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National Grid (NG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 1,149 -2.00 (-0.17%)
As of 09/7/2026

National Grid - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

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 13.12% from the current price of GBX 1,149.
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
9/8/25 to 9/8/26
1 Month Ago
8/9/25 to 8/9/26
3 Months Ago
6/10/25 to 6/10/26
1 Year Ago
9/8/24 to 9/8/25
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)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 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 1,299.71GBX 1,315.43GBX 1,070
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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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/3/2026 Lower TargetHoldGBX 1,410 ➝ GBX 1,300+9.24%
7/2/2026 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 Lower TargetOverweightGBX 1,450 ➝ GBX 1,440+11.44%
4/28/2026 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 1,149 ➝ GBX 1,253-3.14%
4/1/2026 Lower TargetBuyGBX 1,430 ➝ GBX 1,370+7.92%
10/16/2025 Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 1,200+8.21%
10/14/2024 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 Tuesday, September 8, 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 currently trades at $1,149.00, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $1,299.71 set by seven research firms, suggesting potential for capital appreciation as the market re-evaluates the company's value relative to its current trading level.
  • With a dividend yield of 5.74%, the company offers a substantial income stream that is attractive to investors seeking regular cash flow, particularly in a market where utility stocks often serve as defensive holdings.
  • National Grid plc is investing $1.75 billion into U.S. data center power, positioning the company to benefit from the growing energy demands of the technology sector and diversifying its revenue sources beyond traditional utility services.
  • The company has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its stock price is less volatile than the overall market, which can provide a stabilizing effect on a portfolio during periods of market uncertainty or economic downturns.
  • Insider activity shows consistent buying, with Andrew Agg purchasing shares in September, August, and July 2026, which may signal internal confidence in the company's long-term strategic direction and operational stability.

National Grid
Bear Case

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

  • The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 118.97, meaning it has significantly more debt than equity, which increases financial risk and could limit its ability to invest in growth initiatives or withstand economic shocks.
  • Recent analyst actions include Jefferies Financial Group lowering its price target from $1,410 to $1,300 and maintaining a "hold" rating, reflecting a cautious outlook on the stock's near-term performance and potential for upside.
  • The stock is trading below its 50-day simple moving average of $1,205.53 and its 200-day simple moving average of $1,255.56, indicating a downward trend in price momentum that may continue if broader market conditions do not improve.
  • UBS Group has reiterated a "sell" rating with a target price of $1,160, suggesting that some analysts believe the stock is overvalued relative to its current fundamentals and may face further downside pressure.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.76 and quick ratio of 0.34 indicate limited short-term liquidity, which could pose challenges in meeting immediate financial obligations without relying on external financing or asset sales.

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 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 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 13.12% 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.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for National Grid analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/3/2026.
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