LON:NG National Grid - NG Share Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding National Grid plc Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. GBX 1,019 -6.00 (-0.59%) (As of 02/1/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,015.50▼ 1,03350-Day Range 989.60▼ 1,044.5052-Week Range 10.51▼ 1,271.46Volume4.33 million shsAverage VolumeN/AMarket Capitalization£37.30 billionP/E Ratio1,258.02Dividend Yield5.07%Price TargetGBX 1,072.50 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesOptions ChainSustainability National Grid MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.20 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.3% UpsideGBX 1,072.50 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.44Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.31Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£44,655 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.21 out of 5 stars 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingNational Grid has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.20, and is based on 1 buy rating, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,072.50, National Grid has a forecasted upside of 5.3% from its current price of GBX 1,019.Amount of Analyst CoverageNational Grid has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. 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 5.07%, 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 6,419.75%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. 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 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNational Grid has a news sentiment score of 0.31. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for National Grid this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest9 people have searched for NG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 29% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added National Grid to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, National Grid insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £446.55 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of National Grid is 1,258.02, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.80.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of National Grid is 1,258.02, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 98.14.Price to Earnings Growth RatioNational Grid has a PEG Ratio of 2.19. 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 1.43. 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 About National Grid (LON:NG) StockNational Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and gas. The company operates through UK Electricity Transmission, UK Electricity Distribution, UK Electricity System Operator, New England, and New York 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. It also engages in the provision of transmission services through electricity interconnectors and LNG importation at the Isle of Grain; sale of renewables projects; and 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 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 NG Stock News HeadlinesJanuary 31, 2023 | msn.comTranscorp commissions rehabilitated GT Unit 20, increases power generation to national gridJanuary 31, 2023 | msn.comPower firm to boost national grid by 240MWFebruary 2, 2023 | PressReach (Ad)Top AI Tech Stock To WatchToday's stock market news features a Robotics stock with blue sky potential.January 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRollout of overseas power link leaves UK reliant on neighbours for energyJanuary 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe UK is paying people to not use electricityJanuary 23, 2023 | msn.comUK's National Grid says back-up coal plants stood down for Monday eveningJanuary 23, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comWhat are the National Grid electricity discounts – and are you eligible?January 23, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comRelying on wind power means Britons must get used to cutting energy use, says National GridFebruary 2, 2023 | Investing Trends (Ad)The Biggest "Missing Ingredient" in the $7 Trillion EV MarketChina has owned the graphite market for decades. But the U.S. just added graphite to a list of super-critical minerals... "essential for America's National Defense." Perfect timing for a "made in America" graphite company looking to mine, manufacture, and recycle graphite for the booming electric car market.January 10, 2023 | msn.comRising energy cost affecting broadcasting business – BONJanuary 10, 2023 | msn.comDOE projects Luzon Grid to be placed under Yellow Alert 12 times in 2023January 9, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comIf I’d invested £1,000 in National Grid shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!January 6, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comYielding 5.5%, National Grid shares are a buy for my portfolioJanuary 5, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comYields of up to 6.4%! Should I buy these FTSE 100 dividend shares for passive income?December 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com30 Most Valuable UK CompaniesDecember 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in National Grid (LON:NG.) five years ago would have delivered you a 49% gainDecember 15, 2022 | marketwatch.comNational Grid falls Thursday, still outperforms marketDecember 15, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.com.auNational Grid and SSE hail regulator's approval of investments in offshore windDecember 12, 2022 | msn.comUK's National Grid cancels standby notice for two coal unitsDecember 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEurope Cold Snap Tests Gas Reserves After Russian Supply CutDecember 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comNational Grid Encourages Customers To Use Nation-Leading Energy Efficiency Programs During Winter Heating SeasonDecember 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comNIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION