NatWest share price today: NWG steady near 621p as Evelyn Partners deal tests buyback thesis
NatWest shares steadied near 621p Tuesday after plunging almost 6% Monday on news of its £2.7 billion Evelyn Partners acquisition and a £750 million buyback. The bank warned the deal would cut its CET1 capital ratio by 130 basis points and delay further buyback announcements until mid-2027. Investors remain cautious ahead of NatWest’s annual results on Friday.