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NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ) has shared an announcement.
NatWest Group has continued its on-market share buyback programme, repurchasing a total of 752,846 ordinary shares on 19 February 2026 across the London Stock Exchange and other trading venues at volume-weighted average prices slightly above 616p per share. The bank intends to cancel the repurchased shares, which will reduce its share count to about 7.98 billion shares in issue excluding treasury holdings, marginally enhancing earnings per share and signalling ongoing capital return to shareholders within its existing buyback framework.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Buy 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 U.K. banking and financial services group, providing retail, commercial and institutional banking products across the U.K. and Ireland. The group focuses on lending, deposit-taking, payments and wealth management services, serving individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises and larger corporate and institutional clients.
Average Trading Volume: 21,494,912
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £48.95B
For detailed information about NWG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.