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NatWest Group (NWG) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 328.40
-10.80 (-3.18%)
(As of 09/6/2024 ET)
Today's Range
327.70
339.30
50-Day Range
311.80
371.40
52-Week Range
168
372.70
Volume
12.75 million shs
Average Volume
27.15 million shs
Market Capitalization
£27.36 billion
P/E Ratio
698.72
Dividend Yield
5.48%
Price Target
GBX 343.57

NatWest Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.57 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
4.6% Upside
GBX 343.57 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.38
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.20mentions of NatWest Group in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£307,784 Bought Last Quarter
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.

2.13 out of 5 stars

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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.

NWG Stock Price History

NWG Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/13 Dividend
8/08/2024
Today
9/07/2024
Dividend Payable
9/13/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Banks - Regional
Sub-Industry
Banking
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
61,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 343.57
High Stock Price Target
GBX 420
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 230
Potential Upside/Downside
+4.6%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.57
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£4.19 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£13.75 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 4,684.74 per share
Book Value
GBX 452 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
8,330,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£27.36 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.33
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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's stock price has been showing a positive trend, with a potential upside of 20.32% from the previous close, indicating a favorable outlook for investors.
  • The company recently increased its dividend, offering shareholders a higher return on their investment, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • Analysts have given NatWest Group a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," suggesting positive sentiment and growth potential in the stock.
  • NatWest Group's market capitalization of £28.73 billion and strong presence in the banking sector provide stability and long-term growth opportunities for investors.
  • Recent analyst upgrades, such as UBS Group raising NatWest Group to a "strong-buy" rating, indicate growing confidence in the company's performance and future prospects.

Cons

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

  • Despite positive ratings, there is still a sell rating on the stock, suggesting some analysts have concerns about certain aspects of NatWest Group's performance or outlook.
  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 733.83 may raise concerns about the stock being overvalued compared to industry peers, potentially limiting short-term gains for investors.
  • NatWest Group's beta of 1.33 indicates higher volatility compared to the market average, which could lead to increased risk for investors during market fluctuations.
  • The PEG ratio of 0.46 may signal that the stock is currently overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential, potentially impacting long-term investment returns.
  • While the company has a strong market capitalization, the high P/E ratio and beta suggest that investors should carefully assess their risk tolerance and investment horizon before considering NatWest Group for their portfolio.
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, September 4, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these NatWest Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

NWG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NWG shares performed this year?

NatWest Group's stock was trading at GBX 219.40 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, NWG shares have increased by 49.7% and is now trading at GBX 328.40.
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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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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 Barclays (BARC), Diageo (DGE), HSBC (HSBA), Mondelez International (MDLZ), Prudential (PRU), Schroders (SDR) and Standard Chartered (STAN).

This page (LON:NWG) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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