National Grid plc (NGG) Announces its FY 2025 Results
National Grid plc (NYSE:NGG) is the UK's largest electricity distribution network, serving nearly 8 million customers in the country. The company also operates in the US, delivering electricity, natural gas, and clean energy to more than 20 million people throughout New York and Massachusetts.
National Grid plc (NYSE:NGG) recently posted its results for FY 2025, reporting an underlying EPS of 73.3p, up 2% from the previous year and ahead of guidance, with the underlying operating profit increase more than offsetting the increased number of shares after the Rights Issue. Moreover, the company's record £9.8 billion of capital investment helped to drive regulated asset growth of 10.5%. However, revenue decreased by 7% YoY to £18.38 billion. NGG's cash flow generated from continuing operations during the year came in at £7 billion, £0.3 billion lower than last year, mainly due to adverse timing movements.
National Grid plc (NYSE:NGG) also declared a total dividend of 46.72p for its shareholders, an increase of 3.21% on last year's rebased dividend. As of the end of FY 2025, the company had £18 billion of distributable reserves, which is sufficient to cover more than five years of forecast dividends.
National Grid plc (NYSE:NGG) has earmarked tens of billions of pounds in capital expenditure over the coming years to upgrade the UK's grid system, and recently raised £7bn via a share placing from investors to fund its growth and strengthen its balance sheet.
John Pettigrew, CEO of National Grid plc (NYSE:NGG), stated:
"We've made significant progress in the first year of our five-year financial framework, with record capital investment of almost £10 billion, 20% higher than 2024, helping to drive regulated asset growth of around 10% this year. Strong performance across all areas of the business underpins our plans to successfully invest c.£60 billion over five years. At a time of international economic uncertainty, National Grid continues to provide stable and predictable growth through our resilient business model. We remain focused on delivering secure, affordable and clean energy to our customers and communities, and providing long-term value and returns for our shareholders."
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