Here it is, your all new National Grid thread. The chart features Bollinger Bands, MACD, 50 and 200 day SMAs.

Web Site Link:

http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk


Here's the link to the old NG. thread

Berenberg Hold 1,001.00 850.00 970.00 Reiterates

I will hold no probs. :)

Final's out Thursday.

'N' isn't anywhere near 'F' Stan! :-)

Just testing -):

RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2016

HIGHLIGHTS
Strong performance, with a significant level of investment
· Adjusted operating profit of £4.1bn, up 6%
· Adjusted earnings per share of 63.5p, up 10%
· Group Return on Equity of 12.3% (2015: 11.8%)
· Total investment of £3.9bn, up from £3.5bn, driving regulated asset base growth of 4%
· Solid UK performance, generating savings of over £330m for customers in the first 3 years of RIIO
· Good progress with significant rate filings in New York and Massachusetts
· Strong year in Other activities led by interconnector and property performance
· Value Added of £1.8bn or 47.6p per share
· Recommended full year dividend up 1.1% to 43.34p (2015: 42.87p)

The market gives these a right hammering on Finals day.. down nearly 3%!

buy some more then stan.,.

Lend us fiver 1st BB -):

A new high this morning @1017.00.

1036..... lovely.

Looking a tad over bought!

It's because I sold out way too early the other day. Story of my life.

Apparently a proportion of NG. revenue is derived from the US where they have business interests, so this makes the stock more attractive as a defensive buy, assuming Sterling stays weak v Dollar strength.

Now you tell me.

A view from over the water - National Grid Looking For Financial Flexibility

National Grid Said to Start Auction for Gas Network Stake

Perverse logic behind National Grid revamp

StockMarketWire.com
National Grid's H1 statutory pretax profit has fallen 64% to £485m, from £1.35bn a year ago. Interim dividend was 15.7p a share and in-line with policy.

"We have delivered good results and made significant progress on key priorities while continuing to deliver a safe and reliable service to our customers in the UK and the US," said CEO John Pettigrew.

"First half earnings per share were in line with a strong prior year, with our regulated businesses delivering a solid performance.

"In the US we received a positive outcome for our Massachusetts rate filing and are in the final stages of agreeing updated rates for our downstate New York gas businesses.

"Once agreed, around 40% of our US business will be operating under new agreements which will enable us to improve future returns in the US. In the UK the proposed sale of our gas distribution business is on track with separation activity in the final stages.

"Looking further out we are focused on evolving National Grid to enable us to play a leading role in shaping the future of energy networks."

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Adjusted earnings per share of 28.2p, in line with last year

- ​​Operating Profit of £1.9bn, up 1% includes favourable timing and FX

- Capital investment of £2.2bn, up 12% (6% at constant currency)

- New rates for Massachusetts Electric, allowed return on equity of 9.9% 3-year Joint Proposal filed for downstate New York gas businesses

- Solid operational performance in the UK, generating savings for customers UK Gas Distribution majority sale on track

- Strong balance sheet maintained.

Just has a punt here (I am a long term holder).

SSE looks a reasonable punt today also.