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NatWest Group (NWG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 560.20 -10.20 (-1.79%)
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NatWest Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
4

Based on 7 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 7 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for NWG.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 727.14
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NatWest Group, the average price target is GBX 727.14. The highest price target for NWG is GBX 840, while the lowest price target for NWG is GBX 550. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 29.80% from the current price of GBX 560.20.
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.
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NWG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/15/25 to 5/15/26		1 Month Ago
4/15/25 to 4/15/26		3 Months Ago
2/14/25 to 2/14/26		1 Year Ago
5/15/24 to 5/15/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 727.14GBX 712.86GBX 692.86GBX 526.67
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

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
2.57
2.07
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
5/6/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuyGBX 750 ➝ GBX 730+27.44%
5/5/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 840 ➝ GBX 840+51.52%
5/5/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSector PerformGBX 725 ➝ GBX 725+30.68%
5/1/2026
Shore Capital Group Ltd logo
Shore Capital Group
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 UpgradeHold
4/13/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 750 ➝ GBX 780+28.46%
1/7/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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 Reiterated RatingEqual WeightGBX 700+9.19%
12/1/2025
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuyGBX 690 ➝ GBX 765+19.49%
8/21/2024
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 415+19.77%

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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 Wednesday, May 13, 2026. 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 stock has recently been rated as a "buy" by multiple analysts, indicating strong confidence in its future performance.
  • NatWest Group plc has a solid market capitalization, reflecting its stability and presence in the financial sector.
  • The current stock price is around GBX 571, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Analysts predict a positive earnings per share growth for the current year, suggesting potential profitability and returns for shareholders.
  • The company has a strong return on equity, indicating effective management and the ability to generate profits from shareholders' investments.

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 fluctuations, with a recent trading down of about 0.8%, which may indicate volatility.
  • Despite positive ratings, some analysts have set target prices that suggest limited upside potential compared to current levels.
  • The company operates in a competitive banking environment, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • NatWest Group plc has a relatively low price-to-earnings ratio, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued but could also indicate market skepticism.
  • Recent earnings reports show a net margin that, while positive, may not be as high as some investors would prefer in a growth-oriented investment.

NWG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NatWest Group is GBX 727.14, with a high forecast of GBX 840 and a low forecast of GBX 550.

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NatWest Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NWG shares.

According to analysts, NatWest Group's stock has a predicted upside of 29.80% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, NatWest Group's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

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

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

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This page (LON:NWG) was last updated on 5/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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