NatWest grows income and lending while impairment charges increase
NatWest ($NWG) reported third-quarter 2026 operating profit before tax of £2.225 billion, up 1.9% year on year, as total income increased 7.1% to £4.640 billion. Net interest income grew 8.9% to £3.559 billion. Lending and customer deposits, excluding central items, rose by £8.1 billion and £5.8 billion respectively during the quarter, supporting expansion across its banking franchises. Credit impairments increased to £277 million from £153 million a year earlier, and attributable profit decline
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