About National Grid (NYSE:NGG)

National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. It operates through UK Electricity Transmission, UK Gas Transmission, and US Regulated segments. The UK Electricity Transmission segment owns and operates electricity transmission networks, which comprise approximately 7,200 kilometers of overhead line; 1,500 kilometers of underground cable; and 342 substations located in England and Wales. It also operates the Scottish networks. The UK Gas Transmission segment owns and operates gas transmission systems that include approximately 7,660 kilometers of high pressure pipe and 618 above-ground installations in Great Britain. The US Regulated segment jointly owns and operates transmission facilities across upstate New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont; and owns and operates electricity distribution networks in upstate New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Its assets comprise 14,219 kilometers of overhead lines; 377 transmission substations; and 763 distribution substations. This segment also engages in owning and operating of gas distribution networks, which deliver gas to approximately 3.6 million customers in upstate New York, New York City, Long Island, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The company is also involved in gas metering, property management, liquefied natural gas (LNG) importation terminal, unregulated transmission pipeline, and LNG operations, as well as operates Great Britain-France interconnector. In addition, it owns and operates 21 megawatts of solar generation in Massachusetts. National Grid plc was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Natural gas transmission
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorUtilities
SymbolNYSE:NGG
CUSIPN/A
Phone011-44-20-7004-3000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.32%
Current Ratio0.77%
Quick Ratio0.71%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio11.37
Forward P/E Ratio14.09
P/E Growth4.04
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$18.62 billion
Price / Sales2.03
Cash Flow$6.5502 per share
Price / Cash8.56
Book Value$38.76 per share
Price / Book1.45
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net MarginsN/A
Return on EquityN/A
Return on AssetsN/A
Miscellaneous
Employees22,132
Outstanding Shares675,610,000
National Grid (NYSE:NGG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Grid's stock symbol?
National Grid trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NGG."
How often does National Grid pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for National Grid?
National Grid announced a semiannual dividend on Tuesday, November 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 24th will be paid a dividend of $1.0169 per share on Wednesday, January 10th. This represents a dividend yield of 3.44%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, November 22nd. View National Grid's Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for NGG?
13 analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for National Grid's shares. Their predictions range from $69.00 to $69.00. On average, they anticipate National Grid's share price to reach $69.00 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for National Grid.
Who are some of National Grid's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to National Grid include Enterprise Products (EPD), TransCanada (TRP), Kinder Morgan (KMI), Williams Pipeline Partners (WPZ), Williams Companies (WMB), Energy Transfer Equity (ETE), Spectra Energy Partners GP (SEP), Targa Resources (TRGP), Western Gas Equity (WGP), Western Gas Partners (WES), EQT GP (EQGP), Enable Midstream Partners (ENBL), DCP Midstream (DCP), Antero Midstream Partners (AM) and EnLink Midstream Partners (ENLK).
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. Andrew R. J. Bonfield, Fin. Director & Exec. Director (Age 55)
- Mr. Dean Seavers, Exec. Director of US & Exec. Director (Age 57)
- Ms. Nicola Shaw, Exec. Director of UK & Exec. Director (Age 49)
- Ms. Lisa M. Lambert, Sr. VP and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
Has National Grid been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about NGG stock have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive media coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. National Grid earned a news impact score of 0.07 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the utilities provider an impact score of 46.97 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of National Grid?
Shares of NGG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is National Grid's stock price today?
One share of NGG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $56.07.
How big of a company is National Grid?
National Grid has a market capitalization of $38.59 billion and generates $18.62 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $10.19 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.93 on an earnings per share basis. National Grid employs 22,132 workers across the globe.
How can I contact National Grid?
National Grid's mailing address is 1-3 STRAND, LONDON X0, WC2N 5EH. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at 011-44-20-7004-3000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for National Grid (NGG)
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National Grid (NYSE:NGG) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) 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 (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = 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.
13 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for National Grid in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $69.00, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 23.06%. The high price target for NGG is $69.00 and the low price target for NGG is $69.00. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Hold | Hold |
Consensus Rating Score: | 2.54 | 2.54 | 2.33 | 2.23 |
Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s) 6 Hold Rating(s) 7 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 6 Hold Rating(s) 7 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s) 6 Hold Rating(s) 5 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 3 Sell Rating(s) 4 Hold Rating(s) 6 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
Consensus Price Target: | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
Price Target Upside: | 23.06% upside | 27.14% upside | 18.07% upside | 10.38% upside |
National Grid (NYSE:NGG) Consensus Price Target History

National Grid (NYSE:NGG) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/23/2016 forward)
National Grid (NYSE:NGG) Dividend Information
National Grid pays an annual dividend of $1.87 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.34%. NGG's most recent semiannual dividend payment was Wednesday, January 10. National Grid pays out 37.93% of its earnings out as a dividend.
Most Recent Dividend: | 1/10/2018 |
Annual Dividend: | $1.87 |
Dividend Yield: | 3.34% |
Dividend Growth: | -8.40% (3 Year Average) |
Payout Ratio: | 37.93% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings) 46.98% (Based on This Year's Estimates) 46.98% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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National Grid (NYSE:NGG) Dividend History by Quarter
Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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11/14/2017 | semiannual | $1.0169 | 3.44% | 11/22/2017 | 11/24/2017 | 1/10/2018 |
5/22/2017 | special | $1.8720 | | 5/31/2017 | 6/2/2017 | 8/16/2017 |
4/21/2017 | special | $5.4224 | 4.92% | 5/17/2017 | 5/19/2017 | 6/2/2017 |
11/10/2016 | | $0.9330 | | 11/22/2016 | 11/25/2016 | 1/11/2017 |
5/19/2016 | | $2.0240 | | 6/1/2016 | 6/3/2016 | 8/10/2016 |
11/10/2015 | interim | $1.1220 | | 11/24/2015 | 11/27/2015 | 1/13/2016 |
5/22/2015 | semiannual | $2.1866 | 4.43% | 6/3/2015 | 6/5/2015 | 8/5/2015 |
11/11/2014 | semiannual | $1.1718 | 4.21% | 11/19/2014 | 11/21/2014 | 1/7/2015 |
5/16/2014 | semiannual | $2.3107 | 4.29% | 6/4/2014 | 6/6/2014 | 8/20/2014 |
11/25/2013 | semiannual | $1.1694 | 5% | 12/4/2013 | 12/6/2013 | 1/22/2014 |
5/29/2013 | semiannual | $2.0088 | 6.65% | 6/5/2013 | 6/7/2013 | 8/21/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
National Grid (NYSE NGG) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 5.35%
National Grid (NYSE NGG) Insider Trading History
Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
National Grid (NYSE NGG) News Headlines
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National Grid (NYSE:NGG) SEC Filings
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National Grid (NYSE:NGG) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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