LON:NG National Grid (NG) Share Price, News & Analysis → Could Bitcoin Literally FORCE This Crypto To Rocket Up? (From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free NG Stock Alerts GBX 1,013 +6.50 (+0.65%) (As of 04/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,000.50▼ 1,01750-Day Range 997▼ 1,07352-Week Range 918▼ 1,181Volume4.45 million shsAverage VolumeN/AMarket Capitalization£37.68 billionP/E Ratio1,468.12Dividend Yield5.63%Price TargetGBX 1,212 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get National Grid alerts: Email Address National Grid MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside20.4% UpsideGBX 1,212 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.44Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.47Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. 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.0.48 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 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageNational Grid has only been the subject of 1 research reports 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 5.58%, 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 8,260.87%. 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 1.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNational Grid has a news sentiment score of -0.47. 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 0.39 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for National Grid this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest12 people have searched for NG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 140% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added National Grid to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, National Grid insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.19% of the stock of National Grid is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions53.95% 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 1,458.70, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.29.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of National Grid is 1,458.70, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 78.99.Price to Earnings Growth RatioNational Grid has a PEG Ratio of 3.26. 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 1.26. 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 PressCould Bitcoin Literally FORCE This Crypto To Rocket Up?Recently, Bitcoin smashed through its previous record high to hit $72,720. It’s made many, many people very rich. But one cryptocurrency expert and investing millionaire is declaring…>>Click here to find out what it is. 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 HeadlinesApril 17, 2024 | msn.comMeralco sees smooth sailing for Wednesday power despite grid worriesApril 17, 2024 | msn.comWe can’t grow our economy in darkness – Peter Obi on incessant grid collapseApril 18, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Could Bitcoin Literally FORCE This Crypto To Rocket Up?Recently, Bitcoin smashed through its previous record high to hit $72,720. It’s made many, many people very rich. But one cryptocurrency expert and investing millionaire is declaring…April 16, 2024 | msn.comVandalism worsens grid collapse as gas shortage slashes power supplyApril 16, 2024 | msn.comFor umpteenth time, Nigerians thrown into darkness as national grid collapsesApril 15, 2024 | msn.comNational grid collapses again, throws Nigerians into blackoutApril 14, 2024 | msn.comWater scarcity: Governor Bala Mohammed apologises to Bauchi residentsApril 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNational Grid plc (LON:NG) Receives GBX 1,182.50 Average Target Price from AnalystsApril 18, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Could Bitcoin Literally FORCE This Crypto To Rocket Up?Recently, Bitcoin smashed through its previous record high to hit $72,720. It’s made many, many people very rich. But one cryptocurrency expert and investing millionaire is declaring…April 14, 2024 | msn.comNew substation will power 2,000 Ondo communities – NDDCApril 13, 2024 | msn.comNDDC connects sub-station to power five Ondo LGsApril 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNational Grid's (NG) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Jefferies Financial GroupApril 8, 2024 | msn.com700 megawatts Zungeru power plant starts testingApril 4, 2024 | msn.comHow plant-to-grid coordination can help Nigeria’s industrialisation questApril 1, 2024 | msn.comDOE applies measures to avert power interruptions amid El Niño, dry seasonMarch 31, 2024 | msn.comBuying 3,027 National Grid shares now would give me a second income of £150 a monthMarch 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNational Grid's Gas Bill Sparks Outrage Among UK ConsumersMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comNigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Friday morningMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comEaster: Nationwide darkness hits Nigeria as national grid collapsedMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comRFK Jr. supported building national ‘smart grid’ that can remotely shut off personal appliancesMarch 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 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 upgradeSee 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 Industry, 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 1,212 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,330 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 1,080 Potential Upside/Downside+20.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.69 Trailing P/E Ratio1,458.70 Forward P/E Ratio14.09 P/E Growth3.26Net 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 / Sales1.81 Cash FlowGBX 79.87 per share Price / Cash Flow12.60 Book ValueGBX 800 per share Price / Book1.26Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares3,720,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£37.44 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.29 (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John Pettigrew FEI (Age 56)FIET, CEO & Executive Director Comp: $2.39MMr. Andrew Jonathan 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 Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in National Grid plc: National Grid plc has a market cap of £37.98 billion, indicating a stable and well-established company in the utilities sector. The company operates in multiple segments, including electricity transmission, distribution, and system operation, providing diversified revenue streams. Analysts have set a target price of GBX 1,182.50 for National Grid plc, suggesting potential for capital appreciation. National Grid plc has a low beta of 0.29, indicating lower volatility compared to the overall market. The company's presence in the UK, New England, and New York regions offers geographic diversification and reduces regional risk. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in National Grid plc for these reasons: The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 156.83, which may indicate higher financial risk. National Grid plc's stock price has experienced fluctuations, with a 1-year low of GBX 918 and a 1-year high of GBX 1,181, potentially leading to uncertainty for investors. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 1,479.71 may be considered high, impacting the valuation of the stock. National Grid plc's P/E/G ratio of 3.26 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential. The company's quick ratio of 0.34 and current ratio of 0.93 may raise concerns about its short-term liquidity and ability to meet financial obligations. 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 Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these National Grid pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. NG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell National Grid stock right now? 6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Grid in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for National Grid's stock. Their NG share price targets range from GBX 1,080 to GBX 1,330. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,212 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.4% 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 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NG shares have decreased by 4.9% and is now trading at GBX 1,006.50. 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 announced a dividend on Thursday, November 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 23rd will be given a dividend of GBX 19.40 per share on Thursday, January 11th. This represents a yield of 2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 23rd. The official announcement can be viewed 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 5.58%. NG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 8,260.87%. 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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