargetGBX 1,238.75 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get National Grid alerts: Email Address National Grid MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside28.6% UpsideGBX 1,238.75 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.44Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.21Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares£175.99 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.75 out of 5 stars 3.6 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingNational Grid has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.25, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageNational Grid has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about National Grid's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for NG. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipNational Grid is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.58%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthNational Grid does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of National Grid is 9,833.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about National Grid's dividend. Previous Next 1.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreNational Grid has received a -32.73% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of National Grid in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Natural gas distribution services", "Natural gas distribution equipment", and "Electricity trade" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for National Grid is -4.44. Previous Next 3.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNational Grid has a news sentiment score of 1.21. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for National Grid this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest20 people have searched for NG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 122% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows9 people have added National Grid to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 13% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, National Grid insiders have sold 868.32% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought £181,744.31 in company stock and sold £1,759,862.48 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.11% of the stock of National Grid is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions56.80% of the stock of National Grid is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about National Grid's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of National Grid is 1,605.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.35.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of National Grid is 1,605.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 91.91.Price to Earnings Growth RatioNational Grid has a PEG Ratio of 2.78. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioNational Grid has a P/B Ratio of 1.20. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Colonial MetalsCollapse of the PetrodollarThe death of the "petrodollar" seems imminent. And the implications could not be worse for Americans. Russia, China and India have decided to abandon the petrodollar.In answer to this issue, we have released a Special Report to the public. About National Grid Stock (LON:NG)National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and gas. It operates through UK Electricity Transmission, UK Electricity Distribution, UK Electricity System Operator, New England, New York, National Grid Ventures, and Other segments. The UK Electricity Transmission segment provides electricity transmission and construction work services in England and Wales. The UK Electricity Distribution segment offers electricity distribution services in Midlands, and South West of England and South Wales. The UK Electricity System Operator segment provides balancing services for supply and demand of electricity on Great Britain's electricity transmission system; and acts as an agent on behalf of transmission operators. The New England segment offers electricity and gas distribution, and electricity transmission services in New England. The New York segment provides electricity and gas distribution, and electricity transmission services in New York. The National Grid Ventures segment provides transmission services through electricity interconnectors and LNG importation at the Isle of Grain, as well as sale of renewables projects. The Other segment engages in the leasing and sale of commercial property, as well as insurance activities in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More NG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart NG Stock News HeadlinesJuly 23 at 1:34 AM | insidertrades.comJohn Pettigrew Purchases 271 Shares of National Grid plc (LON:NG) StockJuly 17, 2024 | insidertrades.comAndrew Agg Purchases 18,915 Shares of National Grid plc (LON:NG) StockJuly 26, 2024 | DTI (Ad)We’re in a code red crisis and 99% of Americans are clueless Folks, it's 2024… Things that we used to rely on - are failing us. Take the phasing out of fossil fuels… Matched with the destruction of oil refineries around the world… And the outright failure of solar and wind technologies… But there is just one solution… And right now governments around the world are stockpiling this resource at the fastest rate in DECADES! July 10, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: National Grid plc (LON:NG) Insider Buys 17 Shares of StockJuly 6, 2024 | insidertrades.comNational Grid plc (LON:NG) Insider Sells £1,759,862.48 in StockJuly 23 at 1:39 AM | americanbankingnews.comNational Grid plc (LON:NG) Insider John Pettigrew Buys 271 Shares of StockJuly 19, 2024 | msn.com6.11% yield and a P/E of 11! Has the National Grid share price ever looked better value?July 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNational Grid plc (LON:NG) Insider Purchases £178,746.75 in StockJuly 26, 2024 | DTI (Ad)We’re in a code red crisis and 99% of Americans are clueless Folks, it's 2024… Things that we used to rely on - are failing us. Take the phasing out of fossil fuels… Matched with the destruction of oil refineries around the world… And the outright failure of solar and wind technologies… But there is just one solution… And right now governments around the world are stockpiling this resource at the fastest rate in DECADES! May 29, 2024 | uk.investing.comLosing streak continues, Royal Mail owner accepts offer, Anglo says noMay 29, 2024 | bloomberg.comNational Grid's $9 Billion Cash Call Defies Finance 101May 28, 2024 | msn.comThe National Grid share price nosedived 21% in 2 days! Is it time to take advantage?May 28, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comAre National