NatWest Repurchases 796,761 Shares for Cancellation Under Ongoing Buyback

An announcement from NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ) is now available.

NatWest Group has repurchased 796,761 of its own ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, at a volume-weighted average price of 665.48 pence per share on the London Stock Exchange. The repurchased shares, acquired from Merrill Lynch International under instructions issued in July 2025, are intended to be cancelled, leaving the bank with 218,955,463 shares held in treasury and 7,991,667,272 ordinary shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces the share count and may enhance capital efficiency and shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Buy with a £735.00 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.

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More about NatWest Group

NatWest Group is a UK-based banking and financial services company providing retail, commercial and institutional banking services, with a primary focus on the UK and Western European markets.

Average Trading Volume: 20,002,097

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £51.91B

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