National Grid raises earnings outlook on grid investment: NG remains range-bound

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National Grid up 0.61% at GBX1,155 today

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National Grid projects its full-year earnings per share will exceed previous guidance, citing the positive effect of its grid investment programme.
Ongoing infrastructure investment is expected to support long-term operational performance and stabilize the share price.
Trading in shares of National Grid is currently led by buyers with a forecast range of GBX1,140 to GBX1,169 and a very high probability of upward movement.

Earnings outlook improves as grid investment boosts sentiment

National Grid expects its full-year earnings per share to surpass earlier guidance, a development driven by the company's ongoing grid investment programme according to Kalkinemedia. This anticipated earnings strength highlights the long-term impact of increased capital expenditure on operational performance and supports investor interest in the stock. The company's commitment to infrastructure enhancements adds a layer of structural support to the share price, with the positive earnings outlook reinforcing market stability.

Mixed momentum as short-term support faces long-term resistance

Technical indicators show the price is currently above both the MA-20 and MA-50, confirming short- and medium-term support, but remains below the MA-200 which marks longer-term resistance. The immediate support level is set at the Ichimoku Kijun of GBX1,150, while the upper bound of the current range approaches GBX1,169. MACD is providing a strong buy signal, yet ADX holds neutral, and the RSI reading of 51.91 is in buy territory. However, Stoch RSI and CCI present neutral readings, Bull/Bear Power points to buyer dominance intraday against a backdrop of overbought conditions, and the Awesome Oscillator remains neutral, suggesting mixed momentum and some internal divergence.

Narrow trading range expected as breakout risks remain subdued

In the short term, National Grid is forecast to trade within a narrow band between GBX1,140 and GBX1,169, reflecting typical volatility for current levels. The baseline scenario sees the price consolidating within this corridor. An upward breakout above resistance could open the door to further gains, while a move below immediate support at GBX1,150 would increase the likelihood of renewed downside pressure toward the lower end of the forecast range, though such a move is considered unlikely in the near term.

Anton Kharitonov, Traders Union expert, notes National Grid’s stable positioning above key short- and medium-term moving averages but sees mixed momentum. He highlights that the EPS forecast beat, backed by ongoing investments, provides fundamental support yet does not guarantee a sustained uptrend. The technical setup indicates consolidation within a tight GBX1,140–GBX1,169 range, with most signals neutral or subdued. "Base case remains sideways until a decisive move outside the current corridor confirms direction," Kharitonov says.

Earlier, analysts noted that National Grid shares were trading within a range-bound technical setup, lacking strong directional momentum. The latest update adds that while mixed signals persist, a decisive move above or below the current band could quickly redefine short-term price risks for the stock.

Source of Data: NG Price Analysis by TU

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