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NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ) has provided an announcement.
NatWest Group has continued its ongoing share buyback programme by repurchasing 562,698 ordinary shares from Merrill Lynch International on 31 December 2025, at a volume-weighted average price of 651.29 pence per share on the London Stock Exchange. The bank intends to cancel the repurchased shares, which will leave it with 221,018,778 ordinary shares held in treasury and 8,004,646,202 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and signals continued capital return to shareholders within its existing buyback framework.
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 banking and financial services group, providing retail, commercial and corporate banking services across the United Kingdom and internationally, with a focus on lending, deposit-taking, and associated financial products for consumers and businesses.
Average Trading Volume: 19,455,960
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £52.12B
For a thorough assessment of NWG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.