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The latest update is out from NatWest Group ( (GB:NWG) ).
NatWest Group has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing several million ordinary shares over the week of 9–13 March 2026 across the London Stock Exchange and alternative trading venues such as CHIX and BATE. The trades, executed via UBS, were carried out at prices mostly in the mid- to high-500 pence range as part of the bank’s previously announced repurchase programme.
The bank plans to cancel the repurchased shares, which will reduce its share count and can enhance earnings per share and capital efficiency for investors. Following settlement of these transactions, NatWest will hold 195,451,294 shares in treasury and have 7,989,979,302 ordinary shares in issue, underscoring an ongoing capital return strategy that supports shareholder value while signalling confidence in its balance sheet strength.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NWG) stock is a Hold with a £670.00 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 Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by solid profitability and upbeat guidance/capital returns, reinforced by attractive valuation. These positives are tempered by weak and volatile cash flow (including the most recent year), and softer near-term technical momentum.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:NWG stock, click here.
More about NatWest Group
NatWest Group is a major UK banking and financial services provider offering retail, commercial and institutional banking across the UK and Ireland. The group focuses on lending, deposits, payments and wealth management services, serving households, small and medium-sized enterprises and larger corporates through a portfolio of well-known banking brands.
Average Trading Volume: 23,514,849
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £45.62B
For an in-depth examination of NWG stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.