NatWest Group Past Earnings Performance
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NatWest Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 31.6%, while the Banks industry saw earnings growing at 23.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.7% per year. NatWest Group's return on equity is 13.2%, and it has net margins of 33.9%.
Key information
31.57%
Earnings growth rate
36.34%
EPS growth rate
| Banks Industry Growth | 21.22% |
| Revenue growth rate | 10.74% |
| Return on equity | 13.25% |
| Net Margin | 33.88% |
| Next Earnings Update | 13 Feb 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
NatWest Group (LON:NWG) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.095
Jul 28
Here's Why NatWest Group (LON:NWG) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Jun 10Results: NatWest Group plc Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
May 06NatWest Group (LON:NWG) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Mar 04NatWest Group (LON:NWG) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.155
Feb 17
Calculated Growth And Optimisation Propel Revenue Yet Margin Pressures Pose Risks
NatWest's focus on disciplined growth and simplification could boost future income, revenue, and earnings through strategic acquisitions and market share expansion.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How NatWest Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 25 | 15,541 | 5,265 | 7,998 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 14,861 | 4,838 | 7,798 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 14,753 | 4,768 | 7,761 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 14,344 | 4,438 | 7,854 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 13,993 | 4,462 | 7,781 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 13,753 | 4,187 | 7,790 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 13,747 | 4,184 | 7,737 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 14,171 | 4,506 | 7,641 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 14,488 | 4,621 | 7,738 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 14,211 | 4,308 | 7,841 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 13,742 | 4,068 | 7,799 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 12,980 | 3,602 | 7,302 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 12,271 | 2,529 | 7,792 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 12,196 | 2,522 | 7,827 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 12,102 | 2,705 | 7,689 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 11,747 | 2,486 | 7,673 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 11,017 | 2,011 | 7,398 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 10,603 | 1,496 | 7,058 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 8,088 | -603 | 6,939 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 7,687 | -946 | 7,858 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 8,489 | 766 | 6,851 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 8,686 | 390 | 7,764 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 11,909 | 2,714 | 7,716 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 12,206 | 2,877 | 7,899 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 12,168 | 2,009 | 7,429 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 12,880 | 2,772 | 7,366 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 12,374 | 1,521 | 8,555 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 12,647 | 1,622 | 8,604 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 12,786 | 757 | 9,781 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 12,398 | 701 | 9,479 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 12,707 | 1,301 | 9,906 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 12,647 | 752 | 8,820 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 13,125 | -3,110 | 11,956 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 13,274 | -3,971 | 12,728 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 12,572 | -5,728 | 14,005 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 12,238 | -6,955 | 15,393 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 12,020 | -5,344 | 10,853 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 12,119 | -5,028 | 10,371 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 13,104 | -4,345 | 9,385 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 13,911 | -3,520 | 12,849 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 14,499 | -2,599 | 12,259 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 15,720 | -1,667 | 13,046 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 15,766 | -1,250 | 13,170 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 16,507 | -25 | 12,429 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: NWG has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: NWG's current net profit margins (33.9%) are higher than last year (31.9%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: NWG's earnings have grown significantly by 31.6% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: NWG's earnings growth over the past year (18%) is below its 5-year average (31.6% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: NWG earnings growth over the past year (18%) exceeded the Banks industry 7.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: NWG's Return on Equity (13.2%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/11/18 10:32 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/11/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
NatWest Group plc is covered by 36 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Arturo de Frias Marques | Banco Santander |
| Thomas Andrew Rayner | Barclays |
| Amandeep Rakkar | Barclays |