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NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ) has issued an announcement.
NatWest Group has repurchased 880,853 of its ordinary shares on 12 February 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, with trades executed by Merrill Lynch International on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of 607.78 pence. The bank intends to cancel these shares, which will leave 7,982,557,962 ordinary shares in issue excluding 218,232,280 held in treasury, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and signals continued capital return to shareholders.
The transaction underscores NatWest’s efforts to manage its capital base and optimise its balance sheet following prior authorisations for buybacks issued in July 2025. By steadily reducing its free-float through treasury holdings and cancellations, the group is reinforcing its shareholder distribution strategy while maintaining regulatory transparency under the U.K. Market Abuse Regulation.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Buy with a £780.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NatWest Group stock, see the GB:NWG Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:NWG Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:NWG is a Outperform.
NatWest Group’s overall stock score is driven by strong technical indicators and attractive valuation metrics. The company’s robust earnings call and positive corporate events further bolster its position. However, cash flow volatility remains a concern that slightly tempers the overall score.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:NWG stock, click here.
More about NatWest Group
NatWest Group plc is a major U.K. banking and financial services group, providing retail, commercial and institutional banking products to customers primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The group focuses on lending, deposit-taking, payments and related financial services, competing with other large high-street and international banks in its core markets.
Average Trading Volume: 20,086,542
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £48.24B
Learn more about NWG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.