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NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ) has provided an announcement.
NatWest Group has repurchased 845,398 of its ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 from Merrill Lynch International as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 630.81 pence per share on the London Stock Exchange. The bank plans to cancel the repurchased shares, leaving 7,999,008,668 ordinary shares in issue excluding 219,822,929 shares held in treasury, a move that supports capital return to shareholders and may enhance earnings per share and capital efficiency within its broader capital management strategy.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Hold with a £700.00 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 products and services, with a primary market focus on the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Average Trading Volume: 19,957,757
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £51.34B
See more insights into NWG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.