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An update from NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ) is now available.
NatWest Group has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 841,455 ordinary shares of £1.0769 nominal value each from Merrill Lynch International on 9 February 2026. The shares were bought on the London Stock Exchange at prices between 593.80p and 655.40p, with a volume-weighted average price of 620.30p.
The bank intends to cancel the repurchased shares, which will reduce the number of shares in circulation and may enhance earnings per share and capital return metrics for investors. Following settlement, NatWest will hold 218,374,752 shares in treasury and have 7,985,067,662 ordinary shares in issue, underscoring its continued use of buybacks as a tool for capital management and shareholder returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Hold with a £725.00 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 is a major UK banking and financial services group, offering retail and commercial banking, wealth management and related financial products. The group focuses primarily on serving individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises and corporate clients across the UK and Ireland, competing with other large incumbents in a highly regulated banking market.
Average Trading Volume: 18,608,008
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £52.59B
See more insights into NWG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.