NatWest Group (NWG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

NatWest Group plc, trading as NYSE:NWG, is a leading banking and financial services company headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. It offers a comprehensive range of personal, commercial, and private banking services, including deposit accounts, mortgages, business lending, and wealth management. Through its NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank, and Coutts brands, the group serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large corporates, and high-net-worth clients.

Originally established through the formation of the National Westminster Bank in 1968 and subsequently acquired by the Royal Bank of Scotland Group in 2000, the organization underwent a strategic rebranding to NatWest Group in 2020. This rebrand aligned the group’s identity with its core NatWest banking franchise in England and Wales, while maintaining the RBS brand in Scotland and Ulster Bank in Ireland. Over its history, the group has expanded its product offerings to include digital banking platforms, insurance products, and merchant services to meet evolving customer needs.

NatWest Group’s operations are primarily focused on the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, with a growing emphasis on digital channels and sustainability initiatives. It continues to invest in technology to enhance its online and mobile banking capabilities, aiming to deliver seamless customer experiences. The group is guided by its Chief Executive Officer, Dame Alison Rose, and the Board of Directors under the leadership of Chairman Sir Howard Davies, who oversee its strategic direction and commitment to responsible banking practices.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $14.42 to $14.50
• 50-Day Range: $13.18 to $15.41
• 52-Week Range: $8.69 to $15.52
• Volume: 2.43 million shs
• Average Volume: 3.50 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $58.59 billion
• P/E Ratio: 9.34
• Dividend Yield: 3.39%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

NatWest Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

NatWest Group scored higher than 69% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 504th out of 959 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for NatWest Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 13.33%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for NatWest Group are expected to grow by 13.33% in the coming year, from $1.35 to $1.53 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of NatWest Group is 9.34, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.42.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of NatWest Group is 9.34, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 245.59.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

NatWest Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.82. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

NatWest Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.16. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.08% of the float of NatWest Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NatWest Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NatWest Group has recently increased by 6.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

NatWest Group pays a meaningful dividend of 3.48%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

NatWest Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of NatWest Group is 31.61%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, NatWest Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.03% next year. This indicates that NatWest Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.08% of the float of NatWest Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NatWest Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NatWest Group has recently increased by 6.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.03

News Sentiment

NatWest Group has a news sentiment score of 1.03. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for NatWest Group this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

8 people have searched for NWG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 167% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, NatWest Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 1.27% of the stock of NatWest Group is held by institutions.

NWG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NWG shares performed this year?

NatWest Group's stock was trading at $10.17 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NWG shares have increased by 42.3% and is now trading at $14.47.

How were NatWest Group's earnings last quarter?

NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July, 25th. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.04. The business earned $5.42 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.06 billion. NatWest Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.99% and a net margin of 16.84%.
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When did NatWest Group's stock split?

NatWest Group shares reverse split on Tuesday, August 30th 2022.The 13-14 reverse split was announced on Tuesday, August 30th 2022. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Tuesday, August 30th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 93 shares after the split.

Does NatWest Group have any subsidiaries?

NatWest Group subsidiaries include FreeAgent, ABN AMRO Bank, Condor Ferries, Lynk Systems, MSSA, Airside Properties AB, Airside Properties ASP Denmark AS, and more.

Who are NatWest Group's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of NatWest Group include Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.93%), L1 Capital Pty Ltd (0.26%), Bank of America Corp DE (0.14%) and Raymond James Financial Inc. (0.10%).

How do I buy shares of NatWest Group?

Shares of NWG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of NatWest Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that NatWest Group investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY), The RMR Group (RMR) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/25/2025
• Record date for 9/12 Dividend: 8/08/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/12 Dividend: 8/08/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/12/2025
• Today: 9/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - FOREIGN
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NYSE:NWG
• CIK: 844150
• Web: www.rbs.com
• Phone: 44-0-37-0702-0135
• Fax: 44-0-13-1626-3081
• Employees: 62,100
• Year Founded: 1968

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.55
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.34
• Forward P/E Ratio: 10.72
• P/E Growth: 0.82
• Net Income: $6.14 billion
• Net Margins: 16.84%
• Pretax Margin: 21.65%
• Return on Equity: 11.99%
• Return on Assets: 0.68%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.14
• Current Ratio: 1.05
• Quick Ratio: 1.06

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $15.50 billion
• Price / Sales: 3.78
• Cash Flow: $1.75 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.27
• Book Value: $12.49 per share
• Price / Book: 1.16

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 4,048,742,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $58.59 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.08