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- **Revenue Growth**: Lending up 4.4% to GBP 388 billion, driven by mortgage (GBP 5 billion), unsecured (GBP 2.9 billion), and commercial (GBP 7.9 billion) segments.
- **Financial Strength**: Q3 income up 3.9%, CET1 ratio at 14.2%, and 202 bps capital generation year-to-date.
- **Strategic Focus**: AI investment, platform simplification (24 Retail platforms decommissioned), and 70,000 new customers.
- **Updated Guidance**: Full-year income to GBP 16.3 billion, RoTE >18%, and one rate cut expected to 3.75%.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Delivered strong Q3 performance with broad-based lending growth of 4.4% year-to-date to GBP 388 billion, driven by mortgage, unsecured, and commercial lending.
- Emphasized disciplined growth strategy, including 70,000 new customers and GBP 5 billion in mortgage lending for first-time buyers.
- Updated full-year guidance: Income to GBP 16.3 billion, return on tangible equity >18%, and cost/income ratio target of 47.8%.
- Highlighted AI investment and simplification initiatives, including 24 platform decommissions in Retail.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 income grew 3.9% to GBP 4.2 billion, with net interest income up 3% and noninterest income stable despite notable items.
- Operating expenses down 2.1% to GBP 2 billion, driven by lower litigation costs and cost control.
- CET1 ratio improved to 14.2%, generating 101 basis points of capital in Q3 and 202 bps year-to-date.
- Full-year outlook: Income guidance raised to GBP 16.3 billion, with one expected rate cut to 3.75% by year-end.
- Structural hedge contributed 20 basis points to NIM, with no plans to extend duration beyond current 2.5-year average.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Deposit Strategy**: Fixed-term outflows due to large maturities, but 80-85% retention rates; focus on balancing value and volume with 88% LDR.
- **Noninterest Income Momentum**: Strong performance in cards, currencies, and asset management; 14.5% AUM growth to GBP 56 billion.
- **Cost Management**: 5% cost/income ratio improvement year-to-date; confident in maintaining 47.8% target despite inflation.
- **Capital Allocation**: GBP 750 million buyback (50% completed); CET1 target range of 13-14% with flexibility for M&A or growth.
- **2026 Outlook**: Income growth driven by lending, fee income, and hedge; cautious on noninterest income normalization.
- **Long-Term Targets**: 2028 guidance to be shared in February, focusing on operating leverage and capital efficiency.

NatWest Group plc (NWG) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Surge**: H1 2025 revenue up 13.7% to £8 billion, driven by lending growth and the Sainsbury's acquisition.
- **Dividend & Buyback**: 58% higher interim dividend and £750 million buyback, reflecting strong capital generation.
- **Climate Ambition**: £200 billion climate finance target by 2030, up from £110 billion.
- **Efficiency Boost**: Cost-to-income ratio reduced to 49%, with £1 billion+ hedge tailwind in 2026.
- **Customer Expansion**: 1 million new customers via Sainsbury's, boosting credit card and lending portfolios.
- **Capital Strength**: CET1 ratio stable at 13.6%, with 101 basis points of capital generation in H1.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- NatWest Group has transitioned to private ownership, marking a new chapter post-government stake sale. This shift has enabled strategic investments and growth initiatives.
- **Financial Highlights**: H1 2025 revenue grew 13.7% to £8 billion, operating profit rose 15% to £3.6 billion, and EPS increased 28% to 31p. A £750 million share buyback was announced, alongside a 58% higher interim dividend.
- **Customer Growth**: Acquired 100,000+ new customers organically and 1 million via the Sainsbury's transaction, expanding lending and deposits.
- **Strategic Priorities**: 
  - **Climate Finance**: Targeting £200 billion in climate and transition finance by 2030, up from £110 billion.
  - **Simplification**: Digitized 30 customer journeys, reduced risk-weighted assets (RWAs) by £2.9 billion, and streamlined operations.
  - **AI Integration**: Collaborated with AWS and Accenture to enhance data capabilities and customer engagement.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Income Growth**: Total income (excluding notable items) reached £16 billion, driven by net interest income (+1.6%) and noninterest income (+2%).
- **Lending & Deposits**: Customer lending grew 3.2% to £384 billion, deposits rose 1% to £436 billion, and assets under management increased 5.9%.
- **Hedge Impact**: The structural hedge contributed £1 billion in 2025, with expectations of a £1 billion+ increase in 2026.
- **Cost Efficiency**: Operating expenses fell 1.4% to £3.9 billion, reducing the cost-to-income ratio to 49% from 56%.
- **Capital Management**: Generated 101 basis points of capital, maintaining a CET1 ratio of 13.6%.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Deposit Strategy**: Stable market share despite competitive ISA season; disciplined pricing maintained deposit mix stability.
- **Cost Management**: £8.1 billion in operating expenses for 2025, including £100 million in one-time integration costs, supported by wage inflation and efficiency gains.
- **Lending Outlook**: Confident in broad-based growth across retail and commercial segments, driven by project finance and sustainable lending.
- **Capital Allocation**: Focus on buybacks and dividends, with no immediate M&A plans, maintaining a 13%-14% CET1 target range.
- **Hedge Stability**: 90% of 2025 hedge notional locked in, ensuring predictable income contributions.


