Natwest Group Plc (NWG)
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NWG Stock Chart & Stats
$16.38
-$0.13(-1.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$16.38
-$0.13(-1.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.91 - $19.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.93M
Average Volume (3M)3.75M
Market Cap
$62.71B
Enterprise Value-$24.59B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$98.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$71.83B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.8
Beta1.06
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.49Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.72
Shares Outstanding3,985,127,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,694,544
30 Day Avg. Volume3,749,392
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)0.61
Price to Sales (P/S)0.89
P/FCF Ratio4.52
Enterprise Value/Market Cap-0.39
Enterprise Value/Revenue-0.83
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-1.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-2.77
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.20Price Target Upside11.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)$24.47B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Generation & CET1 StrengthConsistent, multi-hundred-basis-point capital generation and a 14% CET1 ratio materially strengthen loss-absorbing capacity and strategic optionality. This durable capital build supports dividends/buybacks, buffers impending RWA changes, and underpins capacity for acquisitions and lending over the medium term.
Wealth And AUMA MomentumStrong net flows and double-digit AUMA growth indicate durable fee income diversification away from net interest reliance. Scale in private banking/wealth increases recurring fee revenue, raises customer stickiness, and supports RoTE durability by reducing cyclicality of lending income over a multi-year horizon.
Technology, AI And Efficiency GainsSustained tech simplification and AI adoption create structural cost advantages and productivity gains. Decommissioning legacy apps and reinvesting savings expands capacity for digital products, helps lower future operating costs, and supports management's multi-year cost/income targets, improving long-term margin sustainability.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationRecurrent negative operating and free cash flow in several years signals that reported earnings have not consistently converted to cash. This reduces financial flexibility, increases reliance on wholesale funding and capital markets, and constrains the bank's ability to absorb shocks or fund organic growth without raising costs or capital.
Regulatory RWA Headwinds (Basel 3.1 / CRD IV)Material, structural RWA increases raise required capital and reduce return-on-assets unless offset by business adjustments. The Jan‑2027 Basel implementation timeline forces ongoing capital planning, may limit capital return flexibility, and could depress lending returns if risk-weighted assets cannot be optimised quickly.
Acquisition Day-one CET1 Impact & Execution RiskThe sizable immediate CET1 hit from purchase accounting and potential adviser/client attrition create a durable near-term capital and earnings drag. Realising projected revenue and cost synergies requires retention and integration success; failure would permanently weaken RoTE and delay restoration of pre-acquisition capital metrics.
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NWG FAQ
What was Natwest Group Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Natwest Group Plc lowest stock price was $12.91 and its highest was $19.36 in the past 12 months.
What is Natwest Group Plc’s market cap?
Natwest Group Plc’s market cap is $62.71B.
When is Natwest Group Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Natwest Group Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 49 days.
How were Natwest Group Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Natwest Group Plc released its earnings results on May 01, 2026. The company reported $0.485 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.441 by $0.044.
Is Natwest Group Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Natwest Group Plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Natwest Group Plc pay dividends?
Natwest Group Plc pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.621 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.67%. See more information on Natwest Group Plc dividends here
What is Natwest Group Plc’s EPS estimate?
Natwest Group Plc’s EPS estimate is 0.49.
How many shares outstanding does Natwest Group Plc have?
Natwest Group Plc has 3,985,127,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Natwest Group Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Natwest Group Plc reported an EPS of $0.485 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.441. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.331%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Natwest Group Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NWG
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NatWest Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$18.20 (11.11% Upside)
$18.20 (11.11% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NWG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.13%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Natwest Group Plc
NatWest Group plc is a leading financial institution that delivers a broad spectrum of banking and financial services to individual customers, businesses, corporations, and institutional clients across the United Kingdom and globally. The company's operations are divided into several key divisions: Retail Banking addresses consumer needs by providing essential banking products like current accounts, home mortgages, unsecured personal loans, and savings options, alongside extensive mobile and online banking capabilities. Commercial Banking offers bespoke banking and financing solutions, supporting entities ranging from new start-ups and small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to larger commercial and corporate organizations. Private Banking specializes in offering exclusive private banking and wealth management services for affluent individuals and their business ventures. RBS International focuses on providing various banking products and services specifically for institutional customers, in addition to managing wholesale branches and fund depositary services. NatWest Markets assists corporate and institutional clients in the strategic management of financial risks, guiding them towards achieving their immediate and long-term financial aspirations. The company boasts a significant physical footprint, with approximately 800 branches and an additional 16,000 points of presence. Established in 1727, NatWest Group plc, which was formerly known as The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc until its name change in July 2020, is headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
NWG Company Deck
NWG Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive operational and financial performance: strong lending and deposit growth, notable AUM inflows, improved profitability and efficiency, robust capital generation and upgraded income guidance. Management also emphasized strategic progress (Evelyn acquisition, AI‑driven development, climate finance). However, the quarter included notable cautious elements — a GBP 140m macro‑driven provision, mortgage margin headwinds from COVID roll‑offs, some market‑driven AUMA volatility, and short‑term cost lumpiness related to investment and the Evelyn deal. Management framed these as managed risks within a resilient, well‑capitalized franchise.View all NWG earnings summariesNWG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$18.20
▲(11.11% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.06% Mutual Funds
1.99% Other Institutional Investors
97.73% Public Companies and
Individual Investors