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NatWest Group (NWG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 525.60 +2.80 (+0.54%)
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NatWest Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
4

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for NatWest Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for NWG.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 560.83
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NatWest Group, the average price target is GBX 560.83. The highest price target for NWG is GBX 650, while the lowest price target for NWG is GBX 415. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.70% from the current price of GBX 525.60.
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NWG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/6/24 to 8/6/25
1 Month Ago
7/7/24 to 7/7/25
3 Months Ago
5/8/24 to 5/8/25
1 Year Ago
8/7/23 to 8/6/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 560.83GBX 526.67GBX 526.67GBX 330.71
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy

NWG Analyst Recommendations By Month

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NWG Price Targets by Month

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NatWest Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNatWest GroupFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.64
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
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Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/1/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuyGBX 610 ➝ GBX 595+14.28%
7/30/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetSector PerformGBX 475 ➝ GBX 650+23.57%
7/28/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 600+16.96%
7/28/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 600 ➝ GBX 610+18.54%
7/25/2025Shore Capital
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 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 495-3.55%
8/21/2024Berenberg Bank
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 415+19.77%
4/19/2024Peel Hunt
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 Initiated CoverageBuyGBX 330+20.48%
2/12/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 DowngradeUnderperformGBX 230+10.74%
11/17/2023Barclays
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 UpgradeOverweightGBX 315 ➝ GBX 330+59.96%

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Should I Buy NatWest Group Stock? NWG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these NatWest Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

NatWest Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in NatWest Group plc:

  • The current stock price is around $5.33, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Recent insider purchases, including shares bought by Lena Wilson, indicate confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Analysts have recently upgraded their price targets for NatWest Group plc, suggesting positive growth expectations.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 13.29%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • NatWest Group plc has a market cap of approximately £33 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the banking sector.

NatWest Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in NatWest Group plc for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced volatility, with recent trading down about 8.6%, which may concern risk-averse investors.
  • Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock has a relatively low P/E ratio of 7.42, which could indicate undervaluation or potential issues in growth.
  • Insider ownership is at 16.15%, which, while showing some confidence, may also suggest limited external investment interest.
  • The company reported a net margin of 18.21%, which, while decent, may not be competitive compared to other major players in the banking industry.
  • Market fluctuations and economic uncertainties could impact the banking sector, posing risks to future performance.

NWG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NatWest Group is GBX 560.83, with a high forecast of GBX 650 and a low forecast of GBX 415.

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NatWest Group in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NWG shares.

According to analysts, NatWest Group's stock has a predicted upside of 6.70% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

NatWest Group has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank Of Canada, and Shore Capital in the past 90 days.

Analysts like NatWest Group more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating score for NatWest Group is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "financial services" companies is 2.64. Learn more on how NWG compares to other companies.


This page (LON:NWG) was last updated on 8/6/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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