National Grid faces scrutiny over £31bn transmission plan as UBS sticks with 'sell' rating

National Grid PLC (LSE:NG.), the energy network operator, is expected to report a record first-half operating profit, but UBS has maintained its 'sell' rating ahead of results on November 5.

Proactive Investors • Oct 20, 2026

UK's National Grid lifts annual profit view on strong first-half

Britain's National Grid ​on Monday said it expects to ‌report fiscal 2027 earnings per share above expectations, bolstered by its investment portfolio and ​the strength of its power grid ​business.

Reuters • Oct 5, 2026

National Grid raises earnings outlook but Jefferies keeps 'hold'

National Grid PLC (LSE:NG.) raised its earnings growth outlook following stronger performance at NGV, but Jefferies retained its 'hold' rating and 1,300p price target.

Proactive Investors • Oct 5, 2026

NGG or ORA: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors with an interest in Alternative Energy - Other stocks have likely encountered both National Grid (NGG) and Ormat Technologies (ORA). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 30, 2026

NGG vs. ORA: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors with an interest in Alternative Energy - Other stocks have likely encountered both National Grid (NGG) and Ormat Technologies (ORA). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 29, 2026

2026 Utility Innovation Survey: Industry leaders turning more to AI as data-center boom reshapes grid planning

National Grid Partners survey of U.S. utility innovation leaders finds 78% use artificial intelligence to manage rising power demand, as industry works to keep pace with rapid change BOSTON, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid Partners, the corporate venture capital and innovation arm of one of the world's largest energy companies, today unveiled its third annual Utility Innovation Survey.

PRNewsWire • Sep 18, 2026

Terragrit Secures Strategic Investment from National Grid Partners to Advance Operational Decision-Making Across Energy and Utilities

Strategic investment will support Terragrit's continued growth and bring a faster, more accessible approach to testing operational decisions across the energy sector NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Terragrit, the leading AI platform for simulating changes to physical operations, today announced a strategic investment from National Grid Partners, the venture investment and innovation arm of National Grid (NYSE: NGG).

PRNewsWire • Sep 17, 2026

After Plunging 7.8% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for National Grid (NGG)

National Grid (NGG) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2026

National Grid Is Executing A High Growth Strategy

National Grid plc is recommended as a long-term Buy, driven by a £70bn capital investment plan targeting 10% annual regulated asset growth through FY2031. UK Electricity Transmission is NGG's strongest growth engine, with £31bn allocated and significant exposure to rising data centre and AI-related demand. Funding and regulatory approval are key risks; recent £7bn rights issue highlights the need for shareholder capital ahead of earnings growth realization.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 20, 2026

3 Infrastructure Stocks Built Around the Backbone of the Economy

Investors have spent the last few years chasing the shiniest object in the market. In other words, artificial intelligence (AI).

MarketBeat • Aug 18, 2026