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National Grid gains as investors eye dividend and bond yields

National Grid gains as investors eye dividend and bond yields

National Grid rose 1.1% to 1,295p in London morning trade as markets reopened after the UK bank holiday. The stock moved ahead of its May 28 ex-dividend date and amid investor focus on lower gilt yields and the company’s rising grid investment. FTSE 100 gained 0.63% early. National Grid’s net debt climbed 7% to £44.2 billion as annual capital investment hit a record £11.6 billion.
26 May 2026
National Grid Stock Drops Before Results After JPMorgan Cuts Target

National Grid Stock Drops Before Results After JPMorgan Cuts Target

National Grid shares fell 1.56% to 1,278p in London ahead of full-year results due May 14. JPMorgan cut its price target to 1,440p, citing recent trading updates but kept an “overweight” rating. The company has warned that U.S. customer refunds and storm costs will reduce underlying EPS by about 1p. National Grid’s market value stands near £63.5 billion with a 3.66% dividend yield.
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National Grid’s London shares did not trade Monday due to the UK bank holiday, while its New York ADR fell $1.12 to $87.36. Investors await May 14 full-year results after the company warned of a roughly 1 pence EPS hit from U.S. regulatory refunds and storm costs. U.S. peers Eversource and Avangrid are seeking higher allowed returns from FERC following a March ruling that cut rates and ordered $1.5 billion in refunds.
National Grid shares rise after utility lifts 2027 earnings view and maps out £70 billion plan

National Grid shares rise after utility lifts 2027 earnings view and maps out £70 billion plan

National Grid shares rose 1.33% after the company raised its 2027 earnings growth forecast and extended its investment plan through 2031. The utility accepted Ofgem’s new UK transmission price control, effective from April 2026. National Grid now expects adjusted EPS growth of 13%-15% in 2027 and at least £70 billion in capital investment by FY31. Investors await further details in a management call later Monday.
National Grid share price steadies near 1,390p as UK grid deals and Ofgem deadlines sharpen focus

National Grid share price steadies near 1,390p as UK grid deals and Ofgem deadlines sharpen focus

National Grid shares rose 0.2% to 1,390.5p in early London trading Thursday, following Engie’s £10.5 billion deal for UK Power Networks. Investors are watching Ofgem’s March 2 consultation deadline and National Grid’s May 14 results. Ofgem set the April–June household energy price cap at £1,641, with network costs rising £66.
National Grid share price ticks up as Ofgem flags AI data-centre power crunch

National Grid share price ticks up as Ofgem flags AI data-centre power crunch

National Grid shares rose 0.9% to 1,371.5 pence in early London trading after Ofgem warned proposed data centres could require more power than Britain’s current peak demand. Ofgem is consulting on rule changes for grid connections, with a March 13 deadline. National Grid also reported over 39,000 U.S. customers lost power in a winter storm. Investors await the company’s full-year results on May 14.
24 February 2026
National Grid shares barely budge after UK grid upgrade update as Ofgem decision nears

National Grid shares barely budge after UK grid upgrade update as Ofgem decision nears

National Grid shares edged down 0.1% to 1,285 pence in early London trade after the company completed a major overhead line upgrade between Carlisle and the Scottish border. The firm said it replaced or installed over 90 km of line and will deliver a 184-tonne transformer in March. Investors are watching Ofgem’s upcoming RIIO-3 licence decision and UK rate moves amid political uncertainty.
National Grid share price today: NG edges lower as UK rate-cut bets stay in focus

National Grid share price today: NG edges lower as UK rate-cut bets stay in focus

National Grid shares dipped 0.04% to 1,281.5 pence early Friday, trading near a 52-week high after the Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a close vote. Utilities saw muted moves as investors weighed rate-cut signals and sector peers’ spending plans. CEO Zoë Yujnovich received a five-year share option, regulatory filings show. National Grid’s full-year results are due May 14.
6 February 2026
National Grid share price rises in London as €650m green bond terms land, Ofgem decision in view

National Grid share price rises in London as €650m green bond terms land, Ofgem decision in view

National Grid shares rose 0.6% to 1,264 pence in early London trading after its UK transmission unit set final terms for a €650 million green bond maturing in 2034. The bond carries a 3.563% coupon and is part of the group’s €20 billion note programme. Investors are watching Ofgem’s consultation on network licence changes, with responses due by March 2.
4 February 2026
National Grid share price: Ofgem opens Bramford-to-Twinstead review as rate week looms

National Grid share price: Ofgem opens Bramford-to-Twinstead review as rate week looms

National Grid shares closed up 0.37% at 1,234.5 pence, near a one-year high, after Ofgem launched a consultation on the Bramford to Twinstead transmission upgrade. The regulator is reviewing the project under its Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment mechanism, with responses due by March 2. The stock is up about 8% year-to-date. London’s blue-chip index rose 0.5% Friday, while sterling fell 0.56% to $1.3742.
1 February 2026
National Grid share price edges up in London trade as rate outlook and UK grid approvals stay in focus

National Grid share price edges up in London trade as rate outlook and UK grid approvals stay in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.1% to 1,231.5 pence in early London trading Friday, near their 52-week high. Investors are watching UK interest rate forecasts and the outcome of Sea Link project hearings, which end Friday with a consent decision expected by mid-2026. Ofgem’s next price control period starts April 2026. The Bank of England’s rate decision is due Feb. 5.
30 January 2026
National Grid share price holds near fresh 52-week high as €650m bond sale puts funding back in focus

National Grid share price holds near fresh 52-week high as €650m bond sale puts funding back in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.3% to 1,226 pence by 08:45 GMT in London, nearing a 52-week high. Its UK transmission unit issued a 650 million euro bond, with Societe Generale signaling possible price support in the debt market. Ofgem’s new RIIO-T3 settlement for electricity transmission starts in April. Investors await National Grid’s full-year results in May.
28 January 2026
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