NatWest Group plc (NWG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q1 Strong Performance**: Income up 15.8% YoY, ROTE of 18.5%, and EPS growth of 48%.
- **Strategic Deals Pay Off**: Sainsbury's transaction to add GBP 100 million in annual income.
- **Margin Expansion**: NIM up 8 bps, driven by deposit margin and structural hedge.
- **Updated Guidance**: 2025 income at upper end of GBP 15.2-15.7 billion, ROTE at 15%-16%.
- **Regulatory Focus**: CEO advocates for ring-fencing review to reduce costs and improve customer access.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
NatWest Group reported a strong Q1 2025 performance, with income up 15.8% YoY to GBP 4 billion, driven by disciplined growth and strategic initiatives. Key highlights include:
- Completion of the Sainsbury's Bank transaction, adding 1 million customers and GBP 2.5 billion in lending.
- Launch of a new mortgage product enabling first-time buyers to combine incomes.
- Updated 2025 guidance: income at the upper end of GBP 15.2-15.7 billion range, and return on tangible equity (ROTE) at the upper end of 15%-16%.
- Return on tangible equity of 18.5%, with EPS up 48% to 15.5p.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Income Growth**: 15.8% YoY, with net interest margin (NIM) up 8 bps to 227 bps, driven by deposit margin expansion and structural hedge benefits.
- **Lending**: Gross loans up GBP 3.5 billion to GBP 375 billion, with mortgage balances growing 2.1% and unsecured credit up 16.9 billion.
- **Deposits**: Customer deposits up 0.5% to GBP 433 billion, with retail banking and C&I both contributing growth.
- **Capital Management**: CET1 ratio of 13.8%, with capital generation of 49 bps before distributions. RWAs increased by GBP 3.8 billion to GBP 187 billion.
- **Sainsbury's Impact**: Expected to add GBP 100 million in annual income, with one-time integration costs of GBP 100 million.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Noninterest Income Sustainability**: CFO noted Q1 strength not representative of a run rate, with 80% of structural hedge tailwind locked in for 2025.
- **Lending Margins**: NIM up 2 bps in Q1, driven by unsecured and corporate lending growth; expect ongoing margin management amid rate cuts.
- **Asset Quality**: Impairment charge of GBP 189 million (19 bps of loans), with PMA of GBP 300 million for macroeconomic risks.
- **Regulatory Considerations**: CEO called for review of ring-fencing rules, citing cost and complexity impacts on customer service.
- **Capital Allocation**: Focus on high-return opportunities in mortgages, unsecured credit, and CIB; no change to 13%-14% CET1 target range.


NatWest Group plc (NWG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

NatWest Group PLC (NWG) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Strong Q1 Performance**: £3.4 billion income, 14.2% RoTE, and £1.3 billion operating profit highlight robust financial health.
- **Lending and Deposit Growth**: Customer lending up £1.4 billion, deposits £420 billion, with assets under management growing £2.3 billion.
- **Cost Efficiency**: Operating expenses down 4.7%, NIM stable at 205 basis points despite mortgage margin challenges.
- **Capital Management**: £300 million buyback underway, CET1 at 13.5%, targeting 13%-14% range.
- **Strategic Confidence**: Reaffirmed 2026 RoTE >13% target, despite macroeconomic uncertainties.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- **Revenue Growth and Strategic Focus**: CEO highlighted a sixth consecutive year of customer lending growth to £361 billion, driven by improving mortgage demand and corporate lending. Deposit balances reached £420 billion, with assets under management growing by £2.3 billion. Operating profit was £1.3 billion, resulting in a return on tangible equity of 14.2%.
- **Capital Deployment**: Completed a £500 million buyback and initiated a £300 million program, with CET1 ratio at 13.5%. The government reduced its shareholding to below 29%, aligning with plans to exit by 2026.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Financial Performance**: Income of £3.4 billion (down 0.8% QoQ) with operating expenses down 4.7% to £2.1 billion. Impairment charge was £93 million, stable across businesses. Group NIM was 205 basis points, stable despite mortgage margin headwinds.
- **Lending and Deposits**: Gross loans increased £1.4 billion, with Commercial & Institutional up £3.9 billion. Deposits grew £0.9 billion, outperforming expectations, with migration to interest-bearing accounts slowing.
- **Cost Management**: Costs of £2 billion included £87 million in bank levies, with total levies expected £200 million for the year. CET1 ratio rose to 13.5%, targeting 13%-14% range.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Rate Sensitivity and NIM**: CFO emphasized NIM stability across businesses, with sensitivity to rate cuts. Q1 NIM of 205 basis points included a 4 basis point funding benefit, which may not repeat. Mortgage spreads near 70 basis points, nearing back book levels.
- **Mortgage Market Dynamics**: Flow share stable at 10.5%, with application volumes up. Mortgage margin headwinds abating as new business nears 70 basis points.
- **Capital and Dividends**: On-market buybacks continue, with CET1 management to 13%-14%. Dividend payout ratio maintained at ~40%, despite IFRS 9 volatility.
- **Credit Quality**: PMA for economic uncertainty reduced £18 million, with impairments expected below 20 basis points for the year.

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