UTILITIES & CONNECTIVITY

National Grid

nationalgrid.com Updated Apr 30, 2026 Quality: 100/100

Strategic intent

National Grid is a multinational electricity and gas utility company that owns and operates energy transmission and distribution networks, focusing on delivering secure, affordable, and clean energy while transitioning to a decarbonized energy system.

Key market signals

2026-03: Partnered with GridCARE to utilize AI modeling to unlock interconnection capacity for large-load customers in New York.
2026-01: Faced a securities class action investigation by Rosen Law Firm regarding allegations of misleading business information related to a substation fire.
2025-11: Zoë Yujnovich officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding John Pettigrew.
2025-09: Agreed to a $38.5 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit regarding violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
2025-05: Announced a £60 billion capital investment plan over the next five years to upgrade energy infrastructure.

Financial health

For the year ended 31 March 2025, operating profit was £4,934 million (up 10% from 2024) and profit before tax was £3,650 million (up 20%) (https://www.investegate.co.uk).
Capital investment reached a record £9,847 million in 2024/25, 20% higher than 2024 (https://www.investegate.co.uk).
Underlying EPS for 2024/25 was 73.3p, up 2% from the previous year (https://www.investegate.co.uk).

Impact & compliance

Social Impact Modern Slavery Statement (2024) Sector Risk: medium Scope 3: HIGH THIRD_PARTY_ASSURED

Legal & risks

Over the last 24 months, National Grid has faced several legal and regulatory challenges. In September 2025, the company agreed to a $38.5 million settlement to resolve allegations of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) regarding unauthorized automated debt collection calls. In Ma

Forensic audit — 3 findings

⚠ In July 2025, multiple law firms announced securities class action investigations against National Grid plc after a UK N...
⚠ In March 2026, a judge recommended that a lawsuit brought by the Conservation Law Foundation against National Grid move ...
⚠ In January 2025, the EPA and NYSDEC investigated elevated levels of radiation (TENORM) found in soil at a former manufac...

Classifications

Electricity Transmission (36%) Multi-Utility Distribution (26%) Electricity Distribution (23%)

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