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NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ) just unveiled an announcement.
NatWest Group has continued its existing share buyback programme, repurchasing ordinary shares with a nominal value of £1.0769 each from UBS AG, London Branch over several days at prices in the mid-500 pence range across the London Stock Exchange and BATS Europe. The bank plans to cancel these repurchased shares, and following settlement will hold 194,949,527 shares in treasury with 7,981,138,520 ordinary shares in issue, a move that supports capital returns to shareholders and may enhance earnings per share.
The transaction forms part of previously announced instructions to UBS issued on 16 February 2026, underscoring NatWest’s ongoing strategy of active capital management. By reducing the free float through cancellations while maintaining a large, but defined, treasury position, the group continues to fine-tune its balance sheet and signal confidence in its financial strength and long-term value to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Buy with a £607.00 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 NWG Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NWG is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by solid profitability and upbeat guidance/capital returns, reinforced by attractive valuation. These positives are tempered by weak and volatile cash flow (including the most recent year), and softer near-term technical momentum.
To see Spark’s full report on NWG stock, click here.
More about NatWest Group
NatWest Group plc is a major UK-based banking and financial services institution, offering retail, commercial and investment banking products. The group focuses on serving individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises and corporate clients, with a significant presence in the UK and Ireland and listings on the London Stock Exchange.
Average Trading Volume: 17,587,421
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £46.49B
For a thorough assessment of NWG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.