LON:NG National Grid (NG) Share Price, News & Analysis → Top Project Outperforms BTC in 2023… (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free NG Stock Alerts GBX 1,061.50 +4.00 (+0.38%) (As of 03/27/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,039.50▼ 1,06450-Day Range 997▼ 1,069.5052-Week Range N/AVolume7.22 million shsAverage VolumeN/AMarket Capitalization£39.49 billionP/E Ratio1,516.43Dividend Yield5.37%Price TargetGBX 1,182.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get National Grid alerts: Email Address National Grid MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside11.4% UpsideGBX 1,182.50 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.44Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.23Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£14,980 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.0.87 out of 5 stars 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingNational Grid has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,182.50, National Grid has a forecasted upside of 11.4% from its current price of GBX 1,061.50.Amount of Analyst CoverageNational Grid has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. 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 5.39%, 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 8,142.86%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. 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 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNational Grid has a news sentiment score of 0.23. 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 0.47 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for National Grid this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest6 people have searched for NG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 500% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added National Grid to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% 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 £149.80 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.14% of the stock of National Grid is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions54.14% of the stock of National Grid is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of National Grid is 1,516.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.85.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of National Grid is 1,516.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 74.15.Price to Earnings Growth RatioNational Grid has a PEG Ratio of 3.31. 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 1.33. 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 Crypto 101 MediaTop Project Outperforms BTC in 2023…According to a recently published report… One DeFi protocol boasted gains over 100% during one of the biggest crashes the crypto market has ever seen. And now, this crypto coin is set to soar in the parabolic bull run projected in 2024.Just click here for instant access to the #1 Coin for 2024. About National Grid Stock (LON:NG)National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and gas. The company 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 HeadlinesMarch 25, 2024 | msn.com2 ‘super-safe’ dividend shares that have paid income for decadesMarch 24, 2024 | msn.comNational Grid upgrading infrastructure, anticipating increase in load, renewable sourcesMarch 28, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Top Project Outperforms BTC in 2023…According to a recently published report… One DeFi protocol boasted gains over 100% during one of the biggest crashes the crypto market has ever seen. And now, this crypto coin is set to soar in the parabolic bull run projected in 2024.March 23, 2024 | msn.comNational Grid announces Upstate Upgrade programMarch 20, 2024 | msn.com3 top dividend stocks for passive incomeMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comNigerian government backs 20MW solar-hydro hybrid project to boost electricity supplyMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comExtra £58bn funding for grid needed, report claimsMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comBritain's National Grid proposes $74 billion energy system upgradeMarch 28, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Top Project Outperforms BTC in 2023…According to a recently published report… One DeFi protocol boasted gains over 100% during one of the biggest crashes the crypto market has ever seen. And now, this crypto coin is set to soar in the parabolic bull run projected in 2024.March 18, 2024 | reuters.comBritain's National Grid proposes $74 bln energy system upgradeMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comVarsity don calls for repeal of privatisation of electricity distributionMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comThe states and the blackout nationMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comIs this dividend stock a no-brainer for boosting passive income?March 14, 2024 | bizjournals.comNational Grid’s EV program to fund infrastructure costs for public charging stations in MassachusettsMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comImprove service delivery on electricity supply – Kwara govt to IBEDCMarch 13, 2024 | fool.co.uk2 second income stocks I hope could make me an ISA millionaire!March 8, 2024 | msn.comDon shares more insight into Yahaya Bello’s legacies in KogiMarch 4, 2024 | msn.comHow many National Grid shares must I buy for a £100 monthly second income?March 3, 2024 | msn.comWith a 5.35% yield does it matter if the National Grid share price never rises again?March 3, 2024 | msn.com92m Nigerians lack access to electricity – Minister AdelabuMarch 2, 2024 | msn.com92 million Nigerians without electricity worry FGFebruary 28, 2024 | msn.comReps want frequent power grid collapse probedFebruary 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGas Demand Response Program Creates Savings for Glens Falls Hospital | National GridFebruary 28, 2024 | nasdaq.comUK electricity capacity auction for 2027/28 clears at record highFebruary 28, 2024 | msn.comNational Grid says its ‘prepared’ as Massachusetts braces for strong storm, possible power outagesFebruary 27, 2024 | uk.investing.comUK's 2027/28 electricity capacity auction clears at 65 pounds per kW/yrFebruary 27, 2024 | reuters.comItaly's Prysmian wins $2.1 bln contract for UK power transmission linkSee 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 Ex-Dividend for 1/11 Dividend11/23/2023Dividend Payable1/11/2024Today3/28/2024Get 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/AEmployees29,450Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 1,182.50 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,300 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 1,080 Potential Upside/Downside+11.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.70 Trailing P/E Ratio1,516.43 Forward P/E Ratio14.53 P/E Growth3.31Net Income£2.56 billion Net Margins37.04% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity9.23% Return on Assets2.68% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio156.83 Current Ratio0.93 Quick Ratio0.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£20.70 billion Price / Sales1.91 Cash FlowGBX 84.23 per share Price / Cash Flow12.60 Book ValueGBX 800 per share Price / Book1.33Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares3,720,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£39.49 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.28 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for April 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John Pettigrew FEI (Age 56)FIET, CEO & Executive Director Comp: $2.39MMr. Andrew J. Agg (Age 55)CFO & Executive Director Comp: $1.55MMr. Shannon J. SolandInterim Group Chief Information & Digital OfficerMr. 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.LSSELON:SSEJersey ElectricityLON:JELKSK Power Ventur plc (KSK.L)LON:KSKPlutus PowerGenLON:PPGView All CompetitorsInsidersJohn 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)John PettigrewBought 16 shares on 10/9/2023Total: £15,152.00 ($947.00/share)View All Insider Transactions Should I Buy National Grid Stock? NG Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of National Grid was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 11:10 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in National Grid plc: National Grid plc has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance. The company has a solid dividend yield, providing investors with a steady income stream. Recent investments in renewable energy projects position National Grid plc well for future growth in the sustainable energy sector. Current stock price of National Grid plc is undervalued compared to its industry peers, presenting a potential buying opportunity. National Grid plc has a strong track record of regulatory compliance, reducing risks associated with legal issues. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in National Grid plc for these reasons: The energy sector is highly regulated, leading to potential challenges in adapting to changing regulatory environments. Fluctuations in energy prices can impact National Grid plc's profitability and financial performance. Increased competition in the energy market may put pressure on National Grid plc's market share and margins. Dependency on government policies and subsidies for renewable energy projects could introduce uncertainties in future earnings. Global economic conditions and geopolitical factors can influence energy demand and pricing, affecting National Grid plc's operations. NG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell National Grid stock right now? 5 Wall Street research 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 research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NG shares. View NG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is National Grid's stock price target for 2024? 5 brokerages have issued 12 month price targets for National Grid's shares. Their NG share price targets range from GBX 1,080 to GBX 1,300. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,182.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.4% 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 increased by 0.3% and is now trading at GBX 1,061.50. 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, November 9th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 23rd will be paid a dividend of GBX 19.40 per share on Thursday, January 11th. This represents a yield of 2%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 23rd. 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 57 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.39%. NG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 8,142.86%. 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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