National Grid (NGG) Stock

We have just put together the U.K. Dividend Aristocrats List for 2024, focusing on their yields. In this article, we will examine how National Grid plc (NYSE:NGG) compares to other U.K. dividend aristocrats. Lately, many investors have shifted their attention from UK stocks to global ones, especially those with high growth potential.

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National Grid PLC (LSE:NG.) has published its 'RIIO-T3 Business Plan', which details plans for infrastructure investments totaling as much as £35 billion over the next five years starting in April 2026.

On Wednesday, Britain's National Grid announced that it plans to invest as much as 35 billion pounds ($44.45 billion) in its transmission business over the next five years, ending in March 2031.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has given National Grid Insurance USA Ltd (NGIUSA) a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent). The outlook for these ratings is stable. NGIUSA is a subsidiary of National Grid plc, a major utility company, and the ratings highlight its strong financial position and solid operating performance.

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Ofgem has approved a £2 billion funding plan for the 'Eastern Green Link 1' (EGL1) subsea cable project. This high-voltage electricity cable will stretch 196 kilometers, linking Torness in East Lothian, Scotland, to Hawthorn Pit in County Durham, England.

National Grid PLC (LSE:NG.) has been granted approval by UK regulators for its LionLink and Nautilus electricity connections. These offshore hybrid assets will link grid networks and offshore wind farms located in Dutch and Belgian waters.

National Grid has simplified its operations by concentrating on its main electricity and gas networks in the UK and US, which improves its stability and chances for growth. By selling assets and raising £7 billion through a rights issue, the company has decreased its debt and finance costs while securing funds for future projects. As a result, it is set for steady and high-quality asset growth, with earnings per share anticipated to rise by 6-8% each year.