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National Grid (NGG) remains a Buy following robust H1 results, with capital investment up 32% and 98% directed to its core UK and U.S. regulated networks. Forward guidance targets roughly 9% ROE in UK Electricity Transmission and improved operational outperformance in Distribution, while the inflation-protected dividend and regulated returns are largely insulated from interest rate risk.
National Grid H1 Results Highlight Capital Investment Growth and Regulated Returns
National Grid plc (NGG) remains a Buy following robust first-half results, according to a Seeking Alpha analysis, supported by a reliable inflation-protected dividend and a substantial regulated asset base growth strategy.
Capital Investment Rises 32%
The company’s capital investment surged 32%, with 98% directed to its core UK and U.S. regulated networks. According to the analysis, this allocation underpins future earnings and dividend growth.
Forward Guidance
Forward guidance targets approximately 9% return on equity (ROE) in UK Electricity Transmission and improved operational outperformance in Distribution.
Interest Rate Insulation
The analysis notes that National Grid’s regulated returns are largely insulated from interest rate risk, alongside its inflation-protected dividend.
Key Points
- Capital investment up 32%, with 98% directed to core UK and U.S. regulated networks
- Forward guidance targets ~9% ROE in UK Electricity Transmission
- Improved operational outperformance targeted in Distribution
- Regulated returns largely insulated from interest rate risk
- Inflation-protected dividend cited as reliable
The analysis maintains a Buy rating on the stock, citing the combination of robust H1 results, the dividend profile and regulated asset base growth.