About National Grid plc (NG)
National Grid plc is a Utilities - Regulated Electric company operating in the Utilities sector.
NG trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £1,254.50
- Market Cap
- £63.06B
- 52-Week High
- £1,428.50
- 52-Week Low
- £1,096.50
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Utilities - Regulated Electric
£1,000 Invested in National Grid plc (NG)
How much would £1,000 invested in NG be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in NG 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in National Grid plc (NG) in 2025 would be worth £1,106 as of November 2026, representing a +10.6% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in NG 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in National Grid plc (NG) in 2023 would be worth £1,278 as of November 2026, representing a +27.8% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in NG 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in National Grid plc (NG) in 2021 would be worth £1,328 as of November 2026, representing a +32.8% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in NG 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in National Grid plc (NG) in 2016 would be worth £1,150 as of November 2026, representing a +15.0% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in NG at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in National Grid plc (NG) at IPO would be worth £4,692 as of November 2026, representing a +369.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 30+ years (370 months), National Grid plc (NG) has averaged a monthly return of +0.57% with a median return of +0.77%. The stock had 209 positive months (56%) and 160 negative months (43%). The best month in NG's history was November 1998 with a +17.8% return, while the worst was May 2024 at -15.8%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.2%), and June the weakest (-2.0%).
NG's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1997 with a cumulative return of +41.3%, and the worst was 2001 at -32.1%.
Annual Returns
Over 31 years of trading history, National Grid plc (NG) has delivered an average annual return of +6.71% with a median return of +6.13%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +5.28%. The stock posted gains in 19 years (61%) and losses in 12 years (39%).
NG's best year was 1997 with a +47.90% gain, while the worst was 2001 at -29.64%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. NG achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +9.93% | £1,141.21 | £1,254.50 |
| 2025 | +20.21% | £949.35 | £1,141.21 |
| 2024 | -10.15% | £1,056.65 | £949.35 |
| 2023 | +6.13% | £995.64 | £1,056.65 |
| 2022 | -5.85% | £1,057.48 | £995.64 |
| 2021 | +22.58% | £862.71 | £1,057.48 |
| 2020 | -8.35% | £941.36 | £862.71 |
| 2019 | +23.63% | £761.42 | £941.36 |
| 2018 | -12.63% | £871.49 | £761.42 |
| 2017 | -15.61% | £1,032.71 | £871.49 |
| 2016 | +1.55% | £1,017.00 | £1,032.71 |
| 2015 | +2.16% | £995.52 | £1,017.00 |
| 2014 | +16.56% | £854.09 | £995.52 |
| 2013 | +12.14% | £761.59 | £854.09 |
| 2012 | +12.54% | £676.73 | £761.59 |
| 2011 | +13.08% | £598.45 | £676.73 |
| 2010 | -8.06% | £650.92 | £598.45 |
| 2009 | -0.68% | £655.36 | £650.92 |
| 2008 | -17.95% | £798.72 | £655.36 |
| 2007 | +13.20% | £705.58 | £798.72 |
| 2006 | +29.69% | £544.05 | £705.58 |
| 2005 | +1.02% | £538.56 | £544.05 |
| 2004 | +23.97% | £434.42 | £538.56 |
| 2003 | -12.29% | £495.27 | £434.42 |
| 2002 | +6.69% | £464.19 | £495.27 |
| 2001 | -29.64% | £659.78 | £464.19 |
| 2000 | +29.22% | £510.57 | £659.78 |
| 1999 | -1.80% | £519.91 | £510.57 |
| 1998 | +40.81% | £369.23 | £519.91 |
| 1997 | +47.90% | £249.66 | £369.23 |
| 1996 | -1.95% | £254.63 | £249.66 |
Frequently Asked Questions: NG
What sector is NG in? ▼
NG operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.
How has NG performed historically? ▼
Over 31 years of trading history, NG has posted gains in 19 years (61% of the time). The best year was 1997 with a +47.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in NG? ▼
You can invest in NG through any brokerage account that offers access to the London Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold NG.
Last updated: 11/1/2026