NatWest stock holds outlook after GBP 2.225 billion Q3 profit

NatWest Group reported a strong third-quarter performance for the period ended September 30, 2026, in results published on Friday, October 30. The bank said attributable profit reached GBP 1.5 billion and return on tangible equity was 21.6%, according to the NatWest Group.

Profitability remains resilient

The bank reported operating profit of GBP 2.225 billion for the quarter. Earnings per share were 19.3 pence, while capital generation before distributions reached 71 basis points.

NatWest said its three customer businesses continued to expand. Customer assets and liabilities rose to GBP 1,002.6 billion, an increase of GBP 15.7 billion during the quarter and GBP 42.3 billion since the start of the year, including Evelyn Partners.

Capital outlook gains detail

NatWest reaffirmed the outlook issued with its first-half results. The bank now expects risk-weighted assets to be around GBP 210 billion on January 1, 2027, including the impact of Basel 3.1.

The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio increased by 30 basis points to 13.5%. NatWest also reported a loan impairment rate of 21 basis points for the year to date, while its loan-to-deposit ratio excluding repos and reverse repos remained at 90%.

NatWest stock traded at 6.94 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 16:37 Berlin time on Friday, October 30, 2026. Investors can follow the real-time quote of NatWest stock.

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