NG.LSE
National Grid PLC
Price history
Key metrics
National Grid PLC has paid a dividend for 31 consecutive years and currently yields 3.92%, below its five year average. Its payout ratio is 74%. Dividend Health rates it Borderline at 53 out of 99, with high confidence.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026
Next dividend
Per share
£0.1635
Frequency
Interim
Declared
—
Ex-date
23 Nov 2026
in 25 days
Pay date
11 Jan 2027
estimated
Dividend health
Confidence High · Defensive profile · as of 29 Oct 2026
Total return
£10,000 invested is £19,807 today: £1,589 from the share price and £8,218 from dividends reinvested.
Total return +98.07%. Price alone returned +15.89% over the same window.
Assumes every dividend is reinvested on its ex-dividend date, before tax and dealing costs.
How it compares
Where it trades
Same company, 2 securities
Each has its own ISIN. Currency, dividends and tax withholding can differ, and one unit is not always one share.
Volume: median shares per session over the last 20 sessions. Closes as of 28 Oct 2026. Regular trading hours in your time zone.
National Grid plc engages in the transmission and distribution of electricity and gas. It operates through UK Electricity Transmission, UK Electricity Distribution, New England, New York, National Grid Ventures, and Other segments. The UK Electricity Transmission segment provides electricity transmission networks in England and Wales. The UK Electricity Distribution segment offers electricity distribution services in east and west Midlands, Southwest of England, and South Wales. The New England segment provides electricity and gas supply and distribution, and high-voltage electricity transmission services in New England. The New York segment offers electricity and gas distribution, and electricity transmission services in New York. The National Grid Ventures segment provides transmission services through electricity interconnectors and LNG importation at the Isle of Grain. The Other segment engages in the leasing and sale of commercial property, as well as insurance activities in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Annual dividends per share
Dividends paid in GBP · based on NG.LSE's fiscal years ending in March
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 07 Jun 272027-06-07 | £0.3214 | Estimated |
| 23 Nov 262026-11-23 | £0.1635 | Estimated |
| 28 May 262026-05-28 | £0.3214 | Paid |
| 20 Nov 252025-11-20 | £0.1635 | Paid |
| 29 May 252025-05-29 | £0.3088 | Paid |
| 21 Nov 242024-11-21 | £0.1584 | Paid |
| 06 Jun 242024-06-06 | £0.3912 | Paid |
| 23 Nov 232023-11-23 | £0.1940 | Paid |
| 01 Jun 232023-06-01 | £0.3760 | Paid |
| 24 Nov 222022-11-24 | £0.1784 | Paid |
| 01 Jun 222022-06-01 | £0.3376 | Paid |
| 02 Dec 212021-12-02 | £0.1721 | Paid |
| 03 Jun 212021-06-03 | £0.3216 | Paid |
| 26 Nov 202020-11-26 | £0.1700 | Paid |
| 02 Jul 202020-07-02 | £0.3200 | Paid |
| 28 Nov 192019-11-28 | £0.1657 | Paid |
| 30 May 192019-05-30 | £0.3126 | Paid |
| 22 Nov 182018-11-22 | £0.1608 | Paid |
| 31 May 182018-05-31 | £0.3044 | Paid |
| 23 Nov 172017-11-23 | £0.1549 | Paid |
| 01 Jun 172017-06-01 | £0.2910 | Paid |
| 22 May 172017-05-22 | £0.9205 | Paid |
| 24 Nov 162016-11-24 | £0.1655 | Paid |
| 02 Jun 162016-06-02 | £0.3092 | Paid |
| 26 Nov 152015-11-26 | £0.1636 | Paid |
| 04 Jun 152015-06-04 | £0.3072 | Paid |
| 20 Nov 142014-11-20 | £0.1605 | Paid |
| 05 Jun 142014-06-05 | £0.3004 | Paid |
| 05 Dec 132013-12-05 | £0.1581 | Paid |
| 06 Jun 132013-06-06 | £0.2876 | Paid |
| 29 Nov 122012-11-29 | £0.1581 | Paid |
| 31 May 122012-05-31 | £0.2765 | Paid |
| 30 Nov 112011-11-30 | £0.1520 | Paid |
| 01 Jun 112011-06-01 | £0.2560 | Paid |
| 01 Dec 102010-12-01 | £0.1407 | Paid |
| 02 Jun 102010-06-02 | £0.2710 | Paid |
| 02 Dec 092009-12-02 | £0.1489 | Paid |
| 03 Jun 092009-06-03 | £0.2509 | Paid |
| 03 Dec 082008-12-03 | £0.1379 | Paid |
| 04 Jun 082008-06-04 | £0.2324 | Paid |
| 28 Nov 072007-11-28 | £0.1276 | Paid |
| 06 Jun 072007-06-06 | £0.1942 | Paid |
Fiscal year ends in March.
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