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NatWest Group (NWG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 548 +20.20 (+3.83%)
As of 10/3/2025 12:53 PM Eastern

NatWest Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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 613.33
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NatWest Group, the average price target is GBX 613.33. The highest price target for NWG is GBX 700, while the lowest price target for NWG is GBX 495. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.92% from the current price of GBX 548.
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
10/5/24 to 10/5/25
1 Month Ago
9/5/24 to 9/5/25
3 Months Ago
7/7/24 to 7/7/25
1 Year Ago
10/6/23 to 10/5/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 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 613.33GBX 594.17GBX 526.67GBX 347.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyBuyModerate Buy

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

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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NatWest Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNatWest GroupFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.24
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
Very Positive News

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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/9/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyGBX 595 ➝ GBX 620+19.92%
9/9/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 610 ➝ GBX 700+35.40%
8/26/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyGBX 530 ➝ GBX 615+10.45%
7/30/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Boost TargetSector PerformGBX 475 ➝ GBX 650+23.57%
7/28/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 600+16.96%
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 Saturday, October 4, 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 has recently been rated with a "buy" by multiple analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for growth.
  • NatWest Group plc's current stock price is around GBX 529.20, which reflects a recent increase, suggesting upward momentum.
  • Analysts have set a consensus target price of approximately GBX 613.33, indicating a potential upside from the current price.
  • The company reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of GBX 30.90 for the last quarter, showcasing solid profitability.
  • NatWest Group plc has a return on equity of 13.29%, which is a measure of financial performance that indicates how effectively the company is using its equity to generate profits.

NatWest Group
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 887.92, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Despite recent positive ratings, the stock has experienced volatility, with a 1-year low of GBX 327.30, indicating potential risks for investors.
  • Market conditions can be unpredictable, and the financial sector often faces regulatory challenges that could impact performance.
  • There are mixed ratings from analysts, with some maintaining a "hold" rating, which may indicate uncertainty about future performance.
  • The company has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its stock price is more volatile than the market, which could lead to higher risk for investors.

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 613.33, with a high forecast of GBX 700 and a low forecast of GBX 495.

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NatWest Group in the last twelve months. 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 11.92% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

NatWest Group has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, 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 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 10/5/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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