Grid shares now a brilliant bargain?May 27, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comDown 15% in a week! What’s gone wrong with the National Grid share price?May 26, 2024 | msn.comNational Grid work to begin Tuesday in Glens FallsMay 26, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comIs the National Grid share price a once-in-a-decade opportunity?May 25, 2024 | msn.comFTSE 100: National Grid Shares Fall After Major UK Rights Issue, Mixed ResultsMay 25, 2024 | msn.comWhy national grid hasn’t collapsed in last two months — Power MinisterSee More Headlines Receive NG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for National Grid and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/19 Dividend6/06/2024Dividend Payable7/19/2024Today7/26/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorUtilities Industry Utilities - Regulated Electric Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:NG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.nationalgridet.com Phone44 20 7004 3000FaxN/AEmployees31,425Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 1,238.75 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,330 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 1,125 Potential Upside/Downside+28.6%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.60 Trailing P/E Ratio1,605.33 Forward P/E Ratio13.19 P/E Growth2.78Net Income£2.22 billion Net Margins11.54% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity7.46% Return on Assets3.66% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio161.24 Current Ratio0.91 Quick Ratio0.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£19.85 billion Price / Sales2.33 Cash FlowGBX 76.43 per share Price / Cash Flow12.60 Book ValueGBX 803 per share Price / Book1.20Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares4,810,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£46.33 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.29 20 High-Yield Dividend Stocks that Could Ruin Your RetirementAlmost everyone loves strong dividend-paying stocks, but high yields can signal danger. Discover 20 high-yield dividend stocks paying an unsustainably large percentage of their earnings. Enter your email to get this report and avoid a high-yield dividend trap.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John Pettigrew FEI (Age 56)FIET, CEO & Executive Director Comp: $2.41MMr. Andrew Jonathan Agg (Age 55)CFO & Executive Director Comp: $1.53MMr. Talvis P. Love (Age 55)Group Chief Information & Digital Officer Mr. Nicholas James Ashworth C.F.A.Director of Investor RelationsMs. Justine Campbell (Age 54)Group General Counsel & Company Secretary Mr. William SerleChief People & Culture OfficerMr. David WrightGroup Chief EngineerMs. Alice Kyne Delahunty (Age 43)President of UK Electricity Transmission Mr. Benjamin Hollis Wilson (Age 50)Chief Strategy & Regulation Officer Ms. Sarah Orban SalatiChief Commercial Officer of NGV North East TeamMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNational GridLON:NG.LJersey ElectricityLON:JELKSK Power Ventur plc (KSK.L)LON:KSKPlutus PowerGenLON:PPGSSELON:SSEView All CompetitorsInsidersJohn PettigrewBought 271 shares on 7/19/2024Total: £253,927.00 ($937.00/share)Andrew AggBought 18,915 shares on 7/15/2024Total: £17.87 M ($945.00/share)John PettigrewBought 17 shares on 7/8/2024Total: £15,827.00 ($931.00/share)John PettigrewSold 197,294 sharesTotal: £175.99 M ($892.00/share)John PettigrewBought 17 shares on 6/7/2024Total: £14,756.00 ($868.00/share)View All Insider Transactions Should I Buy National Grid Stock? NG Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in National Grid plc: National Grid plc has a consistent track record of increasing dividends, providing investors with a reliable income stream. The recent dividend increase indicates the company's commitment to rewarding shareholders. The company's stock price has shown resilience, with a 50-day moving average price of GBX 954.35 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 1,012.61, suggesting stability in the stock performance. Analysts from reputable firms like JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jefferies Financial Group, and Royal Bank of Canada have given positive ratings and target prices for National Grid plc, indicating confidence in the company's future prospects. National Grid plc operates in essential sectors like electricity transmission and distribution, providing services that are fundamental to society, which can lead to consistent demand for its services. The company's market capitalization of £44.70 billion reflects its position as a significant player in the industry, offering investors exposure to a large and established entity. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in National Grid plc for these reasons: The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 161.24 is significantly high, indicating a heavy reliance on debt financing which can pose risks in case of economic downturns or rising interest rates. Despite the recent insider purchases, there have been significant insider sales as well, such as John Pettigrew selling a substantial amount of shares, which may raise concerns about insider sentiment towards the company. The company's P/E ratio of 1,549.00 is notably high, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a correction in the stock price. National Grid plc's beta of 0.29 indicates low volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential returns for investors seeking higher-risk investments with greater growth opportunities. The company's dividend payout ratio of 9,833.33% is exceptionally high, signaling that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting reinvestment for future growth. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, July 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these National Grid pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. NG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have NG shares performed this year? National Grid's stock was trading at GBX 1,058 at the start of the year. Since then, NG stock has decreased by 9.0% and is now trading at GBX 963.20. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How do I buy shares of National Grid? Shares of NG stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of National Grid own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that National Grid investors own include National Grid (NGG), Centrica (CNA), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB), Legal & General Group (LGEN), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Barclays (BARC) and Vodafone Group Public (VOD). 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