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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?
Investors need to pay close attention to NatWest Group (NWG) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
NatWest Group plc's strong 2024 performance, driven by resilient earnings and strategic moves, positions it well for future dividend and earnings growth despite lower interest rates. The U.K. government's reduced stake and NatWest's solid capital position support its return to full private ownership and robust shareholder returns. NatWest's net interest income increased by 2.2% YoY, supported by a stable net interest margin, a higher loan book, and structural hedge income.
Despite UK domestic banks being hit by expectations of lower interest rates in the wake of Donald Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' announcement, analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said the sector is still attractive. Lower interest rates are seen as the main risk to UK bank earnings, with markets anticipating more cuts from the Bank of England as a result of the potential fallout from the new trade levies.
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?
UBS has restated its 'buy' advice to prospective investors in Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) and NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG), saying the UK lenders offer the best revenue growth prospects in Europe - but at a cheaper price. It notes the sector is trading at just seven times forecast 2026 earnings, with Paragon Banking Group PLC (LSE:PAG) the preferred mid-cap pick.
Nigel Farage and NatWest have settled their dispute over the closure of his Coutts bank account. The terms are confidential.
Eurosceptic UK politician Nigel Farage and NatWest Group have settled their dispute over the bank's handling of a decision to close Farage's accounts, the two parties said in a joint statement on Wednesday.
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Citi has named HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) and NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) among its top picks in European banking, arguing that UK lenders could offer better value after missing out on the full force of a sector-wide rally so far in 2025. European bank shares have soared this year, buoyed by hopes that fiscal stimulus will revive credit demand and capital markets activity.