NatWest Repurchases and Cancels 787,737 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ) has shared an update.

NatWest Group plc has repurchased 787,737 of its ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 from Merrill Lynch International as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 666.27 pence per share on the London Stock Exchange. The bank plans to cancel the repurchased shares, leaving 220,488,230 shares held in treasury and 8,002,521,749 ordinary shares in issue, a move that supports capital management and may enhance earnings per share while signalling continued confidence in the group’s financial position to shareholders and the wider market.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Buy with a £720.00 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, offering retail, commercial and investment banking services primarily focused on the UK and Irish markets. The group operates under several well-known brands and plays a significant role in lending, payments and savings products across consumer, small business and corporate segments.

Average Trading Volume: 19,220,819

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £53.2B

For detailed information about NWG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.