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National Grid PLC (NGG) stock, explained like you're 5
National Grid PLC trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NGG. It is a large cap company in the natural gas distribution industry, part of the utilities sector, with a market value of about 80.3 billion dollars.
- Ticker
- NGG
- Exchange
- New York Stock Exchange
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Natural Gas Distribution
- Size
- Large cap, about 80.3 billion dollars
Is National Grid PLC a small, medium or large cap company?
Yes. National Grid PLC is a large cap stock. Its market cap, which is the total value of all its shares, is about 80.3 billion dollars.
Here is how you can tell. Multiply the share price by the number of shares to get the market cap, then compare it to the usual sizes. Micro cap is under 300 million dollars, small cap is 300 million to 2 billion, mid cap is 2 to 10 billion, large cap is 10 billion and up, and mega cap is over 200 billion. Market caps move every day with the share price, so treat the number as a recent snapshot.
How National Grid PLC makes money
- Delivering electricity, gas or water to homes and businesses.
- Rates approved by regulators.
- Growing clean energy projects.
What moves NGG stock
- Interest rates, since utilities carry a lot of debt.
- Decisions by regulators on prices.
- Weather and demand for power.
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Questions about National Grid PLC stock
What does National Grid PLC do?
National Grid PLC trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NGG. It is a large cap company in the natural gas distribution industry, part of the utilities sector, with a market value of about 80.3 billion dollars.
What is the ticker symbol for National Grid PLC?
National Grid PLC trades under the ticker NGG on the New York Stock Exchange.
What is National Grid PLC's market cap?
National Grid PLC is a large cap stock with a market cap of about 80.3 billion dollars.
How does National Grid PLC make money?
Delivering electricity, gas or water to homes and businesses. Rates approved by regulators. Growing clean energy projects.
What moves NGG stock?
Interest rates, since utilities carry a lot of debt. Decisions by regulators on prices. Weather and demand for power.
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