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NatWest posts 20% profit jump, accelerates buyback plans

Fri 31 July 2026 07:26 | A A A

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(Sharecast News) - NatWest on Friday reported strong half-year earnings driven by a jump in net interest income.

Profit for the half-year to June 30 rose 19% to 3.1bn with net interest income up 12% to 6.9bn. The bank said it was expecting a return on tangible equity of more than 19% for the full year and would consider share-buybacks from full year 2026, six months earlier than previously planned.

Operating profit before tax rose 20% to $4.3bn.

Reporting by Frank Prenesti for Sharecast.com

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