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National Grid (NG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 1,193.50 -7.00 (-0.58%)
As of 08/14/2026
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National Grid - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 7 Analyst Ratings
Sell
1
Hold
3
Buy
3

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for National Grid in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 7 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for NG.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 1,299.71
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for National Grid, the average price target is GBX 1,299.71. The highest price target for NG is GBX 1,440, while the lowest price target for NG is GBX 1,160. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.90% from the current price of GBX 1,193.50.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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NG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/18/25 to 8/18/26		1 Month Ago
7/19/25 to 7/19/26		3 Months Ago
5/20/25 to 5/20/26		1 Year Ago
8/18/24 to 8/18/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 1,299.71GBX 1,315.43GBX 1,305.50GBX 1,135
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldBuy

NG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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NG Price Targets by Month

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National Grid Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNational GridUtilities Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.29
2.36
Consensus RatingHoldHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
8/3/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetHoldGBX 1,410 ➝ GBX 1,300+9.24%
7/2/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSector performGBX 1,375+13.54%
5/11/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSellGBX 1,160 ➝ GBX 1,160-9.20%
5/7/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweightGBX 1,450 ➝ GBX 1,440+11.44%
4/28/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 1,149 ➝ GBX 1,253-3.14%
4/1/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetBuyGBX 1,430 ➝ GBX 1,370+7.92%
10/16/2025
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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 Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 1,200+8.21%
10/14/2024
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
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 Lower TargetHoldGBX 1,150 ➝ GBX 1,070+6.10%

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Should I Buy National Grid Stock? NG Pros and Cons Explained

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 Friday, August 14, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these National Grid pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

National Grid
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in National Grid plc:

  • The current stock price is around GBX 1,230, which is near its 50-day moving average, indicating potential stability in the short term.
  • National Grid plc has a strong market capitalization of approximately £60.76 billion, suggesting a solid position in the market and the ability to weather economic fluctuations.
  • The company reported a net margin of 18.32%, reflecting efficient management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
  • With a return on equity of 8.47%, National Grid plc demonstrates effective use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, making it an attractive option for investors seeking growth.
  • Analysts forecast earnings per share of approximately 66.99 for the current year, indicating potential for future profitability and growth in shareholder value.

National Grid
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in National Grid plc for these reasons:

  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 118.97, which may indicate financial risk and reliance on debt financing, potentially affecting long-term stability.
  • With a current ratio of 0.76, National Grid plc may face challenges in meeting short-term liabilities, raising concerns about liquidity.
  • The quick ratio of 0.34 suggests that the company may struggle to cover its immediate obligations without selling inventory, which could be a red flag for investors.
  • Despite a solid market cap, the P/E ratio of 20.33 may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Insider transactions show recent purchases, but the overall ownership by insiders is only 0.18%, which may suggest a lack of confidence in the company's future performance among its executives.

NG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for National Grid is GBX 1,299.71, with a high forecast of GBX 1,440 and a low forecast of GBX 1,160.

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Grid in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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.

According to analysts, National Grid's stock has a predicted upside of 8.90% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

National Grid has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group, and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like National Grid less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for National Grid is 2.29 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.36. Learn more on how NG compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:NG) was last updated on 8/18/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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