NatWest Group reported an attributable profit of £1.4 billion for the first quarter of 2026. The bank achieved a return on tangible equity of 18.2%.
Total income rose 6.9% year-over-year to reach £4.2 billion. Management upgraded full-year income guidance to the top end of the £17.2 billion to £17.6 billion range.
NatWest shares fell as much as 4.27% in premarket trading. Investors reacted to total income figures that missed certain analyst expectations. The market viewed the updated guidance as cautious and already reflected in the share price. Concerns over the conservative revenue outlook outweighed the bank's strong operational performance.