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The latest update is out from NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ).
NatWest Group has continued its existing share buyback programme, repurchasing 841,756 ordinary shares on 9 January 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of 641.89 pence per share from Merrill Lynch International. The bank plans to cancel the repurchased shares, which will leave it holding 219,996,633 shares in treasury and 8,000,523,245 ordinary shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces the share count and can enhance earnings per share and capital return to investors as part of 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 group, providing retail, commercial and corporate banking services primarily in the UK and Ireland. The group focuses on serving personal, business and institutional customers across lending, deposits, payments and related financial services, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Average Trading Volume: 19,617,147
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £50.53B
Learn more about NWG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.