NatWest
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: 60,700
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
250% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $988K | Put options by funds: $282K
92% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 138 | Existing positions reduced: 72
82% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 51 | Existing positions closed: 28
14% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.01B [Q3] → $1.14B (+$139M) [Q4]
6% more funds holding
Funds holding: 274 [Q3] → 291 (+17) [Q4]
0.06% more ownership
Funds ownership: 1.5% [Q3] → 1.56% (+0.06%) [Q4]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for NWG.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 11 articles about NWG published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in NatWest Group (NWG) Stock?
Investors need to pay close attention to NatWest Group (NWG) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
NatWest: 7% Forward Dividend Yield Makes It An Attractive Income Play (Upgrade)
NatWest Group plc's strong 2024 performance, driven by resilient earnings and strategic moves, positions it well for future dividend and earnings growth despite lower interest rates. The U.K. government's reduced stake and NatWest's solid capital position support its return to full private ownership and robust shareholder returns. NatWest's net interest income increased by 2.2% YoY, supported by a stable net interest margin, a higher loan book, and structural hedge income.
Positive
Proactive Investors
1 week ago
Barclays and NatWest tipped as UK banking conditions 'remarkably benign' despite US tariffs
Despite UK domestic banks being hit by expectations of lower interest rates in the wake of Donald Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' announcement, analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said the sector is still attractive. Lower interest rates are seen as the main risk to UK bank earnings, with markets anticipating more cuts from the Bank of England as a result of the potential fallout from the new trade levies.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
NatWest Group (NWG) Could Be a Great Choice
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does NatWest Group (NWG) have what it takes?
Positive
Proactive Investors
2 weeks ago
UK banks offer value over European peers; Barclays and NatWest on the 'buy' list
UBS has restated its 'buy' advice to prospective investors in Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) and NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG), saying the UK lenders offer the best revenue growth prospects in Europe - but at a cheaper price. It notes the sector is trading at just seven times forecast 2026 earnings, with Paragon Banking Group PLC (LSE:PAG) the preferred mid-cap pick.
Neutral
Proactive Investors
3 weeks ago
Nigel Farage settles 'de-banking' dispute with NatWest
Nigel Farage and NatWest have settled their dispute over the closure of his Coutts bank account. The terms are confidential.
Neutral
Reuters
3 weeks ago
Nigel Farage and NatWest settle 'debanking' dispute
Eurosceptic UK politician Nigel Farage and NatWest Group have settled their dispute over the bank's handling of a decision to close Farage's accounts, the two parties said in a joint statement on Wednesday.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
What Makes NatWest Group (NWG) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
Does NatWest Group (NWG) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Positive
Proactive Investors
3 weeks ago
Wall Street giant backs HSBC and NatWest as UK banks lag wider European rally
Citi has named HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) and NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) among its top picks in European banking, arguing that UK lenders could offer better value after missing out on the full force of a sector-wide rally so far in 2025. European bank shares have soared this year, buoyed by hopes that fiscal stimulus will revive credit demand and capital markets activity.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Earnings Momentum is Surging in This Industry
The Financial sector currently dominates the Zacks #1 Rank list, with 81 stocks, more than double the count of the next closest sector, Computers, which has 32. Analysts have been doling out huge upgrades to companies across the industry thanks to an improving regulatory environment and persistently high interest rates which improve margins.
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