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National Grid Transco (NGG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$85.90 -1.95 (-2.21%)
Closing price 05/7/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$86.90 +1.00 (+1.16%)
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National Grid Transco - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
6
Buy
3

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for National Grid Transco in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 11 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for NGG.

Consensus Price Target

$83.80
-2.45% Downside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for National Grid Transco, the average price target is $83.80. The highest price target for NGG is $85.50, while the lowest price target for NGG is $80.40. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.45% from the current price of $85.91.
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.
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NGG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/8/25 to 5/8/26
1 Month Ago
4/8/25 to 4/8/26
3 Months Ago
2/7/25 to 2/7/26
1 Year Ago
5/8/24 to 5/8/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$83.80$83.80$83.80N/A
Forecasted Upside-2.45% Downside-6.88% Downside-4.86% DownsideN/A
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate 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.
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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.
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National Grid Transco Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNational Grid TranscoUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.09
2.37
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-2.45% Downside40.32% Upside14.94% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
4/28/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutral
4/21/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
4/15/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight
3/23/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyNeutral
3/18/2026Reiterated RatingBuyHold
3/16/2026Reiterated RatingNeutralSell
3/10/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
12/12/2025 Set Target$85.50+14.53%
11/24/2025 DowngradeOutperformUnderperform
5/28/2025DowngradeOutperformSector Perform
5/21/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/16/2025 Reiterated RatingOverweight
3/17/2025UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform

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Should I Buy National Grid Transco 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 Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these National Grid Transco pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

National Grid Transco
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $93.78, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth in the utilities sector.
  • National Grid plc operates in multiple segments, including electricity and gas distribution in both the UK and New York, providing a diversified revenue stream that can mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
  • The company has a strong presence in the renewable energy sector through its National Grid Ventures segment, which focuses on transmission services and the sale of renewables projects, aligning with global trends towards sustainability.
  • With a significant average daily trading volume, National Grid plc offers liquidity, making it easier for investors to buy and sell shares without significantly impacting the stock price.
  • The company has a history of stable operations in the utilities industry, which is generally less volatile compared to other sectors, providing a level of security for long-term investors.

National Grid Transco
Bear Case

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

  • Institutional ownership is currently at 0%, which may indicate a lack of confidence from larger investors, potentially leading to lower stock performance.
  • The company has experienced a slight decrease in short interest, suggesting that some investors are betting against the stock, which could indicate negative sentiment in the market.
  • National Grid plc operates in a heavily regulated industry, which can lead to uncertainties and potential challenges in adapting to changing regulations and compliance requirements.
  • With a relatively high number of outstanding shares, any significant market movements could lead to increased volatility, which may not be ideal for risk-averse investors.
  • The company’s performance in the past year has shown no significant growth, which may raise concerns about its ability to generate returns in the near future.

NGG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for National Grid Transco is $83.80, with a high forecast of $85.50 and a low forecast of $80.40.

11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Grid Transco in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" NGG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NGG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, National Grid Transco's stock has a predicted downside of -2.45% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, National Grid Transco's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

National Grid Transco has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like National Grid Transco less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for National Grid Transco is 2.09 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.37. Learn more on how NGG compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:NGG) was last updated on 5/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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