NatWest
About: NatWest Group derives around 90% of its total income from the United Kingdom. The bank operates a retail, commercial, and private bank in the U.K., offering clients lending and payment services as well as asset management services.
Employees: 60,700
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Funds holding %
of 7,457 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
181% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 59 | Existing positions closed: 21
114% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 152 | Existing positions reduced: 71
64% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.14B [Q4 2024] → $1.87B (+$729M) [Q1 2025]
32% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $2.77M | Put options by funds: $2.1M
9% more funds holding
Funds holding: 291 [Q4 2024] → 318 (+27) [Q1 2025]
0.38% more ownership
Funds ownership: 1.56% [Q4 2024] → 1.95% (+0.38%) [Q1 2025]
100% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 0 (-1) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for NWG.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 22 articles about NWG published over the past 30 days
Positive
Proactive Investors
2 days ago
NatWest's stake owned by UK government falls below 1%
The shareholding in NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) owned by the UK government has now fallen below 1%. The government stake has dropped to 0.90%, according to a filing that showed the HM Treasury had sold another chunk of shares, meaning full private ownership is likely after the next sale.
Neutral
Proactive Investors
4 days ago
NatWest gets positive reaction after rejected Santander bid
UBS maintained its positive view on NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) after a report that its £11 billion offer for Santander UK's retail business earlier this year was rejected. The Financial Times reported on Friday that NatWest's proposal was rejected by the Spanish lender, which has since raised €7 billion through a stake sale in its Polish unit, making a future transaction involving the UK business less likely.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why NatWest Group (NWG) is a Great Choice
Does NatWest Group (NWG) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Neutral
Reuters
1 week ago
Santander rejects NatWest's nearly $15 billion bid for UK retail unit, FT reports
Banco Santander has rejected an offer of around 11 billion pounds ($14.63 billion) from NatWest for its UK retail bank, saying the bid undervalued the business, the Financial Times reported on Friday.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
NatWest Group: A Double Beat To Start The Year
Shares of British bank NatWest Group have continued their outstanding run, with the ADSs now up around 30% so far in 2025. First quarter results were excellent, with the bank beating on both revenue and earnings, with the latter mapping to an incredibly strong high-teens return on tangible equity. NatWest shares trade for roughly 1.4x tangible net asset value. Given the strength of its earnings, this remains justified.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
NatWest: Proves Resilience In Stagnant UK Economy, But Risks Remain
With a 26% YTD rise, NatWest's strong performance outperformed US banks and aligns with European peers, reflecting resilience amid market volatility. The bank's robust financials include a 2.27% net interest margin, a 13.8% CET1 ratio, and a projected 16% return on equity. Strategic moves like reducing government stake, acquiring Metro Bank assets, and collaborating with OpenAI enhance NatWest's growth and operational efficiency.
Positive
Proactive Investors
1 week ago
NatWest's quiet momentum builds as earnings outpace expectations
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) is not shouting for attention, but the numbers are doing it for them. Deutsche Bank has reaffirmed its 'buy' rating following better-than-expected first-quarter results, highlighting strong revenue and deposit trends.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
NatWest (NWG) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why
NatWest (NWG) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why NatWest Group (NWG) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does NatWest Group (NWG) have what it takes?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
5 Momentum Stocks to Buy for May After a Mixed April
Five momentum to invest in May are: SFM, PM, AEM, SONY, NWG.
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