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NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ) has shared an update.
NatWest Group has repurchased 808,436 of its ordinary shares on 29 January 2026 from Merrill Lynch International as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 659.73p per share on the London Stock Exchange. The bank intends to cancel the repurchased shares, leaving 218,787,070 shares held in treasury and 7,990,216,485 shares in issue, a move that supports capital return to shareholders and may enhance earnings per share while signalling continued confidence in its balance sheet strength and capital position.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Buy with a £743.00 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 UK-based banking and financial services group, providing retail, commercial and institutional banking services primarily in the UK and Ireland. The group focuses on serving personal, business and corporate customers across a broad range of lending, deposit, payments and wealth management products.
Average Trading Volume: 19,501,311
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £53.28B
For detailed information about NWG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.