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NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ) has provided an announcement.
NatWest Group has repurchased 914,095 ordinary shares on 10 February 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, paying a volume‑weighted average price of 611.77 pence per share. The transaction was executed on the London Stock Exchange through Merrill Lynch International, with the bank intending to cancel the repurchased stock rather than hold it for resale.
Following this latest buyback, NatWest will hold 218,330,682 shares in treasury and have 7,984,197,637 ordinary shares in issue, marginally reducing its free float and overall share count. The continued execution of the buyback programme underscores management’s capital-return strategy and may support earnings per share metrics and shareholder value over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Hold with a £7.00 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 institution, providing retail, commercial and corporate banking products to individuals, small businesses and large enterprises. The group focuses on lending, deposit-taking, payments and related financial services primarily in the U.K. and Ireland, competing with other large domestic and international banks.
Average Trading Volume: 19,144,436
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £52.59B
For a thorough assessment of NWG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.