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The latest update is out from NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ).
NatWest Group has repurchased 771,656 of its ordinary shares on 23 December 2025 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, with the trades executed on the London Stock Exchange by Merrill Lynch International. The bank intends to cancel the repurchased shares, which will leave it holding 221,881,172 shares in treasury and 8,006,206,375 shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces its share count and can enhance earnings per share while signalling continued capital strength and active balance sheet management to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Buy with a £695.00 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. It has a substantial listed shareholder base and actively manages its capital structure, including through share buyback programmes to return capital and optimise its balance sheet.
Average Trading Volume: 21,248,011
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £51.55B
Learn more about NWG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.