LON:NWG NatWest Group (NWG) Share Price, News & Analysis → The “Perfect Storm” for Gold (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free NWG Stock Alerts GBX 274.10 -1.30 (-0.47%) (As of 06:56 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 272.50▼ 27550-Day Range 204.40▼ 280.5052-Week Range 168▼ 281Volume142.28 million shsAverage Volume27.17 million shsMarket Capitalization£23.96 billionP/E Ratio559.39Dividend Yield6.20%Price TargetGBX 311.88 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get NatWest Group alerts: Email Address NatWest Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside13.8% UpsideGBX 311.88 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.38Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.67Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.3.63 out of 5 stars 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingNatWest 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 CoverageNatWest Group has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for NWG. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipNatWest 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 GrowthNatWest Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of NatWest Group is 3,469.39%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next 3.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreNatWest 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 SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for NatWest Group is -0.38. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNatWest Group has a news sentiment score of 0.67. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for NatWest Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 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 FollowsOnly 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. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, NatWest Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders30.05% 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 Institutions42.72% of the stock of NatWest Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of NatWest Group is 559.18, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.92.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of NatWest Group is 559.18, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 456.95.Price to Earnings Growth RatioNatWest 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 RatioNatWest 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad DTIBiden’s $374B Giveaway Into This SectorBiden’s Climate Bill Could Send Your Retirement Accounts Soaring – Or Diving See what this $374B giveaway could mean for your retirement right hereClick here for the full story 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.Read More NWG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart NWG Stock News HeadlinesApril 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNatWest Group (LON:NWG) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at Peel HuntApril 17, 2024 | uk.investing.comFTSE 100 Index rebounds as inflation dipsApril 19, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)New crypto project uncovers 2,050% in 65 daysDuring the event on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 am ET, I’ll be giving away the name and ticker symbol of crypto that could surge in price. I believe it will be the best performing crypto of 2024.April 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNatWest Group plc (LON:NWG) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesApril 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNatWest Group (LON:NWG) Price Target Increased to GBX 290 by Analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.April 4, 2024 | msn.comThe NatWest share price is rising fast! Am I too late to buy?April 4, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comShould I buy NatWest shares today or wait for a government sale?April 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNatwest Is Agent on Loan at Heart of Thames Water Debt SagaApril 19, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)New crypto project uncovers 2,050% in 65 daysDuring the event on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 am ET, I’ll be giving away the name and ticker symbol of crypto that could surge in price. I believe it will be the best performing crypto of 2024.March 27, 2024 | barrons.comNatWest Group PLC ADRMarch 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - March 27March 26, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comScam warning as UK banks targeted by thousands of fake copycat sitesMarch 21, 2024 | bloomberg.comUK Treasury’s NatWest Exit May Be Sped Up, JPMorgan SaysMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comNatWest seeks approval to buy more stock to speed privatisationMarch 18, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comCould NatWest shares be 2024’s number one buy for passive income?March 18, 2024 | uk.investing.comHouse prices see biggest increase in 10 monthsMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comWhy dividend yields are more important than everMarch 13, 2024 | uk.investing.comEuropean banks' bumpy recovery a year after Credit Suisse collapseMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comLast chance to buy NatWest shares for a 4.5% dividend in AprilFebruary 20, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comNatWest Group price target raised by 25 GBp at RBC CapitalFebruary 18, 2024 | msn.com3 FTSE 100 stocks for investors to consider buying, after this week’s newsFebruary 17, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comNatwest Shares Rise on Q4 Beat; Thwaite named Permanent CEOFebruary 16, 2024 | msn.comNatWest confirms Thwaite as CEO as profit jumps by a fifthFebruary 16, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comFTSE 100 jumps amid US inflation shockFebruary 16, 2024 | forbes.comNatWest’s Share Price Rises As It Announces “Big Profit Beat”For 2023February 16, 2024 | uk.investing.comNatWest FY: A Pleasing MixFebruary 16, 2024 | uk.investing.comNatWest confirms insider Thwaite as new boss; bank posts buoyant performanceSee More Headlines Receive NWG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for NatWest Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/29 Dividend3/14/2024Today4/18/2024Dividend Payable4/29/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorFinancial Services Industry Banks - Regional Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:NWG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.rbs.com Phone44 13 1626 3263FaxN/AEmployees61,253Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 311.88 High Stock Price TargetGBX 350 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 230 Potential Upside/Downside+13.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.49 Trailing P/E Ratio562.04 Forward P/E Ratio7.42 P/E Growth0.46Net Income£4.51 billion Net Margins32.71% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity12.88% Return on Assets0.67% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£14.17 billion Price / Sales1.70 Cash FlowGBX 3,928.67 per share Price / Cash Flow0.07 Book ValueGBX 378 per share Price / Book0.73Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares8,740,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£24.07 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.34 Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John-Paul Thwaite (Age 53)Group CEO & Executive Director Comp: $1.33MMs. Katie Murray CA (Age 55)Group CFO & Executive Director Comp: $1.3MMr. Richard John Fisher (Age 51)Chief Accountant Mr. Scott MarcarGroup Chief Information OfficerMr. Alexander HolcroftHead of Investor RelationsMr. Gideon MooreGroup Chief Legal Officer & General CounselAlex DawtreyGroup Chief Communications OfficerMs. Margaret JoblingGroup Chief Marketing OfficerMatt AustenGroup Director of Strategy, Corporate Development & SustainabilityMs. Jennifer Louise Tippin (Age 51)Group Chief People & Transformation Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsLloyds Banking GroupLON:LLOYAIB GroupLON:AIBGBarclaysLON:BARCPrudentialLON:PRUStandard CharteredLON:STANView All CompetitorsInsidersRoisin DonnellyBought 1,218 shares on 1/2/2024Total: £269,178.00 ($221.00/share)Paul ThwaiteSold 3,169 sharesTotal: £697,180.00 ($220.00/share)Roisin DonnellyBought 1,101 shares on 7/3/2023Total: £269,745.00 ($245.00/share)Katie MurraySold 604,853 sharesTotal: £165.73 M ($274.00/share)Alison RoseSold 52,863 sharesTotal: £13.74 M ($260.00/share)View All Insider Transactions 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 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 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 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for NatWest Group's shares. Their NWG share price targets range from GBX 230 to GBX 350. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 311.88 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 13.8% 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 start of the year. Since then, NWG stock has increased by 24.9% and is now trading at GBX 274. 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 declared a dividend on Friday, February 16th. Investors 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 an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 5.50. The official announcement can be accessed 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. 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