Should I buy or sell NatWest Group stock right now?

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NatWest Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NWG shares. View NWG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is NatWest Group's stock price target for 2024?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for NatWest Group's stock. Their NWG share price targets range from GBX 230 to GBX 350. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 311.88 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for NWG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have NWG shares performed in 2024?

NatWest Group's stock was trading at GBX 219.40 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, NWG shares have increased by 24.2% and is now trading at GBX 272.40. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does NatWest Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for NatWest Group?

NatWest Group announced a dividend on Friday, February 16th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 14th will be given a dividend of GBX 11.50 per share on Monday, April 29th. This represents a yield of 5.37%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 5.50. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for NWG .

Is NatWest Group a good dividend stock?

NatWest Group (LON:NWG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 17 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.47%. NWG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 3,469.39%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for NWG .

What other stocks do shareholders of NatWest Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other NatWest Group investors own include Barclays (BARC) , Diageo (DGE) , HSBC (HSBA) , Mondelez International (MDLZ) , Prudential (PRU) , Schroders (SDR) , Standard Chartered (STAN) , Unilever (ULVR) , Ashtead Group (AHT) and ASML (ASML) .

How do I buy shares of NatWest Group?

Shares of NWG stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

LON:NWG

NatWest Group (NWG) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 272.40

+3.60 (+1.34%)

(As of 04/17/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: 267
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274.10
50-Day Range: 204.40
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280.50
52-Week Range: 168
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281

Volume: 9.74 million shs
Average Volume: 25.84 million shs
Market Capitalization: £23.81 billion

P/E Ratio: 555.92
Dividend Yield: 6.24%
Price Target: GBX 311.88

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NatWest Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 14.5% Upside
GBX 311.88 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -0.38
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 1.18
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.78 out of 5 stars

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
NatWest Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
NatWest Group has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for NWG.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
NatWest Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.47%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
NatWest Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of NatWest Group is 3,469.39%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

3.2

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
NatWest Group has received a 33.64% net impact score from Upright. NatWest Group seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Societal infrastructure", and "Jobs". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Commercial deposit accounts", "Debit cards", "Credit cards", "Mobile payment software", and "Consumer savings accounts" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for NatWest Group is -0.38.

2.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
NatWest Group has a news sentiment score of 1.18. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.36 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for NatWest Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 5 people have searched for NWG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 3 people have added NatWest Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, NatWest Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
30.05% of the stock of NatWest Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
42.72% of the stock of NatWest Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of NatWest Group is 555.92, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.29.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of NatWest Group is 555.92, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 424.53.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
NatWest Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.46. 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 0.72. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About NatWest Group Stock (LON:NWG)

NatWest Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides banking and financial products and services to personal, commercial, corporate, and institutional customers in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates through Retail Banking, Private Banking, and Commercial & Institutional segments. The Retail Banking segment offers a range of banking products and related financial services, such as current accounts, mortgages, personal unsecured lending, and personal deposits, as well as mobile and online banking services. The Private Banking segment provides private banking and wealth management products for high-net-worth individuals and their business interests. The Commercial & Institutional segment offers banking and financial solutions to large corporate organisations, multi-nationals, and financial institutions. The company was formerly known as The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc and changed its name to NatWest Group plc in July 2020. NatWest Group plc was founded in 1727 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

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NWG Stock News Headlines

April 17, 2024 | uk.investing.com

FTSE 100 Index rebounds as inflation dips

April 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

NatWest Group plc (LON:NWG) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages

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NatWest Group (LON:NWG) Price Target Increased to GBX 290 by Analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

April 4, 2024 | msn.com

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April 4, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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March 27, 2024 | barrons.com

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March 21, 2024 | bloomberg.com

UK Treasury’s NatWest Exit May Be Sped Up, JPMorgan Says

March 18, 2024 | msn.com

NatWest seeks approval to buy more stock to speed privatisation

March 18, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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March 18, 2024 | uk.investing.com

House prices see biggest increase in 10 months

March 16, 2024 | msn.com

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March 13, 2024 | uk.investing.com

European banks' bumpy recovery a year after Credit Suisse collapse

March 13, 2024 | msn.com

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NatWest Group price target raised by 25 GBp at RBC Capital

February 18, 2024 | msn.com

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Natwest Shares Rise on Q4 Beat; Thwaite named Permanent CEO

