National Grid Share Discussion Threads

[cyfran101] 10/11/2015 08:47

They are planning to sell a majority stake not 100%

[mundungus] 10/11/2015 08:36

In the telegraph too.

[m100] 09/11/2015 11:21

National Grid mulls £10bn GDN sell-off, say reports

National Grid is said to be considering a £10 billion sell off of its gas distribution networks, according to weekend reports.

(Report was in the Sunday Times)

[adelwire2] 07/11/2015 10:58

I have some big ftse shares with loads of +ve broker comments and little movement. Yet 1 analyst shouts expect ng shares to be down 7% and btw still hold and share dives??? Excellent dividend due as well. Madness

[redartbmud] 06/11/2015 20:32

$ Billions - bus ticket numbers.

[veryniceperson] 06/11/2015 19:30

Can't stand the yanks. What they screwed out of BP. It's nice to no NG got there own back. Wonder what they will screw VW for?

[utyinv] 06/11/2015 17:14

NW99,

Debt is normal for such a Utility, recommended by OFGEM!

Costs will be recovered from customers.

In the US the regulatory system is different to the UK. Here we know what the score is 8 years out. In the US National Grid have to submit a claim to recoup the actual costs spent on the US system.

National Grid are quite smart though! A few years ago they submitted a legitimate claim for $400 million. Money spent on improving / repairing the system. US Attorney General for Mass said National Grid could only claim back $100 million. National Grid appealed, but the only movement was to $200 million. The Attorney Gen stated that foreign companies like BP and NG should help pay for the recession. A recession that the yanks created. National Grid reluctantly accepted the $200 million. But weeks later National Grid announced redundancies in the US which saved the company ... guess what... $200 million! Passing the cost back to the corrupt, self-serving US government.

[davr0s] 06/11/2015 17:02

They are fiddling with our chocolate too! Bit of a pain, today's drop, as wiped out any gain to be made from the forthcoming divi. If it stabilises could be tempted to add

[praipus] 06/11/2015 16:52

US going lower too?

[neddo] 06/11/2015 16:22

a bunch of no nothing crooks

[minerve] 06/11/2015 16:17

The Americans like to manipulate the whole planet, not just the markets, they think they own it.

[praipus] 06/11/2015 15:59

US manipulating? Drive down before the UK close then shift everything up?

[redips2] 06/11/2015 15:58

Gap to close at 872p......maybe .

[minerve] 06/11/2015 15:47

But they are here in the UK in the main and issue £ bonds. Also, profits in $ brought back to £ will be greater. It is not a clear issue as far as I am concerned.

It probably is as simple as other investments start to look more attractive as the interest rate cycle starts. NG is viewed as a bond proxy nowadays. I sold out of this stock a few weeks back. Now looking to get back in at some point.

[bbonsall] 06/11/2015 15:47

Pvb
I can ignore them but my point is that most people take them seriosly - hence today's fall! Deutsce Bank has been saying the same for months, so why do they find the need to repeat themselves within days of their last pontification? Unless there is a manipulative agenda?

[praipus] 06/11/2015 15:34

Through £9 ?

[nw99] 06/11/2015 15:31

A lot of debt so rate rise in the USA hurts

[newbank] 06/11/2015 15:15

MJ19,

Shares in circ 3.7 billion. Stuff they write is rubbish! Just shorting the stock to make money. Love it if National Grid declare a special Divi to catch these rogues out!

National Grid have a reputation for getting £1.50 in value for every £1 spent. They are spending £5 Billion / year. What will that do to the asset base and hence the share price? 2016 = £10

[pvb] 06/11/2015 15:14

So ignore them.

[bbonsall] 06/11/2015 15:05

Pity the FCA has no teeth. Someone should investigate these so called analysts. Just 3 days ago Jefferies recommended buy with a price target of 900p. Now in just 72 hours they up the target to 950p and say hold. For some obscure reason that is called a downgrade.
Why does anyone give credibility to such people who obviously have no clue? They demonstrate that for all to see without flinching!

[mike24] 06/11/2015 14:20

have 2000 shares,from 7.50
thxs quester, looking to add when bottomed out
aiming for 6k,s worth to put in kids pension,

[mj19] 06/11/2015 13:12

YesterdayWith National Grid trading on a price to earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.8, versus 21 for United Utilities, and 23.4 for Severn Trent, it has the most upward re-rating potential. Furthermore, National Grid's yield of 4.7% is much higher than that of the other two stocks -- United Utilities' is 3.9% , and it's 3.6% at Severn Trent. In addition, National Grid has the most upbeat dividend growth prospects, with the dividend per share expected to rise by 2.5% next year, compared with increases of 2.1% for United Utilities and 1.9% for Severn Trent.Of course, where National Grid lacks appeal, relative to United Utilities and Severn Trent, is bid potential. In previous years, Severn Trent has been the subject of takeover attempts, while United Utilities has been a rumoured takeover target for various infrastructure funds. As such, the two water companies could offer considerable capital gains over the medium to long term if bid approaches are made. However, with National Grid being so much cheaper and having a far greater yield, it seems to be the one to buy out of the three stocks.While all three have excellent total return potential in the coming years, National Grid could prove to be the best performer and, while 56% gains in the next five years may not be achieved, it certainly has the potential to continue to beat the FTSE 100.

[mj19] 06/11/2015 11:28

National Grid plc 7% Potential Decrease Indicated by Deutsche BankPosted by: Ruth Bannister 6th November 2015National Grid plc with EPIC/TICKER LON:NG had its stock rating noted as 'Reiterates' with the recommendation being set at 'HOLD' today by analysts at Deutsche Bank. National Grid plc are listed in the Utilities sector within UK Main Market. Deutsche Bank have set a target price of 860 GBX on its stock. This indicates the analyst believes there is a potential downside of 7% from the opening price of 925 GBX. National Grid plc LON:NG has a 50 day moving average of 902.49 GBX and a 200 Day Moving Average share price is recorded at 899.53 GBX. The 1 year high for the share price is 965 GBX while the 52 week low is 806.4 GBX. There are currently 73,953,165 shares in issue with the average daily volume traded being 7,379,491. Market capitalisation for LON:NG is £34,125,148,478 GBP. National Grid plc is an electricity and gas utility company. The UK Electricity Transmission includes high voltage electricity transmission networks in Great Britain. Its UK Gas Transmission provides the gas transmission network in Great Britain and UK liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage activities. The Company's UK Gas Distribution includes four of the eight regional networks of Great Britain's gas distribution system.

[bountyhunter] 04/11/2015 13:30

Yes, absolutely.

"The stock has gained more than 36pc since Mr Holliday became chief executive in 2007. However, the greatest source of returns has been the steady dividend income – include this and the total return is more than 120pc during the past nine years."