LON:NWG NatWest Group (NWG) Share Price, News & Analysis GBX 328.40 -10.80 (-3.18%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 327.70▼ 339.3050-Day Range 311.80▼ 371.4052-Week Range 168▼ 372.70Volume12.75 million shsAverage Volume27.15 million shsMarket Capitalization£27.36 billionP/E Ratio698.72Dividend Yield5.48%Price TargetGBX 343.57 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get NatWest Group alerts: Email Address NatWest Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.57 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.6% UpsideGBX 343.57 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.38Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.20Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£307,784 Bought Last QuarterProj. 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.2.13 out of 5 stars 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingNatWest Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageNatWest Group has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about NatWest Group's stock forecast and price target. 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 5.10%, 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 3,829.79%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about NatWest Group's dividend. 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 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNatWest Group has a news sentiment score of 0.20. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for NatWest Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest12 people have searched for NWG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, NatWest Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £3,077.84 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders19.14% 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 Institutions51.89% of the stock of NatWest Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about NatWest Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of NatWest Group is 698.72, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of NatWest Group is 698.72, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 413.94.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 0.73. 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 Timothy SykesTim Sykes’ Urgent Trade Alert: “Make this move now”WARNING: 80 Wall Street banks are gearing up for MASSIVE D.C. shock This $2 trillion D.C. shock is NOT about Trump or Biden dropping out of the race…Click here to see a unique election-year trade 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 HeadlinesSeptember 4 at 1:59 AM | americanbankingnews.comCitigroup Reiterates Buy Rating for NatWest Group (LON:NWG)August 29, 2024 | lse.co.ukNatwest Group Plc MediaSeptember 7, 2024 | Timothy Sykes (Ad)Tim Sykes’ Urgent Trade Alert: “Make this move now”WARNING: 80 Wall Street banks are gearing up for MASSIVE D.C. shock This $2 trillion D.C. shock is NOT about Trump or Biden dropping out of the race…August 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNatWest and Visa launch credit card to support and reward UK customersAugust 23, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com3 UK shares that could jump as interest rates fall furtherAugust 12, 2024 | msn.comWith their 5.3% yield, are NatWest shares too good to pass up?August 9, 2024 | marketwatch.comNatWest Group falls Thursday, still outperforms marketJuly 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comNatWest Group (NWG) Receives a Hold from RBC CapitalSeptember 7, 2024 | Timothy Sykes (Ad)Tim Sykes’ Urgent Trade Alert: “Make this move now”WARNING: 80 Wall Street banks are gearing up for MASSIVE D.C. shock This $2 trillion D.C. shock is NOT about Trump or Biden dropping out of the race…July 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comNatWest Group (NWG) Gets a Buy from CitiJuly 29, 2024 | msn.comUK's Reeves scraps plan for Natwest public share sale as too costlyJuly 26, 2024 | ft.comNatWest shares jump as lender lifts forecastsJuly 26, 2024 | msn.comNatWest, an outperforming dividend stock I’d buy back in a flashMay 28, 2024 | uk.investing.comNatWest app down, bank struggling to explain the outageMay 28, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comNatWest apologises to customers after mobile and online banking suffer outagesMay 28, 2024 | msn.comFive UK market hotspots to watch ahead of the electionMay 25, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comNatWest share sale abandoned as election campaign derails plansMay 23, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comNatWest share sale in jeopardy after General Election called, analysts warnSee 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 9/13 Dividend8/08/2024Today9/07/2024Dividend Payable9/13/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorFinancial Services Industry Banks - Regional Sub-IndustryBanking Current SymbolLON:NWG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.rbs.com Phone44 13 1626 3263FaxN/AEmployees61,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 343.57 High Stock Price TargetGBX 420 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 230 Potential Upside/Downside+4.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.57 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.47 Trailing P/E Ratio698.72 Forward P/E Ratio7.23 P/E Growth0.46Net Income£4.19 billion Net Margins32.31% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity12.28% Return on Assets0.64% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£13.75 billion Price / Sales1.99 Cash FlowGBX 4,684.74 per share Price / Cash Flow0.07 Book ValueGBX 452 per share Price / Book0.73Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares8,330,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£27.36 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.33 Reduce the RiskMarket downturns give many investors pause, and for good reason. Wondering how to offset this risk? Click the link below to learn more about using beta to protect yourself.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: $1.3MKey CompetitorsBanco SantanderLON:BNCLloyds Banking GroupLON:LLOYBarclaysLON:BARCReckitt Benckiser GroupLON:RKTCobhamLON:COBView All CompetitorsInsidersPatrick FlynnBought 974 shares on 7/1/2024Total: £307,784.00 ($316.00/share)Mark SeligmanBought 159 shares on 5/1/2024Total: £48,177.00 ($303.00/share)Roisin 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)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'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. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. 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. 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 From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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