NatWest publishes transcript of Q2 2026 results call
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.NatWest Group raised its 2026 Return on Tangible Equity guidance above 19% and increased the interim dividend by 26% to 12 pence. The company completed the acquisition of Evelyn Partners, expecting GBP 275 million in income contribution. Share buybacks were moved forward to February results, with CET1 ratio at 13.2%. Full-year income excluding notable items is projected around GBP 17.9 billion.
- NatWest Q2 2026 results call transcript from a management presentation and Q&A hosted by CEO Paul Thwaite and CFO Katie Murray. * 2026 guidance raised to Return on Tangible Equity above 19%; income excluding notable items seen around GBP 17.9 billion. * Share buyback decision moved forward to the full-year results in February; interim dividend lifted 26% to 12 pence. * Evelyn Partners acquisition completed; management flagged about GBP 275 million of income contribution in the second half. * CET1 ratio 13.2% at half-year; capital generation before distributions and Evelyn impact expected above 240 bps for 2026. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Natwest Group plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 05, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here