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NatWest lifts targets as FY profits jump 24%

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Friday 13 Feb 2026

(Sharecast News) - UK bank NatWest on Friday reported a better-than-expected increase in full-year profits and lifted performance targets.
Pre-tax operating profit in the 12 months to December jumped 24.4% to £7.7bn, beating the £7.5bn company-compiled forecast. The lender also announced a £750m share buyback for the first half of 2026.

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