National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. It operates through UK Electricity Transmission, UK Gas Transmission, US Regulated, and National Grid Ventures and Other Activities segments. The UK Electricity Transmission segment owns and operates electricity transmission networks, which comprise approximately 7,200 kilometers of overhead lines; 1,560 kilometers of underground cables; and 346 substations in England and Wales, as well as Scottish electricity transmission systems. The UK Gas Transmission segment owns and operates gas transmission systems that include approximately 7,660 kilometers of high-pressure pipes and 24 compressor stations connecting 8 distribution networks in Great Britain, as well as other third-party independent systems and liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facilities. The US Regulated segments owns and operates transmission facilities across upstate New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont; and electricity distribution networks in upstate New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. This segment's assets comprise 14,293 kilometers of overhead lines; 168 kilometers of underground cables; 387 transmission substations; and 740 distribution substations. It also engages in owning and operating gas distribution networks in upstate New York, New York City, Long Island, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The National Grid Ventures and Other Activities segment engages in the commercial operations in metering, LNG importation terminal, and electricity interconnectors businesses, as well as property development and insurance activities in the United Kingdom and United States. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Diversified Utilities
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorUtilities
Phone+44-20-70043220
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Employees23,023
OptionableOptionable
National Grid (LON:NG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Grid's stock symbol?
National Grid trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "NG."
How often does National Grid pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for National Grid?
National Grid announced a dividend on Thursday, November 8th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 22nd will be given a dividend of GBX 16.08 per share on Wednesday, January 9th. This represents a yield of 1.92%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 22nd. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View National Grid's Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for NG?
14 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for National Grid's shares. Their forecasts range from GBX 750 to GBX 1,000. On average, they anticipate National Grid's share price to reach GBX 896.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 12.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for National Grid.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for National Grid?
14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Grid in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for National Grid.
Has National Grid been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about NG stock has trended positive recently, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research group scores the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. National Grid earned a coverage optimism score of 2.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the company a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of National Grid's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to National Grid include AFC Energy (AFC), Alaska Hydro (AKH), ARHT Media (ART), Atlantic Power (ATP), Ausnet Services (AST), Centrica (CNA), Etrion (ETX), Genesis Energy (GNE), Infigen Energy (IFN), Look Communications (OEG), Mass Megawatts Windpower (MMMW), Maxim Power (MXG), Rurelec (RUR), SSE (SSE) and Syngas (SYS).
Who are National Grid's key executives?
National Grid's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. John Pettigrew, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 49)
- Mr. Dean L. Seavers, Exec. Director of US & Exec. Director (Age 57)
- Ms. Lucy Nicola Shaw, Exec. Director of UK & Exec. Director (Age 49)
- Mr. Andrew J. Agg, Interim CFO, Group Tax & Treasury Director
- Ms. Lisa M. Lambert, Sr. VP and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
How do I buy shares of National Grid?
Shares of NG 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.
What is National Grid's stock price today?
One share of NG stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 796.90.
What is National Grid's official website?
How can I contact National Grid?
National Grid's mailing address is 1-3 Strand, LONDON, WC2N 5EH, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-70043220.
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