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NatWest Group (NWG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$18.41 -0.05 (-0.27%)
As of 08/28/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

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, 3 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NWG.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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
8/29/25 to 8/29/26
1 Month Ago
7/30/25 to 7/30/26
3 Months Ago
5/31/25 to 5/31/26
1 Year Ago
8/29/24 to 8/29/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate 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

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NatWest Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNatWest GroupFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A27.83% Upside13.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/13/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B-)Buy (B)
7/17/2026 UpgradeHoldModerate Buy
6/24/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageBuy
5/11/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
4/13/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
1/7/2026Reiterated RatingOverweightEqual Weight
12/4/2025 Reiterated RatingBuyNeutral
4/28/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
3/6/2025DowngradeStrong-BuyModerate Buy
10/15/2024 UpgradeUnderperformBuy
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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 Friday, August 21, 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 company reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $0.54 for the latest quarter, exceeding analyst expectations, which indicates robust financial performance.
  • NatWest Group plc has a solid net margin of over 20%, suggesting effective cost management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for stable returns.
  • The current stock price is around $5.50, making it accessible for a wide range of investors, and it reflects the company's potential for growth in the financial sector.
  • With a return on equity of 14.01%, NatWest Group plc demonstrates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is a positive sign for potential investors.
  • The company has a dividend payout ratio of 60.20%, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which can be appealing for income-focused investors.

NatWest Group
Bear Case

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

  • The company recently cut its dividend, which may signal financial caution and could deter income-focused investors.
  • NatWest Group plc's revenue for the latest quarter was slightly below analyst estimates, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • Institutional investors and hedge funds own only 1.27% of the company's stock, suggesting limited confidence from larger investment entities.
  • Analysts forecast a modest EPS of around 1.98 for the current year, which may indicate slower growth expectations compared to previous periods.
  • The competitive landscape in the banking sector remains challenging, which could impact NatWest Group plc's market position and profitability moving forward.

NWG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NatWest Group in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, NatWest Group's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

NatWest Group has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for NatWest Group analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/13/2026.
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