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The latest update is out from NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ).
NatWest Group plc has repurchased 1,060,397 of its ordinary shares on 2 January 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, with trades executed on the London Stock Exchange through Merrill Lynch International. The bank intends to cancel the repurchased shares, leaving 220,914,162 shares held in treasury and 8,003,690,421 ordinary shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces its share count and can enhance earnings per share, signalling continued capital return to shareholders and confidence in its balance sheet.
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 institution, providing retail, commercial and corporate banking services primarily in the UK and Ireland. The group focuses on lending, deposit-taking, payments and wealth management, serving personal customers, small and medium-sized enterprises and larger corporates across its core markets.
Average Trading Volume: 19,455,960
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £52.12B
Find detailed analytics on NWG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.