Barclays sees huge upside for NatWest despite recent rally
NATWEST GROUP
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17:13 20/05/24
NatWest's share-price surge since the start of the year could well continue, according to analysts at Barclays, who hiked their target price for the stock on Thursday.
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Barclays reiterated its 'overweight' rating on the stock, which has gained 15% over the past month and 45% since the start of the year.
"Despite strong share-price performance (+45% YTD), we continue to see significant upside," Barclays said in a research note.
As a result of higher earnings and lower cost of equity, Barclays hiked its target price from 330p to 400p, a level not seen since 2015, compared with Wednesday's closing price of 317p.
"EPS momentum is turning positive, we are 10%+ ahead of [consensus], and with an exit of UK government firmly in sight, we expect an ongoing re-rating on strongly growing tangible net asset value," Barclays said.
NatWest shares were up 0.4% at 318.3p by 1551 BST.