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National Grid (NGG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$64.59 +0.47 (+0.73%)
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National Grid - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
5

Based on 6 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 6 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for NGG.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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NGG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/8/23 to 11/7/24
1 Month Ago
10/9/23 to 10/8/24
3 Months Ago
8/10/23 to 8/9/24
1 Year Ago
11/8/22 to 11/8/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 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 TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate 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.
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NGG Price Targets by Month

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National Grid Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNational GridUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.83
2.51
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHold
Predicted UpsideN/A19.81% Upside7.16% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/3/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
J. Ping
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
10/2/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageBuy
6/12/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
2 of 5 stars
A. Patel
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
4/2/2024BNP Paribas
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Outperform
2/5/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
12/11/2023UBS Group
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
9/28/2023Barclays
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight ➝ Overweight
5/24/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetGBX 1,250 ➝ GBX 1,280
4/17/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetGBX 1,150 ➝ GBX 1,275
2/13/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform ➝ Outperform
1/23/2023Berenberg Bank
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 Lower TargetGBX 1,210 ➝ GBX 1,100
1/6/2023Morgan Stanley
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 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight
11/15/2022Societe Generale
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy

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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 Monday, October 21, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these National Grid pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

National Grid
Bull Case

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

  • National Grid plc has shown consistent growth in its stock price, currently trading at $69.60, with a 12-month high of $73.40, indicating potential for capital appreciation.
  • The company operates in essential sectors like electricity transmission and distribution, providing stable revenue streams even during economic downturns.
  • National Grid plc has received positive analyst ratings, with multiple firms upgrading the stock to a "buy" rating, indicating confidence in its future performance.
  • The company's diversified segments, including operations in the UK, New England, and New York, provide geographic diversification and reduce regional risk exposure.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, National Grid plc maintains a healthy balance sheet, indicating financial stability and prudent financial management.

National Grid
Bear Case

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

  • While the stock price has shown growth, there may be limited short-term upside potential given the current trading price and recent performance.
  • The utilities sector, in which National Grid plc operates, is subject to regulatory changes and government policies that could impact profitability and operations.
  • Investing in National Grid plc may not offer significant short-term gains compared to more volatile sectors, potentially leading to lower returns for investors seeking rapid growth.
  • Market conditions and interest rate fluctuations can affect the performance of utility stocks like National Grid plc, making them sensitive to macroeconomic factors.
  • While the company has a stable business model, it may face challenges in adapting to evolving energy trends and technologies, potentially impacting long-term growth prospects.

NGG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for National Grid in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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.

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

National Grid has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in the past 90 days.

Analysts like National Grid more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for National Grid is 2.83 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.51. Learn more on how NGG compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:NGG) was last updated on 11/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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