What exactly did Morgan Stanley change in the NGG analyst rating on Feb 05, 2026?

Morgan Stanley **maintained Overweight** for National Grid (NGG) on Feb 05, 2026, and raised the price target from **1,275 GBp** to **1,400 GBp**. The firm changed the valuation, not the coverage stance.

How should investors interpret the NGG analyst rating update?

A maintained Overweight with a higher price target suggests Morgan Stanley sees more upside but no change in conviction level. Investors should check dividend yield, regulatory news, and valuation before acting on the NGG analyst rating.

Does the NGG analyst rating affect the stock immediately?

Analyst notes can influence short-term flows, but the Feb 05, 2026 update showed muted market reaction. Long-term impact depends on regulatory outcomes, earnings, and dividend policy that support the NGG analyst rating.

Where can I read the Morgan Stanley note and market context for this NGG analyst rating?

TheMorgan Stanley price target revision was reported by TheFly; see the item on TheFly for details. For broader price and ADR context, financial sites like Investing.com provide live quotes and peer comparisons related to the NGG analyst rating.

Analyst Ratings

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on National Grid (NGG) Feb 05, 2026

ByDanny Kontos February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating on National Grid (NGG) on Feb 05, 2026, and raised its price target to 1,400 GBp from 1,275 GBp. The change is logged as a maintained rating with an upward price-target revision, which shapes how investors read the NGG analyst rating update. Morgan Stanley’s note came with a reported short-term stock move of -1.14% (down $0.99) around the update and a market cap of $86,401,020,200. This NGG analyst rating entry offers a clear signal on analyst conviction and the firm’s view on regulated cash flows and regulatory outcomes.