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National Grid share price holds near 52-week high after Barclays target hike as Storm Goretti hits power networks

National Grid share price holds near 52-week high after Barclays target hike as Storm Goretti hits power networks

National Grid shares closed up 0.8% at 1,192.5p on Friday, near their 52-week high, after Barclays raised its target price to 1,400p. Storm Goretti caused power outages across Britain, with most supply now restored. Ofgem’s regulatory decisions and storm recovery costs remain in focus. Senior managers made small share purchases under the company’s employee plan.
National Grid shares edge higher as UK utility nears 52-week high ahead of Jan 13 dividend

National Grid shares edge higher as UK utility nears 52-week high ahead of Jan 13 dividend

National Grid shares rose 0.5% to 1,178 pence in early London trade Wednesday, extending gains after Tuesday’s rally. The company will pay an interim dividend of 16.35p per share on Jan. 13, with full-year results due May 14. Trading volume Tuesday was 6.7 million shares, below the 50-day average. Ofgem approved £28 billion in network investment last month, set to raise consumer bills by £108 by 2031.
SSE shares edge up in London after SSEN flags January flexibility auction

SSE shares edge up in London after SSEN flags January flexibility auction

SSE Plc shares rose 0.7% to 2,271 pence in London by 1007 GMT, following news that its SSEN Distribution unit will launch a long-term flexibility auction on Jan. 12, seeking 46 megawatts. The stock traded between 2,249 and 2,277 pence. Investors are watching grid upgrades and regulatory developments as Britain’s electricity networks expand. SSE’s interim dividend is due Jan. 30.
Do We Need More Pylons? Countryfile reignites Britain’s grid upgrade fight as protests grow

Do We Need More Pylons? Countryfile reignites Britain’s grid upgrade fight as protests grow

BBC “Countryfile” presenter John Craven warned Friday that Britain may need thousands more electricity pylons as grid operators expand transmission for renewables. Campaigners are protesting routes in regions like East Anglia and the Scottish Highlands, urging cables be buried or moved offshore. National Grid and SSEN Transmission are advancing major projects despite local opposition.
4 January 2026
National Grid plc Stock (NG.L): Share Price, RIIO‑T3 Decision, Sea Link Contracts and Analyst Forecasts as of 20 December 2025

National Grid plc Stock (NG.L): Share Price, RIIO‑T3 Decision, Sea Link Contracts and Analyst Forecasts as of 20 December 2025

National Grid shares closed at 1,142p on 19 December 2025, up nearly 24% over the past year, with a dividend yield near 4.1%. Investors are watching Ofgem’s RIIO-T3 final determination, which sets a 6.12% allowed cost of equity from April 2026. National Grid expects to respond to licence terms in early March 2026. The company’s market cap stands at about £56.6 billion.
20 December 2025
Most Active UK Stocks Today (10 December 2025): HSBC, BP and Tesco Lead London’s Volume Surge

Most Active UK Stocks Today (10 December 2025): HSBC, BP and Tesco Lead London’s Volume Surge

Lloyds, Vodafone, HSBC, and Barclays led UK trading volumes Wednesday, each moving millions of shares by mid-morning. The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% at 08:30 GMT, while sterling climbed above $1.33. BP, Tesco, and Volution Group also saw heavy activity, with Volution jumping over 7% after a strong update and acquisition news. German and French indices slipped.
National Grid plc (LON: NG, NYSE: NGG) Stock on 8 December 2025 – RIIO‑T3 Decision, Scrip Dividend Deadline and 2026 Outlook

National Grid plc (LON: NG, NYSE: NGG) Stock on 8 December 2025 – RIIO‑T3 Decision, Scrip Dividend Deadline and 2026 Outlook

National Grid shares traded near 1,134.5p in London on December 8, close to their 52-week high, as investors faced the scrip dividend election deadline for ADR holders. The company’s £60bn investment plan, 4% yield, and Ofgem’s RIIO‑T3 ruling have supported the stock. The 2025/26 interim dividend stands at 16.35p per share, with ADRs near $75 on the NYSE.
8 December 2025
National Grid plc (LON: NG, NYSE: NGG) Stock on 5 December 2025: RIIO‑T3 Ruling, £28bn Grid Plan, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts

National Grid plc (LON: NG, NYSE: NGG) Stock on 5 December 2025: RIIO‑T3 Ruling, £28bn Grid Plan, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts

National Grid shares closed at 1,142.5p in London on 4 December, near a 52-week high, after Ofgem approved a £28 billion upgrade to Britain’s energy networks under the RIIO-T3 framework. The stock is up about 17% year-on-year, with a trailing yield of 4.1%. Investors are also weighing half-year results and a CEO change. The company will respond to the regulatory package by March 2026.
National Grid (LON: NG.) Sees BlackRock Lift Stake to 8.17% as Shares Stabilise After BNP Paribas Downgrade – 26 November 2025

National Grid (LON: NG.) Sees BlackRock Lift Stake to 8.17% as Shares Stabilise After BNP Paribas Downgrade – 26 November 2025

National Grid plc (LON: NG.) is back in focus on 26 November 2025 as BlackRock increases its stake to 8.17%, shares consolidate around £11 after a BNP Paribas Exane downgrade, and the FTSE 100 utility leans into a £60bn investment plan under new CEO Zoë Yujnovich. BlackRock quietly tops up its National Grid stake The headline development investors are digesting today is a fresh “Holding(s) in Company” notice from National Grid confirming that BlackRock, Inc. has increased its position in the FTSE 100 utility. According to the TR‑1 notification filed with the London Stock Exchange and mirrored in a U.S.
26 November 2025
UK Wind Power “Racket” Exposed: Octopus Energy Reveals £650m Wasted on Idle Turbines – Is Our Grid Broken?

UK Wind Power “Racket” Exposed: Octopus Energy Reveals £650m Wasted on Idle Turbines – Is Our Grid Broken?

Octopus’s campaign has thrust the curtailment problem into the spotlight. Greg Jackson bluntly told The Independent that wind farm owners (some of whom also run gas plants) “realise there is a bunch of generators…that won’t get to market because of grid congestion, so they pay them anyway, and then they find someone else to fill the gaps” the-independent.com. In other words, billpayers fund idle wind farms and pricey backup power – a situation Jackson labels “a racket” the-independent.com the-independent.com. He illustrated it like “building a factory where there [are] no roads and then being paid for what you might have

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Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

8 February 2026
Vodafone (VOD.L) bought 27.1 million shares this week as its new buyback began, with the stock closing Friday up 1.47% at 110.6p after a sharp drop the day before. Investors remain focused on Germany’s service-revenue growth and the pace of buybacks ahead of Monday’s open. The company maintained full-year guidance after reporting 5.4% group service revenue growth in Q3, with Germany up 0.7%.
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