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An announcement from NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ) is now available.
NatWest Group has continued its existing share buyback programme by repurchasing 787,709 ordinary shares on 30 January 2026 from Merrill Lynch International on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of 663.60 pence per share. The bank intends to cancel the repurchased shares, which will reduce the number of shares in circulation and can enhance earnings per share, leaving it with 218,748,847 shares held in treasury and 7,989,466,999 ordinary shares in issue, signalling ongoing capital return to shareholders and confidence in its capital position.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Buy with a £738.00 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 banking and financial services group, providing retail and commercial banking, wealth management and related financial products primarily to customers in the UK and Ireland.
Average Trading Volume: 19,037,992
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £52.44B
Find detailed analytics on NWG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.