NatWest Stock Rockets as Q3 Profit Soars – What’s Next for Investors?
NatWest’s Q3 pretax profit jumped 30% year-on-year to £2.2 billion, beating forecasts as income rose 16%. The bank raised its 2025 income target to £16.3 billion and expects return-on-tangible-equity above 18%. Shares surged 4% on Oct 24 to their highest level since 2008. Analysts cited strong loan growth, cost cuts, and resilient margins.