LLOBF - NatWest: Time To Rightsize After Giant Rise In 2024
2025-01-02 09:00:00 ET
Summary
- NatWest was the FTSE 100's best bank stock with an 82% return in 2024, driven by impressive earnings growth and NIM.
- The bank maintains robust fundamentals and expects continued strength from structural hedge income, although growth potential may be limited by the lack of investment banking income.
- While healthy earnings growth and a strong dividend policy are a plus, the significant stock price appreciation in 2024 appears to have largely priced in positive catalysts, suggesting limited near-term upside.
*For all intents and purposes, figures are in GBP and in statutory terms, unless stated otherwise. ...
NatWest: Time To Rightsize After Giant Rise In 2024