Market's view on National Grid
Published on April 2024
- A stock watcher has increased their holding, citing the company’s stable business and potential growth in the digital economy, appealing to diverse investor groups including ESG and income investors.
- National Grid issued a pre-close update, expecting Underlying EPS for 2023/24 to be in line with the previous year. They announced a reporting change to exclude the impact of deferred tax, expected to increase Underlying EPS by approximately 8 pence per share.
- A stock watcher predicts a possible increase in stock price leading up to the announcement of results.
- Annual CPIH data was discussed, suggesting implications for the company’s dividend adjustments in line with inflation.
- Concerns were raised about potentially misleading news around the need for significant investment in the UK’s electrical grid to accommodate renewable energy, questioning the efficiency of current infrastructure utilization.
- The CEO of National Grid highlighted an expected surge in energy demand from data centers due to advancements in AI and quantum computing.
- There is a discussion about the impact of American financial practices on the stock, with a particular focus on the influence of US hedge funds and potential market manipulations.
- Issues were raised regarding the nationalization of the Electricity System Operator, with implications for National Grid’s operations and public discourse.
- Observations were made about market trends coinciding with the US daylight saving time changes, suggesting a pattern of market volatility during these periods.
- A stock watcher mentioned the adjustment of gas prices based on altitude, hinting at a similar approach possibly affecting electricity pricing, benefiting energy suppliers.