UK's National Grid rises after lifting annual earnings growth outlook

National Grid

05/10/2026 08:10

** Shares of power grid operator National Grid NG.L up 1.6% at 1,165p
** Co expects FY27 EPS growth to be slightly above its previous 13%-15% guidance, driven by strong H1 performance
** HY operating profit expected to be in line with prior year
** Expects about £130 million ($171.76 million) of one-off gains in H1 through National Grid Ventures
** YTD, stock up 0.44%
     
($1 = 0.7569 pounds)

 (Reporting by Anushka Chourasia in Bengaluru)
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