National Grid plans 50.9m scrip shares

National Grid plc announced multiple share-relating actions tied to its 2025/26 final dividend, including applying to the FCA and LSE for admission to trade 50,862,899 new ordinary shares under its Scrip Dividend Scheme, plus 219,257 ADRs representing five ordinary shares each, all ranking pari passu with existing shares and payable on 23 July 2026. Under the plan, 49,766,614 ordinary shares will be issued at 1,197.70 pence per share and 219,257 ADRs will be issued at US$80.5453, representing 1,096,285 ordinary shares including fractional entitlements, with dealings expected to commence on the same date. The moves reflect the company’s ongoing use of scrip dividends to manage cash outflows while maintaining shareholder returns and funding capital needs for its regulated UK and US networks. Market commentary indicates mixed momentum but a generally bullish longer-term view, with NGG rated Buy by some analysts (target around $85.50) and Spark AI Analyst assigning a neutral, moderate-opportunity stance due to strong regulated earnings and dividend progression offset by leverage. Technical updates note NG is trading above key moving averages, supported by improving operating profit and continued infrastructure investment, though near-term signals show some uncertainty about breakout levels and momentum indicators. Overall, NG emphasizes its dividend reinvestment mechanism as part of a steady capital strategy to support ongoing network investments and shareholder value.