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NatWest Group (NWG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 474.20 -3.80 (-0.79%)
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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
1
Buy
3

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for NatWest Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NWG.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 526.67
According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NatWest Group, the average price target is GBX 526.67. The highest price target for NWG is GBX 615, while the lowest price target for NWG is GBX 415. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.06% from the current price of GBX 474.20.
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NWG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/7/24 to 5/7/25
1 Month Ago
4/7/24 to 4/7/25
3 Months Ago
2/7/24 to 2/6/25
1 Year Ago
5/8/23 to 5/7/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 526.67GBX 477.50GBX 351GBX 309.38
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Moderate 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
3.00
2.66
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/2/2025Shore Capital
1 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold
3/25/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetTop PickGBX 510 ➝ GBX 550+18.53%
3/6/2025Citigroup
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyGBX 580 ➝ GBX 615+32.46%
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%
9/22/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetGBX 370 ➝ GBX 320+34.06%
8/2/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetGBX 370 ➝ GBX 330+41.63%
7/6/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetGBX 350 ➝ GBX 320+38.29%

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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 Thursday, May 1, 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 stock recently reached a new 52-week high, indicating strong market performance and investor confidence.
  • Current stock price is around $6.51, reflecting a positive trend in the company's valuation.
  • Analysts have upgraded their price targets, with Citigroup raising theirs to GBX 615, suggesting potential for further growth.
  • NatWest Group plc has a solid return on equity of 13.29%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • The company has a market capitalization of approximately £38.80 billion, showcasing 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 experienced a slight decline of 0.2% recently, which may indicate short-term volatility.
  • Trading volume has decreased significantly, suggesting reduced investor interest and potential liquidity issues.
  • The current P/E ratio of 8.70 may indicate that the stock is undervalued, but it could also suggest limited growth expectations from the market.
  • Insider trading activity shows that while some insiders are buying shares, it may also reflect a lack of confidence in the stock's future performance.
  • Market conditions can be unpredictable, and the banking sector is often influenced by economic fluctuations, which could impact NatWest Group plc's performance.

NWG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NatWest Group is GBX 526.67, with a high forecast of GBX 615 and a low forecast of GBX 415.

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NatWest Group in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" NWG shares.

According to analysts, NatWest Group's stock has a predicted upside of 11.06% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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


This page (LON:NWG) was last updated on 5/7/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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