Update shared on 02 Nov 2025
Fair value Increased 2.19%Erste Group Bank's analyst price target has been raised from EUR 86.76 to EUR 88.66, as analysts point to improved revenue growth estimates and a slight uptick in profit margin projections.
Analyst Commentary
Recent street research reflects a range of perspectives on Erste Group Bank, following several notable price target increases across major financial institutions.
Bullish Takeaways- Bullish analysts have raised their price targets significantly, suggesting increased confidence in Erste Group Bank’s growth trajectory.
- Upward revisions to earnings estimates are supported by higher revenue growth and improving profit margins.
- Consistent Overweight ratings signal expectations for Erste Group Bank to outperform its sector peers in the near to medium term.
- The ability to execute on current strategies is seen as a key driver for future valuation upside.
- Despite higher price targets, some analysts maintain a neutral stance, indicating caution regarding the sustainability of recent performance improvements.
- Concerns persist over potential headwinds in the broader market environment, which could impact the bank’s execution capabilities.
- Analysts warn that upside may be limited if profit margin gains fail to materialize beyond current projections.
What's in the News
- Baader Bank AG is expanding its research service and will strengthen its collaboration with AlphaValue SA beginning 1 October 2025, providing optimised long-term research access for institutional and professional investors. (Key Developments)
- Baader Bank and Erste Group have concluded a new research agreement, allowing each bank to distribute the other's research products to their respective clients and expanding their research coverage to 750 stocks with a pan-European and Eastern European focus. (Key Developments)
- The partnership also expands Baader Bank's research platform and capital market services to a broader international investor base, including regions across Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. (Key Developments)
Valuation Changes
- Consensus Analyst Price Target has increased slightly, rising from €86.76 to €88.66.
- Discount Rate has edged up modestly, moving from 6.97% to 6.98%.
- Revenue Growth projections have risen from 12.67% to 13.53%.
- Net Profit Margin shows a slight improvement, increasing from 25.36% to 25.41%.
- Future P/E ratio has declined fractionally, falling from 9.29x to 9.21x.
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