BNP Paribas upgrades NatWest Group plc (NWG) to neutral from underperform


NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) is one of them The best cheap stocks under $50 to buy right now. NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) was upgraded by BNP Paribas from Underperform to Neutral on February 27, and the company set a price target of 670 GBp for the stock. In a separate development, NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) announced on February 25 that it will launch a new range of protection insurance to its retail and mortgage customers, offering a fast and intuitive digital experience, allowing home buyers to get quotes and apply for vital protection cover.

Is NatWest (NWG) quietly becoming one of the UK's most trusted shareholders?
Is NatWest (NWG) quietly becoming one of the UK’s most trusted shareholders?

The new product suite includes life insurance, extended critical illness cover, and over-50s life insurance, helping to expand affordability and access to protection. NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) has reported significant improvements in its critical illness cover, now providing protection for 52 conditions.

Separately, NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) announced its annual results for 2025 on 13 February, reporting that it has increased its customer base by around one million customers, raised pre-tax profit to £7.7 billion, and delivered a return on restricted equity (RoTE) of 19.2%. Management said strong capital generation and distribution came from increased profitability and disciplined balance sheet and risk management.

NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) provides global banking and financial services. The company’s operations are divided into the following segments: Retail Banking, Private Banking, Commercial & Institutional, and Central & Other.

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Disclosure: None. This article was originally published Inland Port.

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