NatWest Group (NWG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 647.41 -9.79 (-1.49%)
As of 11:13 AM Eastern

NatWest Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
5

Based on 8 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 8 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for NWG.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 743.75
According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NatWest Group, the average price target is GBX 743.75. The highest price target for NWG is GBX 860, while the lowest price target for NWG is GBX 550. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.88% from the current price of GBX 647.41.
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
6/24/25 to 6/24/26
1 Month Ago
5/25/25 to 5/25/26
3 Months Ago
3/26/25 to 3/26/26
1 Year Ago
6/24/24 to 6/24/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 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 743.75GBX 727.14GBX 692.86GBX 526.67
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

NWG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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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
2.06
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/24/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
1 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 860 ➝ GBX 860+30.94%
5/6/2026 Lower TargetBuyGBX 750 ➝ GBX 730+27.44%
5/5/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 840 ➝ GBX 840+51.52%
5/5/2026 Reiterated RatingSector PerformGBX 725 ➝ GBX 725+30.68%
5/1/2026 UpgradeHold
4/13/2026 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 750 ➝ GBX 780+28.46%
1/7/2026 Reiterated RatingEqual WeightGBX 700+9.19%
12/1/2025 Boost TargetBuyGBX 690 ➝ GBX 765+19.49%

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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, June 23, 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 current stock price is around £68, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the banking sector.
  • NatWest Group plc has a strong market capitalization of £48.45 billion, indicating a solid position in the financial market.
  • With a PE ratio of 9.02, the stock appears to be undervalued compared to industry peers, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • The company reported a return on equity of 14.33%, reflecting effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors seeking strong financial performance.
  • NatWest Group plc has a diverse customer base of over 20 million, which helps mitigate risks associated with economic fluctuations.

NatWest Group
Bear Case

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

  • The price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.46 suggests that the stock may not be growing as quickly as expected, which could limit future returns.
  • With a beta of 0.83, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may not appeal to investors looking for high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
  • The net margin of 22.26% indicates profitability, but it may not be sufficient to attract investors seeking higher margins in the banking sector.
  • Recent earnings reports show fluctuations that could raise concerns about the company's consistency in performance.
  • As a UK-focused bank, NatWest Group plc may be exposed to regional economic challenges that could impact its growth prospects.

NWG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NatWest Group is GBX 743.75, with a high forecast of GBX 860 and a low forecast of GBX 550.

8 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 5 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 14.88% 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 Berenberg Bank, 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.


This page (LON:NWG) was last updated on 6/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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