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National Grid plc

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Analysts have updated their recommendations and price targets for several London-listed shares. RBC and Deutsche Bank have raised their price targets for SSE, with RBC setting it at 2,475 pence and Deutsche at 2,350 pence. Barclays has increased its price target for Wizz Air to 1,500 pence. Other notable changes include Bernstein raising National Grid's target to 1,300 pence and Citigroup cutting Rightmove's target to 520 pence.

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RBC and Deutsche like SSE; Barclays likes Wizz

Barclays has reaffirmed a Buy rating on National Grid (NG) with a price target of £12.10, while the shares closed at £1,160.50. Analyst Dominic Nash, who has a 15.1% average return and a 71.88% success rate, also covers other utilities. National Grid holds a Strong Buy consensus with a target of £1,197.11, indicating a 3.15% upside. Deutsche Bank also maintains a Buy rating with a £11.50 target.

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Barclays Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on National Grid (NG)

Goldman Sachs analyst Ajay Patel has reaffirmed a Buy rating on National Grid (NG) with a price target of £12.54. Patel, who specializes in the Utilities sector, has an average return of 20.2% and a success rate of 61.54% on his stock recommendations. Additionally, Deutsche Bank's James Brand also issued a Buy rating for National Grid, while UBS maintained a Hold rating yesterday.

Goldman Sachs Keeps Their Buy Rating on National Grid (NG)

Deutsche Bank analyst James Brand has maintained a Buy rating on National Grid (NG) with a price target of £11.50. Brand, who focuses on the Utilities sector, has an average return of 7.8% and a 69.81% success rate on his recommendations. Additionally, J.P. Morgan also issued a Buy rating for National Grid, while UBS maintained a Hold rating on the same day.

National Grid (NG) Gets a Buy from Deutsche Bank

UBS analyst Mark Freshney has maintained a Hold rating on National Grid (NG) with a price target of £10.70. The analyst covers the Utilities sector and has an average return of 8.9% with a 70.59% success rate on recommendations. National Grid currently holds a Strong Buy consensus among analysts, with a price target consensus of £1,196.00.

National Grid (NG) Gets a Hold from UBS

National Grid Transco (NGG) reported strong half-year results for the period ending September 30, 2025, with a 17% increase in statutory operating profit and a 21% rise in profit before tax. The company invested a record £5 billion and plans to exceed £11 billion annually. A leadership transition is set, with Zoë Yujnovich succeeding John Pettigrew as CEO on November 17, 2025. Analysts rate NGG stock as a Buy with a $79.00 price target, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic investments despite high capital expenditures.

National Grid Reports Strong Half-Year Results and CEO Transition

National Grid plc reported a 21% increase in pre-tax profit to £826 million for H1, despite a decline in net profit to £617 million due to weak revenues. The company anticipates strong operational performance for fiscal 2026, with underlying earnings per share projected to grow at a 6-8% CAGR. Total capital investment is expected to reach £60 billion from 2024/25 to 2028/29. The Directors proposed an interim dividend of 16.35 pence per share. Shares rose 0.6% to 1,158.00 pence.

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National Grid H1 Pre-tax Profit Climbs, But Net Profit Down

National Grid says for 2025/26 expect strong operational performance across group

National Grid says for 2025/26 expect strong operational performance across group

National Grid Posts Lower Fiscal H1 Attributable Profit, Revenue

National Grid Posts Lower Fiscal H1 Attributable Profit, Revenue

Earnings Flash (NG.L) National Grid Posts Fiscal H1 EPS GBX12.5

Earnings Flash (NG.L) National Grid Posts Fiscal H1 EPS GBX12.5

BT.A

The FTSE 100 Index fell over 1.25% to £9,580, its lowest since October 24, due to global stock market declines and warnings from top bankers about a potential pullback. Concerns over possible UK tax hikes and upcoming earnings reports from major companies like BT Group and National Grid also contributed to the drop. The Bank of England's interest rate decision is anticipated, with expectations to maintain rates at 4% amid high inflation. Technical analysis suggests a potential retreat before resuming an uptrend.

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Here’s why FTSE 100 is crashing ahead of BT Group, National Grid, Wise earnings

National Grid plc announced an update on its voting rights, reporting 4,961,449,896 shares with voting rights as of September 30, 2025. Additionally, key executives conducted routine share purchases under the Share Incentive Plan on October 7, 2025. The latest analyst rating for NGG stock is a Buy with a $79.00 price target. Spark's AI Analyst rates NGG as Outperform, citing strong financial performance and positive growth guidance, despite high capital expenditures. National Grid is a leading UK energy company focused on electricity and gas transmission and distribution.

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ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages National Grid plc Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation ...

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ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages National Grid plc Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation

According to TipRanks, Lester is an analyst with an average return of -2.4% and a 53.19% success rate. Lester covers the Utilities sector, focusing on stocks such as Severn Trent, Pennon Group plc, and A2A SpA. In addition to Morgan Stanley, National Grid also received a Buy from Jefferies’s Ahmed Farman in a report issued on October 9. However, on October 2, RBC Capital maintained a Hold rating on National Grid (LSE: NG).

Morgan Stanley Sticks to Their Buy Rating for National Grid (NG)

Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims for shareholders of National Grid plc (NYSE: NGG) due to allegations of misleading business information. Investors who purchased National Grid securities may be entitled to compensation through a class action lawsuit. This follows a report linking National Grid's failures to a fire at Heathrow Airport, which caused a 5% drop in share prices. The firm encourages investors to choose experienced legal counsel for representation in securities class actions.