NatWest reports 24 percent profit surge and raises long term performance targets
NatWest reported an annual profit of 7.7 billion pounds for 2025 while raising its return on equity goals. This follows the recent purchase of Evelyn Partners.
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NatWest Group plc reported a 24% rise in annual pretax operating profit to £7.7 billion on February 13, 2026, slightly exceeding analyst forecasts and the prior year's performance. Alongside the annual results, the bank announced an upgrade to its medium-term return on tangible equity target, which is now set at greater than 18% for 2028. This revision signals higher performance expectations for the bank’s profitability over the coming years.
