National Grid (NGG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$59.57 +0.42 (+0.70%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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

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 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 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.

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 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
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)	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 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	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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	2.53	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	26.81% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent NGG News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target
10/3/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	J. Ping Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
10/2/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Buy
6/12/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	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
12/11/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ 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
4/17/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		GBX 1,150 ➝ GBX 1,275
2/13/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform ➝ Outperform
1/23/2023	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		GBX 1,210 ➝ GBX 1,100

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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, January 14, 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:

The current stock price of National Grid plc is $59.31, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the utilities sector.
National Grid plc has announced a semi-annual dividend of $2.4939, representing a yield of 4%. This consistent dividend payout can provide a steady income stream for investors.
Institutional investors hold 4.68% of the stock, indicating a level of confidence from larger financial entities in the company's stability and growth potential.
National Grid plc operates in multiple segments, including electricity and gas distribution in both the UK and New York, which diversifies its revenue streams and reduces risk.
The company has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18, suggesting a balanced approach to financing that may appeal to risk-averse investors.

National Grid
Bear Case

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

The stock has a P/E ratio of 12.28, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to lower returns for investors.
Recent downgrades from analysts, including Citigroup's shift from a "buy" to a "neutral" rating, may signal concerns about the company's future performance.
National Grid plc's stock has experienced a 1-year low of $55.13, suggesting volatility and potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
The company has a P/E/G ratio of 5.49, which indicates that its growth may not justify its current price, raising concerns about long-term investment viability.
With a beta of 0.62, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.

NGG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 5 Wall Street research 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 research 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.
: 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 2.53. Learn more on how NGG compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:NGG) was last updated on 1/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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National Grid (NGG) Stock Forecast & Price Target