NatWest Group (NWG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 473.75 +5.05 (+1.08%)

As of 04/25/2025 12:28 PM Eastern

NatWest Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 4 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
3

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for NatWest Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NWG.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 526.67

According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NatWest Group, the average price target is GBX 526.67. The highest price target for NWG is GBX 615, while the lowest price target for NWG is GBX 415. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.17% from the current price of GBX 473.75.

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NWG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/26/24 to 4/26/25	1 Month Ago 3/27/24 to 3/27/25	3 Months Ago 1/27/24 to 1/26/25	1 Year Ago 4/27/23 to 4/26/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 526.67	GBX 477.50	GBX 351	GBX 313.89
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

NWG Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

NatWest Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	NatWest Group	Financial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.67
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent NWG News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/25/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Top Pick	GBX 510 ➝ GBX 550	+18.53%
3/6/2025	Citigroup 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy	GBX 580 ➝ GBX 615	+32.46%
8/21/2024	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 415	+19.77%
5/20/2024	Shore Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Hold
4/19/2024	Peel Hunt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	GBX 330	+20.48%
2/12/2024	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Underperform	GBX 230	+10.74%
11/17/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Overweight	GBX 315 ➝ GBX 330	+59.96%
9/22/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		GBX 370 ➝ GBX 320	+34.06%
8/2/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		GBX 370 ➝ GBX 330	+41.63%
7/6/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		GBX 350 ➝ GBX 320	+38.29%
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5/2/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		GBX 360 ➝ GBX 350	+34.36%

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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 Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these NatWest Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

NatWest Group
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $6.07, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the banking sector.
Analysts have recently upgraded their target prices for NatWest Group plc, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately £36.65 billion, reflecting its stability and presence in the UK banking market.
NatWest Group plc reported a net margin of 18.21%, showcasing its efficiency in converting revenue into profit, which is attractive for investors seeking profitability.
Insider buying activity, such as the recent purchase of shares by Lena Wilson, suggests confidence in the company's future performance from those within the organization.

NatWest Group
Bear Case

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

The stock price has experienced fluctuations, including a recent decline of 0.2%, which may indicate volatility and uncertainty in the market.
Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock has a relatively low P/E ratio of 8.22, which could suggest that the market has concerns about future growth prospects.
Trading volume has decreased significantly, with a 38% drop from the average daily volume, potentially indicating reduced investor interest.
The company has a 52-week low of GBX 267, which highlights the potential for further downside risk if market conditions worsen.
Overall economic conditions and regulatory changes in the banking sector could impact NatWest Group plc's performance, making it a riskier investment at this time.

NWG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NatWest Group is GBX 526.67, with a high forecast of GBX 615 and a low forecast of GBX 415.
: 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NatWest Group in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" NWG shares.
: According to analysts, NatWest Group's stock has a predicted upside of 11.17% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: NatWest Group has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like NatWest Group more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for NatWest Group is Buy while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how NWG compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:NWG) was last updated on 4/26/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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NatWest Group (NWG) Stock Forecast & Price Target