National Grid (LON:NG – Get Free Report)‘s stock had its “hold” rating reissued by equities research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group in a report issued on Tuesday, Digital Look reports. They currently have a GBX 1,300 price target on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 12.95% from the company’s current price.
Separately, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and issued a GBX 1,375 price target on shares of National Grid in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of GBX 1,299.71.
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National Grid Price Performance
Insider Activity
In other news, insider Zoe Yujnovich sold 66,930 shares of National Grid stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of GBX 1,156, for a total transaction of £773,710.80. 0.18% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Key National Grid News
Here are the key news stories impacting National Grid this week:
- Positive Sentiment: National Grid raised its full-year earnings outlook after reporting a strong first half ended September 30, 2026. Management expects growth to exceed previous guidance, while analysts said full-year earnings per share could come in ahead of expectations. The improved outlook is the clearest catalyst behind the stock’s recent strength. National Grid raises full-year earnings view after strong H1 National Grid expects growth above guidance after a strong first half
- Neutral Sentiment: National Grid shares are trading near their highest levels in roughly 30 years. Coverage focuses on the combination of improved earnings expectations and investor interest in the company’s regulated utility and energy-infrastructure exposure, while also raising the question of whether much of the good news is already reflected in the valuation. Trading near 30-year highs, what on earth’s going on with National Grid shares?
- Negative Sentiment: RBC Capital and Jefferies both maintained “hold” recommendations, signaling caution despite the improved earnings outlook. Jefferies set a GBX 1,300 price target, which suggests some potential upside but does not represent a strong bullish endorsement. Repeated hold ratings could restrain momentum after the recent rally. National Grid receives a hold from RBC Capital National Grid’s hold rating reiterated at Jefferies
About National Grid
National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and gas. It operates through UK Electricity Transmission, UK Electricity Distribution, UK Electricity System Operator, New England, New York, National Grid Ventures, and Other segments. The UK Electricity Transmission segment provides electricity transmission and construction work services in England and Wales. The UK Electricity Distribution segment offers electricity distribution services in Midlands, and South West of England and South Wales.
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