February 16, 2024 | msn.com

NatWest confirms Thwaite as CEO as profit jumps by a fifth

February 16, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

FTSE 100 jumps amid US inflation shock

February 16, 2024 | forbes.com

NatWest’s Share Price Rises As It Announces “Big Profit Beat”For 2023

February 16, 2024 | uk.investing.com

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February 16, 2024 | uk.investing.com

NatWest confirms insider Thwaite as new boss; bank posts buoyant performance

February 16, 2024 | msn.com

NatWest GAAP EPS of 13.90p, revenue of £3.54B; initiates FY24 and FY26 outlook

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Ex-Dividend for 4/29 Dividend: 3/14/2024
Today: 4/17/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/29/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Banks - Regional
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:NWG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.rbs.com
Phone: 44 13 1626 3263
Fax: N/A
Employees: 61,253
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 311.88
High Stock Price Target: GBX 350
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 230
Potential Upside/Downside: +14.5%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.49
Trailing P/E Ratio: 555.92
Forward P/E Ratio: 7.34
P/E Growth: 0.46
Net Income: £4.51 billion
Net Margins: 32.71%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 12.88%
Return on Assets: 0.67%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: N/A
Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £14.17 billion
Price / Sales: 1.68
Cash Flow: GBX 3,885.88 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 0.07
Book Value: GBX 378 per share
Price / Book: 0.72

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 8,740,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £23.81 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.34

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Key Executives

Mr. John-Paul Thwaite (Age 53)
Group CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.33M
Ms. Katie Murray CA (Age 55)
Group CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.3M
Mr. Richard John Fisher (Age 51)
Chief Accountant
Mr. Scott Marcar
Group Chief Information Officer
Mr. Alexander Holcroft
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Gideon Moore
Group Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel
Alex Dawtrey
Group Chief Communications Officer
Ms. Margaret Jobling
Group Chief Marketing Officer
Matt Austen
Group Director of Strategy, Corporate Development & Sustainability
Ms. Jennifer Louise Tippin (Age 51)
Group Chief People & Transformation Officer

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Should I Buy NatWest Group Stock? NWG Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in NatWest Group plc:

NatWest Group plc has shown resilience in the face of economic challenges, demonstrating stability in its operations.
The company's diversified business segments, including Retail Banking, Private Banking, and Commercial & Institutional, provide a balanced revenue stream.
Recent positive earnings reports have indicated strong financial performance, potentially leading to increased shareholder value.
Strategic initiatives to enhance digital banking services have positioned NatWest Group plc well in the evolving financial landscape.
The current stock price of NatWest Group plc reflects an attractive valuation compared to industry peers, presenting a potential buying opportunity.

Cons

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

The regulatory environment in the banking sector may pose challenges and impact profitability.
Economic uncertainties, such as interest rate fluctuations and geopolitical risks, could affect NatWest Group plc's financial performance.
Competitive pressures from other financial institutions may limit market share growth for NatWest Group plc.
Potential exposure to non-performing loans or credit risks could lead to financial losses for the company.
Market volatility and macroeconomic factors may influence the stock price of NatWest Group plc, leading to investment risks.

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 Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these NatWest Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

NWG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell NatWest Group stock right now?: 6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NatWest Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NWG shares.
View NWG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is NatWest Group's stock price target for 2024?: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for NatWest Group's stock. Their NWG share price targets range from GBX 230 to GBX 350. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 311.88 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for NWG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have NWG shares performed in 2024?: NatWest Group's stock was trading at GBX 219.40 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, NWG shares have increased by 24.2% and is now trading at GBX 272.40.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does NatWest Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for NatWest Group?: NatWest Group announced a dividend on Friday, February 16th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 14th will be given a dividend of GBX 11.50 per share on Monday, April 29th. This represents a yield of 5.37%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 5.50. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for NWG.

Is NatWest Group a good dividend stock?: NatWest Group (LON:NWG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 17 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.47%. NWG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 3,469.39%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for NWG.
What other stocks do shareholders of NatWest Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other NatWest Group investors own include Barclays (BARC), Diageo (DGE), HSBC (HSBA), Mondelez International (MDLZ), Prudential (PRU), Schroders (SDR), Standard Chartered (STAN), Unilever (ULVR), Ashtead Group (AHT) and ASML (ASML).
How do I buy shares of NatWest Group?: Shares of NWG stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:NWG) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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NatWest Group (NWG) Share Price, News & Analysis

NatWest Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

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Analyst's Opinion

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Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About NatWest Group Stock (LON:NWG)

NWG Stock Price History

NWG Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

Should I Buy NatWest Group Stock? NWG Pros and Cons Explained

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