Citi Raises its Price Target on NatWest Group plc (NWG) to 840 GBp and Maintains a Buy Rating

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Citi Raises its Price Target on NatWest Group plc (NWG) to 840 GBp and Maintains a Buy Rating

On February 16, 2026, Citi analyst Andrew Coombs has raised the price target on NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) to 840 GBp from 810 GBp previously and maintained a Buy rating. Andrew Coombs increased the estimates on NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) to reflect the acquisition of Evelyn Partners.

On February 13, 2026, NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) reported FY25 total income of GBP 16.4B and pretax profit of GBP 7.7B, with a net interest margin of 2.34% and a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 14%. Chief Executive Paul Thwaite said, “2025 was another strong year for NatWest Group,” highlighting broad-based growth across its three customer businesses. Income rose to GBP 16.4B and Return on Tangible Equity reached 19.2%, both ahead of last year and guidance, while dividends per share increased 51% compared to 2024. Management said new strategic targets are in place as the group looks to build productivity and deepen customer relationships. Further, the company expects total income excluding notable items in the range of GBP 17.2B-17.6B for FY26. Operating expenses, excluding litigation and conduct costs, are expected to be around GBP 8.2B, the loan impairment rate is below 25 basis points, and Return on Tangible Equity is greater than 17%.

NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) provides banking and financial products and services in the United Kingdom and internationally through its Retail Banking, Private Banking, and Commercial & Institutional segments.

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