DECLARES CORRECTION TO ISSUANCE OF PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDSDecember 5, 2022 | msn.comMERALCO says electricity rates may go up in January due to tight power supplyDecember 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHow Did National Grid plc's (LON:NG.) 11% ROE Fare Against The Industry?November 22, 2022 | msn.comUK National Grid issues ‘blackout’ demand warningNovember 16, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comNational Grid Donates $6 Million in Financial Assistance To Support Economically Vulnerable New York CustomersNovember 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHigh-Voltage Transmission Grid Critical to Meeting Electric Vehicle Charging Demands, First-in-the-Nation Study FindsSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 NG Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 1/11 Dividend11/24/2022Dividend Payable1/11/2023Today2/02/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Utilities - Regulated Electric Sub-IndustryN/A SectorUtilities Current SymbolLON:NG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.nationalgridet.com Phone44 20 7004 3000FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,072.50 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,150 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,020 Forecasted Upside/Downside+5.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.20 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A Trailing P/E Ratio1,258.02 Forward P/E Ratio13.75 P/E Growth2.19Net IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio187.21 Current Ratio0.71 Quick Ratio0.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£20.95 billion Price / Sales1.78 Cash FlowGBX 80.86 per share Price / Cash Flow12.60 Book ValueGBX 710.20 per share Price / Book1.43Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares3,660,300,032Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£37.30 billion OptionableOptionable BetaN/A Key ExecutivesMr. John Pettigrew FEI (Age 53)FIET, CEO & Exec. Director Comp: $2.51MMr. Andrew J. Agg (Age 52)CFO & Exec. Director Comp: $1.54MMs. Lisa M. Lambert (Age 54)Sr. VP and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Ms. Adriana Karaboutis (Age 59)Group Chief Information & Digital Officer Mr. Nicholas James Ashworth C.F.A.Director of Investor RelationsMs. Justine Campbell (Age 51)Group Gen. Counsel & Company Sec. Mr. William SerleChief People & Culture OfficerMs. Megan BarnesHead of Company SecretariatMr. Ross TurriniChief Gas Engineer and Sr. VP of US Gas Engineering & ProcessMr. David WrightGroup Chief EngineerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNational GridLON:NG.LSSELON:SSEJersey ElectricityLON:JELGreencoat RenewablesLON:GRPKSK Power Ventur plc (KSK.L)LON:KSKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAndrew AggBought 14 shares on 1/9/2023Total: £14,700.00 ($1,050.00/share)John PettigrewBought 15 shares on 12/7/2022Total: £15,390.00 ($1,026.00/share)John PettigrewBought 15 shares on 11/7/2022Total: £14,565.00 ($971.00/share)John PettigrewBought 16 shares on 10/7/2022Total: £14,624.00 ($914.00/share)John PettigrewBought 13 shares on 8/8/2022Total: £14,794.00 ($1,138.00/share)View All Insider Transactions NG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell National Grid stock right now? 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Grid in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" NG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View NG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is National Grid's stock price forecast for 2023? 5 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for National Grid's shares. Their NG share price forecasts range from GBX 1,020 to GBX 1,150. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,072.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for NG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have NG shares performed in 2023? National Grid's stock was trading at GBX 997.40 at the start of the year. Since then, NG shares have increased by 2.2% and is now trading at GBX 1,019. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How often does National Grid pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for National Grid? National Grid announced a dividend on Thursday, November 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 24th will be given a dividend of GBX 17.84 per share on Wednesday, January 11th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.81%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 24th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for NG. Is National Grid a good dividend stock? National Grid (LON:NG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 52 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.07%. NG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 6,419.75%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for NG. What other stocks do shareholders of National Grid own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other National Grid investors own include National Grid (NGG), Centrica (CNA), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB), Legal & General Group (LGEN), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Barclays (BARC), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), GSK (GSK), HSBC (HSBA) and BP (BP). What is National Grid's stock symbol? National Grid trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "NG." 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 is National Grid's stock price today? One share of NG stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,019. How much money does National Grid make? National Grid (LON:NG) has a market capitalization of £37.30 billion and generates £20.95 billion in revenue each year. How can I contact National Grid? The official website for the company is www.nationalgridet.com. The company can be reached via phone at 44 20 7004 3000. This page (LON:NG) was last updated on 2/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. 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