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The latest update is out from NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ).
NatWest Group has repurchased 806,867 of its ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 from Merrill Lynch International as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 664.25 pence per share on the London Stock Exchange. The bank plans to cancel the repurchased shares, leaving 8,003,055,571 ordinary shares in issue excluding 220,742,145 shares held in treasury, a move that supports capital return to shareholders and may enhance earnings per share by reducing the overall share count.
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 a wide range of retail, commercial and corporate banking products primarily focused on the UK and Ireland markets.
Average Trading Volume: 19,279,137
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £52.56B
Learn more about NWG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.