NatWest bought back 1.63 million shares of NatWest stock

Published on 10/12/2026 at 10:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

NatWest posted GBP 1.60 billion net income in the second quarter of 2026. NatWest stock costs EUR 7.71 on October 12, 2026.

Key points in brief

NatWest repurchased 1.63 million shares on October 8, 2026 and intends to cancel them.
Second-quarter 2026 net income reached GBP 1.60 billion, with a 36.70 percent net margin.
NatWest stock was at EUR 7.71 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026.
The bank's next scheduled reporting date is October 30, 2026.

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NatWest bought back 1.63 million shares on October 8, 2026, part of a continuing program whose repurchased shares the bank intends to cancel, according to StockTitan. NatWest stock was at EUR 7.71 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026 at 10:50 a.m. CEST.

Three buyback milestones

On July 31, 2026, NatWest reported first-half 2026 return on tangible equity of 19.70 percent and upgraded its full-year return guidance to more than 19 percent, according to Scanx. On October 8, 2026, the bank purchased 1,631,670 shares on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of GBp 640.45, while the October 9 filing recorded a further 32,746 shares at GBp 642.28, according to StockTitan.

Also on October 8, 2026, NatWest proposed withdrawing from primary-dealer programs for US and European government bonds while retaining its UK role, with up to 10 roles affected, reported Briefs.

What does the buyback mean for capital?

The repurchase reduces the share count if cancellation proceeds, while the operating backdrop supplies a second measure of balance-sheet strength. NatWest reported GBP 1.60 billion of net income and a 36.70 percent net margin in the second quarter of 2026, according to Simply Wall St. The comparison is material: second-quarter revenue reached GBP 4.36 billion, while net income stood at GBP 1.60 billion.

When are the next results?

NatWest's investor calendar lists third-quarter 2026 results for October 30, 2026 and annual results for February 12, 2027, according to the NatWest Group investor-relations page. Those dates frame the next test of the bank's upgraded return guidance and capital distribution plans.

NatWest stock price in euros

NatWest stock was trading at EUR 7.71 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026 at 10:50 a.m. CEST. The quote is an intraday euro indication for German-market investors, while the ordinary share is listed on the London Stock Exchange under ticker NWG, according to Global Banking and Finance Review. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of NatWest stock.