National Grid plc (NGG)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in National Grid plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

National Grid plc (NGG) has returned 9.37% so far this year and 34.59% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NGG has returned 7.77% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2001, NGG's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +16.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -18.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, NGG closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +22.2%, while the worst single day was May 23, 2024 at -14.3%.

National Grid plc has an annualized alpha of 6.29%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2001.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (62.87%) than losses (50.23%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.59 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.23 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.23 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

NGG ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for National Grid plc (NGG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

National Grid plc provided a 3.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.12 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for National Grid plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the National Grid plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the National Grid plc was 54.85%, occurring on Mar 30, 2009. Recovery took 1008 trading sessions.

The current National Grid plc drawdown is 9.93%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of National Grid plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how National Grid plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.