10.05 USD
-0.02
0.20%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
-0.20%
5 days
-3.55%
1 month
-1.47%
3 months
10.68%
6 months
21.08%
Year to date
78.51%
1 year
82.07%
5 years
48.23%
10 years
-23.17%
 

About: NatWest Group derives around 90% of its total income from the United Kingdom. The bank operates a retail, commercial, and private bank in the U.K., offering clients lending and payment services as well as asset management services.

Employees: 12,200

0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

150% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 140 | Existing positions reduced: 56

96% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 51 | Existing positions closed: 26

24% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $810M [Q2] → $1.01B (+$196M) [Q3]

10% more funds holding

Funds holding: 247 [Q2] → 272 (+25) [Q3]

0.12% more ownership

Funds ownership: 1.38% [Q2] → 1.5% (+0.12%) [Q3]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q2] → 1 (+0) [Q3]

22% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $572K | Put options by funds: $735K

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for NWG.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 9 articles about NWG published over the past 30 days

Positive
Proactive Investors
2 days ago
NatWest, Barclays cuts followed by further drop in mortgage rates
Mortgage rates edged lower once again this week, meaning prospective buyers enjoyed a straight month of declining borrowing costs. According to Moneyfacts, the average rate of a two-year fixed mortgage fell from 5.4685% on Monday to 5.4603% as of Friday.
NatWest, Barclays cuts followed by further drop in mortgage rates
Positive
Proactive Investors
3 days ago
NatWest worth 470p a share, says broker - here's why
Peel Hunt has increased its target price for NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) from 450p to 470p, citing improved earnings prospects and sustained positive momentum heading into 2025. The new valuation represents an 18% premium to the current 397p share price.
NatWest worth 470p a share, says broker - here's why
Neutral
Proactive Investors
6 days ago
NatWest retail banking boss reportedly set to step down
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG)'s retail banking boss will reportedly leave early next year as the lender readies itself for a return to full private ownership. According to Sky News, David Lindberg will depart in the first quarter of 2025 after four years at the helm of the division, which has 13,000 staff and 17 million customers.
NatWest retail banking boss reportedly set to step down
Neutral
Reuters
1 week ago
UK government reduces Natwest stake to 9.99%
The UK government said on Friday that it has reduced its stake in Natwest to 9.99% from 10.99% previously.
UK government reduces Natwest stake to 9.99%
Neutral
Proactive Investors
1 week ago
HSBC, NatWest, and Lloyds: Citi's mixed outlook for UK banks in 2025
Citi analysts have offered a mixed forecast for UK banks in 2025, favouring HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) and NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) while expressing caution over Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY). HSBC is a top pick, with anticipated strong 2025 guidance supported by its Asia-focused strategy, cost-cutting, and robust capital returns.
HSBC, NatWest, and Lloyds: Citi's mixed outlook for UK banks in 2025
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
NatWest Group (NWG) Is Up 2.80% in One Week: What You Should Know
Does NatWest Group (NWG) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
NatWest Group (NWG) Is Up 2.80% in One Week: What You Should Know
Positive
Proactive Investors
2 weeks ago
NatWest cuts as mortgage rates fall for second successive week
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) was among major lenders to scale back mortgage prices this week as rates fell every day. According to Moneyfacts, interest on the average two-year fixed mortgage rate fell below the 5.5% mark once again, having sat at 5.4% in early November.
NatWest cuts as mortgage rates fall for second successive week
Positive
Proactive Investors
2 weeks ago
NatWest on the hunt for more M&A
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) is on the "front foot" in looking for more acquisitions, according to its chief executive Paul Thwaite. Following the £125 million purchase Sainsbury's Bank in June, he said the lender is looking for other "strategically congruent" deals to splurge some of its cash pile on.
NatWest on the hunt for more M&A
Positive
Reuters
2 weeks ago
NatWest remains on acquisition trail, CEO says, after 2024 deal flurry
NatWest Group will explore "strategically congruent" and "financially compelling" M&A opportunities after a flurry of investments this year, its CEO said, as the state-backed lender looks forward to becoming fully privatised as early as the first half of 2025.
NatWest remains on acquisition trail, CEO says, after 2024 deal flurry
Negative
Proactive Investors
1 month ago
Lloyds risks further pressure as motor probe ‘waiting game' favours NatWest
Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) shares risk further pressure until clarity surfaces on the Financial Conduct Authority's motor finance commission probe and redress, analysts say. Following a spate of updates surrounding the investigation this week, Jefferies analysts noted investors would “understandably” be drawn to stocks seen as less exposed.
Lloyds risks further pressure as motor probe ‘waiting game' favours NatWest
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