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NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ) has provided an update.
NatWest Group has repurchased 810,744 of its own ordinary shares on 28 January 2026 through Merrill Lynch International as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, at a volume-weighted average price of 661.96 pence per share on the London Stock Exchange. The bank intends to cancel the repurchased shares, leaving 218,865,321 ordinary shares held in treasury and 7,990,946,670 shares in issue, a move that incrementally reduces its free float and can enhance earnings per share, signalling continued capital return to shareholders and balance sheet strength.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Buy with a £754.00 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 institution, providing retail, commercial and investment banking services to individuals, businesses and institutional clients, with a primary market focus on the UK and Ireland.
Average Trading Volume: 19,754,826
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £51.91B
Find detailed analytics on NWG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.