National Grid (NGG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$73.00 -0.04 (-0.05%)

As of 03:59 PM Eastern

National Grid - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 5 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
4

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, 1 has given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for NGG.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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NGG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/30/24 to 4/30/25	1 Month Ago 3/31/24 to 3/31/25	3 Months Ago 1/31/24 to 1/30/25	1 Year Ago 5/1/23 to 4/30/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 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 Target	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

NGG 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.

NGG 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.

National Grid Stock vs. The Competition

Type	National Grid	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.80	2.51	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	20.04% Upside	22.58% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent NGG News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target
4/29/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	Mark Freshney Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
3/17/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars	D. Venkateswaran Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform
1/21/2025	Citigroup 2 of 5 stars	J. Ping Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
10/2/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy
6/12/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Patel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
4/2/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Outperform
2/5/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
9/28/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight ➝ Overweight
5/24/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		GBX 1,250 ➝ GBX 1,280

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Should I Buy National Grid Stock? NGG 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, April 8, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these National Grid pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

National Grid
Bull Case

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

National Grid plc has recently received upgrades from multiple brokerages, including a shift from a "neutral" to a "buy" rating by Citigroup, indicating strong market confidence in the company's future performance.
The stock price of National Grid plc is currently at $69.89, reflecting a significant increase from previous trading sessions, which may attract investors looking for growth opportunities.
Institutional investors have shown increased interest, with notable stakes being raised, such as FMR LLC increasing its holdings by 77.3%, suggesting a positive outlook on the company's potential.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $62 billion, which indicates stability and the ability to invest in growth initiatives.
National Grid plc operates in the essential utilities sector, providing electricity and gas, which tends to be less volatile and offers consistent demand, making it a potentially safer investment during economic fluctuations.

National Grid
Bear Case

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

The company's price-to-earnings ratio is around 12.22, which, while not excessively high, may indicate that the stock is fairly valued, limiting potential upside for new investors.
National Grid plc has a beta of 0.63, suggesting lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
Recent trading volumes have been below average, with only 300,907 shares traded recently compared to an average of 606,603, indicating potential lack of investor interest or confidence.
With 4.68% of the stock owned by institutional investors, there may be limited room for significant institutional buying, which could restrict upward price movement.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18, which indicates a reliance on debt financing that could pose risks if interest rates rise or if the company faces financial challenges.

NGG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Grid in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NGG shares.
: According to analysts, National Grid's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, National Grid's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: National Grid has been rated by research analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like National Grid more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for National Grid is 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.51. Learn more on how NGG compares to other companies.

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National Grid (NGG) Stock Forecast & Price Target