NatWest Repurchases Over 800,000 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ) has provided an announcement.

NatWest Group has repurchased 811,319 of its ordinary shares on 22 January 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares bought on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of 654.46 pence. The bank plans to cancel the repurchased shares, resulting in 219,129,618 ordinary shares held in treasury and 7,993,923,418 ordinary shares in issue, a move that supports capital management objectives and may enhance earnings per share and capital return for shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Buy with a £734.00 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 major UK-based banking and financial services group, providing retail, commercial and institutional banking services primarily in the UK and Ireland, with a focus on lending, deposit-taking, and a range of financial products for individuals, businesses and corporate clients.

Average Trading Volume: 20,963,554

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £52.05B

Learn more about NWG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.