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National Grid (NG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 1,298.20 +6.00 (+0.46%)
As of 05/6/2026
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National Grid - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 5 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
3

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for National Grid in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 5 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for NG.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 1,334.60
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for National Grid, the average price target is GBX 1,334.60. The highest price target for NG is GBX 1,440, while the lowest price target for NG is GBX 1,200. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.80% from the current price of GBX 1,298.20.
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
5/7/25 to 5/7/26		1 Month Ago
4/7/25 to 4/7/26		3 Months Ago
2/6/25 to 2/6/26		1 Year Ago
5/7/24 to 5/7/25
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)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 1,334.60GBX 1,326GBX 1,225GBX 1,131.67
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

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

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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National Grid Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNational GridUtilities Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.60
2.38
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
5/7/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweightGBX 1,450 ➝ GBX 1,440+11.44%
4/28/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 1,149 ➝ GBX 1,253-3.14%
4/1/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuyGBX 1,430 ➝ GBX 1,370+7.92%
3/18/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
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 DowngradeHoldGBX 1,410+3.60%
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%
6/25/2024
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 1,125+26.58%

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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, May 1, 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 stock has recently received an increased target price from analysts, indicating a potential upside of over 14% from its current price, which is around GBX 1,270.
  • National Grid plc operates in the essential utilities sector, providing electricity and gas distribution, which tends to be stable and less volatile compared to other industries.
  • The company has a strong market capitalization of approximately £62.33 billion, suggesting a solid financial foundation and investor confidence.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a mix of "Buy" and "Hold" recommendations, with an average rating of "Moderate Buy," indicating positive sentiment among financial experts.
  • National Grid plc is involved in various segments, including renewable energy projects, which align with the growing trend towards sustainability and could enhance future growth prospects.

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 relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 123.46, which may indicate financial risk and could affect its ability to invest in future growth.
  • Recent downgrades from some analysts, such as Jefferies Financial Group, suggest that there may be concerns about the stock's short-term performance.
  • National Grid plc's stock price has shown fluctuations, with a 12-month low of GBX 645, indicating potential volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
  • The current ratio of 0.97 suggests that the company may have challenges in meeting its short-term liabilities, which could raise concerns about liquidity.
  • As a utility provider, National Grid plc may face regulatory challenges and changes in government policies that could impact its operations and profitability.

NG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for National Grid is GBX 1,334.60, with a high forecast of GBX 1,440 and a low forecast of GBX 1,200.

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Grid in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NG shares.

According to analysts, National Grid's stock has a predicted upside of 2.80% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, National Grid's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

National Grid has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the past 90 days.

Analysts like National Grid more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for National Grid is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how NG compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:NG) was last updated on 5/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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