LON:NG National Grid (NG) Share Price, News & Analysis → Must-See: Elon’s New Invention is Absolutely Insane (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free NG Stock Alerts GBX 882.40 +39.40 (+4.67%) (As of 05/31/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 848.31▼ 885.4050-Day Range 838.40▼ 1,142.5052-Week Range 889.40▼ 1,145.50Volume54.90 million shsAverage VolumeN/AMarket Capitalization£42.44 billionP/E Ratio1,470.67Dividend Yield6.69%Price TargetGBX 1,251.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get National Grid alerts: Email Address National Grid MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside41.8% UpsideGBX 1,251.67 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.44Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.02Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£15,246 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.84 out of 5 stars 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingNational Grid has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageNational Grid has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about National Grid's stock forecast and price target. 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 6.58%, 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 9,833.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about National Grid's dividend. 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 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNational Grid has a news sentiment score of -0.02. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for National Grid this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 8 people have searched for NG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows13 people have added National Grid to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 1,200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 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 £152.46 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.11% of the stock of National Grid is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions56.80% of the stock of National Grid is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about National Grid's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of National Grid is 1,470.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.00.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of National Grid is 1,470.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 90.38.Price to Earnings Growth RatioNational Grid has a PEG Ratio of 2.78. 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 1.10. 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 Ad Paradigm PressBiden replacement revealed?A former CIA insider just announced a disturbing prediction… Biden will withdraw as the Democrat nominee on June 13.See his shocking evidence in this new report About National Grid Stock (LON:NG)National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and gas. It operates through UK Electricity Transmission, UK Electricity Distribution, UK Electricity System Operator, New England, New York, National Grid Ventures, and Other 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. The National Grid Ventures segment provides transmission services through electricity interconnectors and LNG importation at the Isle of Grain, as well as sale of renewables projects. The Other segment engages in the 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 NG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart NG Stock News HeadlinesMay 9, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: National Grid plc (LON:NG) Insider Purchases 14 Shares of StockMay 29, 2024 | uk.investing.comLosing streak continues, Royal Mail owner accepts offer, Anglo says noMay 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNational Grid (LON:NG) Price Target Cut to GBX 1,125 by Analysts at Royal Bank of CanadaMay 29, 2024 | bloomberg.comNational Grid's $9 Billion Cash Call Defies Finance 101May 28, 2024 | msn.comThe National Grid share price nosedived 21% in 2 days! Is it time to take advantage?May 28, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comAre National Grid shares now a brilliant bargain?May 27, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comDown 15% in a week! What’s gone wrong with the National Grid share price?May 26, 2024 | msn.comNational Grid work to begin Tuesday in Glens FallsMay 26, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comIs the National Grid share price a once-in-a-decade opportunity?May 25, 2024 | msn.comFTSE 100: National Grid Shares Fall After Major UK Rights Issue, Mixed ResultsMay 25, 2024 | msn.comWhy national grid hasn’t collapsed in last two months — Power MinisterMay 25, 2024 | msn.comWhy national grid hasn’t collapsed in last 2 months – Power Minister, AdelabuMay 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNational Grid plc (NG) to Issue Dividend of GBX 39.12 on July 19thMay 24, 2024 | msn.comThe National Grid share price just plunged another 10%. Time to buy?May 24, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comTrending tickers: Nvidia, Boeing, National Grid, AbrdnMay 24, 2024 | msn.comBritish equities drop as interest rate outlook weighsMay 23, 2024 | wsj.comU.K. Utilities’ Shares Fall on Election News, National Grid Discounted FundraiseMay 23, 2024 | msn.comNational Grid drops after utility unveils largest U.K. rights issue since 2009May 23, 2024 | ft.comNational Grid plans £7bn capital raise to strengthen electricity networkMay 23, 2024 | fxstreet.comEuropean PMIs beat but concern over services remainsMay 23, 2024 | marketwatch.comNational Grid Shares Down 10% on Details of Infrastructure Investment PlanMay 23, 2024 | msn.comNational Grid Non-GAAP EPS of 78.0p, revenue of £19.85B; provides long-term outlookMay 23, 2024 | msn.comNational Grid reveals £7bn rights issue and the share price plunges – should I invest now?May 23, 2024 | msn.comNational Grid to raise $9 billion in biggest UK rights issue since 2009May 23, 2024 | reuters.comUK's National Grid to raise about $9 bln via rights issueSee More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Today6/02/2024Ex-Dividend for 7/19 Dividend6/06/2024Dividend Payable7/19/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorUtilities Industry Utilities - Regulated Electric Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:NG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.nationalgridet.com Phone44 20 7004 3000FaxN/AEmployees31,425Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 1,251.67 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,330 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 1,125 Potential Upside/Downside+41.8%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.60 Trailing P/E Ratio1,470.67 Forward P/E Ratio12.08 P/E Growth2.78Net Income£2.22 billion Net Margins11.54% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity7.46% Return on Assets3.66% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio161.24 Current Ratio0.91 Quick Ratio0.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£19.85 billion Price / Sales2.14 Cash FlowGBX 70.02 per share Price / Cash Flow12.60 Book ValueGBX 803 per share Price / Book1.10Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares4,810,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£42.44 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.29 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John Pettigrew FEI (Age 56)FIET, CEO & Executive Director Comp: $2.41MMr. Andrew Jonathan Agg (Age 55)CFO & Executive Director Comp: $1.53MMr. Talvis P. Love (Age 55)Group Chief Information & Digital Officer Mr. Nicholas James Ashworth C.F.A.Director of Investor RelationsMs. Justine Campbell (Age 54)Group General Counsel & Company Secretary Mr. William SerleChief People & Culture OfficerMr. David WrightGroup Chief EngineerMs. Alice Kyne Delahunty (Age 43)President of UK Electricity Transmission Mr. Benjamin Hollis Wilson (Age 50)Chief Strategy & Regulation Officer Ms. Sarah Orban SalatiChief Commercial Officer of NGV North East TeamMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNational GridLON:NG.LJersey ElectricityLON:JELKSK Power Ventur plc (KSK.L)LON:KSKPlutus PowerGenLON:PPGSSELON:SSEView All CompetitorsInsidersJohn PettigrewBought 14 shares on 5/7/2024Total: £15,246.00 ($1,089.00/share)John PettigrewBought 14 shares on 1/8/2024Total: £14,980.00 ($1,070.00/share)Andrew AggBought 14 shares on 12/7/2023Total: £14,896.00 ($1,064.00/share)John PettigrewBought 15 shares on 11/7/2023Total: £14,910.00 ($994.00/share)John PettigrewBought 15 shares on 11/7/2023Total: £14,910.00 ($994.00/share)View All Insider Transactions NG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell National Grid stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Grid in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" NG shares. View NG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is National Grid's stock price target for 2024? 4 analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for National Grid's stock. Their NG share price targets range from GBX 1,125 to GBX 1,330. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 1,251.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 41.8% 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 2024? National Grid's stock was trading at GBX 1,058 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, NG shares have decreased by 16.6% and is now trading at GBX 882.40. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does National Grid pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for National Grid? National Grid declared a dividend on Thursday, May 23rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 6th will be given a dividend of GBX 39.12 per share on Friday, July 19th. This represents a yield of 3.47%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 6th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 19.40. The official announcement can be seen 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 59 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.58%. NG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 9,833.33%. 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). 